Abstract: Disclosed is a system (100) for implementing object-based camera calibration, the system comprising first camera (102) and processor(s) (104) configured to: detect occurrence of calibration event(s); obtain object information indicative of actual features of calibration objects; capture image(s); detect features of at least portion of real-world object(s) represented in image(s) (200); identify calibration object(s) that match real-world object(s), based on comparison of detected features of at least portion of real-world object(s) with actual features of calibration objects; determine camera calibration parameters, based on differences between actual features of calibration object(s) and detected features of at least portion of real-world object(s); and correct distortion(s) in the image(s) and subsequent images captured by first camera using the camera calibration parameters.

Abstract: A system including image sensor(s) including a plurality of pixels arranged on a photo-sensitive surface thereof; and image signal processor(s) configured to: receive, from image sensor(s), a plurality of image signals captured by corresponding pixels of image sensor(s); and process the plurality of image signals to generate at least one image, wherein, when processing, image signal processor(s) is configured to: determine, for a given image signal to be processed, a position of a given pixel on the photo-sensitive surface that is employed to capture the given image signal; and selectively perform a sequence of image signal processes on the given image signal and control a plurality of parameters employed for performing the sequence of image signal processes, based on the position of the given pixel.

Abstract: A system including image sensor(s) including a plurality of pixels arranged on a photo-sensitive surface thereof; and image signal processor(s) configured to: receive, from image sensor(s), a plurality of image signals captured by corresponding pixels of image sensor(s); and process the plurality of image signals to generate at least one image, wherein, when processing, image signal processor(s) is configured to: determine, for a given image signal to be processed, a position of a given pixel on the photo-sensitive surface that is employed to capture the given image signal; and selectively perform a sequence of image signal processes on the given image signal and control a plurality of parameters employed for performing the sequence of image signal processes, based on the position of the given pixel.

Abstract: A system for producing extended-reality images for a display apparatus. The system includes camera(s) and processor communicably coupled to camera(s), wherein processor is configured to: control camera(s) to capture image(s) representing test object present in real-world environment, wherein test object is physically covered three-dimensionally with coded pattern; obtain information pertaining to three-dimensional geometry of coded pattern; analyze image(s) to identify first image segment representing part of coded pattern visible in image(s); determine virtual content to be presented for test object, based on said part of coded pattern; process image(s) to generate extended-reality image(s) in which virtual content is virtually superimposed over said part of the coded pattern, based on information pertaining to three-dimensional geometry of coded pattern.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method connectivity of at least two user apparatuses is identified to a power source via a Universal Serial Bus type-C connection (USB-C). Apparatus characteristics of the at least two user apparatuses are obtained. Charging preference data relating to the at least two user apparatuses is also obtained. Based on the apparatus characteristics and the charging preference data, a charging scheme is determined to provide charging power to the at least two user apparatuses from the power source. The determined charging scheme is then applied to charge the at least two user apparatuses via the USB-C connection.

Abstract: Apparatus embodiments of the invention are disclosed for requesting power via a wired interface. In example embodiments, a pull-down circuit in the apparatus acting as a power consumer when there is no energy in the apparatus, is connected via a configuration line over a cable to a power provider device. The apparatus may be in a power down mode, it may have an empty battery, or it may have no battery. The pull-down circuit is configured to use energy from the configuration line to pull down a voltage on the configuration line, to signal the power provider device to provide power over another line of the cable to the apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus embodiments of the invention are disclosed for requesting power via a wired interface. In example embodiments, a pull-down circuit in the apparatus acting as a power consumer when there is no energy in the apparatus, is connected via a configuration line over a cable to a power provider device. The apparatus may be in a power down mode, it may have an empty battery, or it may have no battery. The pull-down circuit is configured to use energy from the configuration line to pull down a voltage on the configuration line, to signal the power provider device to provide power over another line of the cable to the apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus embodiments of the invention are disclosed for requesting power via a wired interface. In example embodiments, a pull-down circuit in the apparatus acting as a power consumer when there is no energy in the apparatus, is connected via a configuration line over a cable to a power provider device. The apparatus may be in a power down mode, it may have an empty battery, or it may have no battery. The pull-down circuit is configured to use energy from the configuration line to pull down a voltage on the configuration line, to signal the power provider device to provide power over another line of the cable to the apparatus.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method connectivity of at least two user apparatuses is identified to a power source via a Universal Serial Bus type-C connection (USB-C). Apparatus characteristics of the at least two user apparatuses are obtained. Charging preference data relating to the at least two user apparatuses is also obtained. Based on the apparatus characteristics and the charging preference data, a charging scheme is determined to provide charging power to the at least two user apparatuses from the power source. The determined charging scheme is then applied to charge the at least two user apparatuses via the USB-C connection.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses, including computer program code are disclosed herein that provide damage protection to cables and connectors. In one aspect, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include an electrical connector comprising a power supply pin and at least one control pin. The apparatus may further include a protective element configured to change a state of the at least one control pin to cause the power supply pin to become inactive. The protective element may be integrated with the electrical connector and/or integrated at one or more locations along the length of a cable.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for communications control in a dual row connector. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include coupling a first data connector including a pair of communication control pins and another pair of communication control pins, wherein the pair further comprises a first communication control pin located at a first row of the first data connector and a second communication control pin located at a second row of the data connector, wherein the other pair further comprises a third communication control pin located at the first row of the first data connector and a fourth communication control pin located at the second row of the first data connector. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for connector interface mapping. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include detecting, at a first device, an orientation of a data connector connectable to a data interface, the data interface having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion coupled to a single port of a first type at the first device; sending, by the first device, the detected orientation information to a second device; and receiving, at the first device including the single port, data sent by the second device to the single port. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for serial communications over a communications control pin. The method may include detecting, by a first device including a data interface, a current flow at a first communication control pin at the data interface; and assigning, by the first device based on the detection of the current flow at the first communication control pin, serial data communication circuitry to a second communication control pin at the data interface to carry serial data communications to another device. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for device charging. In some example embodiments, there may be provided a method, which may include receiving, at a device, a request message to enter into a battery power supply mode; determining, by the device, whether to supply to a bus one of a battery source or a power charger source; and coupling, by the device based on the determining, one of the battery source or the power charger source to the bus to supply power to another device. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture may also be provided.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a transducer suitable for generating an acoustic sound pressure wave being configured to: magnetically couple the apparatus to a further apparatus transducer for transferring data.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, there may be provided a method, which may include sending, by a user equipment, a first predetermined test pattern to a first accessory including a first connector, when the first accessory is in a first mode of operation; determining, by the user equipment, a configuration of the first accessory in the first mode by at least measuring a first time for the first predetermined test pattern to return from the first connector and a data loop at the first accessory; sending, by the user equipment, a second predetermined test pattern via at least the first connector; and determining, by the user equipment, a presence of a data loop extension, by at least measuring a second time for the second predetermined test pattern to return from the first connector and at least one of the data loop at the first accessory or the data loop extension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first connector and a switching system. The first connector is configured to receive a second connector having a first contact area and a second different contact area. The switching system is connected to the first connector. The switching system is configured to alternatively connect a ground of the apparatus to the first or the second contact area.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform determining a change in position and/or orientation of an apparatus, and processing at least two audio signals dependent on the change in position and/or orientation to generate at least one output signal wherein the processing of the two audio signals dependent on the change in position and/or orientation produces the output signal comprising a representation of acoustic energy from a first direction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for device charging. In some example embodiments, there may be provided a method, which may include receiving, at a device, a request message to enter into a battery power supply mode; determining, by the device, whether to supply to a bus one of a battery source or a power charger source; and coupling, by the device based on the determining, one of the battery source or the power charger source to the bus to supply power to another device. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture may also be provided.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, there may be provided a method, which may include sending, by a user equipment, a first predetermined test pattern to a first accessory including a first connector, when the first accessory is in a first mode of operation; determining, by the user equipment, a configuration of the first accessory in the first mode by at least measuring a first time for the first predetermined test pattern to return from the first connector and a data loop at the first accessory; sending, by the user equipment, a second predetermined test pattern via at least the first connector; and determining, by the user equipment, a presence of a data loop extension, by at least measuring a second time for the second predetermined test pattern to return from the first connector and at least one of the data loop at the first accessory or the data loop extension.