Abstract: A human-powered slim charger utilizing an axial flux alternator for converting a pull-out motion into an electrical current for charging and supplying battery-fed electronic devices.

Abstract: A human-powered slim charger utilizing an axial flux alternator for converting a pull-out motion into an electrical current for charging and supplying battery-fed electronic devices.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method which enable utilizing rewritable portable memory devices, such as flash memory keys, for digital media content rentals, such as movies and audio files, while ensuring the security of the media content stored on the device. Users rent media content from dedicated digital media kiosks by loading it onto pre-purchased memory devices. The media content may be played using any standard desktop or laptop computer or using a dedicated player box. The rental terms defines the number of times the users may play the content or the amount of time the content would be in their disposal. In order to protect the rented content the memory device limits the accessibility of the content to the users, the users cannot download the entire media content to their computer, and only have access to sections of the media content at a time while playing it.

Abstract: An apparatus for identifying images includes a body, a digital camera located within the body, a memory for storing previously recorded data relating to each of an array of images, a light source within the body, and electronic unit for comparing data of a captured image with data of the array of recorded images, a voice module for outputting a message indicating a match of the data of the captured image to the data of a recorded image, and an input device for operating the device.

Abstract: Method and associate System for identification of an object and announcing a voice message, are disclosed. Said method, and the system using the method are especially usefull for assisting blind people in identifying objects.

Abstract: An optical metrology system and method for rapidly and accurately measuring an object surface contour. The optical metrology system measures cross-sections of an object substantially orthogonal to an axis of the object includes a first and second optical assemblies each arranged proximate to opposing sides of a desired section of the object to be measured. The optical assemblies each include at least one source of electromagnetic radiation such as a laser, each configured to project a linear beam on a proximate object surface. The optical assemblies also include a line scan camera fixed relative to the lasers and having a single column of detector elements substantially parallel with the object surface. The camera receives reflections from the object surface which are provided to a controller for processing. The system also includes a first adjustment device for adjusting a distance between the lasers of each assembly and the object.