Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing a three dimensional (3D) online advertisement are described. The systems and methods may provide for receiving an uploaded 3D image file, the 3D image file comprising a panoramic photo or panoramic video, converting the 3D image file to a first format configured to be accepted by a first digital advertising platform, generating a display advertisement including the 3D image file, displaying the display advertisement on a device through the first digital advertising platform.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating depth maps. The systems and methods may provide for receiving a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) photo images, inputting a first 2D photo image into a person detector to determine whether a person is present in the first 2D photo image when the first 2D photo image contains a person, detecting the position of a face of the person and creating a cropped image of the face of the person, inputting the cropped image of the face of the person to a face depth map generator to create a face depth map, segmenting the first 2D photo image into person and background segments, each segment containing one or more pixels, assigning higher depth values to the pixels in the person segment than the pixels in the background segment to create a scene depth map, and combining the face depth map and scene depth map to create a combined depth map of the first 2D photo image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving a 3D image, the 3D image comprising a plurality of pixels forming a first 3D object, receiving a request for displaying an augmented reality (AR) environment, and generating an AR environment on a display, the AR environment comprising, real time photo images received by an image capture device, one or more interactive 3D objects, including the first 3D object, overlayed on the photo images, wherein the one or more interactive 3D objects can be manipulated by a user engaging in with the AR environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and displaying a three dimensional (3D) images are described. The systems and methods may provide for receiving a two dimensional (2D) photo image and a depth map, the depth map comprising a 2D depth image including a plurality of pixels, each pixel representing a depth value for a corresponding pixel of the 2D photo image, constructing a 3D mesh from the depth map, the 3D mesh comprising a 3D representation of the depth map and comprising a plurality of vertices and edges, mapping the 2D photo image as a texture on the 3D mesh to create a 3D image, interpolating a plurality of missing pixel values in the texture from adjacent pixel value, and rendering the 3D image.

Abstract: A load-bearing structure of a motor vehicle, having hollow profiles and junction elements to connect the hollow profiles. The hollow profiles may be fastened in receptacles of the junction elements, and the junction elements may have a plurality of areal webs in a vehicle vertical direction, at least some of the areal webs forming a framework structure which assists the load path in the respective junction element.

Abstract: A load-bearing structure of a motor vehicle, having hollow profiles and junction elements to connect the hollow profiles. The hollow profiles may be fastened in receptacles of the junction elements, and the junction elements may have a plurality of areal webs in a vehicle vertical direction, at least some of the areal webs forming a framework structure which assists the load path in the respective junction element.

Abstract: A load-bearing structure of a motor vehicle, having hollow profiles and junction elements to connect the hollow profiles. The hollow profiles may be fastened in receptacles of the junction elements, and the junction elements may have a plurality of of areal webs in a vehicle vertical direction, at least some of the areal webs forming a framework structure which assists the load path in the respective junction element.

Abstract: A load-bearing structure of a motor vehicle, having hollow profiles and junction elements to connect the hollow profiles. The hollow profiles may be fastened in receptacles of the junction elements, and the junction elements may have a plurality of of areal webs in a vehicle vertical direction, at least some of the areal webs forming a framework structure which assists the load path in the respective junction element.

Abstract: A joint connection of a first hollow profile to a second hollow profile, in which the second hollow profile is surrounded by the first hollow profile in an overlapping region. A core arranged within the first hollow profile and the second hollow profile in the overlapping region, and connected to the first hollow profile, the core having at least one boundary surface arranged parallel and adjacent to an inner side of the second hollow profile, and the core is connected to the inner side of the second hollow profile via an adhesive.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to methods for platinum recovery from articles. More specifically, the disclosure relates to methods for recovering platinum from gas engine components.

Abstract: Composite airfoil having a leading edge protective strip made by the method of utilizing a cold spray deposition system to deposit the protective strip onto a leading edge of the composite airfoil.

Abstract: Methods for making a leading edge protective strip for a composite airfoil including utilizing a cold spray deposition system to deposit a protective strip onto a leading edge of the composite airfoil.

Abstract: A method is provided for electroplating a high temperature coating onto an airfoil. The method includes providing a shield having a recess defining one or more walls conforming to the shape of at least a portion of a pressure side and a suction side of the airfoil to be electroplated, introducing the portions of the pressure side and the suction side of the airfoil to be electroplated into the recess of the shield, attaching an anode and cathode to the airfoil, submerging at least the shield and the portions of the pressure side and the suction side of the airfoil to be electroplated into an electroplating tank containing an electrolyte, and electroplating a coating of a high temperature resistant metal onto the portions of the pressure side and the suction side of the airfoil to be electroplated to a predetermined minimum thickness.

Abstract: A chemically-nonreactive, electrically-nonconductive shield having a recess generally corresponding to the shape of an airfoil portion to be positioned therein. The shield is submerged in an electroplating solution in a plating tank. The recess in the shield is sized to provide a predetermined, closely-spaced apart clearance gap between walls of the recess and the adjacent airfoil portion sufficient to reduce the flow rate of an electrolyte present in the electroplating solution between walls of the recess and the adjacent airfoil portion. The clearance gap permits control of the amount of electroplating that is deposited on the airfoil portion that is positioned within the recess in relation to portions of the airfoil not positioned within the recess.

Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition apparatus comprises a heating element capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation; a retort positioned relative to the heating element to receive the electromagnetic radiation; an encasing member at least partially disposed around the retort, the encasing member comprising a material that is at least partially transparent to the electromagnetic radiation; a plenum defined at least in part by an inner surface of the encasing member and an outer surface of the retort; and a furnace box at least partially disposed around the encasing member and the retort, and housing the heating element.

Abstract: A method of forming a metal coating on surfaces of internal passages of a turbine blade, the turbine blade having an outer surface and comprising at least one internal passage. The method includes injecting a paint into at least one of the internal passages of the turbine blade, and heat treating the turbine blade such that an aluminide coating is deposited on the surface of the at least one internal passage.

Abstract: A method of removing an oxide layer from a surface of a metallic component, includes: contacting the surface with an alkaline cleaner, followed by contacting the surface with an acidic solution. The method is especially useful for removing oxide layers from the interior of hollow gas turbine engine components. The cleaned surface may be provided with an oxide-resistant coating by a pack aluminide coating process.

Abstract: A method for repairing a turbine component includes identifying a crack in a surface of the component and applying a fluoride mixture to the surface of the component containing the crack. The method also includes exposing the portion of the component including the fluoride mixture to a controlled atmosphere and returning the repaired surface of the component to predetermined dimensions.

Abstract: A chemically-nonreactive, electrically-nonconductive shield having a recess generally corresponding to the shape of an airfoil portion to be positioned therein. The shield is submerged in an electroplating solution in a plating tank. The recess in the shield is sized to provide a predetermined, closely-spaced apart clearance between walls of the recess and the adjacent airfoil portion sufficient to reduce the flow rate of an electrolyte present in the electroplating solution between walls of the recess and the adjacent airfoil portion. The clearance permits control of the amount of electroplating that is deposited on the portion of the airfoil that is positioned in the recess in relation to portions of the airfoil not positioned in the recess.

Abstract: A nickel-base braze material suitable for closing holes in a high temperature component, such as a tip cap hole in a turbine blade. The braze material comprises first and second filler materials and a binder. The first filler material comprises particles of a first alloy, and the second filler material comprises particles of at least a second alloy having a lower melting temperature than the first alloy. The second alloy consists essentially of, by weight, about 8 to about 23 percent chromium, about 4 to about 18 percent cobalt, about 1.5 to about 6.0 percent tantalum, about 1.0 to about 6.0 percent aluminum, about 0.3 to about 1.5 percent boron, about 2.0 to about 6.0 percent silicon, up to 0.2 percent carbon, the balance being nickel and incidental impurities.