Abstract: A system includes a wearable device including a camera. The system further includes at least one processor that can identify objects from video data generated by the camera and monitor how an individual wearing the wearable device manipulates the objects according to predetermined micro-activities of interest to infer an action by the individual.

Abstract: Embodiments of a lightweight unobtrusive wearable device which is operable to continually monitor an instantaneous hand pose are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device measures the position of the wrist relative to one's body and the configuration of the hand. The device may infer hand pose in real-time and, as such, can be combined with actuators or displays to provide instantaneous feedback to the user. The device may be worn on the wrist and all processing can be performed within the device, thus addressing privacy.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and associated methods are disclosed including a device for personalized activity monitoring using the hands The device is worn about a wrist and captures images along the wrist including movement of the hands to monitor predetermined hand movements relative to an object of interest.

Abstract: Interactive interfaces to video information provide a displayed view of a quasi-object called a root image. The root image consists of a plurality of basic frames selected from the video information, arranged such that their respective x and y directions are aligned with the x and y directions in the root image and the z direction in the root image corresponds to time, such that base frames are spaced apart in the z direction of the root image in accordance with their time separation. The displayed view of the root image changes in accordance with a designated viewing position, as if the root image were a three-dimensional object. The user can manipulate the displayed image by designating different viewing positions, selecting portions of the video information for playback and by special effects, such as cutting open the quasi-object for a better view.

Abstract: Interactive interfaces to video information provide a displayed view of a quasi-object called a root image. The root image consists of a plurality of basic frames selected from the video information, arranged such that their respective x and y direction are aligned with the x and y directions in the root image and the z direction in the root image corresponds to time, such that base frames are spaced apart in the z direction of the root image in accordance with their time separation. The displayed view of the root image changes in accordance with a designated viewing position, as if the root image were a three-dimensional object. The user can manipulate the displayed image by designating different viewing positions, selecting portions of the video information for playback and by special effects, such as cutting open the quasi-object for a better view.