Abstract: Verbal language analysis is provided to users. The user enrolls or subscribes for verbal language analysis or analytics. The user carries out or conducts a conversation with a third party. An intelligence device associated with the user records the conversation. The intelligence device performs verbal language analysis on the conversation. The verbal language analysis generates individual metrics for verbal factors of energy, word count, inflection, tone (e.g. pitch and sentiment), rate, and/or the like. A verbal intelligence index is determined from the individual metrics using aggregation, averaging, weighted averaging, and/or the like. An interface component generates views to display to the user for review of the conversation to facilitate better verbal performance during current and in future conversations.

Abstract: An image sensor comprising an integrated circuit chip that includes both a pixel array and edge detection circuitry hardwired together on the chip. The pixel array provides an addressable, non-destructive readout of the pixel data, with the edge detection circuit providing a hardwired implementation of a pair of n×n masks that are convolved with the pixel array data to thereby generate horizontal and vertical edge data that is combined together and outputted by the image sensor. The masks are implemented as a pair of one-dimensional filters, with one of the filters being a one-dimensional Gaussian filter used to smooth the pixel data along one axis and the other filter providing a first derivative Gaussian function to detect edges along the other, orthogonal axis.

Abstract: An image sensor having an array of pixel elements constructed using a two level polysilicon CMOS process that provides individual addressability and a non-destructive readout of the pixels. The pixel elements each includes a substrate, an insulating layer formed on the substrate, a collection capacitor electrode, a transfer electrode, a readout capacitor electrode, and a readout transistor. The transfer electrode is located between the collection and readout capacitor electrodes and all three electrodes are electrically isolated from the substrate and each other by the insulating layer. The collection capacitor electrode and insulating layer are transparent so that incident light can pass through these elements and be absorbed by the substrate. A bias voltage is applied to the collection electrode to form a depletion region in the substrate where photoelectrically generated charge is collected.

Abstract: A camera control apparats (10) comprises a control device (14) for controlling the zoom pan and tilt conditions of a camera. Data relating to the positioning of the camera in pan, tilt and zoom is transmitted to the control means and the control means converts the data into a value in a co-ordinate system, for example (3D) polar co-ordinates. The camera may be controlled and directed by pointing a pointer to an area in the image displayed whereby in response to selection of a point on a display the control means pans and/or tilts the camera so that the image viewed by the camera is centred substantially on the point selected. Still further, an area of the screen can be selected, for example by tracking and dropping a box using a mouse pointer on a computer screen and the control means is arranged to pan and tilt the camera so the image is centred on the centre of the selected area and zoomed so that the selected area becomes substantially the entire image viewed by the camera.

Abstract: An image sensor comprising an integrated circuit chip that includes both a pixel array and edge detection circuitry hardwired together on the chip. The pixel array provides an addressable, non-destructive readout of the pixel data, with the edge detection circuit providing a hardwired implementation of a pair of n×n masks that are convolved with the pixel array data to thereby generate horizontal and vertical edge data that is combined together and outputted by the image sensor. The masks are implemented as a pair of one-dimensional filters, with one of the filters being a one-dimensional Gaussian filter used to smooth the pixel data along one axis and the other filter providing a first derivative Gaussian function to detect edges along the other, orthogonal axis.

Abstract: An image sensor having an array of pixel elements constructed using a two level polysilicon CMOS process that provides individual addressability and a non-destructive readout of the pixels. The pixel elements each includes a substrate, an insulating layer formed on the substrate, a collection capacitor electrode, a transfer electrode, a readout capacitor electrode, and a readout transistor. The transfer electrode is located between the collection and readout capacitor electrodes and all three electrodes are electrically isolated from the substrate and each other by the insulating layer. The collection capacitor electrode and insulating layer are transparent so that incident light can pass through these elements and be absorbed by the substrate. A bias voltage is applied to the collection electrode to form a depletion region in the substrate where photoelectrically generated charge is collected.

Abstract: A photoresponsive device wherein a plurality of slots is formed in a continuous polycrystalline silicon film that forms a top electrode of the photoresponsive device structure. The resulting “picket fence-like” fingers are capable of generating a depletion region that extends beyond the physical extent of the fingers themselves. The shorter wavelengths of light can reach these unobstructed depletion areas of the substrate and be rapidly detected instead of being absorbed in the electrode. By appropriate spacing of the individual fingers, the individual depletion regions can be effectively merged into one continuous depletion region.

Abstract: There is described a sterile ointment basis, suitable for use in the eye, comprising one or more paraffins and acetylated lanolin.There is also described an ointment comprising an active ingredient, e.g. an antiallergic drug, and the ointment basis.There is further described a process for the manufacture in a medicament container of the ointment comprising an active ingredient.

Abstract: There is described disodium cromoglycate in a form having a bulk density of greater than 0.45 g per ml when measured according to British Standard Test No 1460 (1967).There are also described granular and unit dosage forms of disodium cromoglycate. The disodium cromoglycate is useful, e.g. in the treatment of certain conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: There is described a pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of particulate beclomethasone dipropionate, at least 90% by weight of the particles of becolmethasone dipropionate having an effective particle size below 10 micrometers, and a powder carrier, preferably in the absence of free liquid.The compositions are indicated for use in the treatment of asthma or hay fever.