Abstract: A method of modifying execution of one or more applications being executed by one or more processors includes receiving image data reproducible as one or more images of (i) at least a portion of a hand of a user, (ii) at least a portion of an object held in the hand of the user, or (iii) both (i) and (ii); analyzing the image data, using the one or more processors, to determine (i) one or more gestures performed by the hand of the user, (ii) an identity of the object held in the hand of the user, or (iii) both (i) and (ii); and based at least in part on the one or more gestures, the identity of the object, or both, modifying the execution of the one or more applications being executed by the one or more processors.

Abstract: A device includes a real-time clock, an energy storage device, an energy harvester, a memory, a control system, and a transceiver. The real-time clock generates time data. The capacitor stores electrical power operable to power the real-time clock. The energy harvester charges the energy storage device. The memory stores machine-readable instructions. The control system includes one or more processors configured to execute the machine-readable instructions to associate the time data with motion data that is indicative of a relative orientation of the device, movement of the device, or both. The transceiver transmits at least a portion of the motion data and the associated time data to a user device.

Abstract: A system includes a handle, a camera attachment, and a docking station. The camera attachment is configured to be coupled to the handle, and includes an image sensor. The docking station includes a housing that defines a first aperture. The first aperture is configured to receive at least a portion of the camera attachment therein. When the camera attachment is coupled to the handle and not received in the first aperture, the image sensor is configured to generate first image data that is reproducible as an image of a first target area located outside the housing of the docking station. When the camera attachment is received in the first aperture, the image sensor is disposed within the housing of the docking station and is configured to generate second image data that is reproducible as an image of a second target area located within the housing of the docking station.

Abstract: A virtual mirror system includes a frame, a first camera, a projector, a memory, and a control system. The first camera is coupled to the frame and is configured to generate first image data reproducible as one or more first images of at least a portion of a subject that is positioned within a first field of view of the first camera. The projector is configured to display images on a vertical surface. The memory stores machine readable instructions. The control system includes one or more processors configured to execute the machine readable instructions to cause the projector to display, on the vertical surface, a virtual mirror image of the subject based on the first image data.

Abstract: An oral care system includes an oral care implement and motion tracking attachment configured to allow tracking of the implement during an oral care activity such as tooth brushing. The oral care implement may include a handle and head. The tracking attachment is coupled to the implement and comprises colored tracking markers detectable by a programmable visual-based motion tracking unit. The tracking attachment in one configuration may comprise a housing with plural insertable tracking colored wedges. In another configuration, a colored tracking portion colored panels and optional colored neck band may be formed on or attached to the oral care implement. Both the tracking attachment and tracking portion embodiments as applicable facilitate tracking at least one of a position, orientation, movement, and the like of the oral care implement to which it is attached. The tracking attachment may be non-electric in nature without any onboard electronics in some embodiments.

Abstract: A method of permitting an individual to virtually try on a piece of jewelry using augmented reality comprises generating image data associated with the individual and a trial implement. The trial implement is positioned about a portion of the individual. The image data can be generated using one or more image sensors. The method further comprises analyzing the image data to identify the trial implement. The method further comprises causing an electronic display device to display a real-time video of a virtual version of the individual and a virtual version of the piece of jewelry on the individual. The virtual version of the piece of jewelry is positioned relative to the virtual version of the individual based at least in part on the identified trial implement.

Abstract: A virtual mirror system includes a frame, a first camera, a projector, a memory, and a control system. The first camera is coupled to the frame and is configured to generate first image data reproducible as one or more first images of at least a portion of a subject that is positioned within a first field of view of the first camera. The projector is configured to display images on a vertical surface. The memory stores machine readable instructions. The control system includes one or more processors configured to execute the machine readable instructions to cause the projector to display, on the vertical surface, a virtual mirror image of the subject based on the first image data.

Abstract: A motion tracking element for an oral hygiene element such as a toothbrush. The motion tracking element may be detachably coupled to the oral hygiene element. The motion tracking element may include a body having an outer surface, a portion of the outer surface having a pattern that includes a plurality of indicators with a non-circular shape. The indicators may be flush with and form part of the outer surface. A plurality of visual markers may be located on the outer surface, each of the visual markers having a circular shape. The plurality of visual markers may be formed integrally with the body. A method for estimating a pose of an oral hygiene device may be achieved using the motion tracking element.

Abstract: A motion tracking element for an oral hygiene element such as a toothbrush. The motion tracking element may be detachably coupled to the oral hygiene element. The motion tracking element may include a body having an outer surface, a portion of the outer surface having a pattern that includes a plurality of indicators with a non-circular shape. The indicators may be flush with and form part of the outer surface. A plurality of visual markers may be located on the outer surface, each of the visual markers having a circular shape. The plurality of visual markers may be formed integrally with the body. A method for estimating a pose of an oral hygiene device may be achieved using the motion tracking element.

Abstract: A method for estimating a pose of an oral hygiene device including a pattern and a plurality of groups of visual markers relative to a location includes (i) receiving image data reproducible as an image of at least a portion of the oral hygiene device; (ii) analyzing the image data to identify a region of interest within the image; (iii) identifying, using at least one of the one or more processors, all candidate visual markers within the region of interest; (iv) obtaining a first proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device; (v) validating the first proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device; and (vi) obtaining a second proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device based on the validated first proposed three-dimensional pose.

Abstract: A method for estimating a pose of an oral hygiene device including a pattern and a plurality of groups of visual markers relative to a location includes (i) receiving image data reproducible as an image of at least a portion of the oral hygiene device; (ii) analyzing the image data to identify a region of interest within the image; (iii) identifying, using at least one of the one or more processors, all candidate visual markers within the region of interest; (iv) obtaining a first proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device; (v) validating the first proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device; and (vi) obtaining a second proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device based on the validated first proposed three-dimensional pose.

Abstract: A method for estimating a pose of an oral hygiene device including a pattern and a plurality of groups of visual markers relative to a location includes (i) receiving image data reproducible as an image of at least a portion of the oral hygiene device; (ii) analyzing the image data to identify a region of interest within the image; (iii) identifying, using at least one of the one or more processors, all candidate visual markers within the region of interest; (iv) obtaining a first proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device; (v) validating the first proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device; and (vi) obtaining a second proposed three-dimensional pose of the oral hygiene device based on the validated first proposed three-dimensional pose.

Abstract: XML communication protocol between a user terminal, such as a radio alarm clock, and a services platform via the Internet network for accessing an audio file available from a data streaming server.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer multimedia radio alarm-clock system with a communication link between on the one hand a radio alarm-clock device (1) and on the other hand a distinct computer programming device (2) characterised in that it comprises a short distance bi-directional local communication link (3,8) enabling to make the multimedia radio alarm-clock device and the computer programming device communicate with one another, wherein the multimedia radio alarm-clock device includes user-controlled restitution and selection interfaces, local communication link interfaces “WIFI”® or ‘WIMAX’®, and by mains carrier currents, a USB® interface, means enabling reception, storage and reproduction, continuously or not, of multimedia messages, in particular sound and/or texts and/or images and/or video data, means enabling setting up the operation of said alarm-clock either directly, or by receiving configuration data, or by unloading on the USB® interface, and in that the system includes means enablin

Abstract: A radio communication adapter box (1,11) for data exchange computer link between a first master-type computer equipment and at least one second peripheral-type computer equipment, the box being connected to at least one second computer equipment. The adapter includes a radio transmission/reception module (2) according to the Bluetooth® protocol with a Bluetooth® protocol stack, at least one interface controller with wire link connector towards at least one second equipment and a stand-alone electro-chemical power supply source (5), the power supply source (5) feeding at least one second equipment. The invention also relates to an adapter as well as a communication system for computer data exchange are also disclosed.

Abstract: An equipment control system, with a stand-alone power supply source, contains a command reception and detection unit, the electromagnetic radio waves complying with a voice or data radio communication standard in a radio frequency band, the standard providing at least one function causing, the transmission of a data packet corresponding to a set temporal structure pattern containing transmission moments of a frequency and/or phase modulated radio-frequency signal separated by absence-of-transmission moments. The invention, the set temporal structure pattern is transmitted by an electromagnetic generator and the reception and detection unit is a reception circuit, in the determined radio frequency band, and a detector for an amplitude modulation with a detection output, the detector not being sensitive to the frequency and/or phase modulation, the level of the detection output toggling when the set temporal structure pattern is received and detected.

Abstract: A two-way radio communication interface module based on a predefined protocol for at least a user application, the module includes at least a radio circuit for transmitting and receiving digital signals and at least a programmable circuit with a radio microcontroller for managing the radio circuit. The radio microcontroller includes a software stack consisting of a first part called protocol stack topped by a second part called applicative abstraction stack, the software stack enabling adaptation based on the protocol between the digital signals and the data and instructions of the application, the applicative abstraction stack enabling at least the translation of the data and instructions of the application into data and instructions based on the protocol for processing in the protocol stack.