Abstract: The present invention relates to touch sensor detector systems and methods incorporating an interpolated variable impedance touch sensor array and specifically to such systems and methods for gesture recognition and associating a UI element with the recognized gesture. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a variable impedance array (VIA) system for receiving a gesture that includes: a plurality of physical VIA columns connected by interlinked impedance columns; a plurality of physical VIA rows connected by interlinked impedance rows; and a processor configured to interpolate a location and/or pressure of the gesture in the physical columns and rows from an electrical signal from a plurality of column drive sources (connected to the plurality of physical VIA columns through the interlinked impedance columns) sensed at a plurality of row sense sinks (connected to the plurality of physical VIA rows through the interlinked impedance rows).

Abstract: Systems and methods for gesture recognition based on depth information from a camera include, at an electronic device having a camera system, capturing a video frame and depth information associated with the video frame, identifying a foreground portion of the video frame based on the depth information, and determining whether the foreground portion matches a predefined gesture in a database. In accordance with a determination that the foreground portion matches a predefined gesture in the database, the device determines whether one or more subsequent video frames matches the one or more predefined gestures to produce a recognized gesture.

Abstract: An airborne acoustic vector sensor for simultaneously measuring triaxial particle acceleration in three dimensions and pressure includes a triaxial MEMS accelerometer sensitive to an Earth gravitational field. The airborne acoustic vector sensor includes one or multiple MEMS microphones sensitive to sound pressure and overlapping the accelerometer in frequency. The airborne acoustic vector sensor includes a solid body having a density approximating a density of air. The accelerometer is mounted in or upon the solid body. The airborne acoustic vector sensor includes a suspension system supporting the accelerometer and solid body within a framework.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biotechnology; specifically the production of a flavor compound (raspberry ketone) in a host cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to touch sensor systems and methods incorporating an interpolated variable impedance touch sensor array and specifically to such systems and methods for indirect force-aware touch control. An exemplary method for receiving an adjustment gesture formed on or about a plurality of sensor panels on a plurality of faces of a device includes detecting two or more touches at a first time at the plurality of sensor panels and determining that the touches at the first time are arranged in a pattern corresponding to a predetermined gesture. The method further includes determining a relative pressure between the touches, associating the gesture with a user interface element (that accepts an adjustment input based on the relative pressure between the two or more touches) and providing an input to the user interface element based on the gesture and relative pressure between the touches.

Abstract: A dryer appliance may include a cabinet, a drum, and a heater assembly. The heater assembly may include a housing, a first mounting flange, a second mounting flange, and a slide clamp. The housing may include a first housing portion and a second housing portion defining a chamber, as well as an inlet and an outlet. The first mounting flange may extend radially from the first housing portion to define a first reference plane having a mutually-orthogonal vertical direction, lateral direction, and transverse direction. The second mounting flange may extend radially from the second housing portion and slidably positioned on the first mounting flange. The second mounting flange may define a clamp aperture extending therethrough along the vertical direction. The slide clamp may extend through the clamp aperture and generally along the transverse direction from a base end fixed to the first mounting flange to a distal free end.

Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to at least a portion of a connector configured to support wireless communications that includes multiple chambers, each at least partially enclosed by a continuous isolation structure to provide electrical signal isolation and defining an inner surface. At least one terminal in a first chamber of the multiple chambers is configured for a first interface, and at least one terminal in a second chamber of the multiple chambers is configured for a second interface.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance may include a base is mounted within a wash chamber and a bulk tank assembly is mounted to a top side of the base, the bulk tank assembly comprising an elongated reservoir for receiving and storing a cleaning agent and a reservoir cap removably mounted to the elongated reservoir and comprising a manual hand pump for selectively motivating a portion of the cleaning agent from the elongated reservoir.

Abstract: An electronic device having a display, memory, and an image sensor captures image data from the image sensor. The device receives a selection of a background image from a user of the electronic device. The background image 100is not based on image data from the image sensor. The device displays a view on the display or view-fmder. The view is based on the captured image data and the selected background image. The device receives first user input at the electronic device. The displayed view is updated by modifying the background image in accordance with the first user input while maintaining the display of the captured image data. The device stores the view as image data in the memory.

Abstract: At an electronic device coupled to a display, a communication interface, and a first image sensor, first image data is captured from the first image sensor. Second image data is received over the communication interface from a first remote device. The display displays a portion of the second image data with a portion of the first image data. The displayed portion of the second image data obscures some of the first image data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interpolated variable impedance touch sensor arrays for force-aware large-surface device interaction. An exemplary system for detecting a continuous pressure curve includes a plurality of physical variable impedance array (VIA) columns connected by interlinked impedance columns and a plurality of physical VIA rows connected by interlinked impedance rows. The system also includes a plurality of column drive sources connected to the interlinked impedance columns and to the plurality of physical VIA columns through the interlinked impedance columns as well as a plurality of row sense sinks connected to the interlinked impedance rows and to the plurality of physical VIA rows through the interlinked impedance rows. Further, the system includes a processor configured to interpolate the continuous pressure curve in the physical VIA columns and physical VIA rows from an electrical signal from the plurality of column drive sources sensed at the plurality of row sense sinks.

Abstract: A moisture sensor assembly for a dryer appliance includes a housing body having a divider wall, a first sensor rod, and a second sensor rod. The first and second sensor rods are positioned on the housing body. Each of the first and second sensor rods has a mounting tab. The mounting tab of the first sensor rod is positioned opposite the mounting tab of the first sensor rod about the divider wall of the housing body. The mounting tabs of the first and second sensor rods are oriented generally parallel to the divider wall.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet, a tub positioned within the cabinet, and a basket rotatably mounted within the tub. The basket defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. The basket is positioned proximate an aperture in the cabinet and, as a result of such positioning, the wash chamber is accessible through the aperture. A door is rotatably mounted to the cabinet. A lock is configured to engage the door and prevent the door from rotating when the door is closed and the lock is locked. A light is mounted to the lock and the light is positioned and oriented to illuminate the wash chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to augmented reality (AR) environments where AR objects, such as intelligent virtual objects, interactively respond to ambient environmental changes. Image data are captured from one or more sensors, augmented reality environments are generated based on the image data, environmental parameters are detected from one or more environmental sensors, and views of the generated AR environment are displayed. Some views include the AR object existing therein, for instance when the detected environmental parameters satisfy certain criteria. Other views do not include the AR object while such criteria are not met.

Abstract: A heater assembly or dryer appliance, as provided herein, may include a housing, a heating element, and a thermostat. The housing may have an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface may define a chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The housing may further include an embossing mount extending radially outward along the outer surface. The heating element may be disposed within the chamber to selectively heat air in a flow of heated air from the inlet to the outlet. The thermostat may be mounted on the outer surface of the housing. The thermostat may include a probe, a first mounting tab, and a second mounting tab. The probe may be positioned in thermal communication with the chamber. The first mounting tab may be secured to the embossing mount. The second mounting tab may be held against the outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interpolated variable impedance touch sensor arrays for force-aware large-surface device interaction. An exemplary system for detecting a continuous pressure curve includes a plurality of physical variable impedance array (VIA) columns connected by interlinked impedance columns and a plurality of physical VIA rows connected by interlinked impedance rows. The system also includes a plurality of column drive sources connected to the interlinked impedance columns and to the plurality of physical VIA columns through the interlinked impedance columns as well as a plurality of row sense sinks connected to the interlinked impedance rows and to the plurality of physical VIA rows through the interlinked impedance rows. Further, the system includes a processor configured to interpolate the continuous pressure curve in the physical VIA columns and physical VIA rows from an electrical signal from the plurality of column drive sources sensed at the plurality of row sense sinks.

Abstract: An additive dispenser of a washing appliance is provided herein. The additive dispenser may include a water inlet and a drawer frame. The water inlet may be positioned upstream from a wash chamber. The drawer frame may define a compartment to receive an additive pod. The compartment may be positioned in downstream fluid communication with the water inlet. The drawer frame may include a sidewall at least partially enclosing the compartment.