Abstract: Techniques related to intelligent selection of scene transitions are disclosed. In some example embodiments, a sequence of video segments may be received as input. The video segments may include a first segment that is adjacent to a second segment. Properties of the first segment and the second segment may be detected. The properties may be used to determine one or more categories for one or more transitions for connecting the first segment to the second segment. The one or more categories may be used to determine one or more placements for the one or more transitions. A digital video that includes the one or more transitions may be generated as output.

Abstract: A digital video builder system with methodology for designer-controlled user interaction is described. In one embodiment, for example, a method comprises receiving, from interactive controls on a graphical user interface, configuration of a storyboard block of a storyboard of a target digital video to be created. The storyboard block represents a scene of the target digital video, comprises a media element slot and a scene parameter for configuring the media element slot, and corresponds to a scene specification having a plurality of scene variants for rendering the scene of the target digital video. The received configuration comprises a setting for the scene parameter. Based on the scene parameter setting, the method further includes automatically selecting one of the plurality of scene variants for use in rendering as part of the scene of the target digital video.

Abstract: Techniques related to intelligent selection of scene transitions are disclosed. In some example embodiments, a sequence of video segments may be received as input. The video segments may include a first segment that is adjacent to a second segment. Properties of the first segment and the second segment may be detected. The properties may be used to determine one or more categories for one or more transitions for connecting the first segment to the second segment. The one or more categories may be used to determine one or more placements for the one or more transitions. A digital video that includes the one or more transitions may be generated as output.

Abstract: A digital video builder system with methodology for designer-controlled user interaction is described. In one embodiment, for example, a method comprises receiving, from interactive controls on a graphical user interface, configuration of a storyboard block of a storyboard of a target digital video to be created. The storyboard block represents a scene of the target digital video, comprises a media element slot and a scene parameter for configuring the media element slot, and corresponds to a scene specification having a plurality of scene variants for rendering the scene of the target digital video. The received configuration comprises a setting for the scene parameter. Based on the scene parameter setting, the method further includes automatically selecting one of the plurality of scene variants for use in rendering as part of the scene of the target digital video.

Abstract: A wireless mesh network includes a plurality of wireless devices and a gateway organized in a multi hop mesh topology. Each wireless device maintains and reports radio statistics to the gateway, and also reports battery conditions of its power source. The device manager communicates with the gateway and provides an alert indicating existence of a pinch point within the mesh network based upon the radio statistics. When a low battery condition is reported by a device, the device manager determines whether loss of that device is a pinch point or will cause a pinch point, and provides a low battery alert prioritized based upon the pinch point analysis.

Abstract: A controller and control method for a motorized vehicle such a wheelchair are provided. The motorized vehicle has at least two driven wheels driven independently by a motor arrangement, and the controller receives a number of input signals from a user input device of the motorized vehicle. The controller comprises drive control circuitry for generating control signals for controlling the driving of the driven wheels by the motor arrangement, the control signals being dependent on the input signals. Speed assist circuitry is responsive to an indication of current consumed in driving the driven wheels to detect occurrence of a loading condition. On detection of occurrence of a loading condition, the speed assist circuitry is then arranged to boost at least one of the input signals in order to boost top speed in the presence of the loading condition.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and system of coupling end-to-end at least two existing mooring lines (12A, 12B) that are already deployed from the floating platform (56) to the seabed or other connecting structure to create a single shared line from the two lines. The shared lines then form a single looped line with both ends deployed to the subsea connections. The shared length provides enough payout of line to loosen one line sufficiently, while the other line becomes correspondingly tighter using the catenary length of the tight line. In part, the line can be loosened while the other is tightened because the lines are generally in the same overall direction to the seabed, such as in a same quadrant around the platform. Thus, the lines share their available lengths to provide the necessary payout for the repairs.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and system of coupling end-to-end at least two existing mooring lines (12A, 12B) that are already deployed from the floating platform (56) to the seabed or other connecting structure to create a single shared line from the two lines. The shared lines then form a single looped line with both ends deployed to the subsea connections. The shared length provides enough payout of line to loosen one line sufficiently, while the other line becomes correspondingly tighter using the catenary length of the tight line. In part, the line can be loosened while the other is tightened because the lines are generally in the same overall direction to the seabed, such as in a same quadrant around the platform. Thus, the lines share their available lengths to provide the necessary payout for the repairs.

Abstract: A wireless mesh network includes a plurality of wireless devices and a gateway organized in a multi hop mesh topology. Each wireless device maintains and reports radio statistics to the gateway, and also reports battery conditions of its power source. The device manager communicates with the gateway and provides an alert indicating existence of a pinch point within the mesh network based upon the radio statistics. When a low battery condition is reported by a device, the device manager determines whether loss of that device is a pinch point or will cause a pinch point, and provides a low battery alert prioritized based upon the pinch point analysis.

Abstract: A controller and control method for a motorised vehicle such a wheelchair are provided. The motorised vehicle has at least two driven wheels driven independently by a motor arrangement, and the controller receives a number of input signals from a user input device of the motorised vehicle. The controller comprises drive control circuitry for generating control signals for controlling the driving of the driven wheels by the motor arrangement, the control signals being dependent on the input signals. Speed assist circuitry is responsive to an indication of current consumed in driving the driven wheels to detect occurrence of a loading condition. On detection of occurrence of a loading condition, the speed assist circuitry is then arranged to boost at least one of the input signals in order to boost top speed in the presence of the loading condition.

Abstract: A method of ascertaining the LSD (Lysosomal storage disorder) status of an individual comprising taking a tissue or body fluid sample from the individual and estimating a level in the sample of each of three or more compound indicators. The indicators reflect the level of respectively each of three or more lipid containing storage associated compounds. The levels are used to calculate an LSD index number which is then compared with a standard to provide an assessment of the LSD status of the individual. The indicator compounds are conveniently phospholipids, glycolipids or lipopolysaccharide species measured by mass spectrometry. The method may be used to ascertain the nature of the disorder from which the individual stuffers, and its severity. It may also be used to monitor the progress of treatment and to ascertain the prospects of an individual contracting an LSD by providing a subclinical indicators for the condition.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods of [11C]-radiolabelling “phenothiazine” and “phenothiazine-like” compounds, which have a pendant group (which is a primary amino group; a cationic primary imino group; a secondary amino group; a cationic secondary imino group; a primary imino group; or a secondary imino group), by reaction with [11C]methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (CF3SO2O11CH3), also known as [11C]methyl triflate. This reaction converts the pendant group into a [11C]methyl-labelled pendant group. The resulting [11C]-radiolabelling product is useful, for example, as an in vivo positron emission tomography (PET) tracer, for example, for patients suffering from melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and tauopathy (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). The present invention also pertains to the resulting [11C]-radiolabelling products, compositions comprising them, their use in methods of (e.g., PET) imaging, their use in methods of medical treatment and diagnosis, etc.

Abstract: A turbine responsive to a moving fluid, which can be wind or another fluid, wherein a rotatable central shaft supports at least one radial arm with a blade assembly at the free end of the radial arm. The blade assembly includes a rocking arm pivotted on the radial arm, a blade member attached to the rocking arm, or a part thereof, and a counterweight attached to the blade. The blade assembly articulates with respect to the radial arm in response to the interaction between the moving fluid and the blade.The turbine is self starting and self controlling in response to excessive moving fluid velocity.

Abstract: A free flying aerodynamic toy that is manually launched and is composed of an elongate air foil having two identical surfaces that are joined to one another symmetrically of the longitudinal axis so that in response to rotation and translation through air, the surfaces sequentially cooperate with air flow thereover to produce lift. Circular stabilizer plates at opposite ends of the air foil produce vertical stability and have weighted peripheries to increase rotational inertia. Centrally of the air foil is a rib which divides the air foil into two symmetrical parts. The parts extend outward from the rib at a positive dihedral angle (an included angle less than 180.degree.) so as to enhance stability and reduce roll and yaw of the toy.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThis invention relates to an aerodynamic toy and more particularly to such toy that is capable of free flight so that it can perform maneuvers upon being thrown into the air by the user thereof.2. Description of the Prior ArtU.

Abstract: A miniature tape cartridge comprising a housing for carrying an endless recording tape therein. The housing has a front end with at least one opening for access to part of the recording tape entrained therein past the opening for engagement of the tape with an external drive source for displacing the tape at a predetermined speed and to permit an external detection means to contact and detect information signals recorded on the tape. Alignment means are also provided and associated with the front end of the cartridge for positioning the tape in a predetermined plane with respect to the external detection means. Also provided is a tape adaptor for receiving the cartridge therein and for positioning same in a continuous loop tape player whereby the tape can be engaged by a drive source and detection means.