Abstract: A composite material may be prepared from a solid polymeric binder and a solid filler by feeding into an extruder the solid polymeric binder at a first feed rate and the solid filler at a second feed rate. The extruder extrudes an extrudate of the solid polymeric binder and solid filler to form the composite material. The composite material has a binder to filler ratio determined by the first feed rate and second feed rate. The solid polymeric binder and solid filler have different densities. Feeding the solid polymeric binder at the first feed rate and the solid filler at the second feed rate distributes the solid filler substantially homogeneously throughout the composite material.

Abstract: A system includes an image capturing device, a user input device, and a processor coupled to the image capturing device and user input device. The processor includes instructions for capturing a data image with the image capturing device. The data image includes a signal from the user input device. The processor further includes instructions for deactivating the signal from the user input device and, after deactivating the signal from the user input device, capturing an ambient image. The processor further includes instructions for subtracting the ambient image from the data image and determining a position of the user input device in a three-dimensional space using a result of the subtracting.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to examples of color calibration of image handling units. In an example, color settings of a flash light unit of a projector unit of a computing system may be calibrated with reference to a target calibration point. The flash light unit may function as an illumination source for an image capturing unit of the computing system. Further, based on the target calibration point and an image captured by the image capturing unit under illumination provided by the flash light unit, the color settings of the image capturing unit may be calibrated to synchronize the color settings of the image capturing unit to the color settings of the flash light unit.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for alignment of a camera based on an image captured by the camera. The camera can, for example, be supported by a support structure to face towards an image alignment reference marker such that an image captured by the camera contains the marker. The camera can, for example, be rotatably aligned relative to the marker to an aligned position based on the captured image.

Abstract: A digital light projector having a plurality of color channels including at least one visible color channel providing visible light and at least one invisible color channel providing invisible light. The digital light projector including a projecting device projecting light from the plurality of color channels onto an environment in the form of an array of pixels which together form a video image including a visible image and an invisible image, the video image comprising a series of frames with each frame formed by the array of pixels, wherein to form each pixel of each frame the projecting device sequentially projects a series of light pulses from light provided by each of the plurality of color channels, with light pulses from the at least one visible color channel forming the visible image and light pulses from the at least one invisible color channel forming the invisible image.

Abstract: A projector includes a lens, an image capturing device, and a processor connected to the projector and the image capturing device. The processor includes instructions for illuminating a work space using the lens, defocusing the lens, and after defocusing the lens, capturing an image of the work space.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to examples of color calibration of image handling units. In an example, color settings of a flash light unit of a projector unit of a computing system may be calibrated with reference to a target calibration point. The flash light unit may function as an illumination source for an image capturing unit of the computing system. Further, based on the target calibration point and an image captured by the image capturing unit under illumination provided by the flash light unit, the color settings of the image capturing unit may be calibrated to synchronize the color settings of the image capturing unit to the color settings of the flash light unit.

Abstract: A projection capture system includes a camera to capture video of objects in a capture space, and a light emitting diode (LED) projector to illuminate the objects in the capture space and to project images captured by the camera into a display space. The projector includes a sequential display mode for sequentially displaying red, green, and blue light to project images captured by the camera into the display space, and a camera flash mode for simultaneously displaying red, green, and blue light to provide white light for illuminating the objects in the capture space during video capture.

Abstract: An example system includes a camera to capture an image of an object on a surface, and a projector unit, communicatively coupled to the camera, to project the image of the object on the surface. The camera simultaneously generates a first trigger to the projector unit to switch display modes and a second trigger to a lighting source to disable light being projected onto the surface in response to an instruction to initiate capture of the image of the object.

Abstract: A digital light projector having a plurality of color channels including at least one visible color channel providing visible light and at least one invisible color channel providing invisible light. The digital light projector including a projecting device projecting light from the plurality of color channels onto an environment in the form of an array of pixels which together form a video image including a visible image and an invisible image, the video image comprising a series of frames with each frame formed by the array of pixels, wherein to form each pixel of each frame the projecting device sequentially projects a series of light pulses from light provided by each of the plurality of color channels, with light pulses from the at least one visible color channel forming the visible image and light pulses from the at least one invisible color channel forming the invisible image.

Abstract: A projection capture system includes a camera to capture images of objects in a capture space, and a projector to illuminate the objects in the capture space and to project images captured by the camera into a display space. The projector includes a flash mode for providing white light for illuminating the objects in the capture space. The system includes a controller to adjust drive settings to LEDs of the projector to achieve a predetermined white point during the flash mode.

Abstract: A system includes a calibration plate with fiducial markers, a device under test interface, an alignment stage with a rotary sub-stage and a linear sub-stage, and a camera on the alignment stage.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for alignment of a camera based on an image captured by the camera. The camera can, for example, be supported by a support structure to face towards an image alignment reference marker such that an image captured by the camera contains the marker. The camera can, for example, be rotatably aligned relative to the marker to an aligned position based on the captured image.

Abstract: A projector includes a lens, an image capturing device, and a processor connected to the projector and the image capturing device. The processor includes instructions for illuminating a work space using the lens, defocusing the lens, and after defocusing the lens, capturing an image of the work space.

Abstract: A system includes an image capturing device, a user input device, and a processor coupled to the image capturing device and user input device. The processor includes instructions for capturing a data image with the image capturing device. The data image includes a signal from the user input device. The processor further includes instructions for deactivating the signal from the user input device and, after deactivating the signal from the user input device, capturing an ambient image. The processor further includes instructions for subtracting the ambient image from the data image and determining a position of the user input device in a three-dimensional space using a result of the subtracting.

Abstract: A method for generating white flash from a Light Emitting Diode (LED) projector coupled to a computing system is described. The method includes receiving an input to switch projection mode of the LED projector to a white-light mode of projection, where the input is one of a direct user input and an indirect input. The method also includes switching the LED projector to the white-light mode of projection from a first projection mode based on the received input; and actuating, simultaneously, all LEDs of the LED projector to generate a white flash of light in the white-light mode of projection.

Abstract: Media storage devices for, and methods of storing data media in, a data storage system are provided. The data storage system may comprise a data exchange device configured to exchange data stored on data media and a media handling system configured to transfer the data media between the media storage device and the data exchange device. Briefly described, in one of many possible embodiments, the media storage device comprises a housing configured to receive the data media. The housing includes a first elongate alignment groove adapted to slidably engage with a corresponding first elongate reference rail located adjacent an opening in the data storage system such that the media storage device may be inserted and removed by slidably engaging the first elongate reference rail and the first elongate alignment groove.

Abstract: A media-detection system for a cartridge-receiving device may comprise, according to one embodiment, a cartridge-referencing member mounted to the cartridge-receiving device. The cartridge-referencing member is resiliently displaceable by a data cartridge received in the cartridge-receiving device. A sensor is operatively associated with the cartridge-referencing member. The sensor detecting the data cartridge in the cartridge-receiving device based on the displacement of the cartridge-referencing member.

Abstract: Cartridge-handling apparatus for a media storage system comprising a lift assembly having at least one guide track aligned along a first displacement path in the media storage system. A carriage having a transfer shaft aligned along a second displacement path in the media storage system. The transfer shaft operatively associated with the at least one guide track of the lift assembly for moving the carriage along the at least one guide track through the first displacement path. A picker slidably mounted on the carriage to the transfer shaft. The picker moving with the carriage through the first displacement path, and the picker moving on the transfer shaft through the second displacement path.

Abstract: A media picker assembly includes a frame, a plunge assembly operable to travel along a predetermined axis of the frame to engage and disengage a media cartridge, and first and second cables coupled to the frame for transmitting first and second predetermined sets of signals, respectively.