Abstract: A method for collecting and processing remotely sensed imagery in order to achieve precise spatial co-registration (e.g., matched alignment) between multi-temporal image sets is presented. Such precise alignment or spatial co-registration of imagery can be used for change detection, image fusion, and temporal analysis/modeling. Further, images collected in this manner may be further processed in such a way that image frames or line arrays from corresponding photo stations are matched, co-aligned and if desired merged into a single image and/or subjected to the same processing sequence. A second methodology for automated detection of moving objects within a scene using a time series of remotely sensed imagery is also presented. Specialized image collection and preprocessing procedures are utilized to obtain precise spatial co-registration (image registration) between multitemporal image frame sets.

Abstract: This invention describes a novel photoplethysmographic system captures a joint shape change representing different positions of bones and tendons near the joint. At least one light source illuminates a joint interface and the light reflected from the joint location is captured by a photodiode sensor. Motions and positions of the bones surrounding the joint can be determined. One joint includes the knuckle. Finger lift-up motions, finger put-down motions, and finger bending events can be determined by monitoring a sensing area at the knuckle joint.

Abstract: A method and system of managing a residential or commercial energy system is described. The method includes predicting power consumption of a building, scheduling one or more appliances sufficient to optimize a consumer's energy usage, collecting usage profiles and demand and re-calculating the predicting of power consumption of a building.