Abstract: Methods for improving and modifying a High Dynamic Range (HDR) scene, captured as a series of images of the scene with different exposure levels and the scene through classification-based image merging, tuning, correction, and replacement. The approach employs mixing images to improve the selection and display of both shadowed and highlighted details. The increased efficiency resulting from improvements in computational resource utilization of image processing hardware can, from the implementation of the improved computational methods herein, significantly reduce the time required to generate and display a tone-mapped HDR image, a gamma-corrected HDR image, and/or a segmented and replaced HDR image.

Abstract: Systems and methods of multi-modal control of a touch-based device include receiving multi-modal control inputs from one or more of voice commands, a game controller, a handheld remote, and physical gestures detected by a sensor; converting the multi-modal control inputs into corresponding translated inputs which correspond to physical inputs recognizable by the touch-based device; and providing the corresponding translated inputs to the touch-based device for control thereof, wherein the translated inputs are utilized by the touch-based device as corresponding physical inputs to control underlying applications executed on the touch-based device which expect the corresponding physical inputs.

Abstract: Systems and methods of multi-modal control of a touch-based device include receiving multi-modal control inputs from one or more of voice commands, a game controller, a handheld remote, and physical gestures detected by a sensor; converting the multi-modal control inputs into corresponding translated inputs which correspond to physical inputs recognizable by the touch-based device; and providing the corresponding translated inputs to the touch-based device for control thereof, wherein the translated inputs are utilized by the touch-based device as corresponding physical inputs to control underlying applications executed on the touch-based device which expect the corresponding physical inputs.

Abstract: Systems and methods of multi-modal control of a touch-based device include receiving multi-modal control inputs from one or more of voice commands, a game controller, a handheld remote, and physical gestures detected by a sensor; converting the multi-modal control inputs into corresponding translated inputs which correspond to physical inputs recognizable by the touch-based device; and providing the corresponding translated inputs to the touch-based device for control thereof, wherein the translated inputs are utilized by the touch-based device as corresponding physical inputs to control underlying applications executed on the touch-based device which expect the corresponding physical inputs.

Abstract: An image acquisition unit that acquires a photographic image showing a hand on which a card of a known size is placed. A card detection unit detects a size of the card in the photographic image. A finger joint measurement unit measures a size of the joint of the finger for the ring in the photographic image. A finger size estimation unit estimates an actual size of the joint of the finger for the ring from a measured value of the size of the joint of the finger of the ring in the photographic image, based on a ratio between the known size of the card and the size of the card in the photographic image detected. A ring size determination unit determines a size of the ring based on an estimated actual size of the joint of the finger for the ring.

Abstract: Systems and methods configured to facilitate multi-modal user inputs in lieu of physical input for a processing device configured to execute an application include obtaining non-physical input for processing device and the application, wherein the physical input comprises one or more of touch-based input and tilt input; processing the non-physical input to convert into appropriate physical input commands for the application; and providing the physical input commands to the processing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods configured to facilitate multi-modal user inputs in lieu of physical input for a processing device configured to execute an application include obtaining non-physical input for processing device and the application, wherein the physical input comprises one or more of touch-based input and tilt input; processing the non-physical input to convert into appropriate physical input commands for the application; and providing the physical input commands to the processing device.

Abstract: A system and methods for creating and sharing personalized virtual makeovers comprising algorithms for applying virtual cosmetics, hairstyles and accessories to a digital portrait of an individual using described techniques that produce a revised image with a realistic appearance. The system may calculate positions of the boundaries of facial features such as eyes, lips and hair, or provide the user a sophisticated adjustment method. The invention places and shapes virtual cosmetics, hairstyles and accessories to precisely calculated locations, blending colors and shading for a realistic and lifelike result. Accessories such as eyeglasses and jewelry are also realistically applied. The system comprises individual makeover editors for skin, eyes, lips, hair and accessories. Virtual makeovers may be shared, including allowing multiple users modify the same image simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for simulating accessory display on a subject. An accessory is coupled with a mount with at least one contact portion configured to contact the accessory. The mount is positioned in at least one orientation with respect to an imaging device. At least one accessory image is captured of the accessory coupled with the mount in the at least one orientation using the imaging device. At least one accessory matte image is captured. At least one accessory foreground matte is generated for the at least one accessory. An accessory background matte is generated for the at least one accessory.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized digital face chart. A digital image of a subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified from a background region of the digital image. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image. The line drawing is stylized to generate a personalized digital face chart. A user interface configured to accept at least one face chart modification from a user is provided. The personalized digital face chart is modified based on the at least one face chart modification.

Abstract: A method for simulating accessory display on a subject. An accessory is coupled with a mount with at least one contact portion configured to contact the accessory. The mount is positioned in at least one orientation with respect to an imaging device. At least one accessory image is captured of the accessory coupled with the mount in the at least one orientation using the imaging device. At least one accessory matte image is captured. At least one accessory foreground matte is generated for the at least one accessory. An accessory background matte is generated for the at least one accessory.

Abstract: Systems and methods for simulating accessory display on a subject are described herein. At least one digital image of a subject is obtained. At least one target contour in an accessory target zone is identified. An accessory image and an accessory foreground matte, and a plurality of accessory control points associated with at least one contour contact zone are obtained. At least one accessory scaling factor is determined. At least one accessory registration angle is determined based on the at least one digital image. At least one simulated image is generated by registering a foreground portion of the accessory image with the at least one digital image based on the at least one accessory scaling factor, the at least one accessory registration angle, the accessory foreground matte, the at least one target contour, and the plurality of accessory control points, where registering includes applying a transformation.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized digital face chart. A digital image of a subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified from a background region of the digital image. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image. The line drawing is stylized to generate a personalized digital face chart. A user interface configured to accept at least one face chart modification from a user is provided. The personalized digital face chart is modified based on the at least one face chart modification.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized digital face chart. A digital image of a subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified from a background region of the digital image. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image. The line drawing is stylized to generate a personalized digital face chart. A user interface configured to accept at least one face chart modification from a user is provided. The personalized digital face chart is modified based on the at least one face chart modification.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of optical tape technology, tape manufacturing, and tape usage. Methods and systems of tape technology disclose optical tape media including: configurations, formulations, markings, and structure; optical tape manufacturing methods, systems, and apparatus methods and systems including: curing processes, coating methods, embossing, drums, testing, tracking alignment stamper strip; optical tape methods and systems including: pick up head adapted for the disclosed optical tape; and optical tape uses including optical storage media devices for multimedia applications.

Abstract: A system providing a graphical user interface for the selection of options from option groups and method for implementing the same. A graphical user interface enables a user to see the results of applying virtual makeup to an image of a person's face. The interface may enable a user to select the color of the makeup to be applied through a circular region with a series of option tabs. The outer portion of the circular region, or the flywheel, may have multiple color segments. The color segments are arranged so that adjacent color segments may be perceived to be most similar. The inner portion of the circle may present the history of the colors previously chosen and may have an uncolored center circle, and a series of uncolored circles surrounding the center circle.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the program are directed to a plurality of methods for monetizing online personalized beauty product selections utilizing a technology for content-targeted Internet advertising on a virtual makeover website. Methods comprise: (1) categorizing facial features to select product advertisements for co-branding in a product palette; (2) an auction for webpage advertisement placements related to a user's facial features; (3) transforming a makeover “look” to advertise alternative products to produce the new look under different lighting conditions; (4) a gifting system to allow sale and gifting of products used to produce a makeover, where the makeover image may be packaged with the selected products in a gift package; and (5) recapturing users who would cancel a sale with an offer of less expensive comparable products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of optical tape technology, tape manufacturing, and tape usage.

Abstract: The present invention presents a framework for separating specular and diffuse reflection components in images and videos. Each pixel of the an M-channel input image illuminated by N light sources is linearly transformed into a new color space having (M-N) channels. For an RGB image with one light source, the new color space has two color channels (U,V) that are free of specularities and a third channel (S) that contains both specular and diffuse components. When used with multiple light sources, the transformation may be used to produce a specular invariant image. A diffuse RGB image can be obtained by applying a non-linear partial differential equation to an RGB image to iteratively erode the specular component at each pixel. An optional third dimension of time may be added for processing video images. After the specular and diffuse components are separated, dichromatic editing may be used to independently process the diffuse and the specular components to add or suppress visual effects.

Abstract: A magnetic storage medium formed on a front major surface of a tape substrate defines a multiplicity of longitudinal data recording and playback tracks, each track having a nominal lateral location relative to the other tracks: and a predetermined optically manifested track servo pattern defined on the back major surface of the tape for indicating lateral displacement of the tape from a nominal lateral location of the track during tape movement across a read/write head. A magnetic tape recording and playback system employing the magnetic storage medium is also disclosed.