Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enriching an in-door virtual reality (VR) tour. An exemplary system may include a communication interface configured to receive input from a user, a memory storing computer-readable instructions, and at least one processor coupled to the communication interface and the memory. The computer-readable instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the at least one processor to perform operations. The operations may include detecting, through the communication interface, a trigger input by the user. In response to the detection of the trigger, the operations may include receiving, through the communication interface, enrichment data input by the user. The operations may also include determining a functional space based on a user indicator representing the user in the in-door VR tour. The operations may further include associating the enrichment data with the functional space.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for automatically generating and displaying a relevant dimension in a virtual three-dimensional house model. The method includes: acquiring a plane layout and a three-dimensional house model of a single house; aligning a top view or a cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional house model with the plane layout to obtain a correspondence relationship between a unit length of the three-dimensional house model and a unit pixel of the plane layout; calculating a real length corresponding to the unit length of the three-dimensional house model according to the correspondence relationship; and calculating a real dimension of a room and/or an object in the house according to the real length corresponding to the unit length of the three-dimensional house model for the purpose of presentation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for automatically generating and displaying a relevant dimension in a virtual three-dimensional house model. The method includes: acquiring a plane layout and a three-dimensional house model of a single house; aligning a top view or a cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional house model with the plane layout to obtain a correspondence relationship between a unit length of the three-dimensional house model and a unit pixel of the plane layout; calculating a real length corresponding to the unit length of the three-dimensional house model according to the correspondence relationship; and calculating a real dimension of a room and/or an object in the house according to the real length corresponding to the unit length of the three-dimensional house model for the purpose of presentation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enriching an in-door virtual reality (VR) tour. An exemplary system may include a communication interface configured to receive input from a user, a memory storing computer-readable instructions, and at least one processor coupled to the communication interface and the memory. The computer-readable instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the at least one processor to perform operations. The operations may include detecting, through the communication interface, a trigger input by the user. In response to the detection of the trigger, the operations may include receiving, through the communication interface, enrichment data input by the user. The operations may also include determining a functional space based on a user indicator representing the user in the in-door VR tour. The operations may further include associating the enrichment data with the functional space.

Abstract: An imaging system for directing one or more optical signals to one or more imaging elements is provided. The imaging system may include an optical element tray. The optical element tray may include optical elements having optical characteristics different from each other. The optical element tray may be configured to be moveable to form one or more optical paths each allowing an optical signal to travel to an imaging element through none, one, or several of the optical elements. In various embodiments, the one or more optical paths may each be selected from a plurality of linear and nonlinear paths formed by the optical elements in the optical element tray and/or additional optical elements external to the optical element tray. In some embodiments, the optical element tray may be moveable along its axis of rotation and/or rotated to enhance image stability of the imaging system.

Abstract: A system for directing light to an imaging element is provided. The system may include an optical element tray. The optical element tray may include optical elements having optical characteristics different from each other. The optical element tray may be configured to be moveable to form an optical path allowing the light to travel to the imaging element through none, one, or several of the optical elements. In various embodiments, the optical path may be selected from a plurality of linear and nonlinear paths formed by one or more optical openings, one or more optical channels, and optical reflectors.

Abstract: An aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle or a small-sized manned aircraft, can be hybrid-powered by fuel engines and electric motors. In various embodiments, such an aircraft can include both of rotors and fixed wings, and can perform vertical take-off and landing like a helicopter and level flight like a fixed-wing aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a motorized lens tray for a multi-focal length lens imaging system. In particular, a lens trays holds a variety of fixed focal length lenses, and a motorized mechanism moves the lens tray to align the desired lens with an imaging unit. This provides the flexibility to change focal lengths without the complexity, size, weight, and image quality degradation associated with a zoom lens. Certain embodiments of the invention are intended for use with digital cameras and cellular phones.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to waterproofing of a removable battery configured to prevent seeping of water into the battery component through the use of a rubber waterproof frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel amino lipids and a method for synthesizing these compounds.

Abstract: A system for directing light to an imaging element is provided. The system may include an optical element tray. The optical element tray may include optical elements having optical characteristics different from each other. The optical element tray may be configured to be moveable to form an optical path allowing the light to travel to the imaging element through none, one, or several of the optical elements. In various embodiments, the optical path may be selected from a plurality of linear and nonlinear paths formed by one or more optical openings, one or more optical channels, and optical reflectors.

Abstract: An imaging system for directing one or more optical signals to one or more imaging elements is provided, The imaging system may include an optical element tray. The optical element tray may include optical elements having optical characteristics different from each other, The optical element tray may be configured to be moveable to form one or more optical paths each allowing an optical signal to travel to an imaging element through none, one, or several of the optical elements. In various embodiments, the one or more optical paths may each be selected from a plurality of linear and nonlinear paths formed by the optical elements in the optical element tray and/or additional optical elements external to the optical element tray. In some embodiments, the optical element tray may be moveable along its axis of rotation and/or rotated to enhance image stability of the imaging system.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a motorized lens tray for a multi-focal length lens imaging system. In particular, a lens trays holds a variety of fixed focal length lenses, and a motorized mechanism moves the lens tray to align the desired lens with an imaging element. This provides the flexibility to change focal lengths without the complexity, size, weight, and image quality degradation associated with a zoom lens. Certain embodiments of the invention are intended for use with digital cameras and cellular phones.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a motorized lens tray for a multi-focal length lens imaging system. In particular, a lens trays holds a variety of fixed focal length lenses, and a motorized mechanism moves the lens tray to align the desired lens with an imaging unit. This provides the flexibility to change focal lengths without the complexity, size, weight, and image quality degradation associated with a zoom lens. Certain embodiments of the invention are intended for use with digital cameras and cellular phones.

Abstract: Methods to treat certain types of cancer with cyclophilin inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to waterproofing of a removable battery configured to prevent seeping of water into the battery component through the use of a rubber frame.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to waterproofing of a removable battery configured to prevent seeping of water into the battery component through the use of a rubber waterproof frame.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a hit test thread which is separate from the main thread, e.g. the user interface thread, is utilized for hit testing on web content. Using a separate thread for hit testing can allow targets to be quickly ascertained. In cases where the appropriate response is handled by a separate thread, such as a manipulation thread that can be used for touch manipulations such as panning and pinch zooming, manipulation can occur without blocking on the main thread. This results in the response time that is consistently quick even on low-end hardware over a variety of scenarios.

Abstract: An alternating hot and cold therapy apparatus that applies alternating heat and cold to a pain affected area. The apparatus includes a housing, a therapy pad, and a flexible hose connecting the housing to the therapy pad. The housing contains a fluid reservoir and hydraulic pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, a fluid line connected to the pump, a programmable controller operably connected to the pump, a timer for providing time data to the controller, a cooling means to cool the fluid, a power source to supply power to the controller and pump, and a conductor from the power source to the therapy pad. The therapy pad includes a plurality of thermoelectric chips that generate a temperature differential in response to an electric current. The flexible hose carries the fluid line and conductor to the therapy pad where the fluid line and conductor wind through the therapy pad, contacting each of the thermoelectric chips.