Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media related to video bandwidth optimization, and more particularly, to systems and methods for video resolution downscaling and upscaling a video communications platform. A first video stream comprising first multiple image frames of a first resolution is received. A modified video stream of a second resolution higher than the first resolution, is generated using a trained machine learning network. A user interface may display the modified video stream.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media related to video bandwidth optimization, and more particularly, to systems and methods for video resolution downscaling and upscaling a video communications platform. A first video stream comprising first multiple image frames of a first resolution is received. A modified video stream of a second resolution higher than the first resolution, is generated using a trained machine learning network. A user interface may display the modified video stream.

Abstract: A tungsten-base alloy material and a preparation method therefor. The preparation method comprises: 1) evenly grinding composite powder containing tungsten and zirconium oxide, and then performing annealing treatment at 700-1000° C. to obtain powder A; and 2) grinding and then compression moulding the powder A, and then performing liquid-phase sintering to obtain a tungsten-base alloy blank so as to obtain the tungsten-base alloy material.

Abstract: A display calibration system may include a first electronic device that includes an ambient light sensor and a display to be calibrated in a second electronic device. The first electronic device may generate test patterns to be displayed on the display. The ambient light sensor may receive light emitted from the display based on the test patterns to generate display color space data. The first electronic device may generate calibration data for the display based on the display color space data and a target reference color space. The second electronic device may store the calibration data and use the calibration data to generate more accurate images. Because the first electronic device may include other functionalities other display calibration, specialized display calibration equipment may be omitted. Additionally, a third electronic device that acts as an intermediary between the first and second electronic devices.

Abstract: A system for calculating a consensus foreground object, relative to a background within a series of video frames is disclosed. The system relies upon a multi-prong approach that takes a consensus selection for the foreground object reliant upon at least three different models, then outputs the foreground object for application of alpha matting for use in augmented realty or virtual reality filmmaking.

Abstract: A support tensor machine based neutral point grounding mode decision method and system adopts a support tensor machine method Based on three indexes, i.e., the power supply reliability index, safety index, and economical efficiency index, influences of different neutral point grounding modes are analyzed by employing the support tensor machine method to finally obtain a neutral point grounding mode capable of maximizing power supply reliability of a distribution network.

Abstract: A system for calculating a consensus foreground object, relative to a background within a series of video frames is disclosed. The system relies upon a multi-prong approach that takes a consensus selection for the foreground object reliant upon at least three different models, then outputs the foreground object for application of alpha matting for use in augmented realty or virtual reality filmmaking.

Abstract: A support tensor machine based neutral point grounding mode decision method and system adopts a support tensor machine method Based on three indexes, i.e., the power supply reliability index, safety index, and economical efficiency index, influences of different neutral point grounding modes are analyzed by employing the support tensor machine method to finally obtain a neutral point grounding mode capable of maximizing power supply reliability of a distribution network.

Abstract: A method for using a telescoping monopod apparatus to capture an image including synchronizing a photographic instrument with the telescoping monopod apparatus, attaching the photographic instrument to the telescoping monopod apparatus, determining that the photographic instrument is in an image-capturing mode, extracting, by the image-capturing mode, a humanoid feature, detecting that the humanoid feature comprises a cutoff, adjusting a position of the photographic instrument using the telescoping monopod apparatus, and capturing an adjusted image using the photographic instrument.

Abstract: A telescoping monopod system including an image acquisition module having a field of vision, an attachment member configured to contact the image acquisition module, a body housing a processor, a memory, an electromechanical component, and a plurality of shafts. The body contacts the attachment member. The body comprises a control panel.

Abstract: A telescoping monopod apparatus including a holder configured to hold an image acquisition module having a field of vision, and a support holding a mirror to be in proximity to a lens of the image acquisition module, the mirror is configured to enable the image acquisition module to capture an image outside the field of vision, and a body housing a control component and an electronic component configured to actuate the telescoping monopod apparatus and the support. The body is operatively connected to the holder. A tracking method including receiving an input from a user, detecting, by an image acquisition module, a feature, and adjusting a mirror to track the feature.

Abstract: A virtual reality controller system including a virtual reality hardware and a responding device. The virtual reality hardware includes a processor, a first communication module, a sensor module, and an output module. The responding device includes a second communication module and is configured to communicate with the first communication module. The processor is configured to generate and display a virtual controller using the output module. The virtual controller is configured to control the responding device.

Abstract: A method, including receiving, by a processor of a virtual reality controller system, a source file of a target hardware device, creating, by the processor, a virtual machine that emulates the target hardware device using the source file, and displaying a virtual target device controller on a display of the virtual reality controller system.

Abstract: A global positioning system including a processor configured to determine a route of travel based upon satellite data that identify a current location of the global positioning system and traffic data obtained from a traffic flow control system, and a display configured to display the current position and a determined route of travel.

Abstract: A system including a server, including a processor and a database, and a computing device configured to issue a request to the server. The database is configured to store purchase information. The processor, upon receiving the request, is configured to: determine a category of a purchase having a purchase price, apply the purchase information to the purchase to maximize a first value, identify a coupon having a second value that reduces the purchase price, apply the coupon to reduce the purchase price by the second value, and display, on the computing device, a reduced value.

Abstract: A system including: a computing device having a display and a memory, the memory is configured to store an image, and a server having a processor and a database. The processor is configured to: receive the image from the computing device, extract a feature from the image, compare an extracted feature of the image to an entry in the database, determine that the extracted feature matches the entry in the database, receive, from a partner server, a product listing associated with the extracted feature, and display the product listing on the display.

Abstract: A telescoping monopod apparatus including a holder configured to hold an image acquisition module having a field of vision, and a support holding a mirror to be in proximity to a lens of the image acquisition module, the mirror is configured to enable the image acquisition module to capture an image outside the field of vision, and a body housing a control component and an electronic component configured to actuate the telescoping monopod apparatus and the support. The body is operatively connected to the holder. A tracking method including receiving an input from a user, detecting, by an image acquisition module, a feature, and adjusting a mirror to track the feature.

Abstract: A telescoping monopod system including an image acquisition module having a field of vision, an attachment member configured to contact the image acquisition module, a body housing a processor, a memory, an electromechanical component, and a plurality of shafts. The body contacts the attachment member. The body comprises a control panel.

Abstract: A global positioning system including a processor configured to determine a route of travel based upon satellite data that identify a current location of the global positioning system and traffic data obtained from a traffic flow control system, and a display configured to display the current position and a determined route of travel.

Abstract: A system including: a first computing device, a second computing device, a server having a processor, the processor is configured to: (a) determine a first location of the first computing device associated with a first user, (b) determine a second location of the second computing device associated with a second user, (c) determine that the first location and the second location are located within a geo-fence, (d) determine that a distance between the first location and the second location is less than a first threshold, (e) increase a counter count, (f) determine that the counter count is greater than a second threshold, (g) prompt the first user and the second user to match, and a database configured to store a mapping between the first user and the second user.