Abstract: Methods and systems for remote real-time or asynchronous multiplayer gameplay using mobile devices are disclosed. The methods and systems include steps of mounting mobile computing devices in gaming areas associated with users; initiating a game between the users; analyzing movements of the users, ball(s), and/or other game equipment of the game by performing a computer vision algorithm on one or more frames of an input video of the game; and providing feedback to the users, where feedback may include instructions to be performed by the users and player analytics. Embodiments of the present invention use computer vision techniques to enable a resource-limited mobile device such as a smartphone to conduct the aforementioned steps.

Abstract: Methods and systems for ball shot attempt detection and game analytics generation are disclosed. The methods and systems perform steps to receive an input video of a ball gameplay, wherein the input video was captured using a stationary camera, and wherein frames of the input video comprises a goal; identify a Region of Interest (ROI) surrounding the goal by performing a first computer vision algorithm on the input video; detect a ball within the ROI during a shot attempt and determining a trajectory of the ball by performing a second computer vision algorithm on the input video; and identify a player relevant to the shot attempt based on the trajectory of the ball. In some embodiments, the computer vision algorithms comprise a convolution neural network (CNN). The present invention uses computer vision techniques to enable a resource-limited mobile device such as a smartphone to efficiently execute the new process.

Abstract: A spectacle lens can inhibit ametropia of the eyes and ensure full visibility. The spectacle lens comprises: first refraction areas and second refraction areas. Each first refraction area has a first refraction force that may be based on a prescription for correcting the ametropia of the eyes. Each second refraction area has a refraction force different from the first refraction force and may function to focus images on the positions except the retina of the eyes, to inhibit the development of the ametropia. Near the central part of the lens, the second refraction areas form a plurality of independent island-shaped areas, and the first refraction areas form the areas beyond the areas of the second refraction areas.

Abstract: It relates to a joggle structure and a furniture with the same. The joggle structure has a groove and a tongue cooperating with the groove. The groove has a bottom surface and two groove side faces. Width of the groove gradually increases from groove opening to the bottom surface. The two groove side faces are a part of a rotational curved surface around a rotation axis arranged in the middle of the two groove side faces. The tongue has two tongue side faces for matching with the two groove side faces, and the two tongue side faces have the same shape as the groove side faces. In the process of engaging, the tongue is rotated with respect to the groove and joggled into the groove to make the two tongue side faces attach to the two groove side faces.

Abstract: A spectacle lens can inhibit ametropia of the eyes and ensure full visibility. The spectacle lens comprises: first refraction areas and second refraction areas. Each first refraction area has a first refraction force that may be based on a prescription for correcting the ametropia of the eyes. Each second refraction area has a refraction force different from the first refraction force and may function to focus images on the positions except the retina of the eyes, to inhibit the development of the ametropia. Near the central part of the lens, the second refraction areas form a plurality of independent island-shaped areas, and the first refraction areas form the areas beyond the areas of the second refraction areas.

Abstract: Methods and systems for ball shot attempt detection and game analytics generation are disclosed. The methods and systems perform steps to receive an input video of a ball gameplay, wherein the input video was captured using a stationary camera, and wherein frames of the input video comprises a goal; identify a Region of Interest (ROI) surrounding the goal by performing a first computer vision algorithm on the input video; detect a ball within the ROI during a shot attempt and determining a trajectory of the ball by performing a second computer vision algorithm on the input video; and identify a player relevant to the shot attempt based on the trajectory of the ball. In some embodiments, the computer vision algorithms comprise a convolution neural network (CNN). The present invention uses computer vision techniques to enable a resource-limited mobile device such as a smartphone to efficiently execute the new process.

Abstract: A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer contains the steps of using an immersive or non-immersive device to create a plurality of image planes in the eye of the viewer. While an image plane is located on the retina, at least one image plane is not on the retina, thereby generating myopic defocus. Immersive and non-immersive devices and systems for such a method are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compounds for inhibiting gene expression by inhibiting enhancer RNAs (eRNAs). Such methods and compounds are useful for reducing expression of certain genes, many of which are associated with a variety of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting and diffuser apparatus for a flashlight. In one aspect, the lighting and diffuser apparatus includes a reflector. The reflector may include an interior surface having a truncated parabolodial shape, as well as an exterior surface which includes a first segment that defines a lateral surface of a frustum of a right circular cone. The lighting and diffuser apparatus further may include a primary light source inside the reflector, and a secondary light source outside the reflector. The secondary light source may include an array of light sources facing the first segment. The array of light sources may be distributed in a ring. The lighting and diffuser apparatus also may include a cylindrical member of light transmitting material near the reflector.

Abstract: An optical system including a layer having a reflective surface, the layer is adapted to provide a primary image and a secondary image. The secondary image is provided by a reflection of an object facing the reflective surface, and the primary and the secondary images are viewable by a viewer having a retina. The secondary image is focused in front of the retina to generate myopic defocus.

Abstract: A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer contains the steps of using an immersive or non-immersive device to create a plurality of image planes in the eye of the viewer. While an image plane is located on the retina, at least one image plane is not on the retina, thereby generating myopic defocus. Immersive and non-immersive devices and systems for such a method are also described.

Abstract: A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; and providing a primary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the object as a secondary image simultaneously with the primary image, wherein the secondary image is focused in front of the central region of the retina. A method for reducing hyperopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer to provide a primary image; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; providing a secondary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the primary image simultaneously with the secondary image, wherein the secondary image is focused behind the central region of the retina. Other systems are also described herein.

Abstract: A change propagation command, in one embodiment, causes the creation of induced commands in order to propagate commands in a collaborative document creation process that involves at least two client systems and a server system. The change propagation command received on a client system causes the creation of induced commands to a local copy on that client system and also causes the creation of induced commands on the server system. The induced commands in one embodiment apply changes to any objects that were added after the original change propagation command was received.

Abstract: A method for retarding the progression of myopia in a human eye, the method comprising: providing (41) a concentric annular multi-zone refractive lens including: at least one correcting zone of optical power for correcting (42) refractive error, and at least one defocusing zone for projecting (43) at least one non-homogenous defocused image in front of at least a part of retina to inhibit myopic eye growth, the at least one defocusing zone having at least one less negative power; wherein the correcting and defocusing zones are alternated (45) in the lens and the zones are connected (46) to each other through integrated progressive transition curves.

Abstract: A shoelace fastening device comprises a first buckle having a first through-hole and a second through-hole separated from the first through-hole. One shoelace of a shoe enters the shoelace fastening device from the first through-hole and extends out of the shoelace fastening device from the second through-hole, while the other shoelace enters the shoelace fastening device from the second through-hole and extends out of the shoelace fastening device from the first through-hole. The shoelace fastening device further includes a second buckle having a first pressing portion adapted to the first through-hole and a second pressing portion adapted to the second through-hole.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compounds for inhibiting gene expression by inhibiting enhancer RNAs (eRNAs). Such methods and compounds are useful for reducing expression of certain genes, many of which are associated with a variety of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: A spectacle lens can inhibit ametropia of the eyes and ensure full visibility. The spectacle lens comprises: first refraction areas and second refraction areas. Each first refraction area has a first refraction force that may be based on a prescription for correcting the ametropia of the eyes. Each second refraction area has a refraction force different from the first refraction force and may function to focus images on the positions except the retina of the eyes, to inhibit the development of the ametropia. Near the central part of the lens, the second refraction areas form a plurality of independent island-shaped areas, and the first refraction areas form the areas beyond the areas of the second refraction areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting and diffuser apparatus for a flashlight. In one aspect, the lighting and diffuser apparatus includes a reflector. The reflector may include an interior surface having a truncated parabolodial shape, as well as an exterior surface which includes a first segment that defines a lateral surface of a frustum of a right circular cone. The lighting and diffuser apparatus further may include a primary light source inside the reflector, and a secondary light source outside the reflector. The secondary light source may include an array of light sources facing the first segment. The array of light sources may be distributed in a ring. The lighting and diffuser apparatus also may include a cylindrical member of light transmitting material near the reflector.

Abstract: A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; and providing a primary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the object as a secondary image simultaneously with the primary image, wherein the secondary image is focused in front of the central region of the retina. A method for reducing hyperopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer to provide a primary image; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; providing a secondary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the primary image simultaneously with the secondary image, wherein the secondary image is focused behind the central region of the retina. Other systems are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for treating progression of a refractive disorder in a human eye. The method includes the steps of producing a first image on a retina of the human eye and producing a second image to generate a defocus.