Abstract: The present invention provides an automated process robotic system with integrated process and automated data analysis, comprising a customer-end equipment. The customer-end equipment loads at least one storage device to execute an automated process program, which provides a built-in browser. In addition, the customer-end equipment loads the storage device to execute the automated process program, and the automated process program loads a saved script program in order to execute a corresponding batch task via the built-in browser.

Abstract: A portable device and a manipulation method thereof are disclosed in this disclosure. The portable device includes a camera unit, a communication unit, a first switch button and a control module. The communication unit is configured for establishing a connection to a cloud server through a cellular telephony network. The first switch button is disposed on the portable device and configured for sensing a first manipulation input. The control module is coupled with the camera unit and the first switch button. In response to the first manipulation input sensed by the first switch button, the control module being adapted to trigger the camera unit for capturing an image, a streaming video or a video selectively according to a holding duration of the first manipulation input, and to trigger the communication unit for uploading the image, the streaming video or the video onto the cloud server.

Abstract: A method for establishing a wireless connection comprises initiating, by a first device, a procedure of establishing a first wireless connection of a first communication protocol with relatively higher data rate and higher power consumption, between the first electronic device and a second electronic device, in response to one of: (a) detecting a first signal from a peripheral unit of the first electronic device, the first signal leading the first electronic device to become active and (b) detecting a second signal from the second electronic device via a second wireless connection of a second communication protocol established between the first electronic device and the second electronic device, the second signal indicating that the second electronic device is in use, or in response to (c) detecting the first signal that is detected within a predetermine time after receiving the second signal.

Abstract: A method for providing secure communication is provided. The method is used in a system including at least an electronic device and a card device. The method includes encrypting data transmitted to or decrypting data received from a second electronic device based on a first private key which is stored in the card device and is associated with the electronic device over a wireless connection between the electronic device and the card device, wherein the wireless connection is established when the card device is detected as being in proximity to the electronic device.

Abstract: A method for automatic re-authentication is provided. The method includes: transmitting, by a client device, a challenge to a key device; signing, by the key device, the challenge with a digital signature generated by using a private key and transmitting the digital signature of the challenge to the service server when the key device is connected to the client device; receiving, by the service server, the digital signature of the challenge and authenticating the digital signature with a public key stored in the service server; establishing, by the service server, a service connection between the client device and a service provided by the service server to allow the client device to access the service when the digital signature is verified; and performing, by the service server, a re-authentication operation with the client device and the key device according to a connection between the client device and the key device.

Abstract: A method for creating a parallax video from a still image includes following steps. Image segmentation is performed for separating at least a foreground object within the still image from an image background of the still image. A blank region of the image background is filled, and the blank region corresponds to where the separated foreground object locates within the still image. A virtual three-dimensional (3D) scene consisting of the foreground object and the image background is created. The virtual 3D scene is analyzed for determining a camera path; and, creating the parallax video by observing the virtual 3D scene with a virtual camera moving along the camera path.

Abstract: An apparatus and computer-implemented method for generating a three-dimensional scene and non-transitory tangible computer readable medium thereof are provided. The apparatus comprises a storage unit and a processing unit. The storage unit is stored with an image and a plurality of depth data of the image. The processing unit is configured to generate a depth histogram according to the depth data, generate a region of interest of the image according to the depth histogram, decide a moving path of a virtual camera according to the region of interest, and generate the three-dimensional scene according to the image and the moving path.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a first electronic apparatus and a second electronic apparatus. The first electronic apparatus includes a first low-energy communication unit, a camera unit and a first control unit. The camera unit is configured for capturing multimedia files. The first control unit is configured for generating a plurality of metadata related to the multimedia files respectively. The second electronic apparatus includes a second low-energy communication unit and a second control unit. The second low-energy communication unit is configured for establishing a first wireless connection with the first low-energy communication unit, and receiving the metadata related to each of the multimedia files without receiving original contents of the multimedia files. The second control unit is coupled with the second low-energy communication unit. The second control unit is configured for classifying the metadata into at least one group.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory tangible computer readable media thereof for creating a 3D scene are provided. The apparatus generates a height map according to a plurality of depth data of an image. The apparatus finds a first region of the height map, wherein the depth data within the first region change more greatly than the depth data outside the first region. The apparatus creates a plurality of grids on a plane according to the first region and generate a 3D mesh by morphing the height map with the grids of the plane. The plane and the height map are of the same size, a second region within the plane corresponds to the first region of the height map, and the grids inside the second region has a finer resolution than the grids outside the second region. The apparatus generates the 3D scene by mapping the image onto the 3D mesh.

Abstract: An uploading method for an electronic apparatus includes: determining whether a current location of the electronic apparatus is recorded on an allowed network information list stored in a storage device; if the current location of the electronic apparatus is recorded on the allowed network information list, uploading the group of files according to an allowed network configuration corresponding to the current location; and if the current location of the electronic apparatus is not recorded on the allowed network information list, performing a network selecting process related to the current location.

Abstract: An uploading method for an electronic apparatus includes: determining whether a current location of the electronic apparatus is recorded on an allowed network information list stored in a storage device; if the current location of the electronic apparatus is recorded on the allowed network information list, uploading the group of files according to an allowed network configuration corresponding to the current location; and if the current location of the electronic apparatus is not recorded on the allowed network information list, performing a network selecting process related to the current location.

Abstract: A portable device and a manipulation method thereof are disclosed in this disclosure. The portable device includes a camera unit, a communication unit, a first switch button and a control module. The communication unit is configured for establishing a connection to a cloud server through a cellular telephony network. The first switch button is disposed on the portable device and configured for sensing a first manipulation input. The control module is coupled with the camera unit and the first switch button. In response to the first manipulation input sensed by the first switch button, the control module being adapted to trigger the camera unit for capturing an image, a streaming video or a video selectively according to a holding duration of the first manipulation input, and to trigger the communication unit for uploading the image, the streaming video or the video onto the cloud server.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a first electronic apparatus and a second electronic apparatus. The first electronic apparatus includes a first low-energy communication unit, a camera unit and a first control unit. The camera unit is configured for capturing multimedia files. The first control unit is configured for generating a plurality of metadata related to the multimedia files respectively. The second electronic apparatus includes a second low-energy communication unit and a second control unit. The second low-energy communication unit is configured for establishing a first wireless connection with the first low-energy communication unit, and receiving the metadata related to each of the multimedia files without receiving original contents of the multimedia files. The second control unit is coupled with the second low-energy communication unit. The second control unit is configured for classifying the metadata into at least one group.

Abstract: A method for establishing a wireless connection comprises initiating, by a first device, a procedure of establishing a first wireless connection of a first communication protocol with relatively higher data rate and higher power consumption, between the first electronic device and a second electronic device, in response to one of: (a) detecting a first signal from a peripheral unit of the first electronic device, the first signal leading the first electronic device to become active and (b) detecting a second signal from the second electronic device via a second wireless connection of a second communication protocol established between the first electronic device and the second electronic device, the second signal indicating that the second electronic device is in use, or in response to (c) detecting the first signal that is detected within a predetermine time after receiving the second signal.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory tangible computer readable media thereof for creating a 3D scene are provided. The apparatus generates a height map according to a plurality of depth data of an image. The apparatus finds a first region of the height map, wherein the depth data within the first region change more greatly than the depth data outside the first region. The apparatus creates a plurality of grids on a plane according to the first region and generate a 3D mesh by morphing the height map with the grids of the plane. The plane and the height map are of the same size, a second region within the plane corresponds to the first region of the height map, and the grids inside the second region has a finer resolution than the grids outside the second region. The apparatus generates the 3D scene by mapping the image onto the 3D mesh.

Abstract: An automatic calibration method suitable for an electronic apparatus comprising a proximity sensor is disclosed. The automatic calibration method includes steps of: resetting data comprising a minimal index and a maximal index when a specific function is activated; updating the minimal index and the maximal index according to readings from the proximity sensor; resetting the minimal index when the proximity sensor detects a far event according to a threshold value of the proximity sensor; resetting the maximal index when the proximity sensor detects a near event according to the threshold value; and, re-calculating the threshold value according to the minimal index or the maximal index every time the minimal index or the maximal index is updated.

Abstract: An apparatus and computer-implemented method for generating a three-dimensional scene and non-transitory tangible computer readable medium thereof are provided. The apparatus comprises a storage unit and a processing unit. The storage unit is stored with an image and a plurality of depth data of the image. The processing unit is configured to generate a depth histogram according to the depth data, generate a region of interest of the image according to the depth histogram, decide a moving path of a virtual camera according to the region of interest, and generate the three-dimensional scene according to the image and the moving path.

Abstract: A screen frame cropping method, a screen frame cropping apparatus, and a computer program product adapted to an electronic apparatus having a touch screen are provided. In the screen frame cropping method, a frame is displayed on the touch screen, and a first touch and a second touch preformed by a user on the touch screen are detected. When the first touch and the second touch satisfy a predetermined condition, a cropped frame of the frame is stored as an image file. The cropped frame is determined according to at least one first touch position of the first touch and at least one second touch position of the second touch.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a tuner, a network interface, and a controller. The tuner is implemented for tuning in one of a plurality of multimedia channels to derive a first multimedia content from a selected multimedia channel. The network interface is implemented for receiving a second multimedia content from a computer network coupled to the network interface, wherein the second multimedia content is derived from at least one of the multimedia channels. The controller is coupled to the tuner and the network interface, and is implemented for controlling operations of the tuner and the network interface, and controlling an output device to present the first multimedia content and the second multimedia content.

Abstract: To provide random seek of a preview position for streaming video, while playing a video stream, a preview position of the video stream is sought, and a preview result extracted from the video stream corresponding to the preview position is displayed while the video stream continues playing. Over the Internet, the preview position may be sent to a transmitting device, and the transmitting device may extract the preview result, then transmit the preview result simultaneously while transmitting the video stream.