Patents Issued in August 7, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140218475
    Abstract: Processing disparity data for closed captions for three dimensional video involves receiving closed caption data including closed caption text within a service block having a service number in the range of 1-6; mapping the service number to a corresponding mapped extended service having a service number in the range of 7 through 63; parsing the disparity data from the closed caption data appearing in the mapped extended service; receiving closed caption text data; and processing the caption text and disparity data to produce an output suitable for defining a rendering of a three dimensional image on a display of the caption text at a z-axis position defined by the disparity data. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Kenneth Eyer
  • Publication number: 20140218476
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for rendering zebra stripes on a three dimensional (3D) object. In one aspect, a method includes rendering an image of an object from the perspective of a camera For each pixel of a plurality of pixels of the image, a point on the surface of the object corresponding to the pixel is determined. An angle between a surface normal at the point and a line between the point and the light source is determined. A zebra light color for the pixel is determined using a stripe function and the angle, the stripe function specifying alternating high and low intensities for various angles. A blended pixel color for the pixel is determined by blending a material color for the point with the zebra light color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Paul Bolter
  • Publication number: 20140218477
    Abstract: A method and a system for creating three dimensional representation of an object are provided. The method includes projecting a pattern image comprising one or more pattern elements and capturing an image of the object with the pattern image projected onto the object. The method includes extracting intensity values corresponding to at least two color components of each pixel of the captured image. For each color component, a probability map is generated using the corresponding intensity values. The probability map for a color component represents a probability that a pixel of the captured image is representing a part of a pattern element. A joint probability distribution is determined by combining the probability maps. Using the joint probability distribution, specific pattern elements are located in the captured image. The method includes determining three dimensional coordinates representing points on surface of the object based on the location of the specific pattern elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Paul C. Pawelski
  • Publication number: 20140218478
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that utilizes color or polarization to generate two separate images of the same object taken from the two perspectives that correspond to the left and right eyes of an observer. The two separate images are captured through a single camera objective (e.g., a single shutter camera), resulting in a single image with 3D information encoded in the color or polarization. Advantageously, the images are captured simultaneously, permitting obtaining stereoscopic images of both static and moving subjects, allowing 3D video capture. The device can be an attachment to a conventional, single shutter, image capturing device, such as a camera, a smart phone with a camera feature, computer with a camera feature, and so on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Matthew J. Lang, Taishi Zhang, Victor Horodincu, Siew Kit Hoi
  • Publication number: 20140218479
    Abstract: A 3D endoscope device includes an endoscopic scope, an image processor, and an image display device. A line which connects the center of a first image and the center of a second image formed on the light receiving surface of the CMOS sensor is orthogonal to a parallax direction. On the light receiving surface of the CMOS sensor, a first region where the center of the first image and the second image are formed is divided into a plurality of first divided regions, and a second region is divided into a plurality of second divided regions. When reading data constituting video signals from the first region and the second region, the CMOS sensor reads data by alternately scanning the first divided region at a position corresponding to the image for left-eye and the second divided region at a position corresponding to the image for right-eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hisashi Nishimura
  • Publication number: 20140218480
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include a scanning device to scan three dimensional objects. The scanning device may generate a three dimensional model. The scanning device may also generate a texture map for the three dimensional model. Techniques utilized to generate the model or texture map may include tracking scanner position, generating depth maps of the object and generation composite image of the surface of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NextPat Limited
    Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, Peter J. DeLaurentis, William D. McKinley, David S. Agabra
  • Publication number: 20140218481
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for determining whether a vehicle can pass through an object by means of a (spatially resolving) 3-D camera. At least one image of the surroundings of the vehicle is recorded by a 3-D camera. At least one trajectory is ascertained on which the vehicle is likely to move. From the image data of the 3-D camera it is determined whether an object located above the trajectory is recognized and whether said object has one or more connections to the ground. For a corresponding object the dimensions and shape of the area or space between said object and the roadway through which the vehicle is to pass according to the trajectory are determined from the image data. By comparing the dimensions and shape of the entry area or the space which can be passed through with the dimensions and shape of the vehicle, it is determined whether and how the vehicle can pass through the object, and further suitable actions can be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. OHG, CONTI TEMIC MICROELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Hegemann, Stefan Lueke, Christoph Hassenpflug
  • Publication number: 20140218482
    Abstract: The use of widely separated and coordinated cameras allows trains to recognize obstructions and calculate distance to them to a degree which enables them to react quickly and brake early enough to avoid accidents. This applies to hazards such as fallen trees, stalled cars, people, and other trains on the rails. The system can also apply to crossings, enabling them to see approaching trains and gauge their distance, velocity, and deceleration, so that they can be shut down early and alarms sounded immediately. These systems are autonomous, using software which allows trains to know exactly where they are and at what speed they are travelling independently of external signals, including GPS, allowing a measure of safety beyond normal communications. These systems can also work in the infra-red, allowing compensation for fog and rain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: John H. Prince
  • Publication number: 20140218483
    Abstract: Disclosed are an object positioning method and an object positioning device based on object detection results of plural stereo cameras. The method comprises a step of obtaining, when each of the plural stereo cameras continuously carries out tracking and detection with respect to each of objects, positional information of the corresponding object; a step of generating, based on the positional information of the corresponding object, a trajectory of the corresponding object; and a step of carrying out a merging process with respect to the trajectories generated corresponding to the plural stereo cameras so as to determine at least one object position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Xin WANG, Shengyin FAN
  • Publication number: 20140218484
    Abstract: A stereoscopic image pickup apparatus includes a plurality of image pickup units configured to acquire a plurality of images at each viewpoint by photographing an object from a plurality of different viewpoints, a measuring unit configured to measure an object distance which is a distance between the plurality of image pickup units and the object, a calculation unit configured to calculate an effective range where the plurality of images becomes parallax viewable stereoscopically, a control unit configured to control a focal length of the plurality of the image pickup units so that the object distance and the focal length are within the effective range and an image expanding and reduction unit configured to expand each image region of the plurality of images according to a control of the focal length by the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Koji Iwashita
  • Publication number: 20140218485
    Abstract: A disparity calculation apparatus for a stereo camera implements ranging of an object that includes consecutive similar patterns. In stereo matching, if a plurality of corresponding point candidates are present in a sum of absolute differences or similar evaluation value distribution for a target point, an evaluation value map is generated by superimposing an evaluation value distribution of a target point, for which a plurality of corresponding points are determined to be present, and an evaluation value distribution of each other target point present in a peripheral area of that target point. The shape of an object is represented in real space around a target point for which a plurality of corresponding points are determined to be present. The true distance of a railing that extends in a straight line is determined by extracting a line segment with the strongest linearity in the evaluation value map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takuya NANRI, Hirofumi NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20140218486
    Abstract: A plurality of viewpoint images are acquired and images for three-dimensional image display are generated without causing a reduction in polarization performance. Provided are: a first polarization means which has a first polarization region and a second polarization region that each allows different polarized light to be transmitted therethrough; a second polarization means which is made up of a third polarization region that allows only the transmitted light of either one of the first polarization region or the second polarization region to be transmitted therethrough, and a total transmission region that allows the transmitted light of the first polarization region and the second polarization region to be transmitted therethrough; an imaging element into which the transmitted light of the second polarization means is input; and an image processing unit which executes signal processing for an output signal of the imaging element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Seiji Kobayashi, Atsushi Ito
  • Publication number: 20140218487
    Abstract: A variable disparity three-dimensional (3D) display system and method of processing a variable disparity three-dimensional (3D) image shown on a display to reduce motion sickness of a person viewing the display. The system includes a motion detector configured to determine a motion value that characterizes motion of a display, and an image processor configured to adjust incrementally a disparity amount of a 3D image shown by the display based on the motion value in order to reduce motion sickness of a person viewing the display. The method includes determining a motion value that characterizes motion of a display, and adjusting a disparity amount of a 3D image shown by the display incrementally based on the motion value in order to reduce motion sickness of a person viewing the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: DAVID K. LAMBERT, FREDERICK F. KUHLMAN, DWADASI H. R. SARMA
  • Publication number: 20140218488
    Abstract: According to the invention, a computer-implemented method for processing digital stereo image content, comprises the steps of estimating a perceived disparity of the stereo image content and processing the stereo image content, based on the estimated perceived disparity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften e.V, UNIVERSITAT DES SAARLANDES
    Inventors: Piotr Didyk, Tobias Ritschel, Elmar Eisemann, Karol Myszkowski, Hans-Peter Seidel
  • Publication number: 20140218489
    Abstract: Some 3D video display apparatuses reproduce the two stereo channels in a temporally offset manner, which may bring about the occurrence of interfering image errors. Appropriate dispositions allow to compensate such image errors entirely or in part. In the reproduction of 3D video it is not definitely possible to recognize whether, and in what form, such dispositions are being employed in a display apparatus. The invention discloses a test signal generator and a test signal which allow to examine the error compensation dispositions being employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUT FUR RUNDFUNKTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Rainer Schäfer, Peter Tho Pesch
  • Publication number: 20140218490
    Abstract: There is provided a video apparatus having a stereoscopic display associated therewith, the video apparatus arranged to: receive at least one image and at least one reference parameter associated with said image; calculate a baseline distance for synthesizing a view, the calculation based upon the received at least one reference parameter and at least one parameter of the stereoscopic display; synthesize at least one view using the baseline distance and the received at least one image; and send the received at least one image and the synthesized at least one image to the stereoscopic display for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (pulb)
    Inventors: Andrey Norkin, Ivana Girdzijauskas
  • Publication number: 20140218491
    Abstract: 3D television set or its external speaker box has container for a plurality of 3D spectacles. Container can locate individual 3D spectacles therein. Each of 3D spectacles has unique modulation reflector of infrared synchronizing signal. 3D television set displays 3D image on 3D program upon use of 3D spectacles detected directly by the modulation reflection or indirectly by 3D spectacles not remaining in container. 3D television set displays 2D image on 3D program if nonuse of 3D spectacles is detected directly by the no modulation reflection or indirectly by 3D spectacles remaining in container. Upon detection of nonuse, recommendation display is made to ware 3D spectacles. During 2D commercial message, synchronizing signal is halted. Recommendation to put unnecessary 3D spectacles in container is made upon end of every program, or end of 3D program followed by 2D program, or right before power off of 3D television set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NL GIKEN INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Masahide Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20140218492
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a phase retarder film disposed on the display panel. The display panel has a first pixel region, a second pixel region and a third pixel region disposed between the first pixel region and the second pixel region. The phase retarder film has a first phase region, a second phase region and a third phase region disposed between the first phase region and the second phase region. The first phase region is disposed corresponding to the first pixel region, the second phase region is disposed corresponding to the second pixel region, and the third phase region is disposed corresponding to the third pixel region. A phase retardation of the third phase region is different from phase retardations of the first phase region and the second phase region. A method for manufacturing the phase retarder film is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Wen-Fang SUNG, Wang-Shuo KAO, Chih-Wei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140218493
    Abstract: There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Nant Holdings IP, LLC
    Inventors: Orang Dialameh, Douglas Miller, Charles Blanchard, Timothy C. Dorcey, Jeremi M. Sudol
  • Publication number: 20140218494
    Abstract: Apparatus, including a host processor, which is configured to receive video data encapsulated in a standard definition transmission format, and to store the encapsulated video data in a memory. The apparatus further includes a data converter, which is configured to receive high definition video data as a sequence of packets and to encapsulate the sequence of packets in the standard definition transmission format. The data converter is also configured to convey the encapsulated packets to the host processor so that the host processor stores the packets in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Gyrus ACMI, Inc. (d.b.a. Olympus Surgical Technologies America)
    Inventors: Tal Hanovich, Shai Finkman, Dmitri Gorlik, Igor Kagan
  • Publication number: 20140218495
    Abstract: A medical image photographing system includes: a photographing device; a medical image management apparatus communicably connected thereto to manage the medical image; and a client terminal communicably connected thereto, wherein the client terminal includes: a display control section to causes the display section to display a list of photographing object information; a selection section to receive an selection input of one piece of photographing object information from the list with respect to the medical image; and a transmission section to transmit selection information, and the medical image management apparatus includes a correlation section to correlate the selected photographing object information with the medical image on the basis of the selection information to cause the storage section to store them, and the display control section causes the selected photographing object information to be displayed so that it is distinguishable from other photographing object information on the list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventor: Eiichi AKAGI
  • Publication number: 20140218496
    Abstract: The present invention provides a health care system based on video in a remote health care solution and a method for providing a health care service. To this end, the method for providing a health care service through a terminal, according to one embodiment, comprises the steps of: obtaining images, in which the health care activities of a user for the health care service are photographed, and the measurement information related to the health care activities from a measurement device; determining whether the health care activities are normally carried out on based on the photographed images or the measurement information of the measurement device; and if the health care activities are not normally carried out, displaying an indicator indicating that the health care activities are not normally carried out on a screen of the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Myungeun Park, Seungbum Hong
  • Publication number: 20140218497
    Abstract: An iris recognition system is disclosed wherein the tilt of a camera and illuminator module is manually or automatically adjusted in a manner that is efficient and easy to use, and wherein a user guidance system provides a reflective view of the user that facilitates user-centering. The camera and/or illuminator module are preferably tiltable only about a substantially horizontal axis. The user guidance system preferably includes a reflective surface that is convex in substantially only one direction, most preferably about a horizontal axis, and substantially flat about a vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: EYELOCK, INC.
    Inventors: Keith J. Hanna, Carlos A. Davila
  • Publication number: 20140218498
    Abstract: A blink measurement device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire motion information of a subject's eye, and an analysis unit configured to obtain start information about a blink of the subject's eye based on the motion information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Makoto Sato
  • Publication number: 20140218499
    Abstract: An image obtaining apparatus includes an image pickup unit, a stage, a connection unit, a movement mechanism, a position detection unit, and a control unit. The image pickup unit includes an objective lens. The stage is configured to determine a position of a pathology slide in an optical axis direction of the objective lens, and the pathology slide is an image pickup target of the image pickup unit. The connection unit is provided to the stage. The movement mechanism is connected to the stage through the connection unit and configured to move the stage in the optical axis direction. The position detection unit is configured to detect a position of the stage in the optical axis direction for a measurement point preset on the stage. The control unit is configured to control the movement mechanism by using at least a result of the detection by the position detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Fumiyasu Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20140218500
    Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a machine for detection of visible signs of failure, includes: a machine enclosure housing machine parts; at least one canal through the machine enclosure acting as a visual conduit for providing a view into the interior of the machine; a guide rail within the canal for moving a camera into the interior; an interface to the machine configured to receive images from the visual conduit; and a repair network for linking the interface to a monitoring center that provides for the repair of problems with the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami, Mandayam Thondanur Raghunath, RAMON CACERES, STEFAN BERGER
  • Publication number: 20140218501
    Abstract: An inspection system configured for “no-blow” use in a pressurized gas pipeline includes a push rod wound around a spool for convenient deployment and portability. A camera disposed on one end of the push rod is configured to relay images back to a monitor. A motor is configured for remote actuation by an operator, and provides for self-propelled movement of the camera in the pipeline. An entry tube is configured for sealed entry into the pipeline to facilitate entry of the camera and push rod. A guide shoe at the end of the entry tube provides a smooth transition for the camera and push rod as it leaves the entry tube and enters the pipeline. An automatically deployable and retractable positioning system is used to keep the camera away from an interior surface of the pipeline, and in the case of smaller pipelines, centers the camera within the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: ULC Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Gregory Penza, George Lohr, Hermann Herrlich
  • Publication number: 20140218502
    Abstract: There is described an inspection system (50) for in-line inspection of sheet or web material on an intaglio printing press, wherein the inspection system comprises an optical quality control apparatus for carrying out inspection of a printed area on a printed side of the sheet or web material, the optical quality control apparatus including a camera system (55) with one or more camera units each comprising at least one line-scan camera (56) for scanning and acquiring an image of the printed area while the sheet or web material is being transported in the intaglio printing press past the camera system (55).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: KBA-NotaSys SA
    Inventors: Johannes Georg Schaede, Thomas Türke, Rolf Volkmar Schwitzky
  • Publication number: 20140218503
    Abstract: A metrology system is configured to provide visual inspection of a workpiece, three-dimensional magnetic field map, and height measurement. A stage is configured to bring points of interest at the workpiece under the desired tool for measurement. The optical field, magnetic field, and height information can be used independently or together in order to correlate defects in the manufacturing process of the workpiece. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: John Gerling, Edward Wagner, Mehran Nasser-Ghodsi, Garrett Pickard, Tomas Plettner, Robert Haynes, Christopher Sears
  • Publication number: 20140218504
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for scanning a surface of an article such as a wooden piece transported along a travel path axis, are capable of generating two complementary color image frames representing the surface of the article in an efficient way. While the sensing field of an imaging sensor is directed transversely toward the travel path axis, a first linear-shaped light beam characterized by a first wavelength is directed toward the scanning zone to form a first reflected line onto the article surface. A second linear-shaped light beam characterized by a second wavelength is directed toward the scanning zone to form a second reflected line onto the article surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CENTRE DE RECHERCHE INDUSTRIELLE DU QUEBEC
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre COUTURIER, Richard GAGNON, Gregory DORVAL
  • Publication number: 20140218505
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a digital microform reader that has a form carrier. A light projection system projects light onto the form carrier. A digital imaging system images a portion of the form carrier. A computer communication data interface system receives an electronic image from the digital imaging system, wherein the digital microform reader does not contain a viewer. A light diffusion sheet may be used with a condenser lens of the light projection system. The digital imaging system includes a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) detector. CMOS detectors are able to capture an image much faster than CCD (Charge Coupled Device) detectors. Because the system does not have a separate viewer it is much less expensive than prior art systems. The system also uses less energy than prior art machines because of its use of light diffusion sheets with the condenser lens and as a background for the microform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Evis R. Beaton
  • Publication number: 20140218506
    Abstract: A system and method for calculating a horizontal camera to target distance is provided. A camera on board a vehicle is configured to image a target on a trailer that is aligned with the vehicle. A controller is in communication with the camera and is supplied a user-obtained measurement. The controller is configured to calculate a first horizontal distance and a second horizontal distance, and to sum the first and second horizontal distances to calculate a horizontal camera to target distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Arnold Trombley, Christopher Scott Nave, Erick Michael Lavoie, Bradley G. Hockrein, Don Jacob Mattern
  • Publication number: 20140218507
    Abstract: A vehicle driving support device capable of performing vehicle support with consideration given to the current behavior of a suspension mechanism includes a vehicle behavior calculation module configured to calculate a current behavior value of each wheel suspended by the suspension mechanism, a driving support image generation unit configured to generate a driving support image in which a behavior image made by imaging the behavior value obtained for each wheel is disposed at a corresponding position in a vehicle image, and a monitor configured to display the driving support image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Kazuya Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20140218508
    Abstract: A lane keeping control system includes: a lane parameter generation unit configured to generate a relative position between a lane and a vehicle as a lane parameter based on information received from a camera installed on the vehicle; a vehicle state information reception unit configured to receive vehicle state information sensed or measured by each vehicle sensor or device installed on the vehicle; an equivalent model generation unit configured to receive the lane parameter from the lane parameter generation unit, receive the vehicle state information from the vehicle state information reception unit, analyze a time flow-related correlation between the vehicle parameter and the vehicle state information, and generate an equivalent model of each; an erroneous detection determination unit configured to determine and classify a situation of erroneous detection of a lane parameter by simultaneously analyzing a case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: MANDO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Soon Tae KIM
  • Publication number: 20140218509
    Abstract: A lane guidance display system includes a lane identification unit that recognizes images of separation lines of lanes from a front image of a vehicle and that identifies an image of a recommended lane to which a lane change should be made from a travelling lane, within the front image on the basis of the recognized images of the separation lines; and a display control unit that determines a drawing position at which a recommended lane-side guide line portion is drawn within the image of the recommended lane, that generates the recommended lane-side guide line portion at the determined drawing position, that generates a guide line that connects the recommended lane-side guide line portion to a rear end point that indicates a position at which the vehicle is currently travelling, and that causes a display unit to display the front image on which the generated guide line is superimposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: AISIN AW CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshito Kondo, Ken Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20140218510
    Abstract: A reverse vending machine, including: a chamber adapted to receive an object returned to the reverse vending machine; a plurality of cameras arranged around the perimeter of the chamber for viewing said object; a transparent or translucent plate arranged such that the cameras in use view the object obliquely through the transparent or translucent plate; and means adapted to couple light into the plate such that the light undergoes total internal reflection in the plate. Also, a method of detecting dirt in a reverse vending machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA
    Inventor: Andreas Nordbryhn
  • Publication number: 20140218511
    Abstract: The color uniformity of a light spot is measured by providing an image of the light spot by means of a camera or camera sensor with sensor elements, each of the sensor elements capturing a set of three or more color component values that together define a set of pixel values at such sensor element, wherein the image includes a plurality of sets of pixel values. The method also derives for each of the plurality of sets of pixel values at a corresponding sensor element a first ratio between a first pair of the pixel values or of values obtained therefrom in such set. Preferably a second ratio is also derived between a second pair of the pixel values or of values obtained therefrom in such set, where the second pair is different from the first pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: DiCon Fiberoptics Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Lee
  • Publication number: 20140218512
    Abstract: A measuring device is configured to measure a height of a mold. The measuring device includes a laser generator, a raster, a camera module, and a controller. The raster is positioned between the laser generator and the mold. A laser beam emitted by the laser generator is refracted by the raster to divide the laser into two laser beams. The two laser beams cooperatively define a predetermined angle ?. The camera module is configured to capture an image of the two laser beams irradiated onto the top surface. The controller is electrically connected to the camera module, and configured to receive the image and to calculate an actual distance D between the two laser beams, according to the image. The controller is capable of calculating a height H of the mold, according to D and the predetermined angle ?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YUNG-CHANG TSENG
  • Publication number: 20140218513
    Abstract: A remote device for changing the display content of the display module in a surveillance camera includes at least one surveillance camera, at least one side of each surveillance camera having a display module, each display module electrically connected to a video/audio control circuit. The video/audio control circuit is electrically connected to a display control module of a digital video/audio storage device via a screen transmission line. The display control module has a port for connecting an input device, thereby the display content shown on the display module can be changed by the data input from the input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: G-STAR INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION CO., LTD
    Inventor: Min-Chieh Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140218514
    Abstract: A method and apparatus wherein the method includes the steps of a downstream controller of a security system advertising a service type of the downstream controller on a sub-network, a gateway controller of the security system detecting the advertisement and authenticating the downstream controller as being part of a group that also includes the gateway controller, the gateway controller sending a connection request to the downstream controller, the gateway and downstream controllers establishing an L4 connection based upon the connection request and the gateway and downstream controller establishing a L5 session channel through the L4 connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Honeywell International Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140218515
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for an immediate action system to transmit data associated with an emergency to first responders. The first responders may be provided with media at the location of the emergency that precede the emergency, media associated with when the emergency is triggered, as well as real-time media at the location of the emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Systems Engineering Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Luis Gil Armendariz, Aaron Luis Armendariz, Jose Antonio Diaz
  • Publication number: 20140218516
    Abstract: A human information recognition method includes analyzing sensor data from multi-sensor resource placed in a recognition space to generate human information based on the sensor data, the human information including an identity, location and activity information of people existed in the recognition space. Further, the human information recognition method includes mixing the human information based on the sensor data with human information, the human information being acquired through interaction with the people existed in the recognition space; and storing a human model of the people existed in the recognition space depending on the mixed human information in a database unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Do-Hyung KIM, Ho sub YOON, Jae Yeon LEE, Kyu-Dae BAN, Woo han YUN, Youngwoo YOON, Jae Hong KIM, Young-Jo CHO, Suyoung CHI, Kye Kyung KIM
  • Publication number: 20140218517
    Abstract: Provided is a home monitoring method and apparatus. A home gateway executes receiving, from a mobile terminal, a request message for requesting home monitoring, providing, to the mobile terminal in response to the request message, monitoring information associated with a camera module included in at least one home device registered in advance and/or a position to be monitored, receiving, from the mobile terminal, selection information indicating a first camera module selected based on the monitoring information, transmitting, to the mobile terminal, image data captured and collected by the first camera module in response to the reception of the selection information, receiving, from the mobile terminal, a control command with respect to the first camera module, and transmitting the control command to a first home device including the first camera module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Jae KIM, Ji-Hyeon KWEON, Keun-Cheol LEE, Dong-Seok KIM, Hyun-Sik KIM
  • Publication number: 20140218518
    Abstract: A firearm discharge detection system includes a sensor array to detect gunshots, a communication interface between the sensor array and a controller, and a telecommunications module to transmit data to emergency responders. A method of facilitating a response to a firearm discharge, includes detecting the firearm discharge by a sensor, sending, in response to the detected firearm discharge, a detection signal from the sensor to a controller, transmitting, in response to the detection signal, a message to a law enforcement response center, wherein the message includes a link to a live camera feed. The link may also include a control panel screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: James Oliver
  • Publication number: 20140218519
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for providing video of a burial memorial are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, systems for providing video of a burial memorial are provided, the systems comprising: a burial memorial; a camera mounted to the burial memorial and directed toward the burial memorial, wherein the camera is configured to capture images of the burial memorial and generate the video including the images; a transceiver that is coupled to the camera, that receives the video, that transmits the video to a user device, and that receives audio from the user device; and an audio output device that receives the audio from the user device and that plays the audio at the burial memorial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Valentin Borovinov
  • Publication number: 20140218520
    Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for smart surveillance camera systems and methods using thermal imaging to intelligently control illumination and monitoring of a surveillance scene. For example, a smart camera system may include a thermal imager, an IR illuminator, a visible light illuminator, a visible/near IR (NIR) light camera, and a processor. The camera system may capture thermal images of the scene using the thermal imager, and analyze the thermal images to detect a presence and an attribute of an object in the scene. In response to the detection, various light sources may be selectively operated to illuminate the object only when needed or desired, with a suitable type of light source, with a suitable beam angle and width, or in otherwise desirable manner. The visible/NIR light camera may also be selectively operated based on the detection to capture or record surveillance images containing objects of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Teich, Nicholas Högasten, Theodore R. Hoelter, Katrin Strandemar
  • Publication number: 20140218521
    Abstract: In order to provide a vehicle in which a side road area of the vehicle to be watched by a side area watching camera is illuminated by a side area illumination lamp for illuminating a foot area of a man climbing into the vehicle when the vehicle is parked or driven carefully on an alley or a mountain road in the darkness, the vehicle is equipped with the side area illumination lamp for illuminating a side road area, a side area watching camera for watching the side road area, a navigation display and an electronic control unit, whereby the side area illumination lamp is put on when a man approaches the vehicle as well as when the vehicle is being driven at a vehicle speed less than a certain low threshold speed with the side area watching camera being made on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takeshi Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20140218522
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a communication interface for enabling information to be communicated to a and from an occupant of the vehicle and a trailer back-up assist system coupled to the communication interface. The trailer back-up assist system is operable for determining a selected width of a lane within which the vehicle and an attached trailer are to be backed from a current position of the vehicle to reach a targeted location for the attached trailer and for outputting to the occupant of the vehicle via the communication interface information characterizing an ability of the vehicle to be backed within the lane from the current position of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Erick Michael Lavoie, Douglas Scott Rhode, Darrel Alan Recker
  • Publication number: 20140218523
    Abstract: A burglarproof device for vehicle comprises a main body and at least one mobile communication device is disclosed. The main body has a control circuit connecting to detection units, camera units, audio module, and wireless communication and GPRS module. The mobile communication device has APP program for receiving the transmitted signal of the main body and controlling the function of the APP program; wherein the wireless communication and GPRS module store at least one series of number dedicated to the mobile communication device; wherein the detection unit drives the camera unit to record a video, the control circuit collects the video and translates the format of the video, and then the wireless communication and GPRS module dials the series of number of the mobile communication device when the stealing is occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Ta-Tsun SU
  • Publication number: 20140218524
    Abstract: This invention discloses a remote control toy car wirelessly communicable with a client terminal and configured to support wireless real-time transmission of video and audio signals. The toy car comprises a microprocessor, a clock generation circuit, a program memory, a random access memory, a power conversion circuit, a power supply module, a video capturing circuit, an audio circuit and a radio transceiving circuit. The toy car is compact, convenient to carry, ready to use and simple to operate. Furthermore, it has a rechargeable battery. When the toy car is wirelessly linked to a smart mobile terminal with Wi-Fi functions, wireless video playing can be achieved, and no settings are required for the smart mobile terminal. Picture taking and audio/video recording can be achieved by the smart mobile terminal. The toy car can also produce an audio output upon receiving audio data packets sent from the client terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Yat Fu CHEUNG