Abstract: An autonomous drone service system controls at least one drone vehicle configured to autonomously navigate along a flight path to provide one or more services requested by a user. The system includes an electronic service provider device to receive at least one service request signal generated by a user device. The request signal indicates at least one requested service provided by the drone service system and location or locations associated with the requested services. The electronic service provider device that automatically maps the at least one requested service to the at least one drone vehicle, and commands the at least one drone vehicle to perform the service request at the one or more locations.

Abstract: A display system for an aircraft includes a processing unit and a display device. The processing unit is configured to receive data representative of a landing platform on a movable carrier, and the data includes current energy parameters of the movable carrier. The processing unit is further configured to generate display commands associated with the landing platform and the energy parameters of the movable carrier. The display device is coupled the processing unit for receiving the display commands and operable to render first symbology representing the landing platform and second symbology representing the energy parameters of the movable carrier.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’ on the exam taker's environment surrounding the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, the proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action.

Abstract: A system includes a computerized server, a data repository and a processor executing software, a plurality of business enterprises each having a place of business in a specific geographic region, a computerized appliance usable by a person, training courses, interactive interfaces provided on a display of the browser-capable computerized appliance, a registration procedure, an aptitude testing procedure, and a search procedure enabling discovery of a suitable training course in the data repository that is compatible with the person's stated vocational preference or determined vocational aptitude, and also associated with a business enterprise in the same region as the region in which the person resides.

Abstract: An interactive auditory capacity development method and system for language processing wherein a phonetic element of a language is introduced to a user and the user is then provided with an interactive environment on a device for processing the phonetic element. The processing may include identification and comparison of the phonetic element with other sounds retrieved from a database. The interactive environment evaluates the user input and provides feedback to the user. The device used for providing the interactive environment to the user may include a smart phone, tablet or a physical toy.

Abstract: A method of teaching is provided. The method of teaching incorporates a series of sequentially timed steps. In the first step, a student is introduced into a room (Room 1) wherein the student reads the most common words used in English (or alternative) language while being physically active while upbeat music is being played. In step two, the student is moved to a second room (Room 2) wherein the student is asked to write and illustrate stories with respect to his/her personal interest. In step three, the student is moved to a third room (Room 3) wherein the student interacts with blocks, play-dough, cards and other games to create specific sounds, words, syllables, phrases and sentences. In the fourth and final step, the student moves to a fourth room (Room 4) wherein the student reviews the most common words in the English (or alternative) language which were learned during the first step.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide for administering and proctoring of a secure online exam that allows for complex testing utilizing practical examination tasks. The practical examination tasks provide for evaluation of the knowledge of the exam taker, as well as the exam taker's ability to apply that knowledge in a real-world environment. By performing the practical examination tasks in the context of a secure online exam, the competence of the test taker can be readily determined without worrying about the exam taker illicitly accessing information on their computer or via a remote source of data. The exam taker may perform the practical examination tasks through manipulation of an evaluation application executing on the exam taker's secured computer. The practical examination tasks may also be carried out through manipulation by the exam taker of an evaluation apparatus coupled to the exam taker's secured computer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for teaching and training people are described.

Abstract: A system and method for online acting rehearsals including a platform that allows a user to search for and/or request a rehearsal partner. Once a pairing has been made, the system and method allows for an online rehearsal setting as well as effecting payment. Additional features include the ability to upload written material (script or scene) and rate and tip users.

Abstract: A life style-services suggestion system includes: an obtainer that obtains, from a measuring device, resource consumption per unit time by a specific appliance in a building; a monitor that identifies, as behavior information, presence or absence of a specific behavior associated with usage of the appliance for a management period based on the consumption obtained by the obtainer for the management period; and a provider that allows a presentation device to present service information associated with the specific behavior in case the behavior information represents the absence of the specific behavior for the management period.

Abstract: Computer-implemented techniques for interactively training a user in performing a predetermined task related to at least one of food safety, workplace safety and food quality using a head wearable device are provided. The head wearable device comprises a digital display positioned within a field of view of the user, a camera to capture visual data from a first-person perspective, a user input device to provide control signals, and a processor. A series of steps are visually presented on the digital display in a predetermined order to direct the user through a process of performing the task. Visual data captured by the camera and the control signals provided from the user input device are analyzed during performance of one or more steps of the task. The computer-implemented techniques evaluate the user's performance of the one or more steps based on analysis of the visual data and the control signals.

Abstract: A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of displaying the simulated weld puddle on the display device in real-time.

Abstract: The control and measurement training device includes a beam pivotally mounted upon a support at one end, with an actuator attached to the opposite end of the beam to adjust the slope or tilt of the beam. A ball travels along the beam, and is retained on the beam by opposite raised stops at the ends of the beam and by lateral wires extending the length of the beam. An optical sensor, e.g., a webcam, is used to sense the position and/or a velocity of the ball as it travels along the beam when the beam is tilted. The two end stops of the beam have differently colored tags thereon, with the ball being a third color. A control system and software are provided to adjust the beam to a slope and level the beam to stop motion of the ball and position or center the ball on the beam.

Abstract: An interactive device that is an accessory to a flush toilet and is positioned at the rear of the flush toilet and may be attached to the rear of the toilet such that the user would use the flush toilet in the reverse position. The interactive device may include a toy, game, computer, or projector. The interactive device may be secured to the toilet by straps or to the toilet lid hinges and may be detachable from the flush toilet. The interactive device may be a seat insert with a projector to display images on the toilet lid or cistern. The interactive device makes “going to the bathroom” enjoyable for both the child and parent, while educating the child to appreciate and to become more accustomed to using a flush toilet.

Abstract: A color-coded math system includes a grid for inputting a numeral having at least one digit. The grid is arranged to align the at least one digit thereon. A keypad is provided for inputting the at least one digit of the numeral on the grid. The at least one digit is color-coded on the grid based on a place value of the at least one digit.

Abstract: Presented are a system and method for providing a graphical user interface (GUI) based modular platform having educational content. The method includes providing an interactive GUI on a computing device accessible by a user, receiving a first indication of a language being studied, displaying a GUI layer presenting a selection of level, unit, activity, and/or lesson, receiving a lesson selection, and computing a rating or score of the user's performance for the lesson. The system includes a control module, a language parser accessing content within repositories and providing language specific content, a syntax rule base providing language specific rules to the language parser, a lesson format base providing a lesson style to the control module, and a speech recognition system evaluating a user's utterance for pronunciation and sentence structure accuracy.

Abstract: A system and method for multilingual lesson building for language learning includes selection of the native language of a learner and a foreign language to be taught to the learner. An application software permits entering a phrase in the native language and a corresponding foreign language phrase wherein pronunciation, images, videos, stories and other interactive media are attached to each word of the foreign phrase to enable the learner to easily learn the language and build fluency in the foreign language.

Abstract: A method for providing financial education services to a consumer includes: storing account profiles, each profile including data related to a transaction account including an account identifier and contact information; storing transaction rules, each rule being associated with a financial education opportunity and including application criteria and required actions; receiving a copy of a transaction message used in an associated payment transaction that includes a specific account identifier and data fields; identifying a specific account profile where the included account identifier corresponds to the specific account identifier; identifying an application transaction rule based on a correspondence between the application criteria and data included in data fields included in the transaction message; performing the required actions included in the identified transaction rule including transmitting financial education data to a consumer associated with the specific account profile using the included contact i

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic test device which includes a casing which houses therein at least six discrete electronic instruments including an oscilloscope, a spectrum analyser, a logic analyser, a waveform generator, a digital pattern generator and a power supply. The invention extends to a method of assessing an operator's proficiency to use the electronic test device by: crotographically authenticating the operator prior to permitting the operator to use the electronic device using an electronic tag coupled to the electronic device; automatically evaluating, using a computing device, an assignment carried out by the operator using the electronic device; and electronically storing a result of the evaluation on the tag in order to keep track of the operator's proficiency in using the electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a gas training system with a computing device or server coupled to a mapping component and a virtual leak detector. The virtual leak detector is configured to communicate at least one location or GPS position data. A trainee device or good is coupled with the virtual leak detector discoverable by the computing device or server. A coupled non-transitory computer readable medium can cause the computing device or server to retrieve a map and/or image from the mapping component representing an actual training area or location. Further, based at least in part on the location or GPS position data received from the virtual leak detector, the map or map image is displayed with a representation of the trainee device or good positioned based at least in part on the actual physical location of the at least one trainee device or good.

Abstract: A method for sign language recognition includes receiving, with an input device, an input based on a plurality of hand movements and postures of a user that correspond to a sequence of signs, extracting a plurality of features from the input corresponding to the plurality of hand movements and postures, identifying, a start of the sequence of signs in the input based on a first set of features in the plurality of features and a first Hidden Markov Model (HMM) stored in the memory and identifying a first sign in the input based on a second set of features in the plurality of features and a second HMM stored in the memory. The method also includes generating an output corresponding to the first sign from the input.

Abstract: A system or method may include a processor and a graphical user interface to receive input relating to one or more shape objects. The processor may generate a shape object based on the received input. The processor may further calculate one or more relationships between the generated shape object and at least one previously displayed shape object. The processor may determine whether the one or more calculated relationships match a defined geometrical dependency. If the processor determines that a match exists, an icon associated with the matched geometrical dependency may be displayed.

Abstract: A water-resistant and stretchable sticker comprises a printable layer and a neoprene layer, the neoprene layer may be fused or melted to a printable layer. A water-resistant and stretchable sticker may also include a nylon fabric layer, the nylon fabric layer being attached to the neoprene-based layer. The printable layer comprises a nylon-based layer. The printable layer may comprise a polyester, double-knit jersey fabric layer. In embodiments, the water-resistant and stretchable layer further comprises an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer being adhered to the nylon fabric layer. In embodiments, the water-resistant and stretchable layer further comprises a peel-away layer being adhered to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A label for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The label include adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label.

Abstract: A fastener and nameplate assembly are provided. The nameplate assembly includes a nameplate having a hollow mounting post. The fastener includes a screw body and a cap wherein the screw body has a head and a tip and the cap has an end overlying the head and a sidewall extending concentrically around the screw body toward the tip. When tightened to the mounting post of the nameplate, the cap seals against the workpiece to which the nameplate is mounted to protect the mounting post from moisture and corrosion.

Abstract: A magnetic sign holder and system including a substantially flat accommodating portion formed of a ferromagnetic material to accommodate the magnetic sign, and one or more mounting brackets extending from one or more sides of the accommodating portion to affix the holder to a supporting member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of displaying an artwork, comprising the steps of: i) providing an artwork comprising an image, real or virtual; ii) dividing and separating the image into a plurality of segments; iii) arranging the plurality of segments in parallel planes, while keeping the segments oriented in their respective original positions within the image; iv) viewing the plurality of segments from one or more viewpoints; and v) changing the viewpoint to a predetermined angle such that the segments reveal a complete image with a surprising perception of depth.

Abstract: A large format billboard type electronic sign having an anchored mounting structure, comprises at least one structural frame configured to be mounted to from a front side surface of the anchored mounting structure, and the at least one structural frame defines a plurality of structural bay members configured in adjacent columns for receiving and removably supporting therein a corresponding plurality of weatherized display modules; and at least one preformed wiring harness for routing low voltage power within the plurality of structural bay members, wherein the at least one preformed wiring harness is provided with at least one power introduction node to facilitate providing separate power branches for distributing power between adjacent columns of the structural bay members and at least one structural bay locator node to facilitate providing a low voltage power branch to at least an individual one of said plurality of structural bay members.

Abstract: A dynamic electronic sign mounted to an anchored mounting structure having a frontside and a backside, the dynamic electronic sign comprising a plurality of weatherized display modules; a plurality of structural frames for supporting the plurality of weatherized display modules, each structural frame having a back portion for coupling to the frontside of the anchored mounting structure and a front portion defining a plurality of bay members for receiving corresponding ones of the plurality of weatherized display modules; at least one wiring harness including a first end for coupling to a power source mounted backside of the anchored mounting structure and a plurality of power extensions for coupling the power source to the plurality of weatherized display modules.

Abstract: A three-dimensional artwork device that provides a three-dimensional appearance for providing visual interest. The three-dimensional artwork includes a base layer having an upper surface having artwork thereon. One or more spacers are positioned on the base layer, and one or more art layers are positioned on the spacers. The art layers overhang the edges of the spacers so that the spacers are not visible to an observer. Multiple spacers and art layers can be stacked to provide additional depth. A plurality of LEDs is positioned on the base layer, and are preferably positioned adjacent to the spacers so that the LEDs are not visible by an observer.

Abstract: An electronic sign constructed from a kit for converting a static sign into a dynamic electronic sign comprises a plurality of display modules; a plurality of sign sections each having a front-facing portion and a rear-facing portion, the front facing portion defining a two dimensional array of bays arranged in a plurality of rows along a vertical direction and a plurality of columns along a horizontal direction, each bay configured to receive one of the display modules, the rear-facing portion for coupling to an anchored signage mounting structure; and a plurality of power routing systems, each power routing system having a power input for coupling to a power source and a plurality of power extensions, each power extension for coupling the power source to one of the plurality of display modules.

Abstract: System for disseminating visual information (1) including a luggage item (2) including an electronic display device adapted for presenting visual information in the direction of the outside environment, and a remote server (3). The luggage item (2) includes a position acquisition device, a communication device and a control device. The remote server (3) includes a communication unit and a control unit for storing visual information and positioning data and for controlling the unit for communication with the luggage item. The control unit is able to determine the visual information to be transmitted to the luggage item (2) as a function of the positioning data received from the luggage item (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional smart messenger envelope comprising: a main body having contents accommodated therein, and a cover integrally formed with the main body to cover the opening of the main body, wherein the main body and the cover have an overlap portion therebetween when being sealed with each other, the main body includes an advertisement means on the overlap portion, and the advertisement means has a cutoff line formed therearound and includes an advertisement display part that has both side surfaces formed to be cut away or torn off and therefore folded toward the interior of the main body. While the advertisement display part is folded toward the interior of the main body and the cover is sealed, when the cover is open, the advertisement means is located on the inner surface of the cover, and the folded advertisement display part protrudes toward the front of a receiver by repulsive force.

Abstract: A method, computer readable medium, and system are disclosed for generating mixed-primary data for display. The method includes the steps of receiving a source image that includes a plurality of pixels, dividing the source image into a plurality of blocks, analyzing the source image based on an image decomposition algorithm, encoding chroma information and modulation information to generate a video signal, and transmitting the video signal to a mixed-primary display. The chroma information and modulation information correspond with two or more mixed-primary color components and are generated by the image decomposition algorithm to minimize error between a reproduced image and the source image. The two or more mixed-primary colors selected for each block of the source image are not limited to any particular set of colors and each mixed-primary color component may be selected from any color capable of being reproduced by the mixed-primary display.

Abstract: An image display apparatus that displays an image on the basis of input image signals corresponding to sub-pixels forming one pixel includes a shift-amount storing unit that stores shift amounts of display positions of the sub-pixels relative to given reference positions in a display image, an image-signal correcting unit that corrects the input image signals according to the shift amounts, and an image display unit that displays an image on the basis of the image signals corrected by the image-signal correcting unit.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel is disclosed and has a driving circuit, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of scanning lines, and a plurality of pixel units. The driving circuit further includes a programmable DC current source being used to output a corresponding shaping electric current according to a reference voltage, and a shaping resistor being used to generate a corresponding shaping voltage according to the outputted shaping electric current. A liquid crystal display apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus is able to output shaping voltages with different voltage levels at the same time, thus having a better 3D display effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image self-calibration method and device for LCD displays, comprising a front optical sensor and a calibration reference device. The front optical sensor is employed to calibrate the gray scale level and color temperature of the display. The calibration reference device is employed to pre-calibrate the front optical sensor. The present invention has the following advantages. Image pre-calibration is performed on the installed optical sensor before it leaves a factory, and the calibrated optical sensor directly performs gray scale level and color temperature calibration on the display. The present invention is easy to implement, can effectively inspect and calibrate images on the display, and can save human resources and reduce manufacture and maintenance time.

Abstract: A pixel structure, a display substrate, and a display device are provided. The pixel structure includes a plurality of pixel arrays. Each pixel array comprises four pixels, each pixel includes: a first sub-pixel of a first color, a second sub-pixel of a second color, a third sub-pixel of a third color, and a fourth sub-pixel of a fourth color, and the first color, the second color, the third color, and the fourth color are different from each other. Each pixel array is a 4×4 array, and only one first sub-pixel of the first color, one second sub-pixel of the second color, one third sub-pixel of the third color, and one fourth sub-pixel of the fourth color are provided in each row, in each column and in each diagonal of each pixel array, respectively.

Abstract: A display device 10 includes are arranged in a matrix form and to which image information is input, and a signal processing unit 20. The signal processing unit 20 includes a rendering position deciding unit that decides whether or not a sub-pixel rendering process of changing input signal values of sub-pixels of a second pixel among a first pixel, the second pixel, and the third pixel is performed, a pattern information acquiring unit that acquires an arrangement of the sub-pixels in a processing direction of either of a portrait mode and a landscape mode as pattern information indicating a first arrangement pattern or a second arrangement pattern, and a rendering unit that performs a first sub-pixel rendering process or a second sub-pixel rendering process on the input signals of the sub-pixels of the second pixel based on the decision of the rendering position deciding unit and the pattern information.

Abstract: There is provided a display panel including a plurality of white subpixels configured to display a white image, a gate line connected with the white subpixels and extended in a row direction, and an in-pixel gate driver including in-pixel elements exclusively in the white subpixels and connected with the gate line to supply a gate signal to the gate line.

Abstract: An image whose visibility has been more suitably improved is obtained. The device includes an image input unit which inputs an image, an image processing unit which performs Retinex processing with respect to the input image input by the image input unit and performs image signal generation to generate a new image signal based on information concerning a color of the input image and information of an absolute value or Y-value of a color space vector of the image signal having undergone the Retinex processing, and a display unit which displays an image based on the image signal having undergone image processing by the image processing unit.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode display and a method of driving the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the display includes a display panel and an image data converter configured to determine a grayscale gain based on a grayscale distribution of input image data and convert the input image data into output image data based on the grayscale gain. A display panel driver is configured to drive the display panel to display an image corresponding to the output image data, and a target current determiner is configured to determine a magnitude of a target current based on the input image data. The display also includes a power supply configured to provide a power source to the display panel and adjust the voltage level of the power source to correspond to the target current via a power line.

Abstract: A method of driving active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panels includes: (A) dividing a current frame of a current image corresponding to an i-th color component into a plurality of sub-frames, wherein i?[1,N], and N is a total number of the color component; (B) obtaining a sequence of the sub-frames of a previous frame of a previous image corresponding to the i-th color component, wherein the previous frame has been divided into a plurality of sub-frames by the same way with the current frame; (C) determining the sequence of the sub-frames of the current frame in accordance with the sequence of the sub-frames of the previous frame, wherein the sequence of the sub-frames (SF) of the current image is same with or is different from that of the previous frame; and (D) controlling the panel to display in accordance with the sequence of the sub-frames of the current frame determined by corresponding color components.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a timing controller, and a data driver. The display panel includes subpixels for displaying images. The timing controller accumulates a count value when a same grayscale value repeats for one of the subpixels, determines a boundary portion of the image based on the accumulated count value, and generates a data signal to compensate the boundary portion. The data driver converts the data signal to a data voltage for the display panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for controlling image display of a WOLED display apparatus and a WOLED display apparatus. The method includes: converting gray scale data of respective lights with various colors inputted by a signal source into brightness data of the respective lights with various colors; acquiring brightness adjustment data of white sub-pixel lights and brightness adjustment data of the respective lights with various colors on the basis of the brightness data of the respective lights with various colors and proportions of the respective lights with various colors in the white sub-pixel lights; converting the brightness adjustment data of white sub-pixel lights and brightness adjustment data of the respective lights with various colors into gray scale data and outputting and displaying the gray scale data. The above method and apparatus provides a simple calculating method when adjusting the display data and may eliminate color cast.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes a data driver configured to generate an output signal corresponding to input image data, a signal divider configured to divide the output signal into a plurality of data signals, and provide the data signals to a plurality of pixels and a display unit including a matrix of pixels configured to receive the data signals. The signal divider includes a first via hole formed over a first source/drain wire configured to receive a driving voltage of each pixel, a second via hole formed over a second source/drain wire of the pixel and a pixel wire electrically connecting the first and second source/drain wires to each other respectively through the first via hole and the second via hole.

Abstract: A scanning method of a display changes a driving order of a plurality of gate driver lines so as to reduce switching currents generated while a plurality of voltages on a plurality of source driver lines are changed. Thereby, the goal of saving power can be reached.

Abstract: The present invention provides LED array systems with a control system for arrays of LED array luminaires that allows for display of images or light patterns across and array of luminaires over a low bandwidth control protocol.

Abstract: The present invention provides an AMOLED pixel driving circuit and a pixel driving method. The AMOLED pixel driving circuit comprises: a first, a second, a third, a fourth, a fifth, a sixth thin film transistors (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6), a first, a second capacitors (C1, C2) and an organic light emitting diode (D1); wherein the third thin film transistor (M3) is a mirror thin film transistor, and the fourth thin film transistor (M4) is a drive thin film transistor, and the second thin film transistor (M2) is located between the third and the fourth thin film transistors (M3, M4). By controlling activation and deactivation of the second thin film transistor (M2) according to time sequence with the restore signal (Restore), the source voltage of the third thin film transistor (M3is controlled to be pulled down to the earth voltage level (GND) in the restore stage to ensure that ensure that the gate-source voltages of the third, the fourth thin film transistors (M3, M4) are equal.

Abstract: A method of compensating for efficiency degradation of an OLED in an array-based semiconductor device having arrays of pixels that include OLEDs, including determining for a plurality of operating conditions interdependency curves relating changes in an electrical operating parameter of said OLEDs and the efficiency degradation of said OLEDs, the plurality of operating conditions can include temperature or initial device characteristics as well as stress conditions to more completely determine interdependency curves for a wide variety of OLEDs. In some cases interdependency curves are updated remotely after fabrication of the array-based device. Some embodiments utilize degradation-time curves and methods which do not require storage of stress history.