Abstract: The present invention relates to production of 2D digital images suitable for use in medical imaging. The invention particularly relates to remapping X-ray images taken from a first viewpoint so that they present the same image as seen from a second viewpoint. Remapping is achieved by registering separate 2D images taken from the first and second viewpoints of an area with a 3D scan volume of the same region to ascertain their relative viewpoints with respect to the 3D scan volume. The image taken with respect to the first viewpoint is then remapped to yield the image as seen from the second viewpoint.

Abstract: An information display system according to the present invention includes: a graph display control unit configured to display a comparison graph in which a current transition graph representing a current period of time-series information and a previous transition graph representing a previous period of the time-series information are arranged such that time-axis components of the current period and time-axis components of the previous period which corresponds to one period before the time-axis components of the current period are placed in identical positions, in which the graph display control unit displays the previous transition graph including a portion corresponding to a future in the current period.

Abstract: A security pattern generation method includes generating a plurality of draw instructions to define a plane filling line pattern, wherein the plane filling line pattern includes a repeating sub-pattern that defines a line by a sequence of draw instructions, and searching the sequence of draw instructions in the plurality of draw instructions and, if found, overlaying the searched sequence of draw instructions by a graphic object that is scaled to fit and scaled between the two distinct end points of the line.

Abstract: Systems and methods to reduce the overlap areas of the fields of view of multiple cameras when reading symbols (e.g., barcode symbols, text) disposed on moving objects using an imaging system which includes an array of cameras. Each of a plurality of cameras may have a field of view directed toward objects positioned on a conveyor which moves the objects in a longitudinal direction, and the field of view of each of the plurality of cameras may overlap with the field of view of at least one other camera in the plurality of cameras in one or both of the longitudinal direction and a lateral direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a display method for use in a vehicle, comprising obtaining information associated with a vehicle or external image data of a region proximal to the vehicle, and displaying, on a display device worn by an occupant of the vehicle, one or more of a graphical representation of at least one component of the vehicle having one or more characteristics based on the information associated with the vehicle, or a representation of the external image data, wherein the one or more displayed representation is arranged to overlie a portion of the vehicle to be indicative of a portion of the vehicle being at

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for deformable fusion of a source multi-dimensional image (s(x)) and a target multi-dimensional image (t(x)) of an object, each image being defined on a multi-dimensional domain by a plurality of image signal samples, each sample having an associate position in the multi-dimensional domain and an intensity value, the method comprising estimating a smooth deformation field (d(x)) that optimizes a similarity criterion between the source image and the target image using a Markov Random Field framework, in near real-time performance. The similarity criterion is computed on transform coefficients obtained by applying a sub-space hierarchical transform to the image samples of the target image and to image samples obtained from the source image, an optimal tradeoff between a smoothness condition and the similarity criterion being automatically determined.

Abstract: In an annotation method for a fisheye image, a fisheye image is acquired, a transformed image is generated by performing perspective projection transformation of the fisheye image, the transformed image is presented to an operator who performs annotation, input of annotation information regarding annotation performed on the transformed image is received from the operator, transformation of coordinate information included in the input annotation information and regarding the annotation in the transformed image into information regarding coordinates in the fisheye image is performed, and the annotation information resulting from the transformation is recorded as fisheye-image annotation information regarding the annotation in the fisheye image.

Abstract: A visualization combination engine may be used to combine a first data visualization based on a first data set with a second data visualization based on a second data set. The combination process may be initiated by, for example, clicking and dragging the first data visualization onto the second data visualization. The visualization combination engine may create the combined data visualization without requiring the user to manually combine the first and second data sets. The combination may be carried out by identifying a key that is common between the two data sets and combining the first and second data sets into a combined data set based on the key, and then creating the combined data visualization based on the combined data set. One or more cues may be used during the process to provide helpful information and/or allow user selection of the properties of the combined data visualization.

Abstract: An Apparatus for use in producing lighting effects comprising a plurality of graphic processing units, each graphic processing unit for jittering a first ray, having a direction, to result in a second ray, the second ray having a direction not the same as the first ray; and each graphic processing unit having a plurality of threads for processing rays for computing lighting effects such that the first ray is processed by a first thread and the second ray is processed in a thread adjacent to the first thread; and a memory for providing data for use in computing the lighting effects for the first ray and the second ray.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program. [Solution] An image processing apparatus including: a real space information input portion into which information about a real space is input; and a signal generating portion that generates a control signal for an image that creates a virtual shadow effect in the real space on the basis of the information about the real space.

Abstract: A model generation machine may form all or part of a network-based system. The model generation machine may generate an item model (e.g., a 3D model of the item) based on a set of images of an item and based on a product model (e.g., a 3D model of a product of which the item is a specimen). The item may be available for purchase from a seller. The model generation machine may access the set of images, as well as a descriptor of the item. Based on the descriptor, the model generation machine may identify the product model. Accordingly, the model generation machine may generate the item model from the identified product model and the accessed set of images.

Abstract: A system comprises a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to organize the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.

Abstract: A system and method for scanning a three-dimensional surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method is evidenced by receiving scan data of the three dimensional surface, the scan data comprising a plurality of scan points defining a plurality of polygons and obtained from a scan direction, grouping the plurality of polygons into blotches having least one polygon, wherein no polygon of a blotch shares a common edge with a polygon of any other blotch, computing a directional vector for each blotch, the directional vector of each blotch weighted by an area of the blotch, computing a further scan direction from the directional vectors for the blotches and commanding a scanner to scan from the further scan direction.

Abstract: Embodiments can provide adaptive image filtering. Under this approach, image quality can be enhanced by adjusting an approximation function to better adapt image signals in different parts of an image. Certain parts of the image may be enhanced using a certain approximation function while some other parts of the image may be enhanced using a different approximation function. In certain embodiments, the approximation function selected for a part of the image can be a polynomial function having a specific order. The specific polynomial order can be applied directly to obtain an estimated image value of the part of the image. In certain embodiments, the estimation of the reconstruction error can include iteratively estimating a bias term of the reconstruction error and a variance term of the reconstruction error.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating, conducting, and reporting digital surveys utilizing augmented reality devices and/or virtual reality devices. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods assist administrators in generating digital surveys utilizing interactive virtual environments via a virtual reality device and/or augmented reality elements via an augmented reality device. Similarly, the disclosed systems and methods can provide digital surveys via augmented reality devices and/or virtual reality devices, for instance, by monitoring user interactions via the augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices and providing digital surveys based on the monitored user interactions. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods can present survey results and allow administrators to interact with survey results utilizing augmented reality devices and/or virtual reality devices.

Abstract: A virtual reality system is disclosed that provides autonomous vehicle (AV) sensor data to applications such as games and augmented reality overlays to enhance experiences for riders in the autonomous vehicle. Virtual reality headsets offer users unique and interesting experiences, but when used in a changing environment such as a moving vehicle, external stimuli can impair the virtual reality experience. AV sensors can predict these stimuli so that applications can take measures to reduce their impacts on virtual reality experiences. In addition, sensors can include cameras that send live video feeds to virtual reality devices to render improved views of the environment around the AV and of landmarks in a city. Furthermore, virtual reality devices can take advantage of the AV's computing resources in order to offer better performance and more features to applications.

Abstract: A virtual reality system is disclosed that provides autonomous vehicle (AV) sensor data to applications such as games and augmented reality overlays to enhance experiences for riders in the autonomous vehicle. Virtual reality headsets offer users unique and interesting experiences, but when used in a changing environment such as a moving vehicle, external stimuli can impair the virtual reality experience. AV sensors can predict these stimuli so that applications can take measures to reduce their impacts on virtual reality experiences. In addition, sensors can include cameras that send live video feeds to virtual reality devices to render improved views of the environment around the AV and of landmarks in a city. Furthermore, virtual reality devices can take advantage of the AV's computing resources in order to offer better performance and more features to applications.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for resolution based, selective retrieval, of various portions of video content for e.g., accelerated rendering. Embodiments described herein select different portions of content to retrieve at different resolutions; content of interest can be rendered at high resolution, boundary content can be retrieved and/or rendered at low resolution. By selectively retrieving and rendering the video content, a greater portion of rendering resources can be allocated to content of interest and/or rendering resources can be reduced for boundary content. Rendering resources may include (but are not limited to) processing power, device battery life, network bandwidth, device storage or latency of switching content of interest. In this manner, even platforms with limited rendering resources can provide an equivalent (if not better) user experience than much more capable prior art platforms.

Abstract: A real-time travel experience system based on virtual reality technology includes sight real-time acquisition subsystems, a network transmission subsystem, a center platform subsystem and experience site subsystems. Based on virtual reality technology, the system collects the scenery and environment parameters of scenic spots using an unmanned aerial vehicle, transmits the data to an experience site, and simulates a sight real-time state vis the experience site by using the data received, providing more real user experiences; meanwhile, the user can view in motion via a walking caterpillar and a rotary base, a scenery environment can also be moved or steered due to the motion or steering of the user, so that the user experience is significantly enhanced. The system can be widely applied in various virtual travel systems.

Abstract: Methods and systems for rendering augmented reality aware standard digital content are disclosed. The method includes detecting a context sensitive trigger initiated in response to activation of a trigger condition related to a standard digital content; determining augmented reality content information associated with the context sensitive trigger using augmented reality awareness data; retrieving based on the augmented reality content information, at least one of augmented reality trigger information, augmented reality digital content or mixed content experience configuration; activating at least one reality source based on the context sensitive trigger to capture reality data in response to retrieving; identifying at least one augmented reality trigger in the at least one reality source; and selectively rendering one of the at least one portion of the standard digital content, the augmented reality digital content and the reality data relative to the at least one portion of the standard digital content.

Abstract: A multiuser, collaborative augmented reality (AR) system employs individual AR devices for viewing real-world anchors, that is, physical models that are recognizable to the camera and image processing module of the AR device. To mitigate ambiguous configurations when used in the collaborative mode, each anchor is registered with a server to ensure that only uniquely recognizable anchors are simultaneously active at a particular location. The system permits collaborative AR to span multiple sites, by associating a portal with an anchor at each site. Using the location of their corresponding AR device as a proxy for their position, AR renditions of the other participating users are provided. This AR system is particularly well suited for games.

Abstract: Interference-based augmented reality hosting platforms are presented. Hosting platforms can include networking nodes capable of analyzing a digital representation of scene to derive interference among elements of the scene. The hosting platform utilizes the interference to adjust the presence of augmented reality objects within an augmented reality experience. Elements of a scene can constructively interfere, enhancing presence of augmented reality objects; or destructively interfere, suppressing presence of augmented reality objects.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus comprises an extraction unit configured to extract a finger region from a captured image; a generation unit configured to generate a finger model from the finger region; a determination unit configured to perform a collision determination for a collision between the finger model and a CG model superimposed on the captured image; and a control unit configured to control a display form of the finger model based on a result of the collision determination.

Abstract: Various examples of a controller and system for transmitting and indicating a fault in a combination vehicle are disclosed. A first towed vehicle controller comprises a communications port and a processor with control logic. The control logic determines the status of the first towed vehicle, receives fault messages on an associated vehicle communications bus, and transmits fault messages and status messages on the associated vehicle communications bus. When the control logic receives a fault message from an associated second towed vehicle controller on the associated vehicle communications bus, the control logic transmits the fault message of the associated second towed vehicle controller to the associated vehicle communications bus. The first towed vehicle controller may transmit the fault message at a first period in time, which is different than the second period in time in which the second towed vehicle controller transmitted the fault message.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for self-driving vehicle sensor fault remediation are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes detecting a fault in one or more sensors of a self-driving vehicle; determining a remedial action in response to the detected fault, wherein said determining comprises (i) comparing the fault to a database comprising (a) historical sensor fault information and (b) sensor fault remedy information, and (ii) analyzing one or more items of contextual information pertaining to the location of the self-driving vehicle; generating a signal comprising one or more instructions pertaining to carrying out the determined remedial action; and outputting the generated signal to one or more remote-controlled pilotless airborne devices configured to remotely carry out the determined remedial action on the self-driving vehicle.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”) functionality, and, in particular embodiments, implementing added services for OBD2 connection for IoT-capable vehicles. In various embodiments, a portable device (when connected to an OBD2 DLC port of a vehicle) might monitor wireless communications between a vehicle computing system(s) and an external device(s), might monitor vehicle sensor data from vehicular sensors tracking operational conditions of the vehicle, and might monitor operator input sensor data from operator input sensors tracking input by a vehicle operator. The portable device (or a server) might analyze either the monitored wireless communications or a combination of the monitored vehicle sensor data and the monitored operator input sensor data, to determine whether vehicle operation has been compromised.

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for segmenting operational data and identifying events of interested in the segmented operational data. With the events of interest identified from the segmented operational data, a total time between the events of interest can be determined, evaluated, and provided.

Abstract: A parts information management system includes an identification device attached to a target part at an installation position and storing parts information for identifying the target part, a communication device communicating with the identification device to acquire the parts information, a transmitter transmitting acquisition information, and a management apparatus managing the received acquisition information. The parts information includes type information indicating the target part's type and unique information for distinguishing the target part from the target parts of the same type.

Abstract: A hyper-redundant monitoring system and a gas turbine including the hyper-redundant monitoring system are provided. The hyper-redundant monitoring system includes a processor, a sensor node operably connected to the processor. The sensor node includes a plurality of sensors disposed in close proximity to one another such that a single parameter is measured by each of the plurality of sensors and each sensor is configured to transmit the parameter. The system also includes a power source and a controller in operable communication with the processor. The single parameter is output by each of the sensors and transmitted to the processor which collects the output parameters, analyzes the output parameters, and transmits analyzed data to the controller.

Abstract: In order to prevent the occurrence of a user's erroneous operation as well as preventing an inappropriate road load from being set in a dynamometer, a vehicle test system that tests the performance of a vehicle or a part of the vehicle is adapted to include a dynamometer adapted to provide a load to the vehicle or the part of the vehicle, an actual running data acquisition part adapted to acquire actual running data from an actual running vehicle running on a road, a road load calculation part adapted to, on the basis of the actual running data, calculate a road load used to test the performance of the vehicle or the part of the vehicle, a road load data setting part adapted to set the road load in the dynamometer, and an output part adapted to, before the setting in the dynamometer, viewably output the road load to a user.

Abstract: Physical access to secure areas is automatically performed based on presence or detection of a wireless device. When a wireless cellular device is detected by a network serving a secure building, a unique identifier of the wireless cellular device is obtained. The identifier of the wireless cellular device may be compared to electronic calendars. If a matching calendar entry is determined, then the wireless cellular device is calendared to meet an employee or tenant inside the building. Physical access may thus be automatically granted, based on possession of a recognized cellular device.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including circuitry configured to obtain, from sensors, first and second observation information related to at least one characteristic of a user, recognize the user based on correlation between the first and second observation information, and initiate an execution function associated with the recognized user.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying assets (e.g., mobile assets and/or personnel assets). In one embodiment, a mobile asset can be uniquely identified from RFID tags. In another embodiment, mobile assets and personnel assets can be identified from captured image data. After identification, it can be determined whether the asset (e.g., mobile asset and/or personnel asset) is authorized for one or more activities and a corresponding perceivable indication can be generated.

Abstract: A communications system configured to execute data transmission between a transponder having no radio wave generating source thereof and a reader/writer is provided. The communications system includes, a service permission level notifier configured to tell a service permission level for associated with a received signal level for permitting service acceptance from the reader/writer to the transponder, and an access controller configured to determine in the transponder whether the received signal level from the reader/writer is at the notified service permission level to determine accessibility to the transponder from the reader/writer.

Abstract: An authentication system for managing access to an access-restricted system is provided. The system includes a user interface panel for receiving a request for access rights from a user. A processing device is also provided for assigning the access rights to the user and storing them in a database. An ink deposition station coupled to the processing device is operable to print access credentials on an authentication object in accordance with the access rights assigned to the user. The user may then gain access to at least a portion of the access-restricted system by interfacing with a credentials reader. The reader scans the access credentials from the authentication object and transmits the credentials to the processing device, which grants access to the access-restricted system upon authentication of the access credentials.

Abstract: An electronic device associated with a lock device detects a trigger event related to security of a smart home environment, determines a target state of the lock device based on the trigger event, and determines a current state of the lock device. A notification is sent to a user device including an indication of the trigger event and a prompt for an override input, and instructions to operate the lock device are either provided or not provided to the lock device based on a result of a comparison of the target state with the current state, and further based on a received override input or lack of a received override input.

Abstract: A wireless access control system is provided to lock or unlock a first door at a dwelling of a user. A user remote access device accepts input based on haptic feedback or motion. The user remote access device includes a vibration mode provides an alert to the user of the remote access device. The user remote access device is configured to be in communication with an intelligent door lock system at the dwelling with the first door. The intelligent door lock system includes: a drive shaft, a circuit coupled to an engine configured to cause a rotation of the drive shaft, and an energy source coupled to the drive shaft. In response to the user remote access device accepting input based on haptic feedback or motion the bolt is caused to move and the first lock is locked or unlocked. The intelligent door lock system is configured to allow controlled access to the dwelling that includes an occupant of the dwelling as well as a designated third person granted access rights by the occupant.

Abstract: An access control device that at least assists in controlling the ingress/egress through an entryway. According to certain embodiments, the access control device is operably coupled to an entryway device so as to at least assist in controlling the ability to displace an entryway device from a closed positon and/or from an open position. The access control device is structured for communication with a plurality of components of a security management system, and thus may be programmed by one or more modes, including, for example a manual program mode, an off-line managed mode, a wireless off-line management mode, a wireless real-time mode, and/or an off-line real-time mode.

Abstract: The invention provides a trade facilitating system based upon a physical transfer of objects, wherein for trading to take place at least one object is transferred from being under the control of a provider to being under the control of a receiver, said system comprising at least one trade facility, comprising a secured space comprising physical access restrictions to said secured space, a series of deposit containers inside said secured space, a transport system inside said secured space, said transport system provided for retrieving an object out of a deposit container, transporting said retrieved object within said secured space to another deposit container, and depositing the object inside the other deposit container, and a computer system.

Abstract: Provided are a quality control method for banknote identification and a quality control system for banknote identification. The quality control method for banknote identification includes: obtaining a multispectral signal collected by a contact image sensor (CIS); extracting a first eigenvalue of the multispectral signal; obtaining a corresponding second eigenvalue according to the first eigenvalue and a pre-set correction conversion value; and inputting the second eigenvalue into a banknote classifier to obtain a corresponding banknote classification result.

Abstract: A banking automation device for a bank teller and a method for controlling same are disclosed. A banking automation device for a bank teller according to an embodiment may comprise: a handling part; a vault provided below the handling part and providing space for storing bills; a cassette mounting part provided on the outside of the vault; and a removable cassette selectively mounted on the cassette mounting part to add bills to the vault or collect bills that are stored in the vault.

Abstract: A paper sheet handling apparatus includes a housing, a first unit, a second unit, and a joint module. At least one of the first and second units is a slidable paper sheet module slidably disposed at a rail on the housing and includes a module channel. The joint module is disposed in the housing and includes a main body, a moving shaft, a joint conveying channel, and a limiting member. The main body is located at a side of the rail. The moving shaft is slidably connected to the main body and configured to slide relative to the rail. The joint conveying channel is connected to the moving shaft. The limiting member is disposed on the main body and configured to limit the moving shaft to move between an outer point and an inner point. The outer point is located closer to the rail than the inner point.

Abstract: A conveyance path switching module includes a main body and a switching mechanism. The main body has first, second and third conveyance paths. The switching mechanism includes a first switching assembly and a second switching assembly. The first switching assembly and the second switching assembly are pivoted to the main body. By pivotally turning of the first switching assembly and the second switching assembly, the switching mechanism is adapted to be switched to a first state to open the first conveyance path and close the second conveyance path and the third conveyance path, adapted to be switched to a second state to open the second conveyance path and close the first conveyance path and the third conveyance path, and adapted to be switched to a third state to open the third conveyance path and close the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path.

Abstract: A method for controlling a wagering gaming apparatus includes rendering a 3-dimensional display of a game, comprising visually projecting a game component out of a screen of a display device and into a 3-dimensional space between the screen and a player; receiving, from a contactless sensor device, location information indicative of a location of an anatomical feature of a player of the wagering game apparatus; generating a virtual object corresponding to the anatomical feature of the player; rendering the virtual object in the 3-dimensional space, comprising visually projecting the virtual object out of the screen of the display device and into the 3-dimensional space between the screen and the player; associating a virtual vector field in the 3-dimensional space with the virtual object; and causing the game component to move in the 3-dimensional space in response to the virtual vector field associated with the virtual object.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine comprising a display, a memory storing program instructions for each of a plurality of different games, a game controller for executing the program instructions, the game controller configured to conduct plural game instances in respective ones of a plurality of game areas on the display based on one or more player selections from among the different games, the game controller configured to operate in a first mode when conducting less than a defined number of game instances and a second mode when conducting a defined number of game instances, wherein when operating in the second mode, the game controller is configured to add at least one additional game feature to each of the defined game instances irrespective of the player game selections of games for the respective game areas.

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a handheld gaming machine configured to play at least one game and a controller. The controller is configured to base eligibility of the handheld gaming machine for a game-related feature at least upon a location of the handheld gaming machine and/or a proximity of the handheld gaming machine to an external device.

Abstract: A system for interactive gaming among a plurality of players includes a host computer system and a plurality of player terminals communicably coupled to the host computer system via a network. The plurality of player terminals are located at a plurality of licensed gaming locations. The plurality of player terminals are configured to engage the plurality of players in a common interactive game operated by the host computer system. The plurality of player terminals include means for dispensing player winnings from the player terminal.

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system is configured to establish a secure communication session between an electronic gaming machine and a portable electronic device. The system can confirm that a communication session is secure by displaying pre-selected content unique to the portable electronic device. The content can be continuously displayed on the EGM during the active communication session to indicate that the session is secure.

Abstract: A gaming system which enables a player to purchase an amount of virtual currency from an online casino wherein the purchased virtual currency includes a predetermined component and a variable component.

Abstract: A gaming machine is disclosed that comprises a selector configured to select a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols for display in respective display positions in a display area, and a display position selector configured to select at least one display position. The system also has a function allocator configured to allocate a WILD function to each symbol displayed at a selected display position and to allocate a WILD function to each displayed symbol that is the same as a symbol displayed at a selected display position. An outcome evaluator determines a game outcome based on the displayed symbols and the or each allocated WILD function, and an award allocator allocates an award based on the game outcome determined by the outcome evaluator. A corresponding method is also disclosed.