Abstract: A method includes obtaining first image data that includes voxel representing a structure of interest. The structure of interest includes a plurality of different sub-structures. The method further includes segmenting a volume of the first image data that includes only a single sub-structure for each of the plurality of different sub-structures. The method further includes creating a different local coordinate system for each of the different sub-structures for each of the volumes. The method further includes visually presenting the structure of interest through separate visual presentations of sets of reformatted images for each of the individual plurality of different sub-structures. A set of reformatted images for a sub-structure includes different cut planes generated from a corresponding segmented volume of the segmented volumes and the local coordinate system for the sub-structure.

Abstract: In a simulation system in which a terminal device employed in a spectacle shop and a display device for visually recognizing by a prospective spectacle lens wearer, are connected to a server device so as to capable of communication: the server device includes an image generation unit that achieves a state in which a simulation image reflecting lens visual performance of a spectacle lens can be output for each of plural partial visual field areas, and an information storage unit that stores explanatory information regarding characteristics of the lens visual performance for each of the plural partial visual field areas; the display device includes a display screen unit that selectively displays the simulation images in the partial visual field areas; and the terminal device includes an information output unit that outputs the explanatory information corresponding to the partial visual field area being displayed on the display screen unit.

Abstract: An image display control apparatus according to an embodiment includes, for example, includes a region identification portion distinguishing between a first region corresponding to a window in a vehicle inside image and a second region in the vehicle inside image excluding the first region, an image generation portion generating an image at least for a display range displayed at a display device, the image including a composite image where the vehicle inside image at the second region and a vehicle outside image conforming to the second region are superimposed on each other with a specified ratio and a vehicle outside image at the first region, a display range decision portion configured to change the display range, and a display control portion controlling the display device so that the image generated by the image generation portion is displayed at the display range which is decided by the display range decision portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for displaying an image on a portable image device are provided. The method includes receiving a first input indicative of an input associated with an application, generating a first image object in a buffer of the portable image device, storing the first image object in a memory of the portable image device, generating a first image using the first image object stored in the memory of the portable image device, and displaying the first image on an image display device of the portable image device.

Abstract: To display images by suitably superimposing a graphics image on a high-dynamic-range image in an easily visible manner. GOEA dynamic range converter (311) converts a SDR graphics image to an HDR graphics image based on metadata. An image combiner (312) combines the graphics image of which the dynamic range has been converted to HDR with HDR content. A dynamic range converter (313) performs display mapping on the HDR content combined with the graphics image based on metadata.

Abstract: A sub-image of data of a first full image may be selected. The sub-image of data may at least partially obscure an object within the first full image. A request to replace the sub-image of data may be transmitted over a network. The request may include transmitting the full image and transmitting metadata associated with the first full image to one or more of a server computing device. The server computing device may analyze a history of images and select one or more images of the history of images that match one or more attributes of the metadata. The server computing device may replace the sub-image of data using the one or more images to generate at least a second full image that includes the object, wherein the object is not obscured. The second full image may be received over the network.

Abstract: A sub-image of data of a first full image may be selected. The sub-image of data may at least partially obscure an object within the first full image. A request to replace the sub-image of data may be transmitted over a network. The request may include transmitting the full image and transmitting metadata associated with the first full image to one or more of a server computing device. The server computing device may analyze a history of images and select one or more images of the history of images that match one or more attributes of the metadata. The server computing device may replace the sub-image of data using the one or more images to generate at least a second full image that includes the object, wherein the object is not obscured. The second full image may be received over the network.

Abstract: Particular embodiments receive a request to display images in a scrolling 3D presentation. Images are retrieved according to selection criteria. The images may be sorted according to sorting criteria. Sponsored images may be inserted into the scrolling 3D presentation. The scrolling 3D presentation of images is provided for display on a computing device associated with a viewer. Images in the scrolling 3D presentation are rendered so as to sequentially approach the viewer according to a perspective of the viewer. Control requests related to the scrolling 3D presentation may be received from the viewer, from a social-networking system, or from a third-party server. A control interface may be provided for the viewer to submit control requests.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system automatically manages relationships between moving parts of a computer-aided design model. Two parts are selected, the parts being structurally independent of one another. One of the parts is determined to be a driving part and the other part is determined to be a driven part. A new position is applied to the driving part, and temporary constraints between the driving part and the driven part are added. A constraint solver is executed to move the two parts into solved positions. Additionally, after execution of the constraint solver, the added temporary constraints are removed.

Abstract: A system includes hardware processor(s), an HMD, an input device, and an onion skin animation module. The animation modules is configured to receive a character rig of a 3D character, receive a first 3D animation of the 3D character, the first 3D animation defines a motion sequence of the 3D character based on the character rig, create a virtual time bar within the virtual environment, the virtual time bar displaying a timeline associated with the first 3D animation, identify a first animation time within the first 3D animation, the first animation time is a point in time during the motion sequence, create a first pose object of the 3D character in the virtual environment, pose the first pose object based on the first 3D animation at the animation time, and positioning the first pose object within the virtual environment proximate the first animation time on the virtual time bar.

Abstract: A method and system for creating a transition between a first scene and a second scene on a computer system display, simulating motion. The method includes determining a transformation that maps the first scene into the second scene. Motion between the scenes is simulated by displaying transitional images that include a transitional scene based on a transitional object in the first scene and in the second scene. The rendering of the transitional object evolves according to specified transitional parameters as the transitional images are displayed. A viewer receives a sense of the connectedness of the scenes from the transitional images. Virtual tours of broad areas, such as cityscapes, can be created using inter-scene transitions among a complex network of pairs of scenes.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods for generating an interactive three-dimensional (“3D”) environment using virtual depth. A method comprises receiving a pre-rendered media file comprising a plurality of frames, receiving depth data related to the media file, wherein the depth data corresponds to each of the plurality of frames, creating an invisible three-dimensional (“3D”) framework of a first frame of the media file based on the corresponding depth data, and rendering a new first frame in real time to include the pre-rendered first frame, one or more virtual visible 3D objects and the invisible 3D framework.

Abstract: A shader in a graphics pipeline accesses an object that represents a portion of a model of a scene in object space and one or more far-z values that indicate a furthest distance of a previously rendered portion of one or more tiles from a viewpoint used to render the scene on a screen. The one or more tiles overlap a bounding box of the object in a plane of the screen. The shader culls the object from the graphics pipeline in response to the one or more far-z values being smaller than a near-z value that represents a closest distance of a portion of the object to the viewpoint.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for position decoding of three dimensional mesh models are described including predicting a symbol probability of a non-empty-child-cell Cl,k, where Cl,k denotes the kth cell at layer l, wherein the symbol probability is estimated based on an accuracy of a fitted plane P, decoding the non-empty-child-cell responsive to the received predicted probability of the non-empty-child-cell, subdividing the non-empty-child-cell, if the non-empty-child-cell has more than one vertex, determining if there are more unprocessed non-empty-child-cells at layer l, determining if a lowest layer of non-empty-child-cells has been reached, if there are no more unprocessed non-empty-child-cells at layer l and regenerating the three dimensional mesh model, if the lowest layer of non-empty-child-cells has been reached.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and processes for generating verified wireframes corresponding to at least part of a structure or element of interest can be generated from 2D images, 3D representations (e.g., a point cloud), or a combination thereof. The wireframe can include one or more features that correspond to a structural aspect of the structure or element of interest. The verification can comprise projecting or overlaying the generated wireframe over selected 2D images and/or a point cloud that incorporates the one or more features. The wireframe can be adjusted by a user and/or a computer to align the 2D images and/or 3D representations thereto, thereby generating a verified wireframe including at least a portion of the structure or element of interest. The verified wireframes can be used to generate wireframe models, measurement information, reports, construction estimates or the like.

Abstract: Present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method for enhancing a three-dimensional synthetic image are disclosed. The image generating system is comprised of a first image data source, a second image data source, an image processing unit (“IPU”), and a display system. The IPU may be configured to receive first image data of a first image of a first external scene produced from object data; receive second image data of a second image of a second external scene produced from point cloud data acquired by one or more image capturing devices or object data augmented with point cloud data; combine the first image data with the second image data to produce third image data of a third image of the first external scene; and provide the third image data set to the display system. Fourth image data could be received and included in the production of the three image data.

Abstract: Proposed is a display control system for an augmented reality, AR, display system, the AR display system comprising a transparent display area adapted to augment an object or scene viewable through the transparent display area by displaying a visual element in the transparent display area. The display control system comprises: a focal point detection unit adapted to determine a point of focus of a user; and a processing unit adapted to determine an offset distance by which the determined point of focus of the user is spaced from the transparent display area, and to generate a control signal for modifying the transparency of the visual element based on the determined offset distance.

Abstract: A head-mounted device (HMD) for enabling a 3D drawing interaction in a mixed-reality space is provided. The HMD includes a frame section, a rendering unit providing a specified image, a camera unit attached to the frame section to pick up an image for rendering, and a control unit configured to, when the camera unit picks up an image of a specified marker, perform a calibration process based on position information of the image of the marker displayed on a screen of the HMD and to, when there is a motion of an input device for interaction with a virtual whiteboard, obtain position information of an image of the input device displayed on a virtual camera screen based on position information of the whiteboard.

Abstract: A virtual reality headset system having a region configured to change its opacity is disclosed. The virtual reality headset system is configured to provide an immersive experience, but also to allow a user to see at least some portion of the outside world, at least some of the time. The headset has a casing that partially surrounds a display. The casing has an opening configured to receive the user's face. The casing has a region between the display and the user's face configured to change a degree of opacity. The region may be a window located in a non-front facing or lateral side of the casing.

Abstract: Providing of an electronic map displaying preferred real-world locations to utilize in connection with an augmented reality world. A request is received at a server computer to provide the electronic map to utilize in connection with the augmented reality world. A geolocation is received. Real-world locations in a vicinity are queried from a real-world location profile. A virtual location profile of virtual locations in the augmented reality world is accessed to generate an initial virtual location set. A participant preference profile containing virtual preferences and real-world preferences is accessed. Real-time participant data is accessed. The virtual locations in the initial virtual location set are prioritized to generate a prioritized virtual location set. The prioritized virtual location set is limited based upon the real-time participant data to generate a real-time prioritized location set. The electronic map is generated based upon the real-time prioritized location set, and transmitted.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and a mechanism for manipulating images generated by radiotherapy machines used in radiation diagnostic and treatment applications. In one embodiment, a method is provided for intelligent automatic propagation of real-time alterations across graphical structures of an image by mapping the relativity between the structures; determining the correlation between the structures and a manually edited structure; referencing a deformation map that maps a correspondence for each point in the original structure with a point in the edited structure and applying a similar relative change throughout the remaining structures in the image.

Abstract: An integrated fleet vehicle management system provides remote management and diagnostics and analysis of vehicles. The system provides integration across many layers including on board units (OBUs) in vehicles, a telematics layer collecting OBU data, enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, a data and analytics layer platform including data storage, and a mobility platform. The above integration enables management and diagnostics of vehicles and analysis of vehicle data for servicing and determining productivity.

Abstract: An video analysis computing system driving analysis may include a camera associated with a first vehicle and having a viewing angle capable of capturing a video of one or more other vehicles in proximity to the first vehicle, a first memory location communicatively coupled to the camera, wherein the first memory location stores video data captured by the camera, and an evaluation module including a processor executing instructions that cause the processor to: evaluate the captured video stored in the first memory location to determine whether a driving event performed by a second vehicle has occurred, assign, in response to an identified driving event performed by the second vehicle, a driving event rating to a video showing the identified driving event, wherein the driving event rating may be calculated, at least in part, using a crowd-sourced driving event rating obtained after posting the video to a social network.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided that determines a need for communication with a third party vendor, retrieves a user rule from the memory (the user rule defines to which third party vendor the vehicle can send a first communication to address the need and defines a geographic location of the third party vendor relative to a current location of the vehicle, a monetary amount the vehicle can pay to a third party vendor for a product or service to address the need, and a time limit for the third party vendor to provide the product or service to address the need), based on the user rule, selects a third party vendor from among multiple possible third party vendors, and when determined by the user rule, automatically sends the first communication to the selected third party vendor to address the need. The first communication is associated with an order for the product or service, and the processor provides an authorization to the selected third party vendor to complete the order.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining a driving pattern from raw telematics data is presented. A data server may receive, via a computer network, a plurality of telematics data corresponding to a trip of a vehicle, wherein the plurality of telematics data originates from a client computing device. The data server may also identify a first primary movement window of the vehicle trip and one or more constant speed and idling windows of the vehicle trip. The data server may further estimate gravity from the telematics data in the first primary movement window of the vehicle trip and generate a pitch and a roll angle from the first primary movement window of the vehicle trip, as well as one or more yaw angle estimates from the first primary movement window of the vehicle trip. The data server may further determine a driving pattern using at least constant speed times, idling times, acceleration, breaking, vehicle turns and relate that to estimate driving risk and insurance premium.

Abstract: A method of estimating future change in operation of a monitored aircraft (A), including the following steps performed by a computer on board the monitored aircraft, to calculate a current state of the monitored aircraft (ECA) from measurements (VFA) of variables related to operation of the monitored aircraft, to send a request to analyze the similarity of the calculated current state with previous states (EPB) of similar aircraft, and to analyze change in operation (SPB) of each similar aircraft having a similar previous state to determine a probable change (FPA) in operation of the monitored aircraft. The method includes a step performed by a computer (B) on board each aircraft, to compare the calculated current state (ECA) with previous states (EPB) of similar aircraft, and send the change in operation (SPB) corresponding to an identified similar previous state. The invention includes an on board system capable of implementing the method.

Abstract: A tool for validation of a system for monitoring at least one piece of equipment in an aircraft engine, also comprising a computer configured to: collect observation data related to the equipment, calculate a current value of at least one quality indicator on a current quantity of observation data, estimate the probability that the current value of the quality indicator reaches a predetermined reliability criterion, thus forming a probabilistic reliability law, and estimate a minimum quantity of observation data from the probabilistic reliability law, starting from which the value of the quality indicator reaches a predetermined reliability criterion with a probability exceeding a predetermined value.

Abstract: The aspects of the present disclosure provide an assembly for acquiring operational data from a machine including a power generating device and a rotating component interconnected with the power generating device for transmitting power from the power generating device. The assembly may include a sensor assembly having a-sensor being interconnected to the rotating component for sensing operational data of the machine and a microprocessor communicatively connected to the sensor for receiving and interpreting the operational data sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: An air bag ECU includes an ECU communication unit communicating with an external sensor (for example, a front right acceleration sensor) and a faulty sensor mount determination unit determining whether a faulty sensor having been diagnosed as being faulty before is connected to the air bag ECU based on failure history data indicating whether the external sensor has been diagnosed as being faulty before. The faulty sensor mount determination unit compares identification data recorded in, for example, a faulty sensor ID recording unit, for individually identifying an external sensor having been diagnosed as being faulty before with the identification data of the external sensor connected to the air bag ECU and determines whether a faulty sensor is connected to the air bag ECU.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for generating a signature on a card. The computer may present a user interface on a touch device having a bounding box that is specified by a width and height representative of a space on the card. The computer may receive signature data generated by an input stroke on the touch device. The computer may determine from the signature data coordinates of a signature represented by the input stroke. The computer may generate a set of points representing a curvature of the input stroke. The computer may scale the set of points such that the coordinates are maximized within the space. The computer may convert the scaled set of points from a vector format to a raster format. The raster formatted scaled set of points in the space may be imprinted on the card.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system are disclosed for facilitating access by a first person to a secure region within an environment having a plurality of items, wherein the secure region is at least partly defined by an access control device. The method acquires, using at least one visual sensor disposed within the environment, first image information including the first person and the access control device. The method identifies the first person using image analysis performed on the first image information. Further, the method identifies, using image analysis a first behavior of the first person relative to the access control device. Upon determining the first behavior corresponds to a predefined visual access behavior, and the security level of the first person satisfies a predetermined threshold security level associated with the access control device, deactivating a security element to permit the first person to physically access the secure region.

Abstract: An access control system with facial recognition comprising a casing, a door handle, an interaction unit, a locking unit, a triggering unit controlling an unlock/lock state of the locking unit and a facial recognition unit. The interaction unit has an operation panel arranged above the door handle and protruded from the casing at an inclined acute angle relative to a vertical surface of the casing. The facial recognition unit comprises a data storage module, an image collection module comprising an infrared camera and an optical camera for user face scanning, an image processing module and a determination module. The infrared camera and the optical camera are fixed on the operation panel of the interaction unit, which enables authentication for users of different heights. Furthermore, the access control system can also be unlocked by passcode and/or a RFID card.

Abstract: A rotation detection system for detecting the rotation of a lock dial includes a magnet coupled to the lock dial to generate a changing magnetic field in response to rotation of the lock dial, a sensor disposed near enough to the magnet to detect the magnetic field and provide a sensor output signal indicative of the magnetic field, and a controller coupled to the sensor for receiving the sensor output signal, the controller providing a controller output signal in response to a change in the sensor output signal. An alarm interface can receive the controller output signal and provide an alarm signal.

Abstract: Forms of interaction with an electronic system, such as for games of chance, games of skill, and combinations thereof are described herein. A system is provided for effecting defined game play and prizing structure parameters in an electronic entertainment environment. The system may include an input for receiving the parameters, a memory coupled to the input for storing the parameters, a processing system coupled to the storage for generating game play to effect the defined parameters, storage for recording information regarding particular game play events and an interface for at least presenting game play events to users of the electronic entertainment system. In one mode of operation, one or more mandated parameters are externally imposed, and variable parameters are selected such that the mandated parameters are met globally, and such that the user experience is optimized.

Abstract: A gambling hybrid game with a gambling integrated game is disclosed. The gambling hybrid game includes an entertainment system engine that provides a dice game as an entertainment game to a user, a real world engine that provides gambling games to one or more users, and a game world engine that monitors the entertainment game and provides gambling games when appropriate. The entertainment system engine provides a dice game that includes die roll events. When a die roll event occurs in the dice game, the entertainment system engine resolves the die roll event and provides the results of the die roll event to the game world engine. The game world engine receives the results of the die roll event and determines gambling results based upon the results of the die roll event.

Abstract: A color alteration interleaved wagering system is disclosed, including an interactive processing device constructed to: provide an interactive application display; receive display adjustment data; receive color compensation data; automatically configure the interactive application display; communicate application telemetry data; receive wagering telemetry and application resource data; automatically configure a wagering user interface; a wager controller constructed to: receive wager request data; determine and communicate wager outcome; and the process controller operatively connecting the interactive processing device and the wager controller, and constructed to: communicate display adjustment data; receive application telemetry data; determine whether to use a color alteration system; communicate color compensation data; determine whether there is a change in performance; when the change in performance is determined, notify an operator; when there is no change in performance determined, trigger a wager req

Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining that a sound problem would occur if first content were to be presented simultaneously with second content via one or more output devices of a wagering game machine. In some examples, the first content is provided by a first application and the second content is provided by a second application independent from the first application. In some embodiments, the operation can further include modifying one or more characteristics of one or more of the first content and the second content based on the determining that the sound problem would occur.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating between a mobile communication device and a venue apparatus is disclosed herein. The system comprises a mobile communication device, a venue apparatus, and a wireless local area network (WLAN) for a venue. The venue apparatus comprises a beacon for transmitting low energy BLUETOOTH transmissions. The mobile application is configured to verify a transmission from the venue apparatus in a registry when the mobile communication device is within three feet of the venue apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods to administer non-wagering entertainment games suitable for play on personal electronic devices and corresponding wager-based games available on electronic game machines within a regulated casino environment in a manner that permits users to earn benefits for play on one platform based on participation on the other platform.

Abstract: A fraud detection system which detects fraud in a game of performing collection and redemption of chips in accordance with a win or lose result includes a camera which captures an image of chips contained in a chip tray of a dealer, an image analyzing apparatus which analyzes the image captured by the camera to detect an amount of the chips contained in the chip tray, a card distribution device which determines a win or lose result of a game, and a control device which compares the win or lose result of the game and the amount of the chips contained in the chip tray before and after collection and redemption of the chips to detect fraud.

Abstract: A gaming system that is arranged to facilitate selection of one or more win lines by a player is described. The gaming system comprises a weight allocator for allocating a weight to a wager, the allocated weight being dependent on a number of win lines selected by the player. The gaming system further comprises a prize allocator, and a trigger determiner arranged to determine a trigger condition, the trigger condition being dependent at least in part on the allocated weight. The gaming system is arranged to allocate a prize to a player in response to determination of the trigger condition.

Abstract: Various aspects are described for utilizing achievement-based paytable unlock techniques in one or more hybrid wager-based gaming environments. Additionally, various embodiments of wager-based math models are described herein which may be used for conducting wager-related activities in one or more types of wager-based games.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gaming system and method providing a gaming tournament having a variable average expected point payout. Generally, during the gaming tournament, the gaming system enables each tournament player to play a tournament game at an EGM. The gaming system accumulates one or more tournament points for the tournament player when a play of the tournament game results in a winning outcome. At various points during the tournament, the gaming system increases or decreases an average expected point payout of the tournament game to change the tournament players' gaming experience.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided that include an enhanced symbol upgrade feature. In an embodiment, if a triggering event occurs in association with the play of the game, such as a slot game, where the triggering event includes a first special symbol of the plurality of special symbols stopping on a payline at a first symbol position on a first reel of the first reel set, the first special symbol is superimposed at a symbol position on a second reel of the second reel set corresponding to the first symbol position on the first reel, and the second reel continues to rotate during the superimposition of the first special symbol thereover.

Abstract: A gaming system and a gaming method for a reel-based game that includes a sequence of letters are described. During a game session, the selected plurality of letters are associated with a plurality of letter display elements. Additionally, each letter in the plurality of letters is compared to a particular letter limit. The operations include identifying a selected letter from the plurality of letters that exceeds the particular letter limit (or an excess letter) and replacing a letter display element associated with the excess letter with a display element selected from a group that includes a blank display element and a wild display element. The operations then proceed to display the plurality of letter display elements and the blank display element or the wild display element on the display device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having at least one winning event and at least one related award that is generated according to a set of rules associated with the game. The game is driven to present a predefined winning outcome and an award is generated as if the winning event and award were generated according to the rules. Also provided are rules and/or conditions for determining when to generate the predefined wining event, including rules that take into account player value to the casino and game volatility preference.

Abstract: A storage apparatus designed to store a plurality of items and notify a user of a number of the items stored therein. A exampled implementation of a storage apparatus includes a base member having a container to store the plurality of items, a microcontroller coupled to the base member and able to generate item information pertaining to the number of items stored in the container, a color LEDs and a display operably connected to the microcontroller and able to provide a notification to the user corresponding to the item information, and a communication unit operably connected to the microcontroller and able to transmit the item information to a remote user device.

Abstract: Various methods and systems for smart home devices are presented. Such smart home devices may include one or more environmental sensors that are configured to detect the presence of one or more environmental conditions. Such smart home devices may include a light comprising a plurality of lighting elements. Such a light may be configured to illuminate using a plurality of colors and, possibly, a plurality of animation patterns. Such smart home devices may include a processing system configured to cause the light to illuminate using the plurality of colors and the plurality of animation patterns in response to a plurality of states of the smart home device.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for disposing and documenting the disposal of controlled substances. According to one embodiment, a waste containment apparatus is provided with a housing comprising a waste input port configured for receiving controlled substance waste doses deposited into the waste containment apparatus, and a collector securely disposed within the housing and coupled to the waste input port. The collector may generally include a plurality of single-dose containers, where each container is configured for receiving one of the controlled substance waste doses deposited into the waste containment apparatus via the waste input port.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable device configured to be worn by a user. The wearable device includes a flexible mounting, and a haptic output device connected to the flexible mounting. The system includes a signal generator configured to generate a haptic signal and communicate the haptic signal to the haptic output device. The haptic signal includes a short duration control pulse configured to create a small deformation sensation to the user.