Abstract: Provided is an augmented reality-based information acquiring method and apparatus. The method is applied to a mobile terminal, including: determining whether a distance between the mobile terminal and an augmented reality target is shorter than a preset distance according to the position, a moving speed and a moving direction of the mobile terminal; sending acquired current scenario information and augmented reality target information to a server by the mobile terminal, if the distance between the mobile terminal and the augmented reality target is shorter than the preset distance; receiving and using augmented reality to display information of a point of interest related to the augmented reality target sent by the server and the current scenario. The embodiments of the present application can use the augmented reality technology to acquire information of a point of interest related to an augmented reality target in real time.

Abstract: A system for providing a virtual reality system is disclosed. In particular, the system provides a game-simulation hybrid that provides a massive online virtual world and accompanying network based around user profiles, events, activities, challenges, virtual lifestyle, and advertising. The system enables users to actively participate in live events or activities occurring in locations remote from the users by rendering digital versions of the live events or activities via applications executing on the computing devices of the users. The digital versions of the live events may be rendered within the virtual world and the system may enable users to interact in the virtual world in meaningful ways. For example, the system may enable users to communicate with other users during the rendering of the live events or activities, participate in the rendered live events with other users, interact with and purchase various rendered goods and services, among other functionality.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a system and method for wireless data sharing between a mobile client device and a three-dimensional heads-up display unit. A system may include a three-dimensional heads-up display unit (“3D HUD”) installed in a vehicle. The system may include a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the system to: establish a peer-to-peer video stream between a mobile client device and the vehicle; generate live video data for providing a video stream for causing a screen of the mobile client device to display visual content of the 3D HUD that includes substantially live images depicting what the driver of the vehicle sees when looking at the 3D HUD; and stream the live video data to the mobile client device to cause the screen of the mobile client device to display the video stream that depicts what the driver of the vehicle sees when looking at the 3D HUD.

Abstract: An editing device for three-dimensional shape data includes: a first setting part that sets at least one first characteristic point on three-dimensional shape data forming a three-dimensional shape; a second setting part that sets at least one second characteristic point on a predetermined distribution pattern, the at least one second characteristic point corresponding to the at least one first characteristic point set by the first setting part; and an assigning part that assigns an attribute to a three-dimensional range included in at least part of the three-dimensional shape in accordance with the distribution pattern so that the at least one first characteristic point set by the first setting part and the at least one second characteristic point set by the second setting part correspond to each other.

Abstract: A method to determine a body pose of a user in a virtual reality or augmented reality system includes acquiring sensor data from a plurality of sensors in a garment worn by a user. The sensor data is processed to generate a processed sensor data set, wherein the processed sensor data set is scaled for the size of the user. The processed sensor data set is converted to a pose data set. The pose vector data set is then used by a viewer device to render the body pose of the user.

Abstract: An information processing method and an information processing device are disclosed. The information processing method comprises: calculating at least one of a shape parameter and an expression parameter based on a correspondence relationship between a first set of fin a two-dimensional image containing a face of a person and a second set of landmarks in an average three-dimensional face model; and configuring a face deformable model using the at least one of the shape parameter and the expression parameter, to obtain a specific three-dimensional model corresponding to the face contained in the two-dimensional image.

Abstract: A virtual model display method, device and system are provided. The method includes: receiving a first identification information list sent by an entity equipment; sending the first identification information list to a server. The first identification information list is used for triggering the server to determine a second identification information list according to the first identification information list. The method also includes receiving the second identification information list fed back by the server. The second identification information list includes identification information in the first identification information list and verified by the server. The method also includes acquiring one or more virtual images corresponding to the identification information in the second identification information list; and assembling the one or more virtual images to obtain a virtual model corresponding to the entity equipment.

Abstract: A communication region defining method is a method for defining a defined communication region in operation of a toll collection system having only an on-board unit present within the defined communication region as a communication target for toll collection and includes: a transmitter arrangement step of arranging reference transmitters capable of transmitting radio waves at a plurality of positions on a boundary line of a defined communication region; a position location step of locating a position of each of the plurality of reference transmitters on the basis of a position location signal obtained by receiving, through predetermined position location antennas, radio waves transmitted by the plurality of reference transmitters; and a determination condition setting step of setting conditions for determining whether to set an on-board unit as a communication target for toll collection on the basis of position location results with respect to the plurality of reference transmitters.

Abstract: An on-trip monitoring system for an on-demand transportation service can monitor live log data from autonomous vehicles (AVs) operating throughout a given region.

Abstract: A vehicle-based system and a method of performing communication include one or more in-vehicle devices configured to obtain data. A controller obtains the data from the one or more in-vehicle devices. A first wireless communication unit associated with one or more of the one or more in-vehicle devices transmits data from the one or more of the one or more in-vehicle devices to the controller wirelessly.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the communication of vehicle data, diagnostics and related information with a network remote from the vehicle, and more particularly to communications and storage of vehicle data in the cloud. In one or more preferred embodiments, vehicle information is securely gathered from a vehicle, processed in accordance with instructions and a profile set remotely, and stored at a remote data store, where remote access to such information can be accommodated through applications, smartphones and other remote devices.

Abstract: A part reliability determination system and method are used to determine a reliability of at least one part of a vehicle. The reliability determination system and method include a part life prediction control unit that determines a remaining life of the part(s) based on current life data of the part(s) in relation to a part life distribution related to the part(s).

Abstract: An electronic control unit (ECU) obtains an outside air humidity from an outside air humidity sensor disposed outside a vehicle compartment and an inside air humidity from an inside air humidity sensor disposed inside the vehicle compartment. The ECU includes a humidity obtainer obtaining the inside air humidity and the outside air humidity, and a humidity difference calculator calculating a humidity difference between (i) the inside air humidity after a preset amount of humidity adjustment time from a start of a dehumidification inside the vehicle compartment and (ii) the outside air humidity. The ECU then determines that either the outside air humidity sensor or the inside air humidity sensor is broken when the humidity difference is greater than a first threshold, thereby detecting a failure of the humidity sensor during a travel of a vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic control unit (ECU) obtains outside air humidity information from a sensor disposed outside a vehicle compartment and inside air humidity information from a sensor inside the vehicle compartment.

Abstract: A method of authenticating a user with a computing device associated with a camera is described. The computing device obtains first data from a token held by the user, and then captures a user image with the camera. The first data and the captured user image are then sent to an authentication server. If a record matches the first data, the record comprising the first data and a stored user image, the computing device receives information to indicate whether the user is authenticated. A suitable computing device is described, together with a suitable authentication server and an associated method carried out at the authentication server.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for border control is described. The method involves interaction between a user computing device and a management server. The following actions are performed at the user computing device. A registration process is performed that involving captures user information and a stored biometric of the user from a user travel document. A first fresh user biometric is also captured at the user computing device for verification to register the user at the management server. At least one check step is then performed during passage through a border control area, this check step comprising capturing a second fresh user biometric for verification and generation of a time limited code for completing the check step. Suitable apparatus to implement this method is also described.

Abstract: A voice biometric analysis system for authenticating a customer as am authorized payment card user to a merchant over a communications network includes a passive voice biometric analysis device configured to: store a plurality of respective voice samples of enrolled authorized payment card users; sample a verbal conversation between the customer and the recipient over the communications network; analyze the customer's voice characteristics from the monitored verbal conversation; compare, during the conversation, the analyzed customer's voice characteristics in the monitored verbal conversation to characteristics of at least one of the stored voice sample to authenticate the customer as one of the enrolled authorized payment card users; and advise the merchant whether the customer has been authenticated as an enrolled authorized payment card user.

Abstract: A method for activating a function of a motor vehicle upon detecting the presence of a user apparatus in a predetermined detection area around the vehicle. The method includes a step of determining the position of the user apparatus relative to the body of the user; a step of receiving, by the user apparatus, a signal comprising a broadcast message sent by the vehicle; a step of calculating a compensated value of the power of the signal received from the determined position of the user apparatus; a step of estimating the distance separating the user apparatus from the vehicle using the compensated power value, and a step of activating at least one function by the vehicle when the estimated distance is less than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A parking system includes at least one first, near-field broadcasting device emitting a first radio field and at least one second, near-field broadcasting device emitting a second radio field. The system operates at least one access device. The first near-field broadcasting device transmits a first access data record, which is a function of a second access data record transmitted by the second near-field broadcasting device. An evaluation device identifies an associated access device in the system based on an evaluation of the functional relationship between the first access data record and the second access data record.

Abstract: There is provided a coin diverter that allows increase in the number of coin diversion directions and reduction in the size of a coin handling apparatus. The coin diverter includes a diverter member that diverts a coin from a transport path and a driver that changes the state of the diverter member to any of a first state in which the diverter member leads the coin toward the downstream side of the transport path, a second state in which the diverter member leads the coin in a first direction in which the coin drops from the transport path, and a third state in which the diverter member leads the coin in a second direction different from the direction toward the downstream side of the transport path and the first direction.

Abstract: A coin handling apparatus capable of appropriately feeding coins is provided. A coin handling apparatus includes a plurality of storing units each including an inclining disk rotated in an inclining attitude in which the inclining disk inclines by a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical direction and a transport unit that transports coins. The storing units form a plurality of rows along the transport unit, and the rows each include a plurality of the storing units and are each disposed so that surfaces of adjacent inclining disks in the row face each other.

Abstract: An apparatus and a corresponding method for counting value-document bundles, which contain respectively several value documents, in particular bank notes, combined to a bundle by a bundling element, such as a band, having an image-capturing device, which is configured to capture at least one image of the value-document bundles including bundling elements, and an evaluation device, which is configured to identify the bundling elements in the captured image and to establish their number.

Abstract: There is provided a coin handling apparatus capable of reducing the occurrence of failure caused by a foreign material. A coin handling apparatus includes a coin inlet unit into which coins are put, a coin receiving unit that receives the coins put into the coin inlet unit, a coin discharge unit to which the coins are discharged, and a foreign material discharge chute which is connected to the coin inlet unit and the coin discharge unit and along which a foreign material put into the coin inlet unit is discharged to the coin discharge unit.

Abstract: A hand sanitizer kiosk dispenses two types of hand sanitizer product. The kiosk comprises a first compartment to dispense single-use hand sanitizer product and a second compartment to dispense packaged hand sanitizer product. For example, packaged hand sanitizer product can be sold using embodiments of this dispenser to offset the costs of providing single-use hand sanitizer product as a courtesy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gaming machine cabinet having a display including at least one pass-through opening for receiving, dispensing, or both, objects such as currency, cashout tickets, player tracking cards or the like. In some operating modes of the gaming machine, a label is displayed on the display to indicate that the pass-through opening is in use or available for use. In other modes, the label is removed and the pass-through opening is essentially hidden while the display is used for its primary purpose.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing electronic game credit for an electronic game application in response to detecting completion of a task may be provided. A method may include determining, at an entity host device, that a mobile device corresponding to a user is present at an entity location. The method may further include transmitting, from the entity host device to the mobile device at the entity location, the task for the user to complete at the entity location. The method may also include detecting, at the entity host device, that the user has completed the task at the entity location. The method may additionally include, in response to detecting that the user has completed the task at the entity location, assigning, at the entity host device, the electronic game credit to an electronic game credit record corresponding to the user.

Abstract: An embodiment may involve selecting a set of symbols associated with an outcome event of a reel-based game. The reel-based game may be executed on behalf of a client machine, and selecting the set of symbols may involve spinning a plurality of reels to determine the outcome event. The embodiment may further involve determining that the set of symbols includes a predetermined symbol on a designated reel and does not include any winning combination. The embodiment may also involve, possibly in response to determining that the set of symbols includes the predetermined symbol on the designated reel and does not include any winning combination, replacing one or more symbols in the set of symbols with predetermined symbols such that the symbol set after replacement includes a winning combination.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for a zero-sum game for determining a single-winner outcome between a predetermined number of players ranging from two to eight players. In some embodiments, the zero-sum game includes a pair of random number generators, a plurality of endgame tokens, currency tokens, insurance tokens, and a non-standard deck of twenty-four action cards.

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: The invention provides an electronic gaming machine comprising an electronic game controller and a display. A game is shown on the display, comprising game symbols displayed in predetermined game positions on said display and where predetermined winning combinations of randomly selected game symbols in the game award prizes to a player. The appearance of at least one special symbol in a play of the game causes the display of an additional special symbol for one or more subsequent plays of the game. A corresponding method is also provided.

Abstract: A processing system adapted for use in a gaming environment is configured to detect when a user might accidentally drop an input device, such as a handheld game controller. The processing system includes an input device, a processing unit and a warning unit. The input device has one or more pressure sensors operable to sense pressure inputs from a user. The processing unit is operable to identify an imminent dropping of the input device from measurements obtained by the pressure sensors. And the warning unit is operable to provide a warning to the user when the processing unit identifies an imminent drop of the input device.

Abstract: A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft is provided. In one example, the wearable device includes a body and a band secured thereto. The merchandise security device includes a sensor configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band. The sensor includes a sensing device configured to detect unauthorized removal of the body from the band.

Abstract: A method of controlling panning of a surveillance camera configured to perform panning over a set angle during a preset mode includes: obtaining an edge value with respect to each pixel of an object captured image of a panning-completed time, the edge value being a difference between brightness of a left adjacent pixel thereof and brightness of a right adjacent pixel thereof; obtaining an object vertical-line number among vertical pixel lines of the object captured image, the object vertical-line number being a number of a vertical pixel line in which a sum of the edge values is largest; and correcting the panning such that the object vertical-line number coincides with a reference vertical-line number corresponding to the panning over the set angle.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes how to reduce or eliminate negative effects caused by bright lights in a change detection system. As a result, false alarms caused by lighting changes may be significantly reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: To date, no one has written a combined computer program or has built a hardware to detect the presence of an occupant in a car during extreme temperatures; presence of a pet or a child near a swimming pool, presence of an intruder near a house, and presence of a living object in a house during extreme temperatures. The purpose of this invention is to add to the existing body of invention a software program and a hardware that uses micro-controller (a motherboard or brain of a computer), temperature sensor, motion sensor, Internet service or connection, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, security camera, infra-red sensor and other sensors, a power system (battery or wall plugin) and global positioning system (gps) to aid detect: 1. Presence of an occupant or a living object in a car during extreme temperatures 2. Presence of a child or a pet near a swimming pool 3. Presence of an intruder near a house 4. Presence of a living object in a house during extreme temperatures and 5.

Abstract: An example method of security prejudgment based on characteristic information include receiving characteristic information of a monitored party from the monitored party, calculating security status information of the monitored party based on a probability of danger that has been stored and corresponds to the characteristic information of the monitored party, determining that the security status information is greater than a first threshold, performing an appropriate operation based on the determination. Accordingly, the technical solution of the present disclosure solves a problem that presetting of monitoring conditions cannot cover potential surrounding risks that result in a safety hazard. Further, the technical solution can monitor risks that are not reflected by spatial information. After identifying and warning based on the characteristic information, potential risks may be avoided before occurring without wasting data traffic.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device, methods, and systems for a specialized circuit and alert system for use with any motorized vehicle with an integrated electrical system. The circuit may connect to the vehicle electrical system through any available port. When the voltage in the electrical system is high the signal is deactivated, as is the case when the vehicle motor is running and charging the battery and electrical system. When it is low the signal is actuated. The system is further controlled by a switch connected to a sensor or other detection means, which activates the system based upon the presence or absence of an item. The whole of the system therefore operates to activate the system when an item is present and the engine is running, an alert signal is triggered when the vehicle engine is turned off. In the preferred embodiment a sensor is incorporated into a baby seat, and the circuit plugs into the cigarette lighter port.

Abstract: A method and system for a location tracking system is disclosed. The location tracking system comprises a wearable object to be worn by a user and a location tracking device to be concealed within a concealing space provided in the wearable object. The location tracking device comprises a satellite communication module, a cellular communication module, a microcontroller and a battery. The satellite communication module determines a primary location information of the location tracking device. The cellular communication module determines a secondary location information of the location tracking device and communicates with a monitoring device. The microcontroller accesses at least one of the primary location information and the secondary location information and enables the cellular communication module to transmit at least one of the primary location information and the secondary location information to the monitoring device. The battery provides power required for operating the location tracking device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring fatigue and notifying an individual are described. The individual may be an operator of a vehicle, equipment, or machine, a student, or other person that may experience fatigue. Motion of the individual is monitored to detect a predescribed motion in response to a stimulus to first determine a base responsiveness profile. Afterwards, a current responsiveness profile is determined based on a prescribed motion in response to a stimulus, and if the current responsiveness profile exceeds a predetermined threshold of the base responsiveness profile, a notification is issued to the individual and, optionally, another person such as an employer, teacher, or parent.

Abstract: A conduit puncture alert method and apparatus are provided for a medical instrument having a flexible conduit through which a medical procedure is performed. In one embodiment, the flexible conduit is inserted into a subject. A highest degree of curvature of the conduit within the subject is sensed. A warning signal is then provided upon a condition that a curvature is sensed that exceeds a predetermined limit reflective of a maximum curvature permissible for a selected tool to be inserted through the conduit while avoiding puncturing of the conduit by the selected tool. For example, the method can be conducted with respect to a bronchoscope during a bronchoscopic procedure where a needle tool is to be used and the warning is given with respect to that tool when a conduit curvature is sensed that exceeds a predetermined limit determined with respect to the needle tool.

Abstract: An encoder system includes an encoder for outputting positional data and magnetic pole data of an output axis of a motor; and a controller for communicating with the encoder. The encoder includes a positional data generation circuit; a magnetic pole data generation circuit; a first data abnormality detection circuit for detecting an abnormality based on the positional data and the magnetic pole data, and outputting a first alarm signal; and a parallel-to-serial conversion circuit for outputting the positional data, the magnetic pole data, and the first alarm signal to the controller. The controller includes a second data abnormality detection circuit for detecting an abnormality based on the positional data and the magnetic pole data, and outputting a second alarm signal; and a communication abnormality detector for detecting an abnormality in a communication path based on the first and second alarm signals.

Abstract: The disclosure reveals a system for detecting moisture or water in a particular location. The system may incorporate a moisture detector having a control module connected to an appliance, a moisture detection circuit connected to the control module, and a voltage source connected to the moisture detection circuit and to the control module. The voltage source and the moisture detection circuit may provide voltage levels to the control module when the moisture detection circuit detects dry or wet conditions, or conditions between those conditions. A voltage level to the control module may indicate whether the appliance, such as a water heater, a washing machine, or a dish washer, has a leak. If the leak is deemed by a voltage level from the circuit to be worthy of concern, then a display, an alarm, message, or other notice mechanism may indicate an issue or what action needs to be taken.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for monitoring movement in relation to locations about which data is available from one or more sources.

Abstract: An electric bed includes: a bed body, a plurality of bed planks, a wake-up device, a clock and a main control box. The main control box is electrically connected to the wake-up device and the clock, and is applicable for storing a wake-up time. The electric bed further includes a monitoring module. The monitoring module includes a processing module and a sensor, wherein the sensor is electrically connected to the processing module, and is applicable for monitoring whether a user has left the bed; if the sensor monitors that the user has not left the bed, the processing module activates the wake-up device when the wake-up time on the clock is due according to the stored wake-up time; and if the sensor monitors that the user has left the bed, the processing module does not activate the wake-up device when the wake-up time on the clock is due.

Abstract: The invention includes systems, methods, and software applications for centrally maintaining information and automatically distributing relevant portions of the information to remote users. In one embodiment, a central server stores the information, which is maintained on the central server. Periodically, or each time the server information is updated, the server identifies the portion of the information that is relevant to each user and downloads the relevant portion of information to each user, for example to a mobile device such as a Blackberry™. The invention may be used to maintain and timely distribute information related to emergency response procedures, sales or servicing schedules, and delivery schedules, among other things.

Abstract: The invention relates to a condition monitoring unit (18) for a fire detection and/or extinguishing control unit (12). The condition monitoring unit (18) comprises at least one current circuit connection (16) for connecting the condition monitoring unit (18) to at least one current circuit (14), wherein the current circuit (14) has at least one participant (M1-MN) which detects an event. The condition monitoring unit (18) further comprises a measuring device (42) for measuring values of currents (IL) and/or voltages at the current circuit connection (16) and an analysis unit (43) in which one or more threshold values (P1, P2) can be stored. The analysis unit (43) is designed to detect, in an operating mode at least, an event in which values of currents (IL) and/or voltages measured by the measuring device (42) exceed or fall below the at least threshold value (P1, P2).

Abstract: A method includes determining a status of a first device, receiving a first user input, and associating the first user input with the first device, wherein the first user input and the status of the first device is used to associate the first user input with the first device.

Abstract: A method for remote controlling an object with a remote-control unit is provided. At least a first surface S1, S2, Si is defined in a first coordinate system. At least a first function of the object is associated to the first surface S1, S2, Si. A second coordinate system is defined at the position of the remote-control unit. A static pointing vector 28 is defined in the second coordinate system. It is then determined whether the pointing vector points towards the first surface S1, S2, Si. if so, the object is enabled to selectively activate the first operation upon receipt of an activation command.

Abstract: An autonomous traffic managing system, includes at least one motorized traffic controlling mobile platform, a traffic monitoring system for receiving real-time traffic data, and a traffic managing module. In response to the real-time traffic data received and analyzed by the traffic monitoring system the traffic controlling mobile platform can autonomously manage vehicle or pedestrian traffic within the traffic control zone using the traffic managing module. The real-time traffic data is received from at least one of: one or more cameras or sensors associated with the traffic controlling mobile platform; one or more off-board sensors; a drone; and a traffic monitoring application. A plurality of traffic controlling mobile platforms can be synchronized to autonomously control traffic flow in two directions or expand or contract the size of the traffic control zone.

Abstract: A method, a mobile device, and a system for message transmission of a vulnerable road user (VRU) are provided. The method is adapted to a first mobile device of a first VRU and includes the following steps. Whether there exists a target mobile device within a preset range of the first VRU is determined, where the target mobile device is a mobile device that has already broadcast a personal safety message (PSM). When the target mobile device exists within the preset range, whether to broadcast a first PSM is determined according to a relative distance between the target mobile device and an intersection as well as a relative distance between the target mobile device and the first mobile device. When the target mobile device doesn't exist within the preset range, the first PSM is broadcast.