Abstract: Techniques for designing and optimization of solid/cellular structures are described using a modeling process referred to as high-definition cellular level set in B-splines (HD-CUBS). With this process, the entire design domain for the solid/cellular structure in question is subdivided into a set of connected volumetric cells in three dimensions. An implicit trivariate B-spline function is defined on each subdomain cell. With this parameterization scheme, constraints can be imposed on the relevant B-spline coefficients to naturally maintain geometric continuities at the connection faces between neighboring cells. The method offers several useful properties and powerful functionalities to build and modify a solid/cellular structure in the modeling process and to conduct topology optimization by directly adjusting the B-spline coefficients. The model construction can be carried out using a fast B-spline interpolation, and the topology optimization can involve a sequence of discrete B-spline convolutions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for implementing virtual reality roaming path control, a tag of a passing grid cell is detected from a start point of the roaming path when a roamer roams in the virtual passage, if the passing grid cell is tagged as an impassable cell, then it is determined to be impassable and another grid cell is selected for re-detection; if the passing grid cell is tagged as a passable cell, then whether the roamer is the preset roaming object is further detected, according to the roaming control label for the passable cell, if not, then it is determined to be impassable and another grid cell is selected for re-detection, if yes, then it is determined to be passable and continued to select the next passing grid cell for detection; and a passable roaming path is generated according to a detection result.

Abstract: Embodiments provide for tracking location and resolving drift in Augmented Reality (AR) devices. The AR devices includes computing devices having screens on a first face and cameras on a second, opposite face to project an image onto optical arrangements for viewing by wearers of the AR devices. The AR devices map locations for real objects in the environment to a virtual environment; anchor virtual objects at anchor locations within the virtual environment; capture station keeping images of the environment from a first Field of View via the camera; determine a second, different Field of View in the environment for the wearer of the AR device based on the relative locations of real objects present in the station keeping images; and output images depicting the virtual objects at positions on the screen to depict the virtual objects in the physical environment at the anchor locations.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus, and an information processing method and a program therefor, which can achieve an increase in interest of a user. The information processing apparatus includes a recognition unit and a processing unit. The recognition unit is configured to recognize an object in a real space. The processing unit is configured to perform visual effect processing on a target object image in accordance with a feature amount of music, the target object image being an image of the object recognized by the recognition unit.

Abstract: A movable body configured to travel with a rider on board includes a control device, and a display device. The control device is configured to acquire a current position of the movable body and acquire a current traveling direction of the movable body. The display device is installed such that the rider is able to see the display device. The control device is configured to execute control such that the display device displays a performance image corresponding to the current position and the current traveling direction.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for generating subframes may include accessing a rendered frame depicting a virtual scene from a first viewpoint of a user. The rendered frame may be generated based on at least one 3D model of an object in the virtual scene. A computing system may generate plurality of surfaces based on the rendered frame. Each surface may be positioned within a 3D space and comprises visual information. The system may determine a second viewpoint of the user in the 3D space and determine a visibility of the plurality of surfaces from the second viewpoint. The system may then render a subframe depicting the virtual scene from the second viewpoint based on the visual information and determined visibility of the plurality of surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for object networking. The apparatus includes one or more processors and executable memory for storing at least one program executed by the one or more processors. The at least one program registers a real object included in the scene recognized by the virtualization display device of a user as an object of interest, generates a local network using local information pertaining to the object of interest, and generates a global network of multiple objects of interest from the local networks of the multiple objects of interest using global information pertaining to the object of interest.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques that facilitate generating or modifying a template application that provides an application user with interactive experience within a Virtual Reality (VR) environment, an Augmented Reality (AR) environment, or a combination of both (i.e. MR environment). Moreover, this disclosure describes an XR collaboration system that permits an XR author to generate or modify an XR template that is presented to an application user via XR environment-enabled client device. Specifically, an XR author may use the XR collaboration application to add, change, or remove markers within an XR template along with associated virtual content. Further, the XR author may configure appearance criteria associated with markers to control the criteria and sequential order that markers may appear within an XR environment. Similarly, activation criteria may control the appearance and sequential order of virtual content that is associated with markers within the XR environment.

Abstract: Interactive systems using adaptive control software and hardware from known and later developed eyepieces to later developed head-wear to lenses, including implantable, temporarily insertable and contact and related film based types of lenses including thin film transparent elements for housing cameras lenses and projector and functional equivalent processing tools. Simple controls, real-time updates and instant feedback allow implicit optimization of a universal model while managing complexity.

Abstract: A three-dimensional display method is provided and comprises: acquiring target space coordinates of a target marker in a physical space; converting the target space coordinates into rendering coordinates in a virtual space; acquiring data of a virtual object to be displayed, and rendering, based on the data of the virtual object and the rendering coordinates, the virtual object to obtain a left-eye display content and a right-eye display content of the virtual object; and displaying the left-eye display content and the right-eye display content. The left-eye display content is projected onto a first optical lens, the right-eye display content is projected onto a second optical lens, and the first optical lens and the second optical lens respectively reflect the left-eye display content and the right-eye display content to human eyes. The method can achieve alignment display of the virtual object with the target marker, and a stereoscopic display.

Abstract: Augmented reality presentations are provided at respective electronic devices. A first electronic device receives information relating to modification made to an augmented reality presentation at a second electronic device, and the first electronic device modifies the first augmented reality presentation in response to the information.

Abstract: Graphical style modification may be implemented using machine learning. A color accommodation module receives an image frame from a host system and generates a color-adapted version of the image frame. A Graphical Style Modification module receives a first image frame from a host system and applies a style adapted from a second image frame to the first image frame to generate a style adapted first image frame.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacture of a garment are disclosed, in particular for generating fabrication data for manufacture of a garment, where said garment is for regulation of a body region of a wearer of the garment. Measurement data for the body region of the wearer is obtained, and the measurement data is modified to simulate a regulating effect for the garment. The modified measurement data is used to generate the fabrication data for manufacturing the garment. The measurement data may be obtained for an unregulated state of the body region of the wearer, the measurement data may be modified to simulate a regulated state of the body region of the wearer. An initial form of the garment may be manufactured using the fabrication data, and the measurement data used to obtain a three-dimensional model of the body region. The initial form of the garment may then be compared to the three-dimensional model; and the comparison used to modify the initial form of the garment.

Abstract: A method of electronic tolling for a vehicle travelling on a road surface includes providing a single camera or a single array of cameras, arranging the single camera or the single array of cameras to have a field-of-view that is normal to the road surface and is defined by a plane that is parallel with the road surface, and capturing multiple images of the front, side, top and rear of the vehicle using the single camera or the single array of cameras in the field-of-view. The set of multi-perspective images can be used to identify a vehicle by reading the front and rear license plate and to determine a classification of the vehicle. The images may also be used to track the position of the vehicle on the road surface as the vehicle traverses the field-of-view.

Abstract: An apparatus and operational method are disclosed that use control hardware resident in a vehicle to enable a remote computing system to wirelessly communicate with the vehicle. The control hardware includes a processor configured to interface with a wireless network and the vehicle through, respectively, a wireless network interface and a vehicle interface. A plurality of CAN (control area network) bus transceivers may exist within the vehicle interface operable to allow the processor to interface with multiple vehicle types. The processor may then be configured to automatically detect an identifier for the vehicle though the vehicle interface and automatically select a CAN bus transceiver from the plurality of CAN bus transceivers based on the detected identifier. The processor can then communicate with the vehicle's CAN bus via the selected CAN bus transceiver.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, at a computing system, a first user input from a user interface during operation of a vehicle and responsive to receiving the first user input, determining a time of reception for the first user input. The method further includes receiving a first set of parameters from the vehicle that correspond to a first parameter identifier (PID). The method also includes determining a time of reception for each parameter, and based on the time of reception for the first user input and the time of reception for each parameter of the first set of parameters, determining a first temporal position for an indicator configured to represent the first user input on a graph of the parameters corresponding to the first PID. The method further includes displaying, on a display interface, the graph of the parameters corresponding to the first PID with the indicator in the first temporal position.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, at a computing system, a first user input from a user interface during operation of a vehicle and responsive to receiving the first user input, determining a time of reception for the first user input. The method further includes receiving a first set of parameters from the vehicle that correspond to a first parameter identifier (PID). The method also includes determining a time of reception for each parameter, and based on the time of reception for the first user input and the time of reception for each parameter of the first set of parameters, determining a first temporal position for an indicator configured to represent the first user input on a graph of the parameters corresponding to the first PID. The method further includes displaying, on a display interface, the graph of the parameters corresponding to the first PID with the indicator in the first temporal position.

Abstract: A method, for capturing a state of a product using a capture unit associated with the product, includes receiving with the capture unit at least one of an identification of the product and an identification of the capture unit. The identification is stored in a memory of the capture unit. At least one measured value is recorded using at least one sensor of the capture unit, and stored in the memory of the capture unit. An output signal including at least the identification and the at least one measured value is outputted to a reading unit using the capture unit.

Abstract: In an information processing device, an acquisition unit acquires information on a position of an occupant from a vehicle that has caused an accident. A reception unit receives a manipulation input from an operator. A determination unit determines directivity of a microphone in a vehicle cabin of the vehicle based on the manipulation input received by the reception unit.

Abstract: An on-vehicle communication device capable of relaying data between a plurality of function units mounted on a vehicle includes: a log notification acquisition unit configured to receive, from an external device outside the vehicle, a log notification indicating a log target function unit which is the function unit that is a target of log collection, a start condition for log collection, and a trigger function unit which is the function unit capable of determination for the start condition; a notification unit configured to notify the trigger function unit of the start condition indicated by the log notification; and a command unit configured to give a command for log collection to the log target function unit, in response to a notification that the start condition is satisfied from the trigger function unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an axle-monitoring system of a chassis of a utility vehicle for acquiring data on at least one axle of the chassis, wherein at least one sensor for acquiring at least one physical variable is arranged on the at least one axle, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to acquire a multiplicity of different physical variables, and to the use of an axle-monitoring system.

Abstract: An electronic monitoring system is attachable to the wheel-end of a wheeled vehicle. The system monitors sensor readings and may analyze the readings to diagnose conditions related to vehicle components, including tires, axles, bearings or components of the monitoring system. The system may analyze readings to predict, or prognosticate, conditions related to vehicle components or to components of the monitoring system.

Abstract: Aircraft systems and methods are provided for capturing user inputs during operation. An aircraft system includes a user interface and a flight data recorder coupled to the user interface. The user interface includes a user input device to receive a user input and a control module coupled to the user input device to capture data associated with the user input and output the data. The flight data recorder receives the data associated with the user input and stores the data associated with the user input device in a time ordered sequence.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a driving data analyzing apparatus and method, and a vehicle system. The driving data analyzing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a database (DB) storing a data matrix for each of a plurality of sections predetermined on a road of a map, a controller storing driving data received from vehicles passing through each of the plurality of sections in a data matrix of a corresponding section. The controller is configured to analyze a driving abnormality state of a vehicle passing through the corresponding section based on a mean value of the driving data stored in the data matrix of the corresponding section.

Abstract: A vehicular monitoring system includes a plurality of wheel-end units, each of which is attachable to the wheel-end of a wheeled vehicle. The system monitors sensor readings and may analyze the readings to diagnose conditions related to vehicle components, including tires, axles, bearings or components of the monitoring system. The system may analyze readings to predict, or prognosticate, conditions related to vehicle components or to components of the monitoring system. Each wheel-end unit includes a communications interface for communications among wheel-end units associated with a vehicle monitored by the system.

Abstract: A driving assistance device includes a first acquisition unit that acquires hazardous event data for notifying the occurrence of a hazardous event during driving from a driving situation sensing device provided in a vehicle, a second acquisition unit that acquires a deterioration degree of a traveling environment registered in advance in association with a position where the driving situation sensing device senses the hazardous event data, and a determination unit that determines, on a basis of the hazardous event data and the deterioration degree of the traveling environment, whether a hazardous event indicated by the hazardous event data was caused by a driving operation of the driver of the vehicle or the traveling environment.

Abstract: An electronic control unit of an electric vehicle is configured to, in a case of making a welding diagnosis of a charging relay with an external power supply device not being connected to a charging inlet, start the welding diagnosis when a vehicle speed becomes equal to or higher than a first vehicle speed, interrupt the welding diagnosis when the vehicle speed becomes equal to or lower than a second vehicle speed during the welding diagnosis, and resume the welding diagnosis when the vehicle speed becomes equal to or higher than the first vehicle speed during the interruption of the welding diagnosis. The second vehicle speed is equal to or lower than the first vehicle speed.

Abstract: To reduce the bulk of the acquisition systems embedded onboard an aircraft and dedicated to predicting failures, an acquisition system is provided comprising an avionics rack and at least one recording device, in which the avionics rack comprises a front panel provided with at least one test connector configured to be connected to all or some of the data buses of the aircraft, each recording device comprises a housing and an acquisition port, the acquisition port being provided on an outer face of the housing, the acquisition port of each recording device is engaged with a corresponding test connector of the avionics rack, each recording device is configured to acquire at least some signals applied to the acquisition port by the corresponding test connector, and to store the acquired signals.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for evaluating a vehicle, a device and a computer readable storage medium. The method includes: determining driving information of the vehicle in an automatic driving mode, the driving information including at least one of trip information, power consumption information and driver state of the vehicle in the automatic driving mode; determining usage situation of the vehicle in the automatic driving mode based on the driving information; and providing the usage situation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for a person of interest (POI) monitoring system including generating a POI data structure, wherein the POI data structure includes an identifier of an individual to be monitored as a POI, causing the POI data structure to include an indication of one or more recipients to be notified upon detection of the individual, receive, from a security device, security data that describes an interaction of the individual with the security device, the security data including the identifier of the individual, determining whether the received identifier matches the identifier of the POI data structure, and causing one or more user devices associated with the one or more recipients to display a GUI notification in response to the received identifier matching the identifier of the POI data structure.

Abstract: A smart delivery receptacle and related systems and techniques are disclosed. The disclosed receptacle may be configured to detect and securely report wirelessly on whether a package has been delivered thereto. Moreover, the disclosed receptacle may be configured to alert an owner or other authorized party if the receptacle has been compromised or a package has been removed without authorization. To such ends, the disclosed receptacle may include RF wireless communication device(s) configured to transmit RF signal(s) including data pertaining to various conditions to be monitored. Information from the RF signal(s) may be delivered through the internet to a server, which may be cloud-based in some instances, allowing for inter-networking of the system components and other elements as part of the internet of things (IOT). Mobile and other computing devices may access the information stored at the server to monitor the receptacle, as well as control overall system operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application generally relate to controlling ingress/egress through entryway devices. More particularly, but not exclusively, embodiments of the present invention relate to attaining confirmation of intent relating to access to a controlled opening. According to certain embodiments, the credential device and/or the user of the credential device is prompted to provide a response, or otherwise is to perform certain actions, that can demonstrate a confirmation of intent to gain access to the controlled opening. Such responses and/or actions can be evaluated to determine authority to gain access to the controlled opening. Further, such intent confirmation events may, depending on the embodiment, be performed before or after credential information is communicated from the credential device and/or before or after pairing of the access control device and the credential device.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to security covers for electrical appliances which are powered by mains electricity. More specifically it relates to security covers to operate the electrical appliances by authorised users locally or remotely via an authorisation device via a network such as the internet. The security cover houses a switch and includes an authorisation device for enabling an authorised person to control a power supply, via the switch, to an electrical device or appliance. The security cover has an input means adapted to receive an authorisation signal; the switch is operative in response to the authorisation signal and a command signal in order to connect and disconnect the power supply to the device or appliance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for the use of a collapsible and deployable interactive structure. An interactive structure that is collapsible and deployable is provided in an outdoor or interior location. The interactive structure includes at least a door with a locking mechanism, an interior display, and a physical presence sensor, and may include ceiling tiles made of melt-away material, external displays, and an external bench that houses electrical components. Communication with a user is initiated, and information about the user is obtained for authentication and identification purposes. The user is authenticated, thereby unlocking the door to allow the user to enter the interactive structure. Once the user is inside, the interior display is activated to allow an underlying system to communicate with the user to determine a desired action for with the user. The interior display and underlying system facilitate the performance of the desired action.

Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures.

Abstract: An authorization management and authorization request for an elevator service request, and belongs to the technical field of elevator management.

Abstract: An access control includes: performing, by a camera device, video data collection to obtain video data; performing, by the camera device, face image detection on the video data; in response to a face image being detected, performing, by the camera device, authentication on the face image; and outputting, by the camera device according to whether extracted feature data passes the authentication, a corresponding access control signal, so that an access control linkage apparatus opens or closes a door. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, the convenience and safety when a user passes through an access control are improved, the detection time is short, the detection efficiency is high, and the security of user data is improved.

Abstract: A vehicle operation system includes a plurality of electronic keys and an in-board device that exchanges a signal with the plurality of electronic keys. The in-board device comprises a determining unit to determine, on the basis of the acquired key information from one electronic key, whether operation of a vehicle on which the in-board device is possible, and a transmitting unit to transmit operation information indicating the operation status when operation has been determined to be possible. The vehicle operation system further includes a communication device to receive the operation information transmitted by the transmitting unit of the in-board device either from the in-board device or via the electronic key. The communication device comprises a storage unit that stores the received operation information while associating same with vehicle identification information and with the key information or operator identification information for an operator.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting currency, relates to banknote detectors, to solve the problem of accuracy rate causes the banknote detectors can not be used. The system includes a UV light source, a white light source, an image acquiring device, a controller, and a prompting device. The white light source and the UV light source are faced to each other. A currency detecting channel is formed between the white light source and the UV light source. A micro-switch and a pause switch are located on a controlling loop of the UV light source. A trigger of the micro-switch is located in the currency detecting channel. The pause switch and the micro-switch are in series connection. The image acquiring device and the white light source are located at a same side of the currency detecting channel. The image acquiring device outputs a currency image to a display device.

Abstract: This banknote processing apparatus has: an upper unit including a depositing unit configured to deposit a banknote in the banknote processing apparatus and a banknote recognition unit configured to recognize the banknote deposited from the depositing unit; and a lower unit including a temporary storage unit configured to temporarily store the banknote recognized by the banknote recognition unit and a banknote storage unit configured to store the banknote stored in the temporary storage unit. Thus, the temporary storage unit is housed in the lower unit, and therefore a user can easily perform maintenance of the temporary storage unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a receiving device which includes a passage for the circulation of a coin or a token, and an anti-fraud system including at least two attachment elements, each attachment element being configured to be capable of attaching to a flexible threadlike link engaging with the attachment element, the attachment elements being mounted so as to rotate about an axis of rotation following a circular path passing through the passage so that each attachment element can come into contact with and attach to a flexible threadlike link fastened to a coin or a token circulating in the passage, the attachment elements being angularly spaced apart around the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A food distribution system comprising an electronic locking food storage device, wherein users interact with a software application to purchase food items from the system, track their orders, and can view multiple container systems and their locations when selecting items to purchase. Controllers and stockers of the food sales system can use the application to remotely lock and control the food sales system, monitor inventory, and review sales data from the purchases.

Abstract: One embodiment may include a machine for providing beverages. The machine may include a reader configured to read data representative of an available balance for a user to obtain beverages from the machine from a machine-readable medium and electronics. The electronics may be configured to receive the data from the machine-readable medium in response to the user positioning the machine-readable medium within reading distance of the reader, enable the user to dispense a beverage into a vessel, and update the available balance of the machine-readable medium so as to reduce or prevent the user from dispensing unlimited beverages.

Abstract: The present invention is an automated electromechanical gripper for handling a container. In one embodiment, the gripper is used in an automated liquid dispenser. The gripper can grab a single container, remove the container from a nested stack of containers, and move the container in three directions (horizontally, laterally, and vertically).

Abstract: A medication dispenser device comprises a loading device and a portable plate. The loading device configured to load pills further includes at least one loading compartment, a loading member and an air piston. The loading tubing is capable of selecting predetermined number of pills to inject into the portable plate. Through the air piston. The portable plate has a first annular plate attached with a second annular plate. The first and second annular plate include a plurality of channels. The channels has first sections in the first annular plate and second sections in the second annular plate such that the pills are loaded in the first sections of the channel when the second sections of the channels are fully loaded. The portable plate is capable of separating from the loading device when the pills are fully loaded in the channels.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for proximity-based computer application control is provided. A mobile device is determined to be present in a vehicle via a parking management application and the mobile device is associated with a driver of the vehicle. A location of the mobile device is monitored during the presence in the vehicle and a location of the vehicle is identified as parked in a parking space. The driver is determined to have left the vehicle when the location of the mobile device differs from the vehicle. An amount of time passed since the driver left the vehicle is determined and a threshold is applied to the amount of time passed. A notification for initiating parking via a parking application is delivered to the driver via a parking management application when the amount of time passed exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: Electronic gaming machines that optimize audio during game play or otherwise based on a determined ear structure of a player, and in various embodiments also on a determined location of the player's ear in real-time.

Abstract: A keno game includes a multiplier feature which is used to increase the payouts during the play of a keno game. This payout multiplier is determined by winning outcomes during a round of play and the payout multiplier is applied to the next round of play of the keno game.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for keno game play in which a bonus multiplier is randomly applied to winning matches during the play of a keno game. The bonus multiplier is randomly selected from a group of possible multipliers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for keno game play in which the player plays four keno cards at once on a round of play and two different pay tables are provided. One pay table is a bonus pay table which has high payouts when the player achieves a high number of matches. In order to make this bonus pay table active, the player must make an additional wager beyond the amount of the regular wager needed to play the keno game. This pay table is indicated by a display that shows the Bonus Bet On. The other pay table has conventional payouts when no additional wager is made and is indicated by a display that shows Bonus Bet Off.