Abstract: According to the disclosed embodiments, virtualized information of a three-dimensional position for a position selected by the user is provided so that the user can place virtual content at an accurate position when authoring AR content. According to an embodiment, an apparatus for generating point cloud data includes a hardware processor to implement a feature point extractor to extract feature points from images obtained by capturing a three-dimensional region, a point cloud data generator to generate point cloud data related to the three-dimensional region on the basis of the extracted feature points, an overlay image display to display the generated point cloud data by overlaying the point cloud data on a currently captured image, and a three-dimensional position determiner to determine a three-dimensional position for a position selected by a user in the image.

Abstract: An augmented reality display method of applying color of hair to eyebrows includes the steps of capturing a head image (30) of a user (2), retrieving an original eyebrow image from the head image (30), extracting a hair representation image (31) covering at least part of the user's hair from the head image (30), executing a process of extracting hair region on the hair representation image (31) for obtaining a hair mask for indicating hair's position, computing a hair color parameter according to the hair mask and the hair representation image (31), executing a process of coloring eyebrows on the head image (30) according to the hair color parameter and position of the original eyebrow image for obtaining an AR (Augmented Reality) head image which its eyebrow color corresponds to the hair color parameter, and displaying the AR head image.

Abstract: A viewing device for an aircraft pilot, the device comprising: a support for positioning on the head of the aircraft pilot; a display surface; display means carried by the support and arranged to display augmented reality objects on the display surface; acquisition means arranged to act in real time to acquire first data representative of the position and of the orientation of the support, second data representative of the position and of the orientation of a cockpit of the aircraft, and third data defining congested zones occupied by equipment of the cockpit, and to acquire the augmented reality objects; and processor means arranged to act in real time to define positions for the augmented reality objects, so that all of the augmented reality objects are positioned outside the congested zones when they are displayed on the display surface.

Abstract: A method of providing an augmented reality image comprises recording a basic image including a subject and a first background using a recording device, extracting a subject image from the basic image, and providing the extracted subject image to a display device for combining with a second background. At A the sending person using the app to record a moving image of their own head—ie a video—which is separated from the background by the app (the background being automatically discarded). The image is then sent to a recipient who, at B, sees the head speak to them either on their desktop or in the camera view of the smart phone/tablet if they so choose.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for setting and visualizing parameters of an objective lens of a camera, in particular for focusing on a moving object, and to a system for performing the method. The camera is, for example, embodied as a film camera, in particular as a film camera used in cinematography. The method includes the following steps: calculating a relative position and an alignment of a depth of field of the objective lens in the 3D space, observing the 3D space and/or the object with an AR display and observation device, displaying the relative position and the alignment of the depth of field of the objective lens as an image in the AR display and observation device and/or displaying a focal plane as an image in the AR display and observation device, and setting the objective lens to obtain a desired depth of field of the objective lens.

Abstract: A system and method using light sources as spatial anchors is provided. Augmented reality (AR) requires precise and instant overlay of digital information onto everyday objects. Embodiments disclosed herein provide a new method for displaying spatially-anchored data, also referred to as LightAnchors. LightAnchors takes advantage of pervasive point lights—such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) and light bulbs—for both in-view anchoring and data transmission. These lights are blinked at high speed to encode data. An example embodiment includes an application that runs on a mobile operating system without any hardware or software modifications, which has been demonstrated to perform well under various use cases.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for viewing content, such as electronic documents, in a virtual view, such as a virtual view presented to a user through an augmented reality headset and/or a virtual reality headset.

Abstract: An electronic device, while displaying a first user interface region and a first media item, detects a first input corresponding to a sharing user interface. In response, the device displays the sharing user interface, which includes a second user interface object for initiating a process for displaying a second representation of a first media item in an augmented reality environment. In response to detecting a sequence of one or more inputs including selection of the second user interface object, the device displays the second representation of the first media item in a second user interface that includes content of at least a portion of a field of view of the device's one or more cameras.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for warping virtual content from two sources includes a first source generating first virtual content based on a first pose. The method also includes a second source generating second virtual content based on a second pose. The method further includes a compositor processing the first and second virtual content in a single pass. Processing the first and second virtual content includes generating warped first virtual content by warping the first virtual content based on a third pose, generating warped second virtual content by warping the second virtual content based on the third pose, and generating output content by compositing the warped first and second virtual content.

Abstract: A kiosk comprises an AR display, an image capture device that generates image data of a face of a viewer of the AR display, and a processing device. The processing device receives the image data of the face; processes the image data to identify a position of a dental arch in the image data; determines a treatment outcome for the dental arch; generates a post-treatment image of the dental arch that shows the treatment outcome; generates updated image data comprising a superimposition of the post-treatment image of the dental arch over the received image data depicting the face of the viewer; and outputs the updated image data to the AR display, wherein the post-treatment image of the dental arch is superimposed over the dental arch in the received image data such that the post-treatment image is visible in the AR display rather than a true depiction of the dental arch.

Abstract: A method of implementing a plurality of contextual applications within a mixed reality (MR) environment on an MR-capable device of a user is disclosed. At least one real-world object is identified in the MR environment by applying an object recognition algorithm to one or more attributes of the at least one real-world object that are captured by sensors of the MR-capable device. A first contextual application of the plurality of contextual applications is used to determine an association between a first set of contextual triggers and a second contextual application of the plurality of contextual applications. A second contextual application is initiated based on a satisfying of the at least one contextual trigger. A function is invoked within the second contextual application based on an interaction of the user with at least one virtual object satisfying a second set of contextual triggers associated with the second contextual application.

Abstract: The present invention is a mixed-reality system including a server and a portable terminal device, the portable terminal device having a display for displaying a virtual object to a user present in a predetermined real space and having a photographing device that photographs the real space, the mixed-reality system serving to display, on the display, a mixed-reality image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a photographed image of the real space, wherein, at each of one or more predefined positions on a real object present in the predetermined space, an MR marker constituted of an identification code containing position information corresponding to that position and an alignment marker having a polygonal shape is disposed. The server includes a virtual-space-data storage unit and an application storage unit, and the portable terminal device includes a browser unit, a marker recognition unit, a position determination unit, and an image generation unit.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, techniques are provided for concurrently editing fully-connected large-scale multi-dimensional spatial data (e.g., a large-scale 3-D mesh) by ensuring that edits performed by multiple clients are non-conflicting edits that are “trivially” mergeable (e.g. mergeable simply via cut-and-paste operations). Conflicting edits may be prevented by locks (e.g., region-based locks). Non-conflicting edits that require “non-trivial” merging may be prevented through the use of marked read-only boundaries.

Abstract: A system(s) and method(s) for improved visualization includes a processor for receiving a signal from a LIDAR system measuring a target site. The received signal includes a collection of points representing a 3D space and a signal strength for each point. The processor may execute at least one of an intensity, color, size and opacity modules stored in a memory to adjust at least one attribute of a point of the point cloud based on the signal strength of that point to generate an improved 3D image of the point cloud for display on a display. By correlating the received signal strength with at least one of an intensity, color, size and opacity, an improved and more visually pleasing 3D image of the point cloud may be obtained and displayed.

Abstract: Techniques for context-aware identification of anomalies in civil infrastructure. A method includes applying an anomaly identification model to features extracted from visual content showing civil infrastructure in order to determine at least one anomalous portion shown in the visual multimedia content, a type of each anomalous portion, and a quantification of each anomalous portion; wherein the anomaly identification model is selected based on a type of material of the civil infrastructure; and generating a semantically labeled three-dimensional (3D) model based on the at least one anomalous portion and the type of each anomalous portion, wherein the semantically labeled 3D model includes anomalous points; wherein each anomalous point represents one of the at least one anomalous portion; wherein the anomalous points collectively define a pattern of the at least one anomalous portion; wherein each anomalous point is visually distinguished to indicate the quantification of the respective anomalous portion.

Abstract: Implementations of a licensing and ticketing system is provided. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a request for licensing information at a first computing device. In some implementations, the computer-implemented method further comprises retrieving at the first computing device licensing information from storage on the first computing device wherein the retrieved licensing information includes a unique license number issued by a governmental entity, a name, and a pre-stored photograph. In some implementations, the computer-implemented method further comprises capturing a current photograph at the first computing device after receiving the request for licensing information. In some implementations, the computer-implemented method further comprises transmitting at the first computing device the retrieved licensing information including the pre-stored photograph and the current photograph over a network to the second computing device.

Abstract: A method of operating a usage-based maintenance system for a vehicle among a plurality of vehicles includes determining, for a time period, an exposure parameter of the vehicle. The exposure parameter indicates an amount of exposure to an environment during the time period. The method also includes scoring the exposure parameter according to an exposure model to produce an exposure score. Moreover, the method includes determining a maintenance discount according to the exposure score.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous vehicle assistance are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising detecting a service condition in response to a fault occurring at an autonomous vehicle at a first location; coordinating service with a nearby service provider, the service provider providing a time window and a second location; predicting that the autonomous vehicle will be free to fulfill the service; driving the autonomous vehicle to the second location of the service provider during the time window; and returning the autonomous vehicle to the first location after the service is completed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing usage-based maintenance services for a plurality of vehicles arranged in a fleet includes receiving usage data. A usage parameter distribution is generated, and a fleet usage model is generated according to the distribution. The fleet usage model expresses a score as a function of the usage parameter. Also, a score distribution is generated, and a reward model is generated according to the score distribution. The reward model expresses a maintenance reward as a function of the score. Additionally, the score for one of the vehicles is determined using the fleet usage model, and the maintenance reward is determined for the vehicle using the reward model.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for vehicle damage assessment, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The method may include: extracting, from an input image, a first feature characterizing a part of a vehicle and a second feature characterizing a damage type of the vehicle; integrating the first feature and the second feature to generate a third feature characterizing a corresponding relation between the part and the damage type; converting the third feature into a characteristic vector; and determining a damage recognition result based on the characteristic vector. According to the technical solution of the disclosure, users can rapidly and accurately learn about the damage condition of the vehicle by providing pictures or videos of the damaged vehicle, thus providing an objective basis for subsequent damage assessment, claim settlement, and repair.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring the health of a vehicle battery. An example vehicle includes a vehicle battery, one or more vehicle battery sensors, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a battery health metric of the vehicle battery, wherein the battery health metric is based on a battery service time, a battery state of charge, and a battery temperature. The processor is also configured to perform a battery refresh operation on the vehicle battery responsive to determining that the battery health metric is above a refresh threshold. And the processor is further configured to activate a vehicle alert responsive to determining that the battery health metric is above an end-of-life threshold.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of initiating a vehicle event, retrieving a user profile associated with a user participating in the vehicle event, applying a vehicle status, based on the user profile, to the vehicle event, permitting access to a first set of vehicle features based on the vehicle status, collecting vehicle actions performed during the vehicle event for a period of time, and determining whether to increase or decrease a vehicle status based on the collected vehicle actions.

Abstract: A robotic system simultaneously monitors multiple processes running on the robotic system in an efficient manner that can help reduce communication and processing resource requirements. A diagnostic service of the robotic system receives primary signals from multiple tasks operating in the robotic system. For each of the primary signals, the service performing a first instance of a function on the primary signal to create a first derived signal for the primary signal. For each of the primary signals that is a keyed signal and associated with a multivalent key, the service will create an additional instance of the function to create an additional derived signal for each additional valence. The service will then using the each instance of the function to create an aggregated signal, and it will use the aggregated signal to simultaneously monitor each of the processes running on the robotic system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for predictive part maintenance by identifying component service programs indicating one or more components to track usage of in one or more aircraft for a given time period; tracking component usage in the one or more aircraft for the one or more components to identify scheduled removals for instances of the one or more components within the given time period; amalgamating component removals across the one or more aircraft for the one or more components; amalgamating component demand across the component service programs for the one or more components based on the scheduled removals and the component removals; and generating and transmitting an inventory alert based on the component demand.

Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.

Abstract: This wireless communication device is equipped with: an acquisition unit for acquiring, from an onboard network of a work vehicle, an in-vehicle signal that travels through the onboard network; and a control unit for controlling wireless communication between the work vehicle and a portable terminal, and transmitting the acquired in-vehicle signal to the portable terminal. As a result, it is possible to provide a wireless communication device with which a worker can verify the status of the work vehicle from outside the work vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus includes a second display device which is connected to a driving support ECU, and a meter ECU. The driving support ECU performs a plurality of diving support functions by executing a plurality of driving support controls. The meter ECU hides an integrated telltale image in a predetermined area of the second display device when all of a plurality of recommended driving support functions selected among the driving support functions have been set in the valid states. The meter ECU displays the integrated telltale image in the predetermined area of the second display device when at least one of the recommended driving support functions which has been set in the invalid state is present.

Abstract: A device causes an augmented reality (AR) scene to be presented on a display that depicts a vehicle subject to a vehicle inspection, captures an image of the vehicle, and identifies a ground plane in the AR scene. The device identifies a location in the image that is part of the ground plane and that is known relative to the vehicle. The device superimposes a three-dimensional representation corresponding to the vehicle based on the location identified as part of the ground plane. The device generates, based on a user interaction with the display, vehicle inspection data that describes a state of a component of the vehicle. The device causes a vehicle inspection report to be created based on the vehicle inspection data.

Abstract: A time master and sensor data collection module for a robotic system such as an autonomous vehicle is disclosed. The module includes a processing device, one or more sensors, and programming instructions that are configured to cause the processing device to operate as a timer that generates a vehicle time, receive data from the one or more sensors contained within the housing, and synchronize the data from the one or more sensors contained within the housing with the vehicle time. The integrated sensors may include sensors such as a global positioning system (GPS) unit and/or an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The module may interface with external sensors such as a LiDAR system and/or cameras.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, apparatus, and computer readable medium for receiving, from an access control device associated with an access controlled asset, an indication that a requester is requesting access to the access controlled asset, verifying whether the requester is authorized to access the access controlled asset, transmitting, in response to verifying that the requester is authorized to access the access controlled asset, an access code to a handheld device of the requester, and wherein the access control device grants the requester access to the access controlled asset in response to receiving the access code input by the requester.

Abstract: A system for locating an object in a volume of space can include a communication device of the object disposed in the volume of space, where the communication device broadcasts a first communication signal into the volume of space, where the first communication signal includes a first identification of the object. The system can also include multiple integrated sensor devices disposed in the volume of space, where each integrated sensor device includes at least one sensor, at least one receiver, and at least one transmitter, where the at least one receiver of a subset of the integrated sensor devices receives the first communication signal, where each of the subset determines a signal strength of the first communication signal. The system can further include at least one access controller that receives at least one second communication signal sent by the subset.

Abstract: Disclosed is an invention related to a card type smart key. The disclosed card type smart key includes a key main body part having a circuit substrate installed thereinside, a battery cover part having a battery mounted thereon and inserted into an insertion part formed in the key main body part, and a contact part installed in the key main body part so as to be in contact with the battery and having elastic restoration force in the battery side direction.

Abstract: A face authentication apparatus includes a face image acquisition unit that acquires a face image of a user who passes through a first gate provided at a first boundary between zones, a collation unit that performs face authentication on the face image on the basis of a threshold, an operating state acquisition unit that acquires an operating state of a second gate provided at a second boundary that is different from the first boundary, and a threshold change unit that changes the threshold on the basis of the operating state of the second gate.

Abstract: An entry-exit management system includes: a memory configured to store instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: register a dot identifier extracted from a dot described with a writing tool on an object to be an admission pass of a visitor; capture an image of the dot; check a dot identifier extracted from a dot an image of which is captured against a dot identifier registered; and control entry-exit of the visitor, based on a check result.

Abstract: A system and method for sensing or tracking users at a geographic location or destination and collecting data based upon such users and/or the tracking of such users for enhancing the experience of the users, providing increased operational functionality of venues or attractions associated with the destination, and/or managing or influencing behavior associated with users or employees at the geographic location or destination. The system may be accessible via software applications executed upon mobile devices and/or permanent hardware kiosks and/or via a web-based interface. Trackable hardware is carried and/or worn or otherwise associated with the users so that the users' movement and activities may be tracked at the geographic location or destination.

Abstract: Various embodiments include access systems at physical access regions comprising: an identification medium including an identification code assigned to a particular person; a reading device for determining the identification code from the identification medium disposed at a device location corresponding to a physical access region and configured to send the identification code and the device location to an access control server; a positioning device for determining a user location of a mobile device assigned to the person; and the access control server. The control server is programmed to: receive the identification code from the reading device and the user location from the positioning device; compare the user location to the device location; and generate an access authorization for the person if the user location and the device location match and a positive authentication of the person on the basis of the identification code has been established.

Abstract: An automatic ticket examination system that enables tapless passage or an entry/exit system is achieved without a malfunction. According to the disclosure, there is provided a gate apparatus including: a positioning unit that measures positions of a plurality of wireless communication terminals; and an authentication unit that performs authentication for determining whether or not each of the wireless communication terminals is permitted to pass through a gate on the basis of each of the positions of each of the wireless communication terminals which have been measured by the positioning unit. With this configuration, the automatic ticket examination system that enables tapless passage or the entry/exit system can be achieved without a malfunction.

Abstract: A method for updating a keypad code for an entry control system includes a step of providing a first code to a client system via a network. The method also includes a step of capturing the first code from the client system when the system is brought into proximity of an entry control system via a local connection to the entry control system. The method also includes a step of comparing the first code with a second code, the second code being a predetermined code previously provided to the entry control system. The method also includes a step of updating a keypad code associated with an authorized user for a keypad provided in communication with the entry control system. When the keypad code is entered on a keypad, the entry control system grants access to a secured area.

Abstract: A voting system comprises a ballot tabulation device that tabulates each of a plurality of paper ballots by determining one or more contest selections marked on the paper ballot and storing the contest selections within a cast vote record (CVR) for the paper ballot. One or more of the paper ballots comprises a provisional ballot on which is printed an identification code that represents or is associated with a voter code assigned to a voter who cast the provisional ballot. During the tabulation process, a direct or indirect link is provided between the CVR and the voter code for the provisional ballot. The voting system also comprises an election management system that identifies the CVR associated with each of one or more inputted voter codes, i.e., the voter codes assigned to voters who have had a change in eligibility status, and updates the total vote count to include or exclude the contest selections stored within that CVR as applicable.

Abstract: A coin processing unit includes a control unit that causes a coin dispensing unit to dispense a prescribed number of coins in a plurality of times according to the total volume of the coins or the prescribed number of coins. Therefore, the coin processing unit is able to dispense a prescribed number of coins from the coin dispensing unit in a plurality of times according to the total volume of the coins or the prescribed number of coins. As a result, the coins dispensed from the coin dispensing unit to the coin transport unit are carried to an outlet port through the coin transport unit, without getting stuck in the coin transport unit, and are discharged to a coin receptacle.

Abstract: A device for handling notes of value comprises a sensor unit (42) for detecting at least one feature of a least one note of value (28) to be dispensed. A control unit (44) distinguishes depending on the feature detected by the sensor unit (42) whether the at least one note of value (28) is a first note of value (48) that is approved for withdrawal or a second note of value (50) that is not approved for withdrawal and activates a switch unit (46) such that the at least one note of value (28) is fed to an intermediate storage (52) when it is a second note of value (50). The intermediate storage (52) comprises a transport unit which is drivable in a first direction (T7) for feeding the second note of value (50), and which is drivable into a second direction (T6) such that the second note of value (50) can be conveyed out of the intermediate storage (52).

Abstract: A method for registering a reimbursement to a user depositing a recyclable article for recycling, includes: a) providing a visually readable marking on the article, visually representing a code; b) reading, using the mobile device, a location-representing signal; c) comparing the read signal to a corresponding predetermined physical location or area; d) using a camera of the mobile device to visually depict the marking, and interpreting the code; and e) automatically registering the reimbursement based upon the code. Step c) is performed before step d), and in the additional step of activating a visual depiction software function which is used for depiction in step d), which activation is only performed if the read signal corresponds to the predetermined physical location or area in step c).

Abstract: A vending machine is adapted for dispensing a pre-packaged food product provided in a refrigerated enclosure housed in the vending machine. The vending machine includes an oven including a housing defining a cavity for receiving the pre-packaged food product. The housing has a sidewall with a sidewall opening providing access to the cavity. A side door is mounted to the sidewall for closing and opening the sidewall opening. A drive mechanism is connected to the side door and adapted to mechanically move the side door of the oven between a closed position and an opened position. The drive mechanism includes a sensing device adapted to determine whether the side door is in one of the closed position and the opened position. A door frame is mounted to the sidewall and has a guide track. The side door is movably received in the guide track.

Abstract: An automatic food preparation line for automatically preparing bread products for making sandwiches or burgers comprises an automatic bread product handling system containing a plurality of different types of bread products, an automatic toaster appliance for toasting the bread products, an automatic packaging system for automatically dispensing both box and wrapping paper packaging, an automatic sauce dispensing system for dispensing a plurality of different sauces onto the bread product, an automatic non-sauce condiment dispensing system for dispensing one or more different condiments onto the bread product, and an automatic conveyor system for conveying the bread product between the various systems.

Abstract: A dispensing device for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The dispensing device includes an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides at least one of a data storage memory, a central processing unit, interface hardware for condition monitoring sensors, an intermediary computing device, a display device, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in both a fixed and a portable dispensing device. Also, various related systems including the dispensing device are provided.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that, upon an occurrence of a designated triggering event, associated with a keno game, provide a reel free activation feature displayed on the keno board.

Abstract: Gaming machine button decks are connected with a button deck filler for connecting between two adjacent gaming machines to provide continuity between button decks and to provide lighting effects between the gaming machines. Light sources may be controlled by a multimedia server operating to control various presentation interfaces for a group of adjacent gaming machines.

Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: generating a game outcome by selecting a plurality of symbols, and displaying the selected symbols on a display at respective ones of a plurality of display positions arranged in a three-dimensional array; and determining whether the game outcome includes one or more winning outcomes. The method may include expanding the size of the three-dimensional array in response to occurrence of at least one trigger condition. The method may also include migrating symbols from one position to another within the three-dimensional array prior to determining whether the game outcome includes any winning outcomes.

Abstract: A gaming machine having a display to display symbols at a plurality of display positions and a plurality of prize identifiers. The gaming machine also includes a game controller to cause a display to display a plurality of symbols at the display positions and visually moves a number of a plurality of prize identifiers at a first speed. If a trigger condition occurs with the displayed symbols, the game controller selects a prize identifier of the prize identifiers to be upgraded while visually moving the selected prize identifier being upgraded at a second speed onto the display. The game controller completes the upgrading on the display while the selected prize identifier is being displayed.

Abstract: A convenience gaming system is provided. The convenience gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The system may include a user location determination feature to prevent users from conducting transactions from unauthorized areas.