Abstract: A cabinet for a non-reversing image mirror (“NRIM”) is provided. A pivot assembly is provided for deploying the NRIM in open and closed positions. A second front-surface mirror of the NRIM has a width greater than a first front-surface mirror thereof. The cabinet may have additional compartments and/or second-surface mirror(s).

Abstract: Technologies are described in conjunction with automatic grouping based handling of similar photos. According to some examples, similar photos may be grouped as a group of people or person's image taken within a short time frame. Grouping of the photos may be based on a difference metric comparing facial features, background composition, and color composition. Among the group of photos, a representative image may be selected based on a quality threshold and displayed representing the entire group. Visual aids such as icons, text, and other elements may be used to indicate information associated with the grouped photos. Context based menus may be presented to allow users to select and handle the entire group or photos within the group seamlessly as the user handles other images within a photo viewing/handling user interface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a window unit for display, protection and preventive conservation of an object of limited thickness, in particular a work of art such as a painting, a bas-relief, a tapestry or similar. It comprises a case with a back (32) and a front door (31) coupled together so as to be able to have the case (30) take up an open state, in which the object (D) is not protected and can be inserted into or removed from the case (30), and a closed state, in which the object (D) is protected and can neither be inserted into nor removed from the case (30), in which the front door (31) is provided with a transparent front panel (48) through which the object (D) is visibilé from the front in the state with the case (30) closed. The window unit is characterized in that the back (32) is provided with a transparent rear panel (50) through which the object (D) is visibile from the rear in the state with the ease (30) closed.

Abstract: A highlighting method and an interaction system (100) include a switchable mirror (110) facing a first side of an item (120) having a second side facing a viewer (130); and a processor (220) configured to perform switching the mirror from a transparent or non-transparent state to a reflective state so that said first side of said item (120) becomes visible to the viewer (130) through reflection from the switchable mirror (110). A light source (170) is configured to provide incident light to the switchable mirror (110) for reflection from the switchable mirror (110) in the reflective state for illuminating the first side of the item (120).

Abstract: A disclosed cabinet has a cabinet body, a door with at least one support member on a rear side of the door, and at least one hinge pivotally coupling the support member or members to cabinet body. The cabinet body includes framing walls at least partially defining a storage space of the cabinet and a flange disposed laterally outward of an adjacent framing wall. A forwardly-facing surface of the flange is rearwardly offset relative to a front face of the adjacent framing wall. When the door is in a closed position, the support member(s) and the hinge(s) establish a distance between the forwardly-facing surface of the flange and the rear side of the door.

Abstract: A jewelry cabinet with adjustably positionable jewelry hangers includes a cabinet body with opposed side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a back wall; a hanger base connected to the back wall between the side, top, and bottom walls, the hanger base having a back plate and a face plate penetrated by a plurality of apertures and having hanger retaining fingers extending between the back plate and face plate to frictionally retain a support rod portion of jewelry hangers inserted through the apertures in the face plate. Each jewelry hanger provides for the separated placement of two items of jewelry and a set of earrings on the hanger. The cabinet is provided with at least one and more preferably two or three overlapping mirrored doors. Additional holders such as trays and drawers are also provided.

Abstract: The enclosed mobile bar apparatus providing a decorative encasement and having a depth of about 26 inches and a height of about 73 inches to provide ample storage and ease of mobility through any standard doorway. The retractable pull-out table with barrier provides a work surface that can be extended forwardly from the encasement and retracted within, then hidden by the doors. The doors are equipped with pane inserts providing further decorative appeal. Stemware racks from within the top downwardly are arranged side by side. The mezzanines importantly increase storage capabilities of the encasement but also, by their substantial u-shape, allow for unfenced storage on the pullout table. The mezzanines also importantly provide decorative flair to the encasement interior, along with decorative barriers. The mezzanines may be identically shaped and sized. Horizontally disposed bottle racks may be provided in either the upper or lower drawer or both.

Abstract: An organizer that includes a cabinet with an interior space formed by a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall, a top wall extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, a bottom wall opposing the top wall and extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, and a back wall extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall and from the top wall to the bottom wall. A door, for the interior space, extends between the top wall and the bottom wall and from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, opposite the back wall when in a closed position. The storage organizer may further include a base joined to the bottom wall by a swivel joint, the swivel joint allowing the cabinet to rotate 360 degrees about the base. A tri-fold mirror is provided by two panels that may be rotated towards the front of the organizer the panels having mirrors disposed on their front surfaces.

Abstract: A computer system 1 comprises a processor 3 connected to a memory 5. The processor 3 receives image data, representing a displayable static photograph, through an input port 7, generates a set of video data by means of an application program 11 and outputs the video data to a display 9. The video data generated by the application program 11 provides a displayable video programme representing a displayable moving viewpoint over the static photograph. The application program 11 initially analysis the displayable content of the photograph and identifies characteristics, such as regions of interest or dominant lines, curves or edges, and depending on the characteristics, identifies the photograph as belonging to a particular image class. The video data is generated in accordance with rules for that particular image class.

Abstract: A door for a cabinet includes a frame with a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, the first mounting surface and said second mounting surface being located on the same side of said frame. The door further includes a first mirror having a surface disposed against the first mounting surface of the frame and a second mirror having a surface disposed against the second mounting surface of the frame. In a preferred embodiment, the door includes at least one holder integrally formed with the frame, which is preferably shaped to receive and support at least one toothbrush.

Abstract: A vanity or jewel case is provided with a mirror base, which is fastened pivotally at one side thereof with an upper edge of one side of a body of the vanity or jewel case. The mirror base is composed of a cover plate and two mirror doors. The cover plate is provided in one side thereof with a mirror, whereas the mirror doors are fastened pivotally with the cover plate and provided with a mirror opposite to the mirror of the cover plate. The mirror doors are provided with a picture slot for holding a picture, which is further secured by a press plate.

Abstract: A mobile salon work station. In an exemplary application, the mobile salon work station includes a frame assembly and work areas equally spaced thereabout having mirrored surfaces, storage compartments, swing out shelves, overhead retractable electrical reels and an overhead accessory holder.

Abstract: A wardrobe casement includes a generally rectangular hollow wooden casing having on a front side an opening into the interior thereof. A stack of drawers are mounted in the casing interior. A shelf is mounted above the stack of drawers and has two recessed, generally convex bowls therein adapted for receiving various articles of personal wardrobe therein. First and a second compartments, on opposite sides of the stack of drawers, have therein an extensible, horizontally extending rod adapted to receive hanging wardrobe articles as belts and ties thereon. A generally rectangular first mirror is mounted above the shelf in the casing interior. A door is hingedly mounted on the casing. A second mirror is mounted on the outer surface of the door and covers substantially all of the outer surface of the door.

Abstract: A jewelry support device comprises an upper section defined by an upper octagonal plate and a lower octagonal plate between which are supported four jewelry support members each formed by two plates at right angles rotatable relative to the plates about a vertical axis at a mid-line of the plates. The members are spaced around the periphery of the plates with mirrored panels positioned between each member and the next to provide a pleasing appearance. A lower section of the device is formed by drawers between the lower plate and a bottom plate with the drawers being pie-shaped. A base plate can be supported on a suitable surface with the whole device being rotatable relative to the base plate by a suitable bearing. The device allows organized storage of a large quantity of jewelry particularly earrings and ready access to the jewelry in a device of attractive appearance.

Abstract: An extending mirror which both swings out to space itself from its original position and also rotates about its mounting post has a crank mechanism which nests in a groove cut in the top of an upright panel which comprises one of the decorative members of a vanity, so that the mirror when in its home position does not reveal any of the extending mechanism, which comprises a double-ended crank, but when the mirror element is raised it can be swung rearwardly or forwardly on the crank to space it from other mirrors permanently mounted on the vanity so that the user may get side and rear views of his or her head.

Abstract: A cabinet system includes a cabinet and a mirror standing adjacent to the cabinet. In addition, an adjustable connection device joins the cabinet to the mirror whereby the angle between the cabinet and the mirror changes while the mirror remains in a fixed standing position. Also, a second adjustable device can join a second cabinet to the mirror whereby the angle between the second cabinet and the mirror changes while the mirror remains in the same standing position. The mirror and the cabinet can also be positioned with respect to each other so that three groups of substantially identical cabinets and mirrors can be placed next to each other so that each cabinet and corresponding mirror contacts an adjacent cabinet. A swivel drawer is received in and extends from a side of the cabinet opposite from the mirror. The drawer extends out of the side and swivels around towards the front of the cabinet.

Abstract: A display device for multiplying images of a sample to give an impression of a full wall or floor covering. In a first version, a tray is surrounded with four mirrors at right angles to each other and located in a cabinet with a viewing window in one side for viewing multiple images of a sample on the tray reflected in the mirrors. In a second version, two parallel vertical mirrors are disposed at right angles to a vertical support arranged between them, one of the mirros being slidable on runners. In both embodiments, lamps are provided for simulating the effects of different illuminations.