Abstract: A method of altering the depiction of digital text input by a user, including: receiving a set of keystrokes on a keyboard input by the user, the set of keystrokes including a plurality of text characters configured to be rendered on a display in communication with the keyboard; determining a keystroke dynamics of the user based on the set of keystrokes, the keystroke dynamics including time-of-flight data and dwell time data for each keystroke of the set of keystrokes; analyzing the set of keystrokes with the keystroke dynamics to determine the hand dominance of the user and to generate a keystroke score for each keystroke of the set of keystrokes; altering at least a portion of the text characters based on the analysis of the set of keystrokes with the keystroke dynamics; and rendering the at least partially altered text characters on the display.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display including a plurality of display pixels, a memory, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to drive the display by variably adjusting a first display region and a second display region in which visual information is to be displayed on the display, based on an operation state or a display structure state of the electronic device, calculate a difference in usage of the display between the first display region and the second display region, variably determine a size of a boundary compensation region between the first display region and the second display region, based on the difference in usage, and compensate for an image of the boundary compensation region.

Abstract: A method of operating a machine via a display device user interface includes generating a text tree display control comprising a tree of text blocks on a first portion of a machine display interface, generating a term control comprising individual terms identified in the text tree display control on a second portion of the machine display interface, generating a navigation control comprising a visual representation of each branch of the text tree display control on a third portion of the machine display interface, operating an individual area of the term control comprising an individual term, to highlight and change all instances of the individual term in the text tree display control, and operating the navigation control to reorder branches of the text tree display control.

Abstract: A user profile associated with a first user is received. A user prescription associated with the first user is received. A historical interaction of the first user with a display is received. A global vision model is received. One or more display sets to be used on the display is determined based on at least the user profile, the user prescription, the global vision model, and the historical interaction.

Abstract: A display apparatus and control method thereof are provided. The display apparatus includes: a display panel; a driver configured to drive the display panel based on an image signal; a light source configured to supply light for making an image visible on the display panel; and a processor configured to: control the light source to have two or more emissive sections during a displaying period for one video frame of the image signal, and control a first emissive section and a second emissive section, of the two or more emissive sections, to have different widths in accordance with a change in the image.

Abstract: A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training.

Abstract: A method includes, at a node associated with a multiprotocol label switching system (MPLS) network, identifying information associated with an application flow based on one or more unencapsulated packet headers of the application flow or based on an ingress data stream that includes the application flow. The method further includes, in response to identifying the information, and based on stored data that maps application flows with pseudowires, determining a number of pseudowires corresponding to paths through the MPLS network, where the stored data indicates, for a sending device application, a distributed mapping of the application flow via at least one of the number of pseudowires, and communicating data related to the sending device application via at least one of the number of pseudowires.

Abstract: A display driving apparatus including a receiver circuit, a detection circuit and a driving circuit is provided. The receiver circuit receives the video image data at a first rate. The detection circuit is coupled to the receiver circuit. The detection circuit detects whether the video image data is a static image, and determines whether the display driving apparatus enters a power saving mode based on a detecting result. The driving circuit is coupled to the receiver circuit. The driving circuit drives the display panel. In the power saving mode, the receiver circuit continuously receives the video image data at the first rate, and periodically masks a part of the video image data according to the detecting result and outputs an unmasked part of the video image data to the driving circuit. Furthermore, a display driving method adapted for the foregoing display driving apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A method of controlling display of image data representing an image on a display device. The method includes determining one or more features of the image data. The method includes, in dependence on the determining, adjusting a display luminance of the display device, and applying a spatially-variant tone mapping operation to the image data. A display system and a display controller for controlling display of image data representing an image on a display device.

Abstract: A method for adjusting brightness of a display panel and a brightness adjustment system are provided. The brightness adjustment system includes a display panel and a first controller. According to the provided method, the first controller receives first brightness control data and receives first image data to be displayed on the display panel. The first controller further converts the first image data into second image data according to the first brightness control data for adjusting the brightness of the display panel.

Abstract: Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide a programmable processor-based subsystem, a rendering engine, an analysis engine, and recommended corrective actions based on virtual testing results.

Abstract: Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide intelligent connections to web sites on the internet, overlays of ideal weld puddles, recommended corrective actions based on virtual testing results, simulations of virtual environments with safety hazards, and simulations of relationships between improperly set welding parameters and weld defects and discontinuities.

Abstract: A method for representing decision trees that avoids the common problem of congestion and overlapping of the nodes in the tree. This problem has traditionally limited the number of nodes and uncertainties that can be represented using decision trees. The approach provides a method and formulation for plotting the coordinates of the decision tree in a way that avoids the problem of congestion of the nodes by drawing the tree in reverse chronological order.

Abstract: Various methods and circuital arrangements for controlling an RF amplifier while reducing size, cost and power consumption are presented. Included is an amplifier controller unit that provides different current amplification stages that can be used for calibrating an output power of the RF amplifier based on a reference current. Order of the current amplification stages starting from the reference current allow reduction in size, cost and power consumption.

Abstract: Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide a spatial tracker, at least one mock welding tool, a user interface for the input of information into the system, and intelligent connections to web sites on the internet.

Abstract: A method for preventing vision damage to a user viewing a screen of a mobile device is presented. The method may include collecting viewing condition data. The method may also include retrieving an eye health profile associated with the user. The method may then include retrieving eye health guidelines. The method may further include determining a maximum reading time based on the collected viewing condition data, the retrieved eye health profile, and the retrieved eye health guidelines. The method may also include determining that the determined maximum reading time exceeds a current reading time. The method may then include performing a preventive action in response to determining that the determined maximum reading time exceeds the current reading time.

Abstract: Arc welding simulations that provide simulation of virtual destructive and non-destructive testing and inspection of virtual weldments for training purposes. The virtual testing simulations may be performed on virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). The virtual inspection simulations may be performed on “pre-canned” (i.e. pre-defined) virtual weldments or using virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system. In general, virtual testing may be performed using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system), and virtual inspection may be performed using a standalone virtual weldment inspection (VWI) system or using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). In accordance with certain enhanced embodiments of the present invention, virtual testing may also be performed on a standalone VWI system.

Abstract: Arc welding simulations that provide simulation of virtual destructive and non-destructive testing and inspection of virtual weldments for training purposes. The virtual testing simulations may be performed on virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). The virtual inspection simulations may be performed on “pre-canned” (i.e. pre-defined) virtual weldments or using virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system. In general, virtual testing may be performed using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system), and virtual inspection may be performed using a standalone virtual weldment inspection (VWI) system or using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). In accordance with certain enhanced embodiments of the present invention, virtual testing may also be performed on a standalone VWI system.

Abstract: A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of boss (e.g., orbital) weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A pendant is provided for performing welding equipment setup and virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display panel including a first display area and a second display area; a first timing controller to control an operation of the first display area, generate a first reference clock signal, generate a first internal reference clock signal based on the first reference clock signal, and generate a first synchronization clock signal based on the first internal reference clock signal; and a second timing controller to control an operation of the second display area, receive the first reference clock signal, generate a second internal reference clock signal based on the first reference clock signal, and generate a second synchronization clock signal based on the second internal reference clock signal, wherein the first and second timing controllers are to be synchronized with each other based on the first reference clock signal, and exchange first data based on the first and second synchronization clock signals.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing light output profiles in display systems are described. A light output profile is defined in relation to a plurality of sample locations on an illuminated surface. Point spread functions that satisfy illumination performance values specified in the light output profile in aggregate are computed or derived. A design process that adds or removes optical components to a display light assembly derives an optimal design of a light illumination layer for display systems. Relationships and parameter values determined in the design process may be configured into display systems along with the optical components for the purpose of generating optimized light output profiles in the display systems.

Abstract: A display device includes a light modulation device, a light source, a light modulation device control section, and a light source control section. The light modulation device control section controls the light modulation device to select a plurality of scan lines of the light modulation device by K lines (K is an integer not smaller than 2), and write a data signal into the pixels corresponding to the selected scan lines in an image update period, and to select at least a part of the plurality of scan lines line by line, and then write the data signal into the pixels corresponding to the selected scan line in an image display period subsequent to the image update period. The light source control section sets a duty ratio in a part of the image display period to be higher than the duty ratio in another part of the image display period.

Abstract: An online system for scheduling tablet dosage is described. The system comprises a server accessible via a network by at least one client. An application is hosted on the server. The application comprises a user interface configured to receive a designation of a tablet to be ordered. The user interface is further configured to display a scheduling matrix comprising a plurality of cells. Each cell of the matrix is configured to receive a tablet quantity designation. The application is further configured to generate a dosing schedule based on the tablet quantities entered into the scheduling matrix.

Abstract: A device, in which circuit size is small and operation is stable, comprises a plurality of serially connected unit registers (shift registers) in which transfer is controlled by any of three or more clock signals each having a different phase, and a setting signal which determines shift direction; and a selection circuit (switch array) which can select at least one clock signal from the three or more clock signals in accordance with the setting signal; wherein the unit registers are put in a reset state by one clock signal selected by the selection circuit, corresponding to each of the unit registers

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: operating a communication unit for establishing a communication link between a first device and a second device; receiving a user defined destination; displaying a first location and a first route to the user defined destination on the first device and the second device, where the first location represents the location of the first device; and displaying a second location and a second route to the user defined destination on the first device and the second device, where the second location represents the location of the second device.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and systems for designing and constructing displays from multiple light-modulating elements are disclosed. Display elements having different light-modulating and self-assembling characteristics may be used during display assembly and operation.

Abstract: Detect a head position of a user viewing a display device with a sensor, determine a duration of the user viewing the display device, identify a user fatigue in response to the head position, and provide a response to the user with the display device based on the user fatigue and the duration of the user viewing the display device.

Abstract: A method of measuring resistance in each of a plurality of resistors in a resistor matrix is provided. Each resistor is located at a different intersection between a column conductor and a row conductor. The method includes determining an offset error row current of each row conductor, scanning each row conductor to identify if that row conductor is connected to a column conductor by one of the plurality of resistors, scanning each resistor connected to that row conductor to determine if that resistor is connecting a column conductor to that row conductor, and if that resistor is connecting a column conductor to that row conductor, outputting an offset compensated resistance of that resistor calculated from the row current measured for that resistor less the offset error row current for that row conductor.

Abstract: There is provided a communication apparatus including an HDMI connector complying with HEC (HDMI Ethernet Channel)-compliant HDMI standards, comprising: an HEC communication unit configured to communicate, via HEC, with an HEC-compliant communication apparatus connected to the HDMI connector; a determination unit configured to determine, using a protocol of the HDMI standards, whether or not an HEC-compliant communication apparatus is connected to the HDMI connector; and a control unit configured to stop power supply to the HEC communication unit if it is determined that an HEC-compliant communication apparatus is not connected to the HDMI connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-frequency boost circuitry for use with a computer management system. Detection circuitry at the receiving end of a video signal measures the amplitudes of various frequency components of the video signal. If the amplitudes of the high-frequency components of the video signal are substantially lower than the amplitudes of the low frequency components of the video signal, the detection circuitry sends the amplitude information to analysis circuitry located at the transmitting end of the video signal. The analysis circuitry utilizes this information to determine the appropriate level of amplification needed for the video signal. This results in improved signal to noise ratio at the receiver in the computer management system.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprises: an operation part having a display area and operable to receive an input from a user; a first display part operable to display, in a part of the display area, (i) a first image to be visible only from a range of a first viewing angle and (ii) a second image to be visible only from a range of a second viewing angle that does not overlap with the range of the first viewing angle; an audio output part operable to output an audio explaining the first image; and a second display part operable, while the audio explaining the first image is being output, to display, in a remaining part of the display area, a notification indicating that the audio explaining the first image does not correspond to the second image, such that the notification is visible from the range of the second viewing angle.

Abstract: There is provided a video camera monitor that is capable of turning on a tally lamp without troublesome wiring even when a video camera does not have a tally signal output terminal. The present invention provides a video camera monitor that includes a camera video input unit and a tally display controller. The camera video input unit receives a camera video signal including a REC RUN time code, and the tally display controller controls tally display. The tally display controller controls the tally display based on whether the REC RUN time code is being advanced.

Abstract: A video input signal is analyzed to detect image content and image properties, wherein detecting the image content includes automatically deriving image features. A content group is determined for the video input signal based on the detected image content, the content group including predefined image properties. The image properties of the video input signal are adjusted based on a difference between the detected image properties and the predefined image properties.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for scalable media output. The apparatus includes a proximity sensor module to detect the presence and proximity of a user, and to generate presence and proximity data in response to the location of the user with respect to the proximity sensor module. The sensor control module is configured to scale the media output of a media device. The system includes the apparatus and a display module configured to output visual information and an audio module configured to output aural information. The method includes detecting the presence and proximity of a user, generating presence and proximity data in response to the location of the user with respect to a proximity sensor module, communicating the presence and proximity data with a sensor control module, and scaling the media output of a media device in response to the presence and proximity data.

Abstract: An image display device including an image input means to which image signals are input, an image display means for forming an optical image based on the image signals, and a device adjusting means for adjusting internal conditions of the device is provided with an adjusting operation support means for supporting an operation of the device adjusting means. Because the adjusting operation support means is provided, a user may easily adjust the image display device while confirming adjusting operation support information displayed by the adjusting operation support means.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting a sample observation condition and a method and apparatus for sample observation which allow sample observation by speedily and simply finding an optimum condition while suppressing damage to the sample are provided. The setting of a sample observation condition according to the present invention is realized by an electron beam apparatus acquiring a profile at a predetermined evaluation location of a sample under a reference observation condition, by a processing section judging whether or not the above described acquired profile is located within a predetermined setting range and setting an optimum observation condition to be used for sample observation based on this judgment result.

Abstract: An image display device (1) including an image input means (10) to which image signals (S1 and S2) are input, an image display means (30) for forming an optical image based on the image signals (S1 and S2), and a device adjusting means (40) for adjusting internal conditions of the device is provided with an adjusting operation support means (61) for supporting an operation of the device adjusting means (40). Because the adjusting operation support means (61) is provided, a user may easily adjust the image display device (1) while confirming adjusting operation support information displayed by the adjusting operation support means (61).

Abstract: A system for adjusting a view angle of a display can automatically adjust a view angle of the display to prevent lights from reflecting on the display. A plurality of sensors detect light intensities of a plurality of directions around the display, and send the detected light intensities to an adjusting device. The adjustment device calculates the light intensities to get a sum and an average of the light intensities, and controls the view angle of the display to be turned a corresponding degree in response to light intensities of some directions being greater than the average and a preset value.

Abstract: In the method for driving a plasma display panel and the plasma display device, the scan electrodes of the plasma display panel are divided into two scan electrode groups, the address period of subfields is divided into two address periods corresponding to the two scan electrode groups, and at least in one address period, the scan electrodes belonging to the scan electrode group provided with scan pulses are sequentially provided with scan pulses shifting from second voltage higher than scan pulse voltage to scan pulse voltage and shifting again to second voltage, and the scan electrodes belonging to the scan electrode group not provided with scan pulses are provided with either third voltage higher than scan pulse voltage or fourth voltage higher than second voltage and third voltage, and with third voltage at least while scan pulse voltage is applied to adjacent scan electrodes.

Abstract: An image forming method and a charged particle beam apparatus suitable for suppressing the inclination of charging when scanning a two-dimensional area with a charged particle beam. A third scanning line located between a first scanning line and a second scanning line is scanned. After the first, second and third scanning lines have been scanned, a plurality of scanning lines are scanned between the first and third scanning lines and between the second and third scanning lines.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a visual display structure having a fade resistant surface finish. The visual display structure is three-dimensional and may be used to recreate a naturally occurring structure, such as rocks, coral or vegetation. The visual display structure may also be used to produce a scenic element, such as an underwater castle, sunken ship or ruins. The visual display structure is created by providing a base, a binder over the base, and crushed glass particles to the binder. The crushed glass particles may be selected from a plurality of colors and are arranged so as to imitate the naturally occurring structure and its surface features. Once the crushed glass particles are applied to the base, thereby assuming the shape of the base, the visual display structure is ready for use. The visual display structure may be exposed in part to an underwater environment as, for example, a component in a theme park attraction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-frequency boost circuitry for use with a computer management system. Detection circuitry at the receiving end of a video signal measures the amplitudes of various frequency components of the video signal. If the amplitudes of the high-frequency components of the video signal are substantially lower than the amplitudes of the low frequency components of the video signal, the detection circuitry sends the amplitude information to analysis circuitry located at the transmitting end of the video signal. The analysis circuitry utilizes this information to determine the appropriate level of amplification needed for the video signal. This results in improved signal to noise ratio at the receiver in the computer management system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to audio mixing and editing devices and methods. A system is provided that permits mixing of and editing of multiple input audio tracks through the use of visual representation of audio signals. By viewing the visual representations of the audio inputs, a user is able to achieve a desired mix of signals with more accuracy and efficiency when compared with mixing based on hearing alone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to music composition devices and methods. A system is provided which allows composers of all skill levels to easily create music that is pleasurable to the ear. The system may also assist more advanced composers in creating complex musical arrangements based off of partially completed compositions. The system also streamlines composition and arrangement in multi-instrument environments. The user is able to select from a variety of available music visualizations and instrument views, allowing comparison therebetween. The system may comprise composition error checking functions, free-play performance abilities, and recording and playback features. Certain embodiments incorporate remote access for collaboration between users.

Abstract: An image forming method and a charged particle beam apparatus suitable for suppressing the inclination of charging when scanning a two-dimensional area with a charged particle beam. A third scanning line located between a first scanning line and a second scanning line is scanned. After the first, second and third scanning lines have been scanned, a plurality of scanning lines are scanned between the first and third scanning lines and between the second and third scanning lines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sound and speech recognition devices and methods. A system is provided that utilizes a system of tonal and rhythmic visualization methods to recognize different sounds so as to accurately identify true security problems in a cost effective manner. The system can also be utilized to recognize different vocal characteristics so as to accurately identify individuals based on their speech.

Abstract: An image forming method and a charged particle beam apparatus suitable for suppressing the inclination of charging when scanning a two-dimensional area with a charged particle beam. A third scanning line located between a first scanning line and a second scanning line is scanned. After the first, second and third scanning lines have been scanned, a plurality of scanning lines are scanned between the first and third scanning lines and between the second and third scanning lines.

Abstract: A monitor control system capable of reprogramming the function of a LCD monitor. The monitor control system utilizes VGA signal lines for video signal transmission during normal mode of operation and the same VGA signal lines for transmitting erase/record commands and data when the erasable programmable ROM inside the monitor demands reprogramming. Using an isolator circuit in the monitor control system for isolating an erase/record pathway of an erasable programmable ROM from a normal video pathway, data within the erasable programmable ROM can be modified without opening up the monitor casing. Hence, the modification of monitor function is much more convenient.

Abstract: A monitor control system capable of reprogramming the function of a LCD monitor. The monitor control system utilizes VGA signal lines for video signal transmission during normal mode of operation and the same VGA signal lines for transmitting erase/record commands and data when the erasable programmable ROM inside the monitor demands reprogramming. Using an isolator circuit in the monitor control system for isolating an erase/record pathway of an erasable programmable ROM from a normal video pathway, data within the erasable programmable ROM can be modified without opening up the monitor casing. Hence, the modification of monitor function is much more convenient.

Abstract: A monitor control system capable of reprogramming the function of a LCD monitor. The monitor control system utilizes VGA signal lines for video signal transmission during normal mode of operation and the same VGA signal lines for transmitting erase/record commands and data when the erasable programmable ROM inside the monitor demands reprogramming. Using an isolator circuit in the monitor control system for isolating an erase/record pathway of an erasable programmable ROM from a normal video pathway, data within the erasable programmable ROM can be modified without opening up the monitor casing. Hence, the modification of monitor function is much more convenient.