Abstract: There is provided an information processing device to generate a video to which a wide range of renditions are applied from a three-dimensional object generated by a volumetric technology. The information processing device includes a first generation unit (134) that generates, based on a three-dimensional model of a subject generated by using a plurality of captured images obtained by imaging the subject and based on a two-dimensional image, a video in which a subject generated from the three-dimensional model, and the two-dimensional image, are simultaneously present.

Abstract: In some implementations, an optical device includes a one-way mirror formed by a polarization selective mirror and an absorptive polarizer. The absorptive polarizer has a transmission axis aligned with the transmission axis of the reflective polarizer. The one-way mirror may be provided on the world side of a head-mounted display system. Advantageously, the one-way mirror may reflect light from the world, which provides privacy and may improve the cosmetics of the display. In some implementations, the one-way mirror may include one or more of a depolarizer and a pair of opposing waveplates to improve alignment tolerances and reduce reflections to a viewer. In some implementations, the one-way mirror may form a compact integrated structure with a dimmer for reducing light transmitted to the viewer from the world.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a recognizer, based on captured image information generated by capturing a region on which a first image including an individual image is projected from a projector, to recognize an obstacle between the region and the projector, an identifier, when the obstacle is recognized, to identify, based on first image information indicating the first image and a recognition result by the recognizer, the individual image of which projection is blocked by the obstacle as a specific image, a decider to decide changing a first position in the region on which the specific image is projected to a second position in the region toward which projection of the specific image is not blocked by the obstacle, and a generator to generate second image information indicating a second image including an auxiliary image teaching association between the specific image located at the second position and the object.

Abstract: A projection system and a method for selecting an image capturing number for image blending are provided. Multiple projection devices are driven one-by-one to project a pattern; multiple image capturing devices are driven to capture the pattern projected by each projection device, so as to obtain multiple image capturing results corresponding to the image capturing devices. Finally, at least one of the image capturing devices is selected to serve as an image capturing source for image blending based on the image capturing results. An image capturing range is identified through projected patterns, and an effective range is calculated and then selected for use, which is used for calculations required for automatic blending, so as to avoid a problem of being unable to maintain blending and merging due to environmental influences or failure of the image capturing device when performing image recognition and calculation required for automatic blending and merging.

Abstract: A computing device with a touch-sensitive display displays a menu for a touch-sensitive keyboard, the menu including a plurality of keyboard settings. In response to a first input in the menu, adjusting a first setting of a plurality of keyboard settings for a first application. In response to a second input in the menu, adjusting a second setting of the plurality of keyboard settings for a second application distinct from the first application.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is for visualization of a three-dimensional object represented by volume data for a user in the form of a two-dimensional visualization image including a plurality of visualization pixels. In an embodiment, the method includes: providing an image synthesis algorithm designed for visualization of the three-dimensional object by mapping the volume data onto the visualization pixels; detecting an instantaneous viewing direction of the user; determining a focus area defined as a region of the visualization image, upon which the user focuses based upon the instantaneous viewing direction; adjusting the image synthesis algorithm such that the computing effort required for the mapping for visualization pixels outside of the focus area is lower than for visualization pixels inside of the focus area; and mapping volume data onto the visualization pixels with the adjusted image synthesis algorithm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for generating road topology information performed by at least one processor. With respect to coordinate data of a road, boundary conditions between segments including topology information may be calculated to make the connection between segments flexible, and a midpoint of a curve of a segment may be detected to directly calculate control points of a Bézier curve, thereby generating a parametric Bézier curve. Accordingly, more precise road map may be generated even when the coordinate data of the segment of the road includes an error.

Abstract: A color calibration method includes acquiring first pictures in a first color space, a first picture being generated by one pure color; converting brightness of the first pictures from the first color space to a second color space to obtain second pictures in the second color space to display through a display device; acquiring photographed pictures by photographing the second pictures, the photographed pictures corresponding to a third color space; converting the photographed pictures from the third color space to the first color space to obtain photographed pictures in the first color space, and determining photographing color information corresponding to the photographed pictures in the first color space; and determining a difference between standard color information of the first color space and the photographing color information, and determining color calibration information according to the difference, the color calibration information being used for performing color calibration on a picture.

Abstract: An electronic device, while displaying the user interface of an application in a first mode, displays an affordance with a first appearance over a portion of the user interface, and values of display properties of the affordance change in accordance with a change in values of display properties of the portion of the user interface that underlies the affordance, in accordance with a first set of rules. Upon transitioning from displaying the user interface in the first mode to displaying the user interface in a second mode, the affordance is displayed with a second appearance, and values of display properties of the affordance change in accordance with a change in the values of display properties of the portion of the user interface that underlies the affordance, in accordance with a second set of rules that are different from the first set of rules.

Abstract: A device may include an electronic display to display an image frame based on blended image data and image processing circuitry to generate the blended image data by combining first image data and second image data via a blend operation. The blend operation may include receiving graphics alpha data indicative of a transparency factor to be applied to the first image data to generate a first layer of the blend operation. The blend operation may also include overlaying the first layer onto a second layer that is based on the second image data. Overlaying the first layer onto the second layer may include adding first pixels values of the first image data that include negative pixel values and are augmented by the transparency factor to second pixel values of the second image data to generate blended pixel values of the blended image data.

Abstract: A computing device can be running a current context and displaying a current interface for the current context when a communication is received on the device. The device can display an alert on a portion of a display screen in conjunction with the current interface being displayed. The alert can include information about the communication, which can allow a user to better determine whether or not the communication requires immediate attention. If the user ignores the alert, it will disappear in a specified amount of time. If the user chooses to deal with the communication, he/she can tap on the alert to bring up an overlay interface for replying to the communication without having to switch to another application specifically configured for handling (e.g., viewing, replying to) the communication. After the user replies to the communication using the overlay interface, he/she can be automatically brought back to the current interface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the transfer of visuals (e.g., window visuals) over virtual frames that may be stored in any number of video frames of one or more video streams. The visuals may be split into two-dimensional (2D) pages of a virtual frame, with each of the 2D pages being a fraction of the size of video frames of the video stream(s). The virtual frame may be encoded to the video frames of the video stream(s) and later reconstructed in accordance with a page table.

Abstract: A head-mount display comprises a display and a controller. The controller is configured to: acquire a first sensor output outputted from an ambient monitoring sensor configured to monitor an ambient environment of the head-mount display to determine presence or absence of an abnormality in the ambient environment; acquire a second sensor output outputted from a condition monitoring sensor configured to monitor biometric information of a user wearing the head-mount display to determine presence or absence of a factor of decreasing attention due to a user's condition; determine the display mode at a time of displaying the virtual space information on the display based on both the presence or absence of the abnormality in the ambient environment and the factor of decreasing attention due to the user's condition; and display the virtual space information on the display in the determined display mode.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus obtains source layer pixels, such as those of a content image and first destination layer pixels, such as those of a destination image. The first destination layer pixels have associated alpha values. The apparatus obtains information that indicates a first blending color format for the alpha values. The first blending color format is different from a first destination layer color format for the first destination layer pixels and an output color format for a display. The apparatus converts the source and/or first destination layer pixels to the first blending color format. The apparatus generates first alpha blended pixels based on alpha blending the source layer pixels with the first destination layer pixels using the associated alpha values. The apparatus provides, for display on the display, the first alpha blended pixels.

Abstract: A control display method is performed by an electronic device, the method including: displaying a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI including a virtual character located in a virtual environment and a control; updating a display position of the virtual character on the GUI as the virtual character moves in the virtual environment; and in accordance with a determination that the control blocks the virtual character at the display position: increasing a transparency of the control. The control display method enables a user to better observe the virtual character that would have been blocked by the control, and dynamic changes of the transparency of the control is more likely to attract the user's attention, so that the user does not miss important information.

Abstract: A watermark image may be generated that includes a first set of encoded pixels each of which is assigned a first transparency value and a second set of encoded pixels each of which is assigned a second transparency value, the second transparency level being different from the first transparency level. The encoded pixels may be distributed among a set of blank pixels such that each encoded pixel neighbors one or more blank pixels in the watermark image, and in particular at least two blank pixels in the watermark image. Herein, each blank pixel may be assigned the second transparency value. The watermark image may be overlaid and blended over a background source image to create an encoded source image. A decoder system may recover encoded information from the encoded source image.

Abstract: A computing system, having stored thereon a design software, is configured to generate a design file representing a three-dimensional space that embodies a design. The computing system is further configured to render a three-dimensional view of the three-dimensional space in a graphical user interface. In response to receiving a user input of placing a three-dimensional object in the three-dimensional space, the computing system then renders the three-dimensional object in the three-dimensional view of the three-dimensional space in the graphical user interface as a silhouette.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for recognizing an intention of a driver for a lane change assistant in an at least partially autonomous motor vehicle, a corresponding system, and a method and computer program. It is provided that steering of a driver does not directly cause lateral acceleration, as is currently the case, but rather serves the vehicle as an input medium for the intention of the driver to imminently initiate lateral acceleration, for example a turn-off procedure or a change of travel lane. As a result of the signal from the control element, a safe, drivable trajectory that will subsequently be traveled automatically by the vehicle is calculated. This may also include more complex driving maneuvers, such as a change of multiple travel lanes. As a result, driving is made more convenient and safer.

Abstract: Systems and methods relate generally to exposure correction of an image transparency. In an example method thereof, an adaptable filter having an adjustable transparency panel and a microcontroller is obtained. The image transparency is backlit to obtain first analog image information by the adaptable filter. An exposure level associated with the first analog image information is sensed. A transparency level of the adjustable transparency panel is adjusted responsive to the sensed exposure level. Second analog image information is obtained from the adjustable transparency panel provided to a sensor array. The second analog image information is the first analog image information with the adjusted transparency level.

Abstract: In some implementations, an optical device includes a one-way mirror formed by a polarization selective mirror and an absorptive polarizer. The absorptive polarizer has a transmission axis aligned with the transmission axis of the reflective polarizer. The one-way mirror may be provided on the world side of a head-mounted display system. Advantageously, the one-way mirror may reflect light from the world, which provides privacy and may improve the cosmetics of the display. In some implementations, the one-way mirror may include one or more of a depolarizer and a pair of opposing waveplates to improve alignment tolerances and reduce reflections to a viewer. In some implementations, the one-way mirror may form a compact integrated structure with a dimmer for reducing light transmitted to the viewer from the world.

Abstract: A display device of the present disclosure includes an image display device and a control unit, in which the image display device includes an image formation device, and an optical device that displays an image emitted from the image formation device in front of an observer while superimposing the image on a real image of an outside world, the control unit controls an operation of the image formation device, and in a case where a black display edge that is an edge of an area where black is displayed exists in the image, the control unit performs reversing processing and luminance increasing processing of the black display edge.

Abstract: User interfaces and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of source artifacts is displayed. A selector is operable to indicate a selected set of the source artifacts. An output artifact is displayed having an output attribute that represents a combination of source attributes from the source artifacts in the selected set. An amount of contribution to the first output attribute by respective ones of the source artifacts in the first selected set is based on a coordinate of the selector relative to coordinates of the source attributes in the first selected set.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for creating effects based on facial features. A mesh comprising a set of vertices based on detecting key points of at least one facial part may be created. A mask may be created based on rendering the mesh. A filter may be created by applying a function to a texture based on the mask. A portion of at least one image may be extracted based at least in part on the mask. The portion may correspond to the at least one facial part. An effect may be created on the extracted portion using the filter.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes display control means for displaying, on display means, a blend image obtained by performing blend processing at a variable transmissivity in accordance with an instruction of an operator using an optical coherence tomography (OCT) image and an OCT angiography (OCTA) image of mutually corresponding regions in a subject that are acquired by an OCT, setting means for setting a region of interest in the displayed blend image, and execution means for executing processing on the set region of interest in at least one image of the OCT image and the OCTA image.

Abstract: A virtual reality system for use with law enforcement training is described. Simulation software receives a selection of a base scenario layout from a first user and an action associated with a parameter of the scenario to modify the scenario. The simulation software transmits the modified scenario to a user interface of a head-mounted display worn by a second user freely roaming a physical environment of the virtual reality system. The physical environment is defined at least partially by a physical coordinate system. The simulation software receives position data associated with an object and captured by one or more cameras within the physical environment, determines a position of the object from the position data, generates a virtual reality image of the object, adds the virtual reality image of the object into the modified scenario, and transmits the updated scenario to the user interface of the head-mounted display.

Abstract: An example non-transitory machine-readable storage medium includes instructions to, when executed by the processor, capture an image of a face of a user viewing a display device, identify a light source in the image, and identify light from the display device reflecting off the face of the user. The example instructions are also executable to determine a signature of the light in the image by 1) positively weighting a light measurement from the light source in the image and 2) negatively weighting a light measurement emanating from the display device and reflecting off the face of the user. The example instructions are also executable to modify a display device setting based on the signature of the light in the image.

Abstract: A local perspective method and device of a virtual reality equipment and a virtual reality equipment are disclosed. The method comprises: identifying a user's hand action; triggering a local perspective function of the virtual reality equipment if the user's hand action satisfies a preset trigger action; and under the local perspective function, determining a local perspective display area in a virtual scene according to a position of the user's hand action, so as to display a real scene in the local perspective display area. The local perspective method of the virtual reality equipment according to the present disclosure can determine the range of the area to be perspectively displayed by using the user's hand action. Compared with the conventional global perspective solution, it can be applicable to more and richer application scenarios, and can greatly improve the user's use experience.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes display control means for displaying, on display means, a blend image obtained by performing blend processing at a variable transmissivity in accordance with an instruction of an operator using an optical coherence tomography (OCT) image and an OCT angiography (OCTA) image of mutually corresponding regions in a subject that are acquired by an OCT, setting means for setting a region of interest in the displayed blend image, and execution means for executing processing on the set region of interest in at least one image of the OCT image and the OCTA image.

Abstract: An industrial integrated development environment (IDE) supports a virtual design environment that allows an automation system designer to perform project development via interaction with a virtual reality presentation of the plant facility. The industrial design environment can generate system project data for an automation project—including but not limited to device selections, industrial control programming, device configurations, visualizations, engineering drawings, etc. —based on the developer's manual interactions with the virtual reality presentation. These interactions can include, for example, placing and moving machines or other industrial assets within the virtualized environment, defining trajectories of motion devices or robots using manual gestures, or other such interactive input.

Abstract: The purpose is to provide a navigation information device and a navigation information processing method capable of excellently grasping a surrounding situation of own ship and improving a visibility of a detection result by a sonar. The navigation information device is provided with a surrounding information generating module for generating surrounding information around the ship itself, a sonar information generating module for generating sonar information indicating the detection result by the sonar, and a display control module for performing control for enlarging one display area of a surrounding screen on which the surrounding information is displayed and a sonar screen on which the sonar information is displayed and reducing the other display area, as compared with corresponding display area before satisfying the predetermined condition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to detecting changes to a firebreak line in an environment. Aspects include obtaining a reference aerial image of an area of interest and a current aerial image of the area of interest and identifying, based on the reference aerial image, one or more firebreak lines in the area of interest. Aspects also include identifying, based on a comparison of the reference aerial image and the current aerial image, an anomaly in at least one of the one or more firebreak lines. Aspects further include transmitting an alert, based on detecting the anomaly, the alert including an indication of the detected anomaly.

Abstract: A modular sensor and display module comprises an enclosure with a rigid frame and front and back visor lens encapsulating sensors, waveguide optics, and display/projection devices that provide various functions for a typical head-mounted device. A front visor may conceal sensors and other components and may further provide dimming for holographic displays. The modular sensor and display module may include a standard interface for attachment to various fit systems, including, for example, headband, VR headset, glasses temples, helmet, and the like. A further module, such as a rear-attachment module, may be provided that can provide auxiliary compute, storage, and power resources for the modular sensor and display module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining predictive model types are provided. A method may include generating a predictive model for a web page of a web site, wherein the web page includes a configuration defining one or more objects presented with the web page, and wherein each object is associated with a predictive model. The method may include determining one or more predictive model types that are associated with the predictive model, determining one or more performance indicators that correspond to each determined predictive model type, wherein performance indicators represent one or more benefits to a website, selecting a predictive model type of the predictive model out of the one or more predictive model types, wherein the predictive model type is selected based on a performance indicator corresponding to the selected predictive model type, and determining a configuration of the web page using the selected predictive model type of the predictive model.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for mirroring 3D content from a first display (which may be a handheld 2D display) to a second display (which may be a 3D display, such as a light field display). The 3D content is initially displayed (e.g. as a 2D projection) on a the first display. The relative positions and/or orientations of the first and second displays are determined. The position of a user viewing the content may also be determined or may be inferred from the position and orientation of the first display. The second display is provided with information used to display the 3D content with a size and/or orientation that preserves the original apparent size and/or apparent orientation of that content from the perspective of the user.

Abstract: A photo filter (e.g., artistic/stylized painting) light field effect system includes an eyewear device having a frame, a temple connected to a lateral side of the frame, and a depth-capturing camera. Execution of programming by a processor configures the stylized image painting effect system to apply a photo filter selection to: (i) a left raw image or a left processed image to create a left photo filter image, and (ii) a right raw image or a right processed image to create a right photo filter image. The stylized image painting effect system generates a photo filter stylized painting effect image with an appearance of a spatial rotation or movement, by blending together the left photo filter image and the right photo filter image based on a left image disparity map and a right image disparity map.

Abstract: In one implementation, a method of displaying overlapping objects is performed at a device including an optical see-through display, one or more processors, and a non-transitory memory. The method includes obtaining a request to display a first object in front of a second object. The method includes modifying a transparency of the first object in a region corresponding to an overlap between the first object and the second object. The method includes displaying the first object in front of the second object while maintaining visibility of the second object through the overlap between the first object and the second object based on the modified transparency.

Abstract: A method of providing an augmented reality game environment within a game space includes obtaining, by a processor, sensor data for the game space, determining, by the processor, a position of a player in the game space based on the sensor data, generating, by the processor, player image data of a peripersonal boundary of the player based on the determined position of the player for rendering a representation of the peripersonal boundary in the game space, the peripersonal boundary being disposed about, and spaced from, the determined position, obtaining, by the processor, player data for the player via an input modality, the player data being indicative of a player directive to modulate the peripersonal boundary, adjusting, by the processor, a size of the peripersonal boundary as a function of the player data, and updating, by the processor, the player image data based on the adjusted size of the peripersonal boundary.

Abstract: An imaging device of the present disclosure includes a plurality of pixels each including a light receiving element that performs photoelectric conversion on incident light to generate an electrical signal, the pixels outputs a detection signal when detecting that an amount of change of the electrical signal exceeds a predetermined threshold, and a control section that reads out, when pixels of a pixel combination of two or more pixels including a pixel of interest both output detection signals, the detection signals. Further, electronic equipment of the present disclosure includes the imaging device including the plurality of pixels and a detection section that have the above-mentioned configurations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for displaying vehicle information for an on-demand service. The method may include sending a request for on-demand service to a server. The method may further include obtaining information of a vehicle related to the request for on-demand service. The information of the vehicle may include color information of the vehicle. The method may further include generating, by a processor, a user interface based on the information of the vehicle. The user interface may include at least one user interface element corresponding to the color information of the vehicle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for managing placement of transducer arrays on a subject/patient.

Abstract: Systems and methods for headset windowing may include determining a geometry of a first object used with a computing system in a work space; determining, based on information received from a sensor, when the user wearing a VR headset tilts their head to bring the first object into view of the VR headset; and displaying a first window on a display of the VR headset, the first window being dimensioned to conform to the geometry of the first object in view of the headset.

Abstract: The signal quality of an electrophysiological signal can be determined from information regarding proximal stability of an electrophysiology catheter at the time the signal is acquired and temporal stability of the electrophysiological signal. The proximal stability information can include a distance between the electrophysiology catheter and an anatomical surface, a velocity of the electrophysiology catheter, and/or contact force between the electrophysiology catheter and the anatomical surface. Graphical representations of signal quality scores can be output to a display in order to enable visualization thereof by a practitioner.

Abstract: An image capturing control apparatus that enables a user to recognize a transparency of OSD for recording. A system controller sets a transparency of OSD superimposed on a captured LV image and sets whether or not to record the captured image in a state combined with the OSD, as an image file. The OSD is displayed in a state superimposed on the LV image at a transparency of OSD for display, regardless of a setting concerning recording of the image file, and in a case where it is set to record the LV image in the state combined with the OSD, the OSD is displayed according to a specific operation, in a state superimposed on the LV image, at a transparency of OSD for recording, regardless of the transparency of OSD for display.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a data driver and a frequency controller. The display panel displays an image based on an input image data. The data driver outputs a data voltage to the display panel. The frequency controller determines a driving frequency of the display panel based on the input image data and a play speed setting.

Abstract: A method is provided for gathering probe data and using the gathered data to create map intersection turn paths. Methods may include: receiving probe data from a plurality of probes passing through an intersection; identifying a turn maneuver of the intersection including an incoming road link and an outgoing road link; generating a curve of the turn maneuver based on a geometry of the intersection and a scaling factor; filtering the probe data based on the generated curve to obtain remaining probe data; fitting a spline to the remaining probe data to generate a turn path representative of the turn maneuver; and providing for guidance of a vehicle based on the spline of the turn path. Embodiments including apparatuses and computer program products for creating map intersection turn paths are also provided.

Abstract: Controlling contents of interfaces may include receiving multiple interfaces presented on a display screen. The multiple interfaces may include at least one primary task interface and each of the multiple interfaces may present at least one content item. A user engagement level with respect to content items presented via the multiple interfaces may be estimated. A degree of user effectiveness with respect to progression toward completing a primary task presented via the primary task interface may be determined. A content item may be selected from the multiple interfaces based on the user engagement level and the degree of user effectiveness. A presentation of the selected content item may be made in a controlled manner on an unused portion of at least one of the multiple interfaces.

Abstract: A weld training device to provide a trainee with a real-world look and feel of a welding torch without the need to provide a welding arc. The weld training device provides adaptive vibration to simulate a welding operation. The weld training tracks performance and provides feedback to a trainee via a local display and/or via a communication to an external computing device.

Abstract: A display device includes a first display panel disposed closer to an observer and a second display panel disposed farther from the observer than the first display panel. An image display region of the second display panel is larger than an image display region of the first display panel.

Abstract: A computing device can be running a current context and displaying a current interface for the current context when a communication is received on the device. The device can display an alert on a portion of a display screen in conjunction with the current interface being displayed. The alert can include information about the communication, which can allow a user to better determine whether or not the communication requires immediate attention. If the user ignores the alert, it will disappear in a specified amount of time. If the user chooses to deal with the communication, he/she can tap on the alert to bring up an overlay interface for replying to the communication without having to switch to another application specifically configured for handling (e.g., viewing, replying to) the communication. After the user replies to the communication using the overlay interface, he/she can be automatically brought back to the current interface.

Abstract: A method for scene frame matching for automatic content recognition. The method includes receiving fingerprints indicative of frames of a media stream. The method also includes obtaining scene centroids of corresponding scenes of the media stream. Each scene includes fingerprints ranging from an initial frame having a corresponding initial fingerprint and a last frame having a corresponding last fingerprint. Each scene centroid represents a mean of fingerprints corresponding to a respective scene. The mean of fingerprints is determined by an average of pixel values corresponding to the fingerprints of the respective scene. For each scene centroid, the method includes determining a distance between the respective scene centroid and a target fingerprint of a corresponding target frame of the media stream and determining a target scene of the target frame as being the respective scene of the scene centroid having a shortest distance to the target fingerprint of the target frame.