Abstract: It is possible to automatically acquire coordinate information and position information regarding a location name or the like on map representation data, in association with each other, with a map representation data processing device including: a map representation data acceptance unit that accepts map representation data; a character string acquisition unit that acquires a character string from the map representation data; a coordinate information acquisition unit that acquires coordinate information corresponding to the acquired character string; a position information acquisition unit that acquires pieces of position information corresponding to pieces of location information that are character strings, using a location dictionary that contains one or more pieces of location position information that associate the pieces of location information and the pieces of position information with each other; and a correspondence output unit that outputs the coordinate information and the position information in as

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for transporting a goods carrier by means of an industrial truck operable in an at least partially automated manner, in which at least the following steps are carried out in an automated manner by the industrial truck: a) acquiring an item of information about the length of the goods carrier, b) checking the acquired information about the length of the goods carrier in relation to a total length of a cargo surface of a cargo platform of the industrial truck, and c) carrying out a multistep loading process or unloading process, comprising at least reloading the goods carrier on the cargo platform if the length of the goods carrier is less than the total length of the cargo surface.

Abstract: A learning device for generating an image according to an embodiment disclosed is a computing device including one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs executed by the one or more processors. The learning device includes a first machine learning model that generates a mask for masking a portion related to speech in a person basic image with the person basic image as an input, and generates a person background image by synthesizing the person basic image and the mask.

Abstract: There is provided a system, method, and lighting module for fast-moving particle characterization. The lighting module can include a light source directed at the particles to generate a light beam of incoherent or semi-coherent light; and a pulse generator connected to the light source to direct the light source to generate the light beam when in receipt of a trigger signal, the pulse including a time period on a nanosecond scale. In some cases, the light beam can be conditioned with optical elements into a homogeneous flat-top profile. In some cases, the trigger signal is generated by a camera module, which is passed through a synchronization board to compensate for any noise.

Abstract: A technology capable of suitably correcting a geometric distortion caused by a shape of a curved surface of a screen or the like and obtaining a suitable image easily viewable for a user is provided. A projector is an image display apparatus configured to project an image onto a screen and includes a projection lens arranged at a first position and a camera arranged at a second position. When the screen has a curved surface, a camera image obtained by capturing a first image projected on the screen by the camera is acquired, and a geometric transformation for correcting a geometric distortion caused by the curved surface seen from a first virtual viewpoint position (virtual viewpoint) is performed for an image to be displayed based on information of the camera image, the first position, and the second position, and a post-transformation image is projected onto the screen.

Abstract: A wearable device and a head strap module are provided. The wearable device includes a host and a head strap module. Two opposite sides of the host are provided with a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket has a first end. The second bracket has a second end. The head strap module includes a first belt, a second belt, and an adjustment mechanism. The first belt has a third end. The second belt has a fourth end. The third end and the fourth end are detachably assembled to the first end and the second end respectively. The adjustment mechanism is arranged at the overlapping position of the first belt and the second belt for adjusting the overlapping length of the first belt and the second belt.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for engaging in exercise. The system includes a communications interface for receiving instructions from control software controlling operation of the exercise device, a resistance device for generating resistance to the exercise and applied to the exercise device, the resistance device for increasing or decreasing resistance for the exercise under control of the control software, and the control software operating to generate a simulated haptic movement, using the resistance device, by temporarily altering the resistance applied to the exercise device by the resistance device.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to modify resistance of pedals of an exercise device. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive measurements as input, and outputting, based on the measurements, a control instruction that causes the exercise device to modify, independently from each other, the resistance of the pedals. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the measurements from sensors associated with the pedals. The method includes determining, based on the measurements, a quantifiable or qualitative modification to the resistance provided by a pedal of the pedals. The resistance provided by another pedal of the pedals is not modified. The method includes transmitting the control instruction to the exercise device to cause the resistance provided by the pedal to be modified.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a host, a first belt, a second belt, a circuit board, a cable, and an adjustment mechanism. The first belt, one end of which is connected to a first side of the host, has a cable holding part. One end of the second belt is connected to a second side of the host. The circuit board is disposed at an overlap of the first belt and the second belt. A first end and a second end opposite to each other of the cable are connected to the circuit board and the first side respectively, and a holding section of the cable is fixed to the cable holding part. The adjusting mechanism is disposed at an overlap of the first belt and the second belt to adjust an overlapping length of the first belt and the second belt.

Abstract: It is possible to realize navigation that employs map representation data acquired using a captured map photograph, with a map representation data processing device including: a photograph reception unit that receives a map photograph from a terminal device; a determination unit that searches a navigation information group that contains two or more pieces of navigation information that contain map representation data and two or more pieces of correspondence information that are each a set of coordinate information and position information on the map representation data, and determines a piece of navigation information that has a relationship that satisfies a first condition, with the map photograph; and a navigation information transmission unit that transmits the piece of navigation information determined by the determination unit, to the terminal device.

Abstract: A straddle type vehicle comprising: a first display unit configured to display speed information of the straddle type vehicle; and a second display unit configured to display information concerning automatic traveling control of the straddle type vehicle, wherein the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged on a front side of the vehicle with respect to a head pipe of the straddle type vehicle, in the first display unit, a display position of the vehicle speed information changes linearly or in a curve in accordance with a change in a speed of the straddle type vehicle, and the second display unit is arranged to be adjacent in an upward direction or a left-and-right direction of the display position of the speed information on a high speed range side of the first display unit.

Abstract: Computerized systems and methods are directed to functionality and architecture that is responsible for, among other things, generating a document that is native to an application, user collaboration at the document in near real-time, generating fields in the document, assigning specific fields to specific users to populate, and sending out the document for signature, all within a single editing module or document that is device responsive. Additionally, such functionality and architecture improves existing user interface functionality relative to existing technologies. Moreover, such functionality and architecture improves computer resource consumption (for example storage costs, CPU, and the like.

Abstract: Systems of the present disclosure can provide a head-mountable device with a head securement element that is integrated with a light seal module, which provides effective and comfortable engagement with a face of the user. By providing the head securement element with a light seal module, both head securement and face engagement can be customized or otherwise selected for achieving the desired fit for a given user. Accordingly, the head securement element (e.g., band, arms, and the like) can be primarily or exclusively secured to an HMD module via a light seal module.

Abstract: Accurate measurement of pupillary distance, PD, is necessary to make prescription eye glasses as well as configuring VR headsets, and using other binocular optical devices. Today, many people are ordering eyeglasses on line and obtaining their PD is often problematic for a number of reasons as the prior art fails to provide consumer friendly PD measurement systems. A disclosed eyeglass frame system comprises reference marks of known locations upon the frames. A smart phone may be used to locate the consumer's pupils, while the consumer is wearing the frames. The consumer's pupils may be marked or tagged upon a digital image of the consumer wearing the frames. By use of angles in the sight lines of the camera lens and other variable values and the known relative distances of the frame markings, a consumer's pupillary distance can be quickly and accurately derived.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for diagnosing vertigo and balance related ailment using Craniocorpography (CCG) technique. The apparatus includes a helmet adapted to be worn over a head of a patient. The helmet includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). Further, the apparatus includes a camera placed directionally above at a vertical distance from the helmet while the helmet is being worn over the head of the patient. The camera is adapted to track movement of the patient when the CCG is performed on the patient. Furthermore, the apparatus includes an interface card adapted to connect the camera. The interface card is adapted to relay images captured by the camera. A computing system in communication with the interface card is also provided. The computing system is adapted to analyze and present at least a plurality of patient alignment parameters based on the images captured by the camera.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure is to determine a watch face image, and an operation method of an electronic device according to various embodiments may include: acquiring an image using a camera of the electronic device; displaying a watch face preview matching the acquired image on a display of the electronic device; determining a watch face image from the watch face preview; controlling a transceiver of the electronic device to transmit the watch face image to a smart watch; and applying the watch face image to the smart watch.

Abstract: A head-mounted display including a front, a back, a first actuator, a second actuator, a first adjustable member extending between the front and the back and operably engaging the first actuator, and a second adjustable member extending between the front and the back and operably engaging the second actuator. The first adjustable member and the second adjustable member may be adjustable in length via the second actuator to vary a gap distance between the front and the back. In some embodiments, the head-mounted display may include a wire routing assembly for routing wire(s) between the front and the back of the head-mounted display. Additionally, in some embodiments, the head-mounted display may include a harness for engaging a user.

Abstract: An interactive computer simulation system includes one or more processors for performing an interactive computer simulation in an interactive simulated environment based on user input and for generating images related to the interactive computer simulation. The system includes a dome for displaying the images, the dome being cut by a base below an equatorial plane of the dome, the images being displayed on the dome at a general-projection distance. The system further includes an adjusted-projection panel having an adjusted-projection surface defining an adjusted-projection distance smaller than the general-projection distance for addressing a vergence-accommodation conflict when simulated ground images are displayed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a flexible, modular head-mounted display is provided. The head-mounted display system may comprise a base member and one or more arm members that are coupled to the base member. The arm member(s) may be coupled to the base member via a hinge system that allows the arm member(s) to move with respect to the base member. Interior walls of the hinge system may define a passage therethrough such that wiring may extend throughout the head-mounted display system. The head-mounted display system may further include a cover that encloses at least a portion of the hinge. The cover may overlap with the base member or the one or more arm members.

Abstract: An information processing method includes: obtaining, from vehicles, sensor data obtained from sensors of the vehicles; performing object detection processes each using a different one of the sensor data; determining a style of a presentation for monitoring or controlling the vehicles, using results of the object detection processes; and controlling the presentation made by a presentation device according to the style determined.

Abstract: Controlling an exercise machine using a video workout program. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method may include capturing a video, encoding exercise machine control commands into a subtitle stream of the video to create the video workout program, decoding the subtitle stream of the video to access the exercise machine control commands, periodically determining at least that an actual heart rate zone of a user is not equal to a current programmed heart rate zone and that the actual heart rate of the user is not trending toward the current programmed heart rate zone by at least a threshold heart rate trend rate, and in response adaptively scaling the video workout program by adjusting a current difficulty level upward or downward depending on if the actual heart rate zone is lower or higher than the current programmed heart rate zone, respectively.

Abstract: Stationary exercise machine. In one aspect of the disclosure, a stationary exercise machine may include one or more moveable members configured to be moved by a user, an actuator configured to selectively adjust the speed of, or the amount of resistance on, the one or more moveable members, and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to receive a video, execute the video set to a first difficulty level, receive a second difficulty level, and execute the video reset to the second difficulty level.

Abstract: A method for creating navigable views includes receiving digital images, computing a set of feature points for each of the digital images, selecting one of the digital images as a reference image, identifying a salient region of interest in the reference image, identifying other digital images containing a region of interest similar to the salient region of interest in the reference image using the set of feature points computed for each of other digital images, designating a reference location for the salient region of interest in the reference image, aligning the other digital images to the image that contains the designated reference location, ordering the image that contains the designated reference location and the other digital images, and generating a navigable view.

Abstract: Methods and systems for collaboration between two robotic vehicle systems to accurately determine a geometric model of the footprint of a loaded robotic vehicle are described herein. A scanning robot is employed to scan a robotic vehicle loaded with a payload. The scanning robot measures the geometric information required to determine a geometric model of the loaded robotic vehicle. The scanning robot traverses a trajectory around the payload robot, while one or more distance sensors repeatedly measure the distance between the scanning robot and the payload robot and one or more image capture devices repeatedly image the payload robot. A geometric model of the footprint of the payload robot is generated based on the collected image and distance information. In some examples, virtual boundaries are defined around the payload robot based on the geometric model to navigate with obstacle avoidance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assessing performance in operating an aircraft. Information for assessing a performance of a group of operations performed by a number of crew members of the aircraft is displayed on a display system during operation of the aircraft by the number of crew members for which the group of operations is assessed. User input assessing the performance of the group of operations by the number of crew members is received through an input system. The user input is stored. A report on the performance of the group of operations performed by the number of crew members using the user input is generated.

Abstract: A processing system for a straddle vehicle, comprises an input section which receives information relating to a reaction of a rider; a processor section which learns a reaction trend of the rider based on the information relating to the rider's reaction which is input from the input section, and generates information to be output, based on a learning content of the reaction trend of the rider; and an output section which transmits the information generated by the processor section.

Abstract: A method includes maintaining an inventory database for each warehouse of a plurality of warehouses, where a plurality of robots are deployed at each warehouse, where the inventory database for each warehouse is updated based on messages sent by the plurality of robots at the warehouse during performance of tasks by the plurality of robots at the warehouse. The method further includes receiving an order and determining, for each warehouse, a projected availability time for an item that satisfies the order to be available for pickup at the warehouse based on the inventory database for the warehouse. The method additionally includes selecting a warehouse from the plurality of warehouses based on the projected availability time determined for each warehouse. The method further includes causing at least one robot at the selected warehouse to prepare for pickup the item that satisfies the order at the selected warehouse.

Abstract: This invention discloses a controller and method to operate a power electronic converter as a virtual synchronous machine with bounded frequency and virtual flux. The controller includes a real power-frequency channel to regulate the frequency, a reactive power-flux channel to regulate the virtual flux (equivalently, the voltage), an interconnection block that takes the frequency, the virtual flux, and an input current to generate a voltage, a signal {tilde over (T)}, and a signal {tilde over (?)} that are fed through a conversion block and two passive filters to generate the negative real power and reactive power feedback signals, a virtual damper to generate an output voltage as the control signal for the power electronic converter according to the voltage generated by the interconnection block and a first measured voltage, and a virtual impedance to generate a virtual current according to the difference of the output voltage and a second measured voltage.

Abstract: A head-up display system comprises a microprojector, first and second viewer optics, a redirection optic, and an electronic controller. Switchable electronically between first and second optical states, the redirection optic is configured to receive a display image from the microprojector, to convey the display image, in the first optical state, to the first viewer optic, and to convey the display image, in the second optical state, to the second viewer optic. The electronic controller is configured to, during a first interval, switch and maintain the redirection optic in the first optical state and cause the microprojector to form the display image based on first image data. The electronic controller is further configured to, during a second interval, switch and maintain the redirection optic in the second optical state and cause the microprojector to form the display image based on second image data.

Abstract: This invention discloses a controller and method to reconfigure the inertia, damping and fault ride-through capability of a virtual synchronous machine (VSM). The virtual inertia is reconfigured via adding a low-pass filter to the torque (equivalently, active power) signal of the VSM and the virtual damping is reconfigured via adding a virtual damper between the VSM voltage and the output voltage sent to the PWM conversion, instead of adjusting the inertia and the damping in the swing equation. The function of the virtual damper is to scale the existing converter-side inductance or to insert the desired inductance into the VSM, which increases the damping. Moreover, the fault ride-through capability of the VSM can be reconfigured to achieve the given fault-current level via reconfiguring the damping and the inertia properly.

Abstract: A method for creating navigable views includes receiving digital images, computing a set of feature points for each of the digital images, selecting one of the digital images as a reference image, identifying a salient region of interest in the reference image, identifying other digital images containing a region of interest similar to the salient region of interest in the reference image using the set of feature points computed for each of other digital images, designating a reference location for the salient region of interest in the reference image, aligning the other digital images to the image that contains the designated reference location, ordering the image that contains the designated reference location and the other digital images, and generating a navigable view.

Abstract: A display control system to generate a virtual environment in a vehicle includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to receive an input that corresponds to a selection of a video to be displayed on one or more display mediums provided in the vehicle. A relevance factor is determined between a current travel route of the vehicle and a travel route associated with the selected video. The relevance factor is determined in an event the vehicle is in motion along the current travel route. One or more video parameters of the selected video are adjusted based on the determined relevance factor. Display of at least the selected video on the one or more display mediums is controlled in the vehicle in motion in accordance with the adjusted one or more video parameters of the selected video.

Abstract: A method of operating a video game system can include applying an optical filter in a field of view of a camera to filter out visible light and allow the camera to view non-visible light directed at a display screen positioned within the field of view of the camera. The method can also include processing the video output feed from the camera with a computer processor to identify a location of a non-visible light dot within the field of view of the camera that is projected onto the display screen by a light targeting peripheral unit. The method can also include calculating the location of the non-visible light dot within the field of view of the camera as a proportion of one or more dimensions of the field of view of the camera and translating the location of the non-visible light dot within the field of view of the camera onto a location on the display screen.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes continuously receiving, from a camera, raw video frames at an initial resolution. The method also includes, for each raw video frame, as the raw video frame is received: downscaling the raw video frame to a first resolution to yield a first scaled video frame; downscaling the raw video frame to a second resolution distinct from the first resolution to yield a second scaled video frame; identifying a location of a target; cropping at least video frame based, at least in part, on the location of the target; and storing the first scaled video frame, the second scaled video frame, and information related to the cropped at least one video frame as part of a first video stream, a second video stream, and a third video stream, respectively.

Abstract: Providing interaction with media content includes broadcasting media content to a display device, associating a downloadable fitness program with the media content with synchronization indicators to synchronize the downloadable fitness program with the media content, and controlling an operational parameter of an exercise machine based on physical characteristics of an environment depicted in the media content.

Abstract: A system that identifies road conditions associated with a road surface is provided. The system includes a first sensor recording a first motion amount related to a head of a rider and at least a second sensor recording at least a second motion amount of a portion of a vehicle. The system also includes a comparison manager determining a severity level based on a comparison between the first motion amount and the second motion amount. Also included is a notification manager providing recommendations to the rider based on the severity level. Additionally, an implementation manager may dynamically implement one or more actions based on the severity level.

Abstract: Method and systems, for executing an interactive computer simulation of a simulated vehicle, comprising a remote data management system, a central repository, a remote repository and an interactive computer simulation station. The central repository comprises a synthetic natural environment database (SNEDB) that comprises data of a plurality of data types for geographically-located terrain skin representations. The remote data management system maintains the remote repository storing a subset of the SNEDB. The station comprises data consumers each requiring one or more data types and sends, over the network, a data request for geographical locations from the SNEDB. The station allows users to interact in the simulation for controlling the simulated vehicle. The remote data management system determines a set of data types considering requesting data consumers and updates the subset of the SNEDB for the geographical locations with data of only the set of data types.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for optical character recognition of external segmented displays using a camera connected to a reading device and a data reading application on the reading device.

Abstract: A computer system detects that a mobile device of a user is in a location that exceeds a threshold distance from a second device of the user. Based on at least the detecting, the computer system switches the mobile device to stealth mode, wherein switching the mobile device to stealth mode includes determining an image that visually matches a surface directly below the mobile device, and displaying the image on at least one display of the mobile device. The computer system determines that the second device of the user is located within the threshold distance of the mobile device. Based on the determining, the computer system initiates one or more actions to alert the user as to the location of the mobile device.

Abstract: A sensor system and method for monitoring power exerted by a person riding a bicycle has a pair of sensor insoles and a portable electronic device. The sensor insoles each have a plurality of force sensors, an accelerometer, and a transmitter for transmitting data from the plurality of force sensors and the accelerometer. A power measurement program operably installed in the computer memory of the portable electronic device receives the data and calculates power and other outputs based upon the data received.

Abstract: A viewing system based on a two-layer film and television railcar, comprising a first railcar moving on a first rail track and a second railcar of a second rail track arranged thereabove; at the docking point of the first railcar and the second railcar, the first rail track and the second rail track are positioned on the same plane; and arranged on the bottom of the first railcar is a locking apparatus used for locking the first railcar onto the second rail track when the first railcar moves on the second rail track. Viewers can experience different viewing positions and viewing space by means of the first railcar and the second railcar, and can use the changing movement of the railcars to enjoy different film and television content.

Abstract: A platform dynamic vehicle, comprising a vehicle body (100), the vehicle body (100) moving on a rail track by means of vehicle wheels (110) on the bottom of the vehicle body, a bracket (200) being arranged vertically on the vehicle body (100), the upper part of the bracket (200) being connected movably to a viewing platform (400), a plurality of rows of viewing seats (300) being disposed on the viewing platform (400), a seat drive apparatus used for driving the viewing seats (300) to tilt forwards or recline backwards being disposed on the viewing seats (300), a platform drive apparatus used for driving the viewing platform (400) to rotate on the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis being disposed on the viewing platform (400), and a vehicle drive apparatus used for driving the vehicle body (100) to move along the rail track being disposed on the vehicle body (100).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for driving simulation of a vehicle are provided and obtain various and more accurate simulation data without directly performing a test for an actual vehicle. In particular the apparatus performs the driving simulation of the vehicle based on a power train model and a dynamic model of the vehicle and a road environment model.

Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria.

Abstract: A method for carrying out a robot-assisted measurement of measurable objects. The paths of a sensor are defined and transmitted to a robot co-ordinate system. The actual paths of the sensor guided on the robot are recorded. A plurality of measurable objects is measured, the sensor being guided with the robot along the actual paths. A compensating device makes it possible to compensate internal and/or external influences produced on the robot. The compensation stage is carried out after a determined number of measurements.

Abstract: An aerial sensor system is disclosed. The system includes an aerial vehicle, a camera, and a sensor mounting assembly coupled to the aerial vehicle and to the camera. The sensor mounting assembly permits the camera to be positioned radially outwardly from the aerial vehicle in all spherical positions.

Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting vehicle speed during an indirect vision driving task. A further method and apparatus for optimizing the display of a camera return during an indirect vision driving task based on operator perceived vehicle speed as set by the display characteristics and the field-of-view of the camera. A further method and apparatus for using the perceived speed as a driving task aid, in particular, as an electronic aider for optimizing the driving scene display characteristics of scene compression and camera field-of view. In this manner, the invention adjusts the perceived speed in order to match the operator's cognitive flow to the control dynamics needed from the operator for the task. The invention has application to autonomous driving where manual intervention is incorporated during critical events for particular tasks; and with limited display space within the vehicle, the display format is adjusted by the invention according to the operator's task needs.

Abstract: An entertainment device includes a screen on which a film can be shown, a movable simulation platform, a multiplicity of audience places or locations disposed on the simulation platform, each place or location having a supporting element for spectators to lean against, a drive device for moving the simulation platform, and a controlling or regulating unit for controlling or regulating the movement of the simulation platform. The movable simulation platform can be moved by the drive device under control of the controlling or regulation unit in dependence on a motion data track corresponding to the film. The simulation platform is suspended from cables which can be moved by the drive device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting vehicle speed during an indirect vision driving task. A further method and apparatus for optimizing the display of a camera return during an indirect vision driving task based on operator perceived vehicle speed as set by the display characteristics and the field-of-view of the camera. A further method and apparatus for using the perceived speed as a driving task aid, in particular, as an electronic aider for optimizing the driving scene display characteristics of scene compression and camera field-of view. In this manner, the invention adjusts the perceived speed in order to match the operator's cognitive flow to the control dynamics needed from the operator for the task. The invention has application to autonomous driving where manual intervention is incorporated during critical events for particular tasks; and with limited display space within the vehicle, the display format is adjusted by the invention according to the operator's task needs.