Abstract: A smart cruise control (SCC) system based on complex information and a method of controlling the same. The method includes setting an SCC user-setting speed as a vehicle speed when an SCC function is turned on, driving a vehicle at the set vehicle speed, deriving vehicle speed limit information of a road section in which the vehicle is travelling from navigation speed limit information, road sign speed limit information, and surrounding vehicle speed information of the road section, and controlling the vehicle speed on the basis of the derived vehicle speed limit information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and a device for detecting a precision of an internal parameter of a laser radar, a related apparatus and a medium. The method may include the following steps. Point cloud data collected by the laser radar arranged on an autonomous mobile carrier travelling on a flat road is obtained. A three-dimensional scene reconstruction is performed based on the point cloud data collected to obtain a point cloud model of a three-dimensional scene. The point cloud model of the three-dimensional scene is divided to obtain the road. A thickness of the road is determined based on the point cloud data of the road. It is determined whether the internal parameter of the laser radar is precise based on the thickness of the road.

Abstract: An imaging system including: first camera and second camera; depth-mapping means; gaze-tracking means; and processor configured to: generate depth map of real-world scene; determine gaze directions of first eye and second eye; identify line of sight and conical region of interest; determine optical depths of first object and second object present in conical region; when first and second objects are placed horizontally opposite, adjust optical focuses of first and second cameras to focus on respective objects on same side as them; when first and second objects are placed vertically opposite, adjust optical focus of one camera corresponding to dominant eye to focus on object having greater optical depth, and adjust optical focus of another camera to focus on another object; and capture first image(s) and second image(s) using adjusted optical focuses of cameras.

Abstract: A method and system for conducting a subterranean operation that can include storing, via a rig controller, pre-determined characteristics of a piece of equipment, for supporting the subterranean operation, in a unique data record associated with the piece of equipment; scanning, via one or more sensors, the piece of equipment on a rig; determining, via the rig controller, actual characteristics of the piece of equipment in response to the scanning via the one or more sensors; comparing, via the rig controller, the actual characteristics to the pre-determined characteristics; and verifying whether or not the piece of equipment is an expected piece of equipment needed to support the subterranean operation based on the comparing.

Abstract: A measurement support device including a head configured to emit measurement auxiliary light, an imaging unit to capture an image of a subject on which a spot is formed by the measurement auxiliary light via an imaging optical system, a measurement unit to measure a position of the spot in the image, and a display control unit to display an indicator figure, and information indicating a trajectory along which the spot moves on the image when an imaging distance of the image is changed, wherein, in a case where an optical axis of the measurement auxiliary light is projected on a plane including an optical axis of the imaging optical system, the head emits the measurement auxiliary light that has an inclination angle, which is not 0 degrees with respect to the optical axis of the imaging optical system, and crosses an angle of view of the imaging optical system.

Abstract: An image capturing device comprising an image sensor. The image sensor comprises: a first sensing region, having a first sensing threshold; and a second sensing region, having a second sensing threshold lower than the first sensing threshold. At least one object image is determined to be invalid when the object image captured by the first sensing region has brightness formation lower the first sensing threshold. At least one the object image is determined to be invalid when the object image captured by the second sensing region has brightness formation lower the second sensing threshold. The present invention also discloses a distance measuring device using the image sensor.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with a metrology system for high-speed, non-contact coordinate measurements of parts are disclosed herein. In embodiments, the metrology system includes a metrology bridge to be coupled to a measurement assembly. The measurement assembly may include a stage moveable across multiple independent axes. The bridge may include a housing, mounting members coupled to the housing, and a plurality of sensors mounted within the housing. The mounting members may rotatably couple the housing to the measurement assembly. Further, sensor elements of the plurality of sensor devices may be aligned along a length of the housing and may be directed out of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating view images for a scene comprises a store (101) which stores three dimensional scene data representing the scene from a viewing region. The three dimensional scene data may e.g. be images and depth maps captured from capture positions within the viewing region. A movement processor (105) receives motion data, such as head or eye tracking data, for a user and determines an observer viewing position and an observer viewing orientation from the motion data. A change processor (109) determines an orientation change measure for the observer viewing orientation and an adapter (111) is arranged to reduce a distance from the observer viewing position relative to the viewing region in response to the orientation change measure. An image generator (103) generates view images for the observer viewing position and the observer viewing orientation from the scene data.

Abstract: Computer vision based systems, and methods are provided for generating plume analysis data from a plurality of input image frames as captured by a camera. Image data associated with a plume of gas is received and provided as inputs to a predictive model used to determine plume analysis data including a plume prediction segmentation mask associated with the plume of gas. Other attributes of the plume are also estimated from the prediction segmentation mask such as cross-sectional area, cross-sectional velocity, leak source pixel and volumetric leak rates. The plume analysis data can be provided as an overlay atop the image data. The plume analysis data overlaid atop the image data can be transmitted by and/or to one or more computing devices.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is a display processing device including an acquisition unit, a synthesis unit, and a display unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire a plurality of images captured by a plurality of cameras provided at a plurality of different positions on a vehicle, the captured images having an overlapping part in which imaging areas of the cameras partially overlap with each other. The synthesis unit combines the captured images acquired by the acquisition unit at the overlapping part of the captured images. The display unit displays the image synthesized by the synthesis unit on a display device mounted on the vehicle. The synthesis unit changes a position of a synthetic boundary, which is a boundary used when combining the captured images, as time passes.

Abstract: A vehicle traveling control apparatus is configured to: acquire peripheral environment information around a vehicle; store road map information; estimate a vehicle position; acquire information of a road surface on which the vehicle travels; set a target travel path of the vehicle during automatic driving, referring to the road map information, based on the estimated vehicle position and input destination information; estimate lateral position information of a peripheral vehicle when the road surface is snow-covered and lane markers cannot be recognized; determine whether the peripheral vehicle deviates relative to the traveling lane based on the estimated lateral position information; and, when the peripheral vehicle deviates, set a deviation amount to deviate the vehicle toward a lane marker on a road shoulder side, correct a lateral position of the set target travel path set with the deviation amount, and set a new target travel path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a program that makes it possible to recognize a three-dimensional shape from a single image. The present invention is a program for recognizing a three-dimensional object present in a real space and constituted of a plurality of predefined components. The program is executed by an electronic device provided with an image capture device for capturing an image of the three-dimensional object. The program causes the electronic device to execute an image recognition step, a query generation step, a data retrieving step, a component arrangement step, a consistency determination step, and in the case where it is determined that there is consistency, a three-dimensional object recognition step, and in the case where it is determined that there is no consistency, a database storage step, a query regeneration determination step, and a query regeneration step.

Abstract: Imaging systems that automatically calculate, in real time, relative locations of acquired targets relative to datum targets. In some embodiments, an imaging system of this disclosure can be instantiated as a handheld imaging device having a live-view imaging system or a thermal imaging system, or both. Some embodiments include a ranging system that fires upon the release of a hard button to minimize movement of the imaging system during target acquisition. Some embodiments include speed estimating and/or time of arrival estimating features. Some embodiments can communicate with an external device, such as a central controller device. A central controller device of this disclosure may include triangulation, speed estimating, and/or time of arrival estimating features. Some embodiments of a central control device may allow users to set up and make mission assignments. Some embodiments allow sharing of data among devices, in some cases only on a mission-by-mission basis.

Abstract: A closed eye determination device includes an eye opening degree detection unit that detects a degree of eye opening of a driver from each of a series of face images of a driver in time series in a latest certain period of time being acquired by a driver monitor camera, a local minimum value extraction unit that extracts a local minimum value of the degree of eye opening from a change in time series of the degree of eye opening in the certain period of time, a reference lower limit value-setting unit that sets, as a reference lower limit value of the degree of eye opening, a local minimum value in order corresponding to a blinking number of the driver in the certain period of time in order from the smallest local minimum value among local minimum values of the degree of eye opening in the certain period of time, a threshold value setting unit that sets a closed eye determination threshold value, based on the reference lower limit value, and a closed eye determination unit that determines that an eye of the dr

Abstract: Techniques for tracing back a projectile to the projectile origin are described. A method includes detecting projectile track(s) in image(s). Each projectile track crosses multiple pixels in each image. The projectile track(s) correspond to projectile(s). The projectile track(s) in the image(s) are translated to traceback path(s). The traceback path includes a known location and a projectile origin (e.g. the location at which the projectile originated, also termed the shooter's location).

Abstract: A display control device includes a front image acquiring portion configured to acquire front images by a front camera that images a front of a vehicle traveling on a traveling lane, a lane line position calculation portion configured to calculate a position of a lane line separating the traveling lane and an adjacent lane adjacent to the traveling lane based on movement of the vehicle in a period from a point at which the front image is acquired by the front camera, a movement track calculation portion configured to calculate a movement track of the vehicle, a map creating portion configured to create a map, and a display control portion configured to display, a synthesized image in which a pseudo lane line image corresponding to the lane line is superimposed onto a rear side image acquired after the movement of the vehicle by a rear side camera based on the map.

Abstract: An inspection method for inspecting a counting function of an imaging system that captures an image of a phase object includes: capturing an image of a reference standard plate that includes a base region and a plurality of counting target regions having a phase amount in a thickness direction different from a phase amount of the base region, under a condition where the number of counting target regions positioned within a field of view of the imaging system is specified among the plurality of counting target regions; counting the counting target regions included in the captured image of the reference standard plate; and outputting at least a counted result of the counting target regions.

Abstract: A vision system for a motor vehicle includes an optical image capture device configured to capture images of objects in its field of vision. A lighting device includes a plurality of lighting elements forming a lighting matrix configured to illuminate the field of vision of the optical device. A control device associated with the optical device and the lighting device is configured to determine the nature of each image of an object captured by the optical device. The control device is configured to locate the object, select the lighting elements of the lighting matrix capable of illuminating the object relative to the location of the object, and individually control at least one lighting characteristic of each selected lighting element so as to be able to determine the nature of the image of the object captured by the optical device.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a data processing apparatus, a data processing method, and a program that are capable of generating calibration data for performing appropriate image processing. The data processing apparatus performs interpolation to generate calibration data for a predetermined focus position by using calibration data for a plurality of focus positions. The calibration data for the plurality of focus positions is generated from a calibration image captured at the plurality of focus positions. The calibration image is obtained by capturing an image of a known object in the plurality of focus positions with a multi-lens camera that captures an image from two or more viewpoints. The present technology is applicable, for example, to a multi-lens camera that captures an image from two or more viewpoints.

Abstract: Shortwave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) systems comprise a supercontinuum laser source configured to illuminate objects and a receiver comprising a spectrometer configured to receive light reflected from the objects. In some cases, hyperspectral images can be created by raster scanning of the source/receiver across a scene. The supercontinuum laser source provides active illumination to allow collection of hyperspectral imagery during day (including overcast conditions) and night. Additionally, the hyperspectral imaging systems can use range-gated imaging.

Abstract: Novel system, methods, which include machine learning, and device for providing color and fashion recommendations, including for persons with visual impairment such as color blindness or complete blindness.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a deflector configured to deflect illumination light from a light source unit to scan an object and to deflect reflected light from the object, and a controller configured to control the deflector. A first divergence angle of the illumination light in a first cross section is larger than a second divergence angle in a second cross section orthogonal to the first section. The controller controls the deflector so that the illumination light moves in the first cross section at a first speed and moves in the second cross section at a second speed higher than the first speed.

Abstract: This invention provides a video analyzing apparatus which comprises an acquisition unit configured to acquire an image captured by an image capturing unit, a determining unit configured to determine a degree of congestion of persons in the image captured by the image capturing unit, and a deciding unit configured to decide a threshold to be used to determine a moving state of a person in the image based on the degree of congestion determined by the determining unit.

Abstract: A fluid leakage data management apparatus includes an input unit to which data on fluid leak portions collected through a fluid leak diagnosis of a plant is input; a display unit on which the data input to the input unit is displayed; and a data processing unit that displays, on the display unit, a leak portion display image in which, with respect to positional data indicating positions, in the plant, of the respective fluid leak portions input to the input unit, indicators representing the respective fluid leak portions are displayed superimposed on a configuration diagram image of the plant at locations corresponding to the positional data of the respective fluid leak portions on the configuration diagram image.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to method and system for validating readings of orientation sensor mounted on autonomous ground vehicle (AGV). The method may include receiving distances and angles of observation of at least two fixed objects with respect to AGV at a first position and then at a second position, calculating a first orientation and a second orientation of AGV at the first position and at the second position respectively based on the distances, the angles of observation, and coordinate positions of each of the at least two fixed objects, determining an actual change in orientation of AGV based on the first orientation and the second orientation, and validating the readings of the orientation sensor based on the actual change in orientation. The at least two fixed objects are objects with pre-identified properties in a field of view of a vision sensor mounted on AGV and on both sides of AGV.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes a camera, an odometry module to generate odometry data, a processor, and a drive mechanism. The camera captures images of an identifier for a racking system aisle and at least a rack leg portion positioned in the aisle. The processor uses the identifier to generate information indicative of an initial rack leg position and rack leg spacing in the aisle, generate an initial vehicle position using the initial rack leg position, generate a vehicle odometry-based position in the aisle using odometry data and the initial vehicle position, detect a subsequent rack leg using a captured image, correlate the detected subsequent rack leg with an expected vehicle position using rack leg spacing, generate an odometry error signal based on a difference between the expected vehicle position and the vehicle odometry-based position, and update the vehicle odometry-based position using the odometry error signal.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave phase/amplitude generation device includes a radiation unit configured to radiate electromagnetic waves of a random radiation pattern on a spatial frequency in which a state of the electromagnetic waves to be radiated for each divided region is determined to an imaging object, an imaging unit configured to generate a captured image by imaging scattered electromagnetic waves that are electromagnetic waves generated when the imaging object scatters the electromagnetic waves of the radiation pattern radiated by the radiation unit, and a generation unit configured to generate information indicating at least a phase and amplitude of the electromagnetic waves from the imaging object by performing an arithmetic sparsity constraint operation according to sparsity of the imaging object on the basis of the captured image generated by the imaging unit, information indicating the radiation pattern, and information indicating a signal of the imaging object.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using computing devices to perform automated operations to generate mapping information using inter-connected images of a defined area, and for using the generated mapping information in further automated manners. In at least some situations, the defined area includes an interior of a multi-room building, and the generated information includes a floor map of the building, such as from an automated analysis of multiple panorama images or other images acquired at various viewing locations within the building—in at least some such situations, the generating is further performed without having detailed information about distances from the images' viewing locations to walls or other objects in the surrounding building. The generated floor map and other mapping-related information may be used in various manners, including for controlling navigation of devices (e.g., autonomous vehicles), for display on one or more client devices in corresponding graphical user interfaces, etc.

Abstract: A camera assembly for generating high dynamic range images. The camera assembly includes a sensor that images a portion of a local area, and a controller. The sensor includes a plurality of augmented pixels, each augmented pixel having a plurality of gates and at least some of the gates have a respective local storage location. An exposure interval of each augmented pixel is divided into intervals associated with the gates, and each local storage location stores image data during a respective interval. The controller reads out, after the exposure interval of each augmented pixel, the image data stored in the respective local storage locations of each augmented pixel to form intermediate images that each have a dynamic range. The controller then generates an image for the portion of the local area using the intermediate images, the image having a higher dynamic range than each of the intermediate images.

Abstract: A vehicle camera calibration apparatus and method are provided. The vehicle camera calibration apparatus includes a camera module configured to acquire an image representing a road from a plurality of cameras installed in a vehicle, an input/output module configured to receive, as an input, the acquired image from the camera module, or output a corrected image, a lane detection module configured to detect a lane and extract a feature point of the lane from an image received from the input/output module, and a camera correction module configured to estimate a new external parameter using a lane equation and a lane width based on initial camera information and external parameter information in the image received from the input/output module, and to correct the image.

Abstract: A system and method for providing aural guidance in imaging a document is disclosed. Visually impaired people may have difficulty when imaging a document with a mobile computing device. The system and method may analyze the image of the document in the imaging device, and output one or more aural directions in order for the user to move the document and/or camera for proper imaging of the document. In that regard, those with visual impairments may be assisted in imaging documents using a mobile computing device.

Abstract: Novel techniques and equipment for anchoring a boat include sensing and measuring the real time rate and length of rode release based on detecting real time changes in the angular position of a windlass by computer vision using a portable computing device. Rode release is also detected using novel methods based on sensing sound, rode chain movement, and sensing acceleration and/or motion. The apparatus can include software operable to provide safe anchoring based on monitoring real times values of the rate and length of rode release, comparing these values to the speed and position of the boat, and providing local and remote status and alarm information to crew members.

Abstract: In one implementation, a method involves obtaining light intensity data from a stream of pixel events output by an event camera of a head-mounted device (“HMD”). Each pixel event is generated in response to a pixel sensor of the event camera detecting a change in light intensity that exceeds a comparator threshold. A set of optical sources disposed on a secondary device that are visible to the event camera are identified by recognizing defined illumination parameters associated with the optical sources using the light intensity data. Location data is generated for the optical sources in an HMD reference frame using the light intensity data. A correspondence between the secondary device and the HMD is determined by mapping the location data in the HMD reference frame to respective known locations of the optical sources relative to the secondary device reference frame.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to providing operator visibility through an object that occludes the view of the operator by using a HMD system in communication with one or more imaging devices. A method of doing so may include: using one or more imaging devices coupled to an exterior of an object to capture image data of a real-world environment surrounding the object: calculating an orientation of a HMD positioned in an interior of the object; using at least the calculated orientation of the HMD, synthesizing a FOV of the image data with a FOV of the HMD; and rendering the synthesized FOV of the image data to the HMD. In some instances, the captured image data is used to create a three-dimensional model of the real-world environment, and synthesizing the FOV of the image data includes synthesizing a FOV of the 3D model with the FOV of the HMD.

Abstract: A first pixel group disposed in a first direction is read in the first direction. A second pixel group adjacent to the first pixel group is read in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A distance-measuring apparatus, a mobile object, a distance-measuring method, and a distance-measuring system. The distance-measuring apparatus and the distance-measuring method include performing matching for a plurality of images obtained by a plurality of imaging devices to convert the plurality of images into first distance information on a pixel-by-pixel basis, emitting a laser beam where at least one of a laser-beam resolution in a horizontal direction and a laser-beam resolution in a vertical direction exceeds two degrees, obtaining a reflected signal obtained when the laser beam is reflected by an object, detecting a peak that corresponds to reflection from the object from the reflected signal, calculating second distance information based on a length of time taken to observe the peak after the laser beam is emitted in the emitting, and integrating the first distance information and the second distance information with each other. The mobile object includes the distance-measuring apparatus.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes a plurality of imaging devices each of which including an optical system and an image sensor; and a processor. The processor is configured to control the plurality of imaging devices to capture images at a different timing; and combine the images captured by the plurality of imaging devices to generate a combined image. The images to be combined are images captured by the plurality of imaging devices at different timings.

Abstract: A vehicle device may execute one or more neural networks (and/or other artificial intelligence), based on input from one or more of the cameras and/or other sensors, to intelligently detect safety events in real-time. The one or more neural networks may be an ensemble neural network that includes neural networks for detecting a head and hand of a user, neural networks for detecting hand actions of the user, neural networks for detecting the head pose of the user, neural networks for predicting an occurrence of an event, and neural networks for predicting a start time and end time of the event. Further, the neural networks can be segmented into a modular neural network based on metadata. The segmentation of the neural network can define a thin layer of the modular neural network to enable independent tuning of the thin layer of the modular neural network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aligning a laser scanning device for measurement of a volume of a container. A method includes: causing an autonomous vehicle coupled to the laser scanning device to move to a location at a known distance from a reference circumference; generating data indicative of locations of points along a portion of the reference circumference; determining, based on the data, an alignment angle by which the autonomous vehicle is to steer such that an axis of the laser scanning device that intersects the container passes through a center axis of the container; causing the autonomous vehicle to steer by the alignment angle, such that the laser scanning device is thereby aligned normal to a tangent plane of a wall of the container; and measuring a plurality of horizontal offsets of the wall relative to the reference circumference for use in determining the volume.

Abstract: An imaging system is provided, the imaging system is configured to generate video streams of a moving target in a predefined area, the imaging system comprising: first and second image capture devices configured to be movable and to capture first and second video streams of the moving target from a first direction; third and fourth image capture devices configured to be movable and to capture third and fourth video streams of the moving target from a second and third directions, the second and third directions being substantially opposite to one another and substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a fifth image capture device configured to be stationary and to capture a fifth video stream of the moving target from a fourth direction, the fourth direction being substantially perpendicular to the first to third directions; and a controller configured to move the first to fourth image capture devices along with the moving target in the predefined area.

Abstract: An illustrative method includes receiving a single frame comprising a first set of pixel data that includes a fluorescence scene component and a second set of pixel data that includes a combination of a visible color component scene and the fluorescence scene component, determining a display fluorescence scene component from the first set of pixel data, determining a display visible scene component from the second set of pixel data, and generating, based on the display fluorescence scene component and the display visible scene component, a display scene.

Abstract: A position alignment system facilitates positioning of a contactless card in a ‘sweet spot’ in a target volume relative to a contactless card reading device. Alignment logic uses information captured from available imaging devices such as infrared proximity detectors, cameras, infrared sensors, dot projectors, and the like to guide the card to a target location. The captured image information is processed to identify a card position, trajectory and predicted location using one or both of a machine learning model and/or a Simultaneous Localization and Mapping logic. Trajectory adjustment and prompt identification may be intelligently controlled and customized using machine-learning techniques to customize guidance based on the preference and/or historical behavior of the user. As a result, the speed and accuracy of contactless card alignment is improved and received NFC signal strength is maximized, thereby reducing the occurrence of dropped transactions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting a feature in an image are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining image data representing a scene, wherein the image data includes a plurality of images of the scene, each image associated with a different polarization angle. The method includes determining attribute information based at least in part on the plurality of images. The method includes determining one or more features in the image data based at least in part on the attribute information.

Abstract: A device for measuring the surface topography of a sample includes a projector which projects a structured image onto the surface of the sample. A camera observes the image projected onto the surface of the sample. A heating device applies a temperature ramp on the sample. A first optic device located on the optic axis of the projector modifies the image emitted by the projector and applies it on the sample. The first optic device includes several distinct lenses defining different magnifications. The lenses are fitted movable with respect to one another. A second optic device is located on the optic axis of the camera to modify the size of the observation area on the surface of the sample. The second optic device includes several distinct lenses presenting different magnifications. The lenses are fitted movable to define several observation areas of different sizes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking the location of a non-destructive inspection (NDI) scanner using scan data converted into images of a target object. Scan images are formed by aggregating successive scan strips acquired using one or two one-dimensional sensor arrays. An image processor constructs and then compares successive partially overlapping scan images that include common features corresponding to respective structural features of the target object. The image processor is further configured to compute a change in location of the NDI scanner relative to a previous location based on the respective positions of those common features in the partially overlapping scan images. This relative physical distance is then added to the previous (old) absolute location estimate to obtain the current (new) absolute location of the NDI scanner.

Abstract: A time-of-flight identification system and method for warehousing and freight transportation are provided by assembling an optical identification device in a container. The optical identification device includes a first, a second, and a third image capturing units, a beam receiving and calibrating unit, an estimation and processing unit, a transmission module and a power supply module. The optical identification device is connected to a monitoring device via signals; wherein the optical identification device is used to perform multi-segment space flight time identification method for logistics managers or inventory personnel to check whether inventory personnel correctly store the goods in storage space inside the container; to improve space utilization rate for the container. The present invention can be installed in: truck container, refrigerated truck container, truck rear cargo container, port centralized container, so as to promote cargo management efficiency and safety.

Abstract: In capturing images, a method applied in a camera device taking images of a dynamic scenes which provides compensation for blurring and lack of clarity caused by movement of objects within the scene. From images captured in preview mode, determining whether a target object is a dynamic object. A preset number of the preview images are stored as first images of a target object determined as being dynamic, and a second image is also taken, the second image being analyzed for an area of fuzziness. The camera device takes feature information from each first image and the feature information corresponding to the area of fuzziness of the second image and combines feature information having a highest similarity with the fuzzy area to generate a final target image with sharpness and full clarity, and outputting the target image.

Abstract: Provided is a surgical support system including: a camera installed in an operating room; and an information processing apparatus including processing circuitry configured to compare reference data that is related to at least one reference person or reference device in the operating room and that is generated from observation of the operating room, with first feature data related to a first person or a first device extracted from a first image captured by the camera installed in the operating room.

Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods of arthropod detection using an electronic arthropod detection device. The electronic arthropod detection device may scan a surface or a subject using a terahertz sensor that is sensitive to a terahertz band of electromagnetic radiation to detect the presence or likely presence of an arthropod in a region of interest (ROI). A camera sensitive to a visible band of electromagnetic radiation captures at least one image and provides the image(s) to an object detection model in response to determining that an arthropod is or is likely present in the ROI. A processor may initiate an arthropod detected procedure in response to detecting an arthropod in the ROI.

Abstract: A method implemented by an extended reality (XR) display device capturing, by an optical sensor, an image portraying a number of objects within an environment and analyzing the image to identify a tracking pattern corresponding to a first object. The first object is an external electronic device associated with the XR display device. The method further includes generating a first map of the environment based on the image, in which a relative location of the external electronic device within the environment with respect to the XR display device is determined for the first map based on the tracking pattern. The method further includes accessing a final map of the environment based on the first map of the environment and a second map of the environment generated with respect to the relative location.