Abstract: A remote audio signal-based method and system of performing an authentication of video of a person in order to authorize access to a secured resource. An audio security token with a first set of features is generated and stored for each user. During subsequent sessions, the system and method are configured to cause a remote computing device to play a specific audio signal while collecting audio data from a microphone of the same device. The audio data is evaluated to determine if the same features are present as in the first set of features. If the features are present, the system determines the image is authentic and can verify an identity of the person, and can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.

Abstract: A system for managing audio performance in a vehicle includes an audio unit having one or more speakers and one or more microphones respectively positioned in and/or around the vehicle. The speakers transmit an audio signal within the vehicle. A command unit is in communication with the audio unit. The command unit has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The command unit is adapted to receive the audio signal through the one or more microphones and determine whether at least one audio quality parameter of the audio signal meets a predefined threshold. The command unit may be adapted to take at least one remedial action when the audio quality parameter is below the predefined threshold.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent vehicle systems and control logic for adaptive vehicle sensing and automation for occupants with health conditions, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. A method of operating a vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller determining an existing health condition of an occupant in the vehicle's passenger compartment. The controller then retrieves, e.g., from a resident or remote memory device, predefined sets of calibration settings and condition symptoms customized to this existing health condition. A network of sensing devices is calibrated using the predefined calibration settings to detect one or more of the predefined condition symptoms. The calibrated sensing devices monitor the occupant to detect a health event based on the predefined condition symptoms. Upon detecting the health event, the controller commands one or more resident vehicle subsystems to execute one or more vehicle operations to mitigate the health event.

Abstract: Provided is a content providing system in which one or more processors acquire information for specifying a time of use of a vehicle for public transportation which is used by a user who plans to use the vehicle and information indicating the user's content preference and set content to be provided in the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as target content) on the basis of the acquired information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for human-machine interaction using a conversation system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display control device. A display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized by comprising: an interface unit which performs data communication with a plurality of displays provided in a vehicle; and a processor which controls the displays provided in the vehicle by means of the interface unit, wherein the processor receives information about a preset input applied to at least one of the plurality of displays provided in the vehicle, and controls the plurality of displays in response to the preset input so that an operation corresponding to the preset input is performed.

Abstract: A head-up display device (HUD) 1 includes a sound analysis portion 42 that determines whether a specific alarm is involved in sound signals from microphones 40a to 40d to collect ambient sound around a vehicle 2. When a specific alarm has been detected as determined by the sound analysis portion 42, an image display unit 30 displays icons 91, 92 representing the specific alarm. The specific alarm includes a siren sound given from an emergency vehicle and a horn sound given from a general vehicle and the sound analysis portion 42 analyzes frequency of input sound signals and thereby determines whether the sound is the specific alarm.

Abstract: Sessions in progress are seamlessly moved between devices of a software platform. Proximity-based session handovers are performed between devices of the software platform utilizing short range signals. The short range signals include a frequency signature. The frequency signature is associated with a vehicle. A handover a session in progress from a mobile device to the vehicle is performed based on the detection of a short range signal.

Abstract: An operated component for a human-powered vehicle comprises a first wired communicator and a first wireless communicator. The first wired communicator has a first wired communication state in which the first wired communicator is configured to recognize a wired signal transmitted via a wired communication channel. The first wireless communicator has a first wireless communication state in which the first wireless communicator is configured to recognize a wireless signal transmitted via a wireless communication channel. The first wireless communicator is configured to be in the first wireless communication state while the first wired communicator is in the first wired communication state.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for managing the storing of data before usage of at least a first vehicle. The method includes receiving an indication of at least a first user library data file desired to be locally stored in at least a first vehicle memory for future use by a user, determining if the at least first user library data file matches at least a first vehicle library data file already stored in the at least first vehicle memory, and downloading, the at least first user library data file not already stored in the at least first vehicle memory of the at least first vehicle.

Abstract: A method for streaming media from a computer-implemented media streaming system, the method comprising: receiving a primary media stream; receiving a plurality of items of interstitial content, each item being associated with content information specifying the content of the respective item; combining the items of interstitial content with the primary media stream to form a playout media stream; streaming the playout media stream to an identifiable media consumer over a publicly accessible communications network; and storing data associating (i) the content information of the interstitial content in the media stream streamed to the consumer with (ii) other media consumed by or activities of the same computer or person.

Abstract: A warning system and a method for warning a driver of a vehicle of an object in a proximity of the vehicle. The system includes a device for detecting the object, a device for processing an image of the object based on the detection so that a representation indicative of the object is achieved, and a display for displaying the representation indicative of the object in the vehicle.

Abstract: An operation status reproducing device includes an onboard information obtaining unit that obtains onboard information corresponding to date and time from an onboard device mounted on a designated train being a train specified by a train number and the date and time externally designated, a specific event detecting unit that specifies time at which a specific event occurs by analyzing the onboard information, a ground information obtaining unit that obtains ground information in a certain period including the time at which the specific event occurs from a ground device, an external information obtaining unit that obtains external information including weather information in a certain period including the time at which the specific event occurs, and a reproduction image generating unit that generates a reproduction image illustrating a past operation status of the designated train based on the onboard information, the ground information, and the external information.

Abstract: Presented herein are methodologies for implementing application security. A method includes generating an extraction vector based on a plurality of application security rules to be enforced, transmitting the extraction vector to a first agent operating on a first network device and to a second agent operating on a second network device; receiving, separately, from the first agent and from the second agent, first metadata generated by the first agent and second metadata generated by the second agent by the agents applying the extraction vector to network traffic passing, respectively, through the first network device and the second network device. The first metadata includes a transaction ID assigned by the first agent, and the second metadata includes the same transaction ID. The method further includes correlating the first metadata with the second metadata based on the transaction ID to construct a transactional service graph for the network traffic.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for managing predetermined functions on a mobile device within a moving vehicle, the mobile device having an operating system (OS) that includes an event API installed therein that is configured for two-way communication with an external control device, the control device being installed within the vehicle and further configured to communicate with a software application installed and running in memory resident on the mobile device. In response to initiation of a predetermined function on the mobile device, a notification message is transmitted by the event API to the control device. The control device then communicates with the software application to determine a desired action for the mobile device to take with respect to the predetermined function. The control device then instructs the mobile device on the action to take on the predetermined function by transmitting an action message to the event API.

Abstract: An external rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a base assembly provided for arrangement on the motor vehicle; a head assembly configured to be attached to the base assembly; rearview means including at least one of a camera unit and a reflective element secured within the head assembly, the head assembly configured to be detachable and selected from a set comprising a first head assembly with a first rearview means including at least one reflective element and a second head assembly with a second rearview means including at least one reflective element, and a camera unit configured to obtain a rearview image through the reflective element, and a third head assembly with a third rearview means including the camera unit.

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system may include at least one vehicle video monitor configured to be mounted in the vehicle and including a monitor display and a monitor control interface permitting an adjacent user to control video content for the monitor display. The system may further include a mobile wireless device (MWD) to be carried by a remote user within the vehicle comprising an MWD display and circuitry associated therewith configured to obtain sampled video content being displayed on the monitor display, display the sampled video content on the MWD display, and provide a remote MWD control interface to permit the remote user to remotely control the video content on the monitor display.

Abstract: A system for providing entertainments to passengers on a commercial passenger vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a computer storage medium configured to store personal information and travel information of passengers and a server in communication with the computer storage medium and located in the commercial passenger vehicle. The server is configured to receive, from a media playback device associated with a passenger, a request on an entertainment option; obtain, based on the request, contents corresponding to the entertainment option and related to the personal information or the travel information of the passengers; obtain map data that visualizes the contents on areas on a map based on location information associated with the contents; and send, to the media playback device, the contents to be displayed on the media playback device using the map data.

Abstract: A wireless communication system and method for a moving vehicle having a plurality of carriages is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of routers, each router being arranged in a separate carriage and each router being configured to receive and transmit wireless data communication to and from a stationary communication server outside said moving vehicle through at least one exterior mobile network via at least one antenna, wherein said at least one exterior mobile network provides at least one data link; receive and transmit data packets to and from at least one client onboard the moving vehicle; and communicate with every other router in said moving vehicle in order to receive and transmit data packets to and from said every other router, thereby forming an onboard router network.

Abstract: The vehicular radio and recording system comprises a vehicle and a recording appliance. The recording appliance mounts in the vehicle. The vehicle further comprises a vehicle audio entertainment device, a VECU, and a steering wheel. The vehicle audio entertainment device further comprises an audio output. The recording appliance electrically connects to the vehicle audio entertainment device and the VECU. A portion of the recording appliance mounts on the steering wheel. The recording appliance: a) captures audible sounds generated within the vehicle and converts the captured audible sounds into electrical signals; and, b) captures electrical signals generated by the vehicle audio entertainment device. The recording appliance converts the captured electrical signals into one or more audio files for storage.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for managing notifications delivered to a Virtual Reality (VR) device, including receiving, by a middleware application executing on the VR device, a notification from a server, the notification comprising a notification identifier, transmitting, by the middleware application, the notification to a notification plugin integrated with an active application executing on the VR device, activating, by the notification plugin, a notification application on the VR device, the notification application being configured to disable all other applications on the VR device and to display a notification message corresponding to the notification identifier in the environment rendered by the VR device, and deactivating the notification application in response to one or more of: receiving, by the notification plugin, a second notification comprising a second notification identifier matching the notification identifier, or detecting, by the notification application, a user acknow

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for exchanging data with an in-vehicle infotainment, a server, a mobile terminal, and an apparatus. The method includes: sending identification information of m online in-vehicle infotainments to a mobile terminal when login of the mobile terminal is detected, where the m online in-vehicle infotainments are bound to the mobile terminal, and m is an integer greater than or equal to 1; receiving a control command sent by the mobile terminal, where the control command is used to control k in-vehicle infotainments to execute an application, the k in-vehicle infotainments are corresponding k in-vehicle infotainments determined by the mobile terminal from the identification information of the m in-vehicle infotainments according to a received user operation, k is less than or equal to m, and k is an integer greater than or equal to 1; and sending the control command to the k in-vehicle infotainments.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for exchanging data with an in-vehicle infotainment, a server, a mobile terminal, and an apparatus. The method includes: sending identification information of m online in-vehicle infotainments to a mobile terminal when login of the mobile terminal is detected, where the m online in-vehicle infotainments are bound to the mobile terminal, and m is an integer greater than or equal to 1; receiving a control command sent by the mobile terminal, where the control command is used to control k in-vehicle infotainments to execute an application, the k in-vehicle infotainments are corresponding k in-vehicle infotainments determined by the mobile terminal from the identification information of the m in-vehicle infotainments according to a received user operation, k is less than or equal to m, and k is an integer greater than or equal to 1; and sending the control command to the k in-vehicle infotainments.

Abstract: A communication system enables users to select between individuals for tracking during video calls based on remote control input. The communication system establishes a video call session between a local client device and one or more remote client devices. The communication system uses a facial recognition algorithm to detect one or more faces from video data and obtains an identifier to each face. The communication system selects a first identifier. The communication system receives a navigation input from a remote control coupled to the communication system and, based on the input, selects a second identifier. The communication system receives an operation input and applies a center of focus of the video data to a second face corresponding to the second identifier.

Abstract: An MMT transmission system includes first and second material output devices, first and second multiplexing devices, first and second encryption processing device, and a switching device. The first encryption processing device encrypts a first payload, except for a first MPU sequence number, of a first MMTP packet included in first multiplexed data output from the first multiplexing device. The second encryption processing device encrypts a second payload, except for a second MPU sequence number, of a second MMTP packet included in second multiplexed data output from the second multiplexing device. The switching device acquires a first MPU boarder from the first MPU sequence number, a second MPU boarder from the second MPU sequence number, and switches transmissions of the multiplexed data at these boarders.

Abstract: A display screen mount mounts a display screen (6) to the rear of a seat (1). The mount includes a guide which defines a guide path to guide the display screen support (7) from a stowed position to a deployed position. The guide path also allows for adjustment of the viewing angle in the deployed position. The guide path has a linear portion (105) along which the display screen support (7) is guided into a deployed position in which the screen is visible to the user and a non-linear portion (106) which allows different viewing angles of the display screen (6) to be adopted in the deployed position.

Abstract: The wireless communication management apparatus is connectable to one or more display devices and provides a service of wireless communication to a user in front of the display device. The wireless communication management apparatus comprises a communication unit for acquiring an image of the user and a controller including a circuit. The controller is operable to determine whether the wireless communication is enabled or disabled and determine the wireless terminal used by the user based on the image. The controller is further operable to cause the display device to output connection information when the wireless communication is enabled. The connection information indicates how to make a wireless connection for performing the wireless communication using the wireless terminal. The connection information is information corresponding to the determined wireless terminal.

Abstract: Wireless network access is described. Prompt information can be received, where the prompt information is used to prompt existence of access point (AP) information that can be acquired. The AP information can be acquired by using a low-energy wireless communication protocol. An AP can be selected to access a wireless network according to the AP information. A client device can be prompted, by sending prompt information to the client device before the client device accesses an AP, that the client device can acquire AP information, so that a user can select the most appropriate AP according to the AP information. Enabling receipt of the AP information after the prompt information is received can reduce power consumption of the client device, and use of the low-energy wireless communication protocol can further reduce power consumption costs of the client device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for integrating communication devices into an industrial wireless system. A communications interface can be enabled on a field device access point from a user interface associated with a wireless device manager. The field device access point is configured to enable registers to read from different slave devices at different speeds and different data types. A proxy object can be implemented, which communicates with RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) devices and a cache can be implemented to store read data from different RTU slave. The read data is then periodically published to the wireless device manager through a wireless interface, thereby permitting the RTU devices or TCP devices to connect to the industrial wireless network using the field device access point.

Abstract: An aircraft in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes an entertainment source, passenger seatback displays coupled to the entertainment source, and passenger control units. Each PCU is associated with a respective seatback display and includes a touchpad configured to recognize multiple simultaneous touch points.

Abstract: A method for validating a timestamp, including receiving a first data packet, including first useful data, from a first transmitter, receiving a second data packet, including a first timestamp associated with the first useful data, comparing the first timestamp to a predefined second timestamp, which is associated with the first useful data, to determine a first validated timestamp, which is associated with the first useful data, receiving a third data packet, including second useful data, from a second transmitter, which is different from the first transmitter, receiving a fourth data packet, including a third timestamp associated with the second useful data, comparing the third timestamp to a predefined fourth timestamp, which is associated with the second useful data, to determine a second validated timestamp, which is associated with the second useful data, and comparing the first validated timestamp to the second validated timestamp.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data in a motor vehicle from an application using an Ethernet transport protocol between nodes of the motor vehicle includes: the application transmitting data via an Ethernet-based network at cyclic intervals; deactivating local transmitters and receivers of a node in non-use periods, in which no data need to be transmitted; activating again the local transmitters and receivers of the node when data are pending transmission; transferring the local transmitters and receivers from an operating active mode to a quiescent mode in a deactivation time; transferring the local transmitters and receivers from the quiescent mode to the operating active mode in an activation time; and the application lowering the transmission frequency at least until a prescribed limit value is reached based at least in part on a requirement to save energy.

Abstract: A source image is transformed into a destination image having a target aspect ratio. A reference region in the source image is defined. An extended region of interest of the source image having the target aspect ratio and containing the reference region is defined. A set of candidate image regions of increasing resolutions from the extended region of interest is determined, each having the target aspect ratio and containing the reference region. Candidate image regions are scaled to form a candidate target images. A quality metric is used to select a target image providing the best quality metric value.

Abstract: A method for multiple access to a frequency band of a communication channel of a communication network with carrier sense and collision avoidance, the said frequency band being divided into a set of sub-bands includes, at a source node, detecting the availability of the communication channel and transmitting to a destination node a request message for authorization to send data on the communication channel sent over one or more sub-bands, and, at the destination node, detecting simultaneous request messages for authorization to send data on the communication channel transmitted by a plurality of source nodes over a plurality of sub-bands. A message is transmitted authorizing the sending of data on the communication channel by at least one source node among the said plurality of source nodes.

Abstract: A data transmission switch configured to be carried onboard an aircraft comprises: at least one input configured to receive data from a flight management computer on a first transmission channel, the channel functioning in multidirectional mode; at least one output configured to transmit the data to at least one avionic equipment on a second transmission channel, the switch further comprising a transducer configured to generate instructions for synchronization of the second transmission channel. The invention enables retrofitting to aircraft with an old avionic system under very economic conditions.

Abstract: Techniques for operating a computer system for a vehicle are provided. An example method according to these techniques includes observing usage of at least one component of the computer system by an application to generate an application usage log for the application, deriving behavior vectors from the application usage log, determining whether the application is a distracting application by comparing the behavior vectors to one or more application safety rules, and limiting execution of the application responsive to determining that the application is a distracting application and based on status information associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of analyzing hydrocarbon-related data is disclosed. Data representative of a hydrocarbon entity is presented. A physiological response of a viewer of the data is sensed. The physiological response is associated with the data. The data and a representation of the associated physiological response is outputted.

Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for configuring sensory devices within a vehicle. In general, a system includes a computer readable storage medium that stores at least one configuration instruction. The system further includes a microprocessor configured to generate a message based on the at least one configuration instruction. The system further includes a routing device configured to communicate the message to a sensory device of the vehicle according to a virtual identifier associated with a local area network routing configuration.

Abstract: A multimedia processing method comprises: obtaining, according to sound data, sound information that corresponds to a sound having at least one predefined feature; analyzing image data associated with the sound data and a current image display parameter and determining a display area according to the sound information; obtaining, according to the display area, information about a perceptual sound source location that corresponds to the sound information; and processing the sound data according to the information about the perceptual sound source location and a current sound playback parameter to obtain processed sound data corresponding to the information about the perceptual sound source location. Relevant sound data and image data are processed, to cause processed sound data to adapt to a current sound playback module and a display module, so that the sound effect of sound information corresponding to the sound data can be accurately reproduced, thereby improving user experience.

Abstract: A wagering apparatus enables play of that game on an underlying electronic gaming apparatus. The apparatus includes: a) a first player position and input controls at the first player position; b) the processor is in communication with the first player input controls; c) a first player seat at each first player position; d) a second player input control associated with the player seat more distal from the gaming apparatus than the first player seat; e) the second player input control in communication with the processor and having second player input controls that enable wagering on any wagering game on the gaming apparatus; and f) the processor configured to accept wagers from both the first player input controls and the second player input controls and to resolve wagers from the first player input controls and the second player input controls based upon game outcomes on the gaming apparatus.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a user interface in a vehicle, wherein a wireless data link is formed between the vehicle and a mobile playback device which is releasably connected in the vehicle or is held freely by a user. Operating parameters relevant for the operation of the vehicle are detected on the vehicle and information relating to detected operating parameters is displayed by a display and control unit installed in the vehicle and which can be read from the driver's seat position. A wireless data link is formed between the vehicle and a mobile playback device which is releasably connected in the vehicle or is held freely by a user. Data for generating display content are transmitted via the wireless data link from the vehicle to the playback device, and on the basis of the transmitted data display content is generated on the playback device.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for displaying information in a head up display of a vehicle. In one example, an information acquisition unit is configured to obtain data from one or more sensors associated with the vehicle. An information display unit is coupled to the information acquisition unit and the information acquisition unit is further configured to determine a display location based on the data obtained from the one or more sensors. The information acquisition unit is configured to control the information display unit to display information at the determined display location.

Abstract: A vehicle system may be connected to a mobile device over a data connection and an audio connection, and configured to, responsive to a vehicle volume change, request over the data connection that the mobile device provide an audio indication at device volume over the audio connection, and reproduce the audio indication by the vehicle system, at vehicle volume, to indicate a loudness for audio played back from the mobile device. The mobile device may be connected to the vehicle system over the data connection and the audio connection, and configured to receive the request over the data connection that the mobile device provide the audio indication over the audio connection, and provide the audio indication at device volume to allow the vehicle system to reproduce the audio indication at the overall volume of sound played back from the mobile device through the vehicle system.

Abstract: An in-vehicle information display system includes a plurality of display devices each of which operates by receiving supply of alternating-current power obtained by converting power from a wiring or of direct-current power output from a power storage device and each of which performs guidance display to passengers, and a terminal device that operates by receiving supply of direct-current power from the power storage device and that distributes guidance display information used for the guidance display toward the display devices. The terminal device directly transmits the guidance display information to a part of the display devices, each of the display devices acquires the guidance display information from the terminal device either directly or via another display device, and the display device that acquires the guidance display information directly from the terminal device among the display devices operates by receiving supply of direct-current power from the power storage device.

Abstract: Methods and devices for presenting an interactive media guidance application are provided. In some embodiments, methods for presenting an interactive media guidance application in a user equipment device are provided, the methods comprising: determining a location of the user equipment device; determining a destination of the user equipment device; determining an arrival time for the user equipment device to be located at the destination; selecting, as guide listings, listings corresponding to media available at the destination at/after the arrival time; and presenting the guide listings on the user equipment device.

Abstract: A controller is disclosed that controls an entertainment system which includes a video display unit that is separate from the controller. The controller includes a network interface, a display device, and a processing device. The network interface communicates with the video display unit via at least one data network. The processing device communicates a first command over the at least one data network to control a display of first content on the video display unit, and controls a display of second content on the display device of the controller. The second content is displayed concurrently with the first content. Related entertainment systems are disclosed.

Abstract: An information system suitable for use in cooperation with portable media devices, such as an Apple iPod® digital electronic media device, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The information system provides a user-friendly communication interface for coupling with a portable media device and can perform a plurality of integration tasks simultaneously, enabling the personal media device to become fully integrated with the information system. Viewing content thereby can be selected from video and/or audio viewing content stored internally within the personal media device, and the selected viewing content can be communicated from the personal media device to the information system for presentation via a video presentation system and/or an audio presentation system of the information system. The personal media device likewise can receive control commands and/or operating power from the information system.

Abstract: An improved user experience is provided for passengers on a vessel such as an airplane, train or ship. Passengers can customize their travel experience ahead of time by accessing a web-based server system to indicate preferences with respect to a number of in-flight entertainment options. The passenger's experience is also enhanced by allowing passengers to share preferences such as media playlists with others. Meals can be ordered on-demand once on board, and seat-to-seat chat as well as group chatting is also made available through an in-seat or other proximate entertainment device.

Abstract: A method for controlling an image display apparatus includes determining a type of a video signal included in an input signal, determining whether three-dimensional (3D) format information is included in the input signal, if the video signal is a 3D video signal, requesting 3D format information about the video signal to a server that stores 3D format information, if the input signal does not include the 3D format information about the video signal, and processing, upon receipt of 3D format information from the server in response to the 3D format information request, the video signal according to the 3D format information and displaying a 3D image based on the processed video signal.

Abstract: An entertainment system including one or more display devices. Each display device may have a media player to play the content of a disc or media inserted in the media player. Each display device may also have a storage unit to store the media content. The media content can be shared between different display devices. The connection between display devices can be either by plurality of cables or by a wireless network. Each display device receives its power from a power filter. The power filter is connected to a power source.