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A system for augmentation of reality-based components and actions related to controllers. Actions may incorporate augmented reality-based wiring, commissioning and monitoring. An augmented reality based application may run in a smart glass, head mounted display (HMD) or in a smart phone, which can augment, for example,...
1. A system having an augmented reality based application for controllers, comprising: a device that captures a real-time image of a building management system controller, and information such as a bar or quick response code or position information to determine a unique identification (ID) of a controller; and wherein:...
A system for augmentation of reality-based components and actions related to controllers. Actions may incorporate augmented reality-based wiring, commissioning and monitoring. An augmented reality based application may run in a smart glass, head mounted display (HMD) or in a smart phone, which can augment, for example,...
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Architecture that enables the representation of labels as objects in the 3D (three-dimensional) world, with size, elevation, and orientation. Logical hierarchies in the world are represented by the placement and prominence of labels in the 3D world scene. For example, state labels are positioned higher and larger than ...
1. A system, comprising: a drawing component configured to draw a label as a 3D (three-dimensional) label object in a 3D scene and according to a label orientation; a hierarchy component configured to input logical hierarchical information to the drawing component to draw the 3D label object in the 3D scene according t...
Architecture that enables the representation of labels as objects in the 3D (three-dimensional) world, with size, elevation, and orientation. Logical hierarchies in the world are represented by the placement and prominence of labels in the 3D world scene. For example, state labels are positioned higher and larger than ...
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One embodiment provides a method, including: activating, on a device, a world view camera; obtaining, using the world view camera, world view image data; activating, on the device, a front view camera; obtaining, using the front view camera, front view image data; and providing, on a display of the device, a view displ...
1. A method, comprising: activating, on a device, a world view camera; obtaining, using the world view camera, world view image data; activating, on the device, a front view camera; obtaining, using the front view camera, front view image data; and providing, on a display of the device, a view displaying the front view...
One embodiment provides a method, including: activating, on a device, a world view camera; obtaining, using the world view camera, world view image data; activating, on the device, a front view camera; obtaining, using the front view camera, front view image data; and providing, on a display of the device, a view displ...
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A system, method and apparatus for rapid film pre-visualization are provided, including a motion capture component, a virtual digital rendering component configured to receive data from the motion sensors and to render motion in a three dimensional virtual environment, a controller component configured to allow a direc...
1. A system for rapid film pre-visualization, comprising: a motion capture component comprising motion capture sensors and a virtual digital rendering component configured to receive data from the motion sensors and to render motion in a three dimensional virtual environment according to said received data; a display c...
A system, method and apparatus for rapid film pre-visualization are provided, including a motion capture component, a virtual digital rendering component configured to receive data from the motion sensors and to render motion in a three dimensional virtual environment, a controller component configured to allow a direc...
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An electronic device may include a touchscreen having an array of finger touch sensitive areas, and a controller coupled to the touchscreen. The controller is configured to read touch values from the array of finger touch sensitive areas, and determine when the read touch values define a valid single finger touch patte...
1. An electronic device comprising: a touchscreen comprising an array of finger touch sensitive areas; and a controller coupled to said touchscreen and configured to read touch values from the array of finger touch sensitive areas, and determine when the read touch values define a valid single finger touch pattern havi...
An electronic device may include a touchscreen having an array of finger touch sensitive areas, and a controller coupled to the touchscreen. The controller is configured to read touch values from the array of finger touch sensitive areas, and determine when the read touch values define a valid single finger touch patte...
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There are provided measures for Wi-Fi support awareness. Such measures exemplarily include dynamically determining capability for a radio access technology while being connected to a communication network, and transmitting, via the connection to the communication network, a message comprising an information element ind...
1. A method comprising dynamically determining capability for a radio access technology while being connected to a communication network, and transmitting, via said connection to said communication network, a message comprising an information element indicative of said capability for said radio access technology only i...
There are provided measures for Wi-Fi support awareness. Such measures exemplarily include dynamically determining capability for a radio access technology while being connected to a communication network, and transmitting, via the connection to the communication network, a message comprising an information element ind...
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A PLC modem ( 131 - 133 ) is prompted to increase, starting from a predetermined minimum transmit power, a transmit power of data transmission on a PLC channel ( 112 ) at a given time or time period defined with respect to a mutual time reference of a DSL channel ( 111 ) and the PLC channel ( 112 ). A DSL modem ( 121 )...
1-28. (canceled) 29. An apparatus to mitigate interference between a Digital Subscriber Line, DSL, device and a Power Line Communication, PLC, device, said apparatus configured to: provide, to the PLC device, a first instruction to increase a transmit power of data transmission of the PLC device during a measurement pe...
A PLC modem ( 131 - 133 ) is prompted to increase, starting from a predetermined minimum transmit power, a transmit power of data transmission on a PLC channel ( 112 ) at a given time or time period defined with respect to a mutual time reference of a DSL channel ( 111 ) and the PLC channel ( 112 ). A DSL modem ( 121 )...
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In one example, a method includes determining, by a processor operating in a first power mode and based on first motion data, a first activity of a user, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode, wherein the processor consumes less power while operating in the second powe...
1. A method comprising: determining, by a processor of a mobile computing device operating in a first power mode and based on first motion data generated by a motion sensor of the mobile computing device, a first activity of a user associated with the mobile computing device, the first motion data indicating movement o...
In one example, a method includes determining, by a processor operating in a first power mode and based on first motion data, a first activity of a user, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode, wherein the processor consumes less power while operating in the second powe...
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Systems and processes for accelerating task performance are provided. An example method includes, at an electronic device including a display and one or more input devices, displaying, on the display, a user interface including a suggestion affordance associated with a task, detecting, via the one or more input devices...
1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions, which when executed by one or more processors of a first electronic device, cause the first electronic device to: receive, with a digital assistant, a natural-language speech input; deter...
Systems and processes for accelerating task performance are provided. An example method includes, at an electronic device including a display and one or more input devices, displaying, on the display, a user interface including a suggestion affordance associated with a task, detecting, via the one or more input devices...
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A display device includes: a panel in which plural pixels that emit lights according to a video signal are sectioned into plural areas; a light reception sensor that is arranged in each of the areas and outputs a light reception signal according to light emission luminance; and signal processing means. The area include...
1. A display device comprising: a panel in which plural pixels that emit lights according to a video signal are sectioned into plural areas; a light reception sensor that is arranged in each of the areas and outputs a light reception signal according to light emission luminance; and signal processing means for applying...
A display device includes: a panel in which plural pixels that emit lights according to a video signal are sectioned into plural areas; a light reception sensor that is arranged in each of the areas and outputs a light reception signal according to light emission luminance; and signal processing means. The area include...
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An electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface displays a first user interface of a first software application, detects an input on the touch-sensitive surface while displaying the first user interface, and, in res...
1. A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface: displaying a first user interface; while displaying the first user interface, detecting an input on the touch-sensitive surface; and, in r...
An electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface displays a first user interface of a first software application, detects an input on the touch-sensitive surface while displaying the first user interface, and, in res...
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The disclosure includes a headset including one or more earphones and a connector configured to couple data and charge between the headset and a user equipment (UE). The headset also includes a charge node. The charge node includes a charge port for receiving UE charge from a charge source. The charge node also include...
1. A headset comprising: one or more earphones; a connector configured to couple data and charge between the headset and a user equipment (UE); and a charge node including: a charge port for receiving UE charge from a charge source, a downstream port for coupling audio data toward the earphones, and an upstream port fo...
The disclosure includes a headset including one or more earphones and a connector configured to couple data and charge between the headset and a user equipment (UE). The headset also includes a charge node. The charge node includes a charge port for receiving UE charge from a charge source. The charge node also include...
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A mobile testing system for optimizing wireless coverage in a distributed antenna system is disclosed. In some aspects, the mobile testing system includes a measurement receiver that can determine signal levels for a respective signals communicated via the distributed antenna system. A processing device of the mobile t...
1. A mobile testing system for optimizing wireless coverage in a distributed antenna system, the mobile testing system comprising: a measurement receiver configured to determine a plurality of signal levels for a plurality of signals communicated via the distributed antenna system; a processing device communicatively c...
A mobile testing system for optimizing wireless coverage in a distributed antenna system is disclosed. In some aspects, the mobile testing system includes a measurement receiver that can determine signal levels for a respective signals communicated via the distributed antenna system. A processing device of the mobile t...
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In an aspect, an update unit can evaluate condition(s) in an update request and update one or more memory locations based on the condition evaluation. The update unit can operate atomically to determine whether to effect the update and to make the update. Updates can include one or more of incrementing and swapping val...
1. A method of graphics processing of a 3-D scene using ray tracing, comprising: executing a thread of computation in a programmable computation unit, wherein the executing of the thread comprises executing an instruction, from an instruction set defining instructions that can be used to program the programmable comput...
In an aspect, an update unit can evaluate condition(s) in an update request and update one or more memory locations based on the condition evaluation. The update unit can operate atomically to determine whether to effect the update and to make the update. Updates can include one or more of incrementing and swapping val...
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A device for determining at least one position of a mobile terminal includes at least one memory apparatus, a magnetometer sensor unit, a classification unit, and a position-determining unit to determine the position of the mobile terminal. The classification unit is configured to determine states, in particular operat...
1. A device for determining at least one position of a mobile terminal, in particular a smart phone, comprising: at least one memory apparatus; a magnetometer sensor unit to output magnetometer sensor data; a classification unit; a position-determining unit to determine the position of the mobile terminal, wherein the ...
A device for determining at least one position of a mobile terminal includes at least one memory apparatus, a magnetometer sensor unit, a classification unit, and a position-determining unit to determine the position of the mobile terminal. The classification unit is configured to determine states, in particular operat...
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In a method for reading from an RFID-tagged article and an RFID system, information is accurately read from an RFID tag while interference with other devices is prevented by use of a compact and simple configuration. An article is conveyed on a conveyor belt. Also, an RFID tag is attached to the article. Information on...
1. A method for reading information comprising: reading information from an RFID tag attached to an article conveyed in one direction by using a stationary read-write antenna located in a vicinity thereof, the stationary read-write antenna being a cable-shaped traveling-wave antenna; and during the reading, locating th...
In a method for reading from an RFID-tagged article and an RFID system, information is accurately read from an RFID tag while interference with other devices is prevented by use of a compact and simple configuration. An article is conveyed on a conveyor belt. Also, an RFID tag is attached to the article. Information on...
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In a virtual reality system, a user may travel from a first virtual location to a second virtual location. During travel, a dynamic virtual animation may be displayed within a portal in the field of view by the user, allowing the user to experience a sensation of traveling from the first virtual location to the second ...
1. A method, comprising: displaying a first virtual scene corresponding to a first virtual location; detecting a first command to move to a second virtual location; and moving from the first virtual location to the second virtual location in response to the first command, including: displaying a portal; displaying a fi...
In a virtual reality system, a user may travel from a first virtual location to a second virtual location. During travel, a dynamic virtual animation may be displayed within a portal in the field of view by the user, allowing the user to experience a sensation of traveling from the first virtual location to the second ...
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An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is disclosed. In one aspect the display includes a display panel having first through fourth pixels and a scan driving unit that outputs a scan signal to the display panel. The display also includes a data driving unit that alternately outputs a first data signal for the f...
1-7. (canceled) 8. An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display comprising: a display panel comprising a plurality of first pixels configured to emit a first color light, a plurality of second pixels configured to emit a second color light, and a plurality of third pixels configured to emit a third color light, the f...
An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is disclosed. In one aspect the display includes a display panel having first through fourth pixels and a scan driving unit that outputs a scan signal to the display panel. The display also includes a data driving unit that alternately outputs a first data signal for the f...
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Mixed-reality systems are provided for using anchor graphs within a mixed-reality environment. These systems utilize anchor vertexes that comprise at least one first key frame, a first mixed-reality element, and at least one first transform connecting the at least one first key frame to the first mixed-reality element....
1. A computer system comprising: one or more processors; and one or more computer-readable hardware storage media having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions being executable by the one or more processors to generate an anchor graph for a mixed-reality environment by cau...
Mixed-reality systems are provided for using anchor graphs within a mixed-reality environment. These systems utilize anchor vertexes that comprise at least one first key frame, a first mixed-reality element, and at least one first transform connecting the at least one first key frame to the first mixed-reality element....
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An interface is provided for processing digital signals in a standardized format in a distributed antenna system. One example includes a unit disposed in a distributed antenna system. The unit includes an interface section and an output section. The interface section is configured for outputting a first complex digital...
1. A unit of a distributed antenna system, the unit comprising: an interface section configured to process signals for communication between (i) a first base station configured to communicate the signals using a first communication protocol and a second base station configured to communicate the signals using a second ...
An interface is provided for processing digital signals in a standardized format in a distributed antenna system. One example includes a unit disposed in a distributed antenna system. The unit includes an interface section and an output section. The interface section is configured for outputting a first complex digital...
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The invention relates to bandwidth signalling in a multicarrier wireless telecommunication system. The information is transferred in the band itself (bold carriers) and contains information of the size and location of the band (I). The information is repeated in a number of carriers (bold) through out the band.
1. A method in a multicarrier wireless telecommunication system for interchanging radio communication between base stations (BS) and mobile user stations (MS) of the system, the method comprising: transmitting information signals over the air interface relating to size and location of operational bands of the radio spe...
The invention relates to bandwidth signalling in a multicarrier wireless telecommunication system. The information is transferred in the band itself (bold carriers) and contains information of the size and location of the band (I). The information is repeated in a number of carriers (bold) through out the band.1. A met...
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An apparatus and system having an optical integrated circuit (referred to herein as an OMTP) configured for power on during discovery and optically communicating with the OMTP reader for the purpose of extracting data.
1. An optical integrated circuit comprising: an optical transmitter configured for sending a data signal to an external optical receiving device; and one or more photovoltaic power sources powered by receiving light from a light source, said one or more photovoltaic power sources necessary and sufficient to power the o...
An apparatus and system having an optical integrated circuit (referred to herein as an OMTP) configured for power on during discovery and optically communicating with the OMTP reader for the purpose of extracting data.1. An optical integrated circuit comprising: an optical transmitter configured for sending a data sign...
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There is provided a system and method for adaptive rendered environments using user context. The method comprises determining user context data corresponding to a user of a virtual environment, altering a feature of the virtual environment using the user context data to obtain an altered feature, and rendering the alte...
1-20. (canceled) 21: A method of using a system including a processor for use with a display, the method comprising: determining, using the processor, a viewing perspective of a user, and a user context data corresponding to a real-world position of the user of a virtual environment relative to the display, wherein the...
There is provided a system and method for adaptive rendered environments using user context. The method comprises determining user context data corresponding to a user of a virtual environment, altering a feature of the virtual environment using the user context data to obtain an altered feature, and rendering the alte...
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Embodiments disclosed herein provide methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for facilitating enhanced communication with an application service provider based on medical telemetry collected by a user device. In a particular embodiment, a method provides collecting medical telemetry of a user of the user ...
1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a user communication device, direct the user communication device to communicate with an application service provider based on medical telemetry, the method comprising: collecting medical telemetry of a user o...
Embodiments disclosed herein provide methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for facilitating enhanced communication with an application service provider based on medical telemetry collected by a user device. In a particular embodiment, a method provides collecting medical telemetry of a user of the user ...
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A method for controlling vehicle systems in a vehicle includes providing a steering wheel having a plurality of sensors configured to sense contact on the steering wheel. The steering wheel has a left zone and a right zone. The method includes determining a left contact value based on one or more signals received from ...
1. A computer-implemented method for controlling vehicle systems in a vehicle, comprising: providing a steering wheel having a plurality of sensors configured to sense contact on the steering wheel, the steering wheel having a left zone and a right zone; determining a left contact value based on one or more signals rec...
A method for controlling vehicle systems in a vehicle includes providing a steering wheel having a plurality of sensors configured to sense contact on the steering wheel. The steering wheel has a left zone and a right zone. The method includes determining a left contact value based on one or more signals received from ...
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The creation of digital postcards allows users to combine location information with images for display in a postcard interface. An image selection is received from a user. Location data associated with the image and describing a location at which the image was captured is accessed. One or more candidate locations locat...
1. A method comprising: receiving a selection of an image from a user; accessing location data associated with the image, the location data describing a location at which the image was captured; identifying one or more candidate locations located within a threshold distance of the location described by the location dat...
The creation of digital postcards allows users to combine location information with images for display in a postcard interface. An image selection is received from a user. Location data associated with the image and describing a location at which the image was captured is accessed. One or more candidate locations locat...
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A method and system for directing image rendering, implemented in a computer system including a plurality of processors includes determining one or more processors in the system on which to execute one or more commands. A graphics processing unit (GPU) control application program interface (API) determines one or more ...
1. A method for directing image rendering, implemented in a computer system including a plurality of processors, comprising: determining, by a graphics processing unit (GPU) control application program interface (API), one or more processors in the system on which to execute one or more commands; transmitting a signal ...
A method and system for directing image rendering, implemented in a computer system including a plurality of processors includes determining one or more processors in the system on which to execute one or more commands. A graphics processing unit (GPU) control application program interface (API) determines one or more ...
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A receiving device may assign a remote-control device of the receiving device to a special mode by storing an association of an identifier unique to the remote-control device with the particular special mode. The receiving device may receive a command from the remote-control device and determine that there has been a s...
1. A method for providing remote-control special modes, the method comprising: receiving, by a receiving device, a command from a remote-control device of the receiving device to control a function of the receiving device; in response to receiving the command from the remote-control device, determining, by the receivin...
A receiving device may assign a remote-control device of the receiving device to a special mode by storing an association of an identifier unique to the remote-control device with the particular special mode. The receiving device may receive a command from the remote-control device and determine that there has been a s...
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In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to automatically tum off notifications when generating a notification would cause a disturbance or be unwanted by a user. The device can be configured with quiet hours during which notifications that would otherwise be generated by the computing device can b...
1. A method including: at an electronic device with a display and one or more input devices: while the electronic device is not in a restricted-notification mode, wherein the electronic device is configured to generate a notification in response to detecting a notification event, the notification including sound, light...
In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to automatically tum off notifications when generating a notification would cause a disturbance or be unwanted by a user. The device can be configured with quiet hours during which notifications that would otherwise be generated by the computing device can b...
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Embodiments of the present invention provide for improved timing control in 2-D image processing to maintain a constant rate of fetches and pixel outputs even when the processing operations transition to a new line or frame of pixels. A one-to-one relationship between incoming pixel rate and outgoing pixel rate is main...
1. A method used in scanning an image in raster mode, the method comprising: filling a vector in a pixel block with predetermined values, in response to a determination that the vector of the pixel block is located beyond an edge of the image; performing an image processing on the pixel block with the predetermined val...
Embodiments of the present invention provide for improved timing control in 2-D image processing to maintain a constant rate of fetches and pixel outputs even when the processing operations transition to a new line or frame of pixels. A one-to-one relationship between incoming pixel rate and outgoing pixel rate is main...
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A method and system for improving the safety of drivers of vehicles while either sending or receiving written communications to third parties includes a steering wheel mounted keyboard such that the opposing thumbs of a driver can send and revive text messages, e-mails, etc., with the display of such text messages bein...
1. A communications device for use with a vehicle to facilitate safe texting while driving, comprising: a HUD projection system adapted for association with a vehicle to project text onto the windshield interior of a vehicle directly in front of a driver of the vehicle; a first hand unit attached to said steering wheel...
A method and system for improving the safety of drivers of vehicles while either sending or receiving written communications to third parties includes a steering wheel mounted keyboard such that the opposing thumbs of a driver can send and revive text messages, e-mails, etc., with the display of such text messages bein...
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A high dynamic range solid state image sensor and camera system are disclosed. In one aspect, the solid state image sensor includes a first wafer including an array of pixels, each of the pixels comprising a photosensor, and a second wafer including an array of readout circuits. Each of the readout circuits is configur...
1. A solid state image sensor, comprising: a first wafer comprising an array of pixels, each of the pixels comprising a photosensor; and a second wafer comprising an array of readout circuits, each of the readout circuits being configured to output a readout signal indicative of an amount of light received by a corresp...
A high dynamic range solid state image sensor and camera system are disclosed. In one aspect, the solid state image sensor includes a first wafer including an array of pixels, each of the pixels comprising a photosensor, and a second wafer including an array of readout circuits. Each of the readout circuits is configur...
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Invoking a function of a mixed reality interaction enabled object is provided. In response to determining that an input was received selecting the mixed reality interaction enabled object to perform an action, an interface is received showing a set of available application programming interfaces and functions correspon...
1-20. (canceled) 21. A computer-implemented method of invoking a function of a mixed reality interaction enabled object on a computing system, the computer-implemented method comprising: determining by the computing system whether there is one or more mixed reality interaction enabled objects at a location; in response...
Invoking a function of a mixed reality interaction enabled object is provided. In response to determining that an input was received selecting the mixed reality interaction enabled object to perform an action, an interface is received showing a set of available application programming interfaces and functions correspon...
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A message-processing resource receives location information indicating a current location of a mobile device in a network. A user of the mobile device subscribes to use of the network. The message-processing resource maps an identity of the user to a subscriber account and candidate messages associated with the user. T...
1. A method comprising: receiving location information indicating a current location of a mobile device in a network, a user of the mobile device subscribing to use of the network; mapping an identity of the user to a subscriber account and candidate messages associated with the user; utilizing the location information...
A message-processing resource receives location information indicating a current location of a mobile device in a network. A user of the mobile device subscribes to use of the network. The message-processing resource maps an identity of the user to a subscriber account and candidate messages associated with the user. T...
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To control content distribution to plural mobile entities, a device for managing the distribution of the content may determine mobile entities which participate in sharing the same content and which are located in the same region. The mobile entities respectively have a first interface for communication with a mobile c...
1. A method of managing distribution of content to a mobile entity, the mobile entity having a first interface for communicating with a mobile communication network and a second interface for forming an ad-hoc network with another mobile entity, the method comprising: receiving, over the mobile communication network, a...
To control content distribution to plural mobile entities, a device for managing the distribution of the content may determine mobile entities which participate in sharing the same content and which are located in the same region. The mobile entities respectively have a first interface for communication with a mobile c...
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Systems and methods for controlling uplink (UL) power allocation in a user equipment (UE) operating in a communication network are provided. The method includes: selecting between at least a first UL power allocation technique and a second power allocation technique for use in the UE; and using the selected power alloc...
1. A method for controlling uplink (UL) power allocation in a user equipment (UE) operating in a communication network, the method comprising: selecting between at least a first UL power allocation technique and a second power allocation technique for use in the UE; and using the selected power allocation technique in ...
Systems and methods for controlling uplink (UL) power allocation in a user equipment (UE) operating in a communication network are provided. The method includes: selecting between at least a first UL power allocation technique and a second power allocation technique for use in the UE; and using the selected power alloc...
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A change in position of electronic smart glasses is detected by a sensor device as long as the electronic smart glasses are arranged in a detection area of the sensor device. A control device drives a display device of the electronic smart glasses in dependence on the detected change in position. An adjusting device ch...
1. A display system, comprising: electronic smart glasses having a display device; a sensor device configured to detect a change in position of the electronic smart glasses as long as the electronic smart glasses are arranged in a detection area of the sensor device; a control device configured to drive the display dev...
A change in position of electronic smart glasses is detected by a sensor device as long as the electronic smart glasses are arranged in a detection area of the sensor device. A control device drives a display device of the electronic smart glasses in dependence on the detected change in position. An adjusting device ch...
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Systems and methods of security are provided, including a sensor to detect a location of at least one user, and generate detection data according to the detected location of the at least one user, a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the detection data, to determine whether the at least one user...
1. A security system comprising: a sensor to detect a location of at least one user, and generate detection data according to the detected location of the at least one user; a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the detection data, to determine whether the at least one user occupying a building a...
Systems and methods of security are provided, including a sensor to detect a location of at least one user, and generate detection data according to the detected location of the at least one user, a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the detection data, to determine whether the at least one user...
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10,138
10,138
14,992,974
2,651
Systems and methods for detecting a tampering and identifying a location of a digital recording are provided. A frequency sequence and a phase angle sequence may be extracted from the digital recording. A portion of the frequency sequence may be matched to one of a plurality of reference frequency sequences, and a port...
1. A method of detecting a tampering and identifying a location of a digital recording, comprising: extracting a frequency sequence and a phase angle sequence from the digital recording; matching a portion of the frequency sequence to one of a plurality of reference frequency sequences, and a portion of the phase angle...
Systems and methods for detecting a tampering and identifying a location of a digital recording are provided. A frequency sequence and a phase angle sequence may be extracted from the digital recording. A portion of the frequency sequence may be matched to one of a plurality of reference frequency sequences, and a port...
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10,139
10,139
13,985,292
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A method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in a base station of a cordless handset supporting a subset of a plurality of carrier frequencies supported by the base station, the method comprising disconnecting power to a receiver of the base station for carrier frequencies that are not supported by the cordles...
1. A method for reducing power consumption in a base station of a cordless handset, the method comprising: powering a receiver of the base station for a carrier frequency supported by the base station and the cordless handset; and disconnecting power to a receiver of the base station for a carrier frequency that is sup...
A method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in a base station of a cordless handset supporting a subset of a plurality of carrier frequencies supported by the base station, the method comprising disconnecting power to a receiver of the base station for carrier frequencies that are not supported by the cordles...
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10,140
10,140
15,156,304
2,648
A cover for a portable computing device includes a cover panel having a first portion of a solid silicone rubber sheet and a first stiffener panel that is fully encapsulated in the first portion of the solid silicone rubber sheet.
1. An article of manufacture, comprising: a seamless solid silicon rubber sheet; and a rigid member that is fully encapsulated in the seamless solid silicone rubber sheet. 2. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the solid silicon rubber sheet comprises a thermally cured solid silicon rubber material. 3. The a...
A cover for a portable computing device includes a cover panel having a first portion of a solid silicone rubber sheet and a first stiffener panel that is fully encapsulated in the first portion of the solid silicone rubber sheet.1. An article of manufacture, comprising: a seamless solid silicon rubber sheet; and a rig...
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10,141
10,141
12,605,651
2,625
Systems and methods for using static surface features on a touch-screen for tactile feedback are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes a processor configured to transmit a display signal, the display signal comprising a plurality of display elements; and a display configured to output a visual represent...
1. A system comprising: a processor configured to transmit a display signal comprising a plurality of display elements; and a display configured to output a visual representation of the display signal, the display comprising: a touch-sensitive input device; and one or more static surface features covering at least a po...
Systems and methods for using static surface features on a touch-screen for tactile feedback are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes a processor configured to transmit a display signal, the display signal comprising a plurality of display elements; and a display configured to output a visual represent...
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10,142
10,142
15,843,359
2,643
A method and system involve a controller receiving from a phone an orientation signal indicative of an orientation of the phone and adjusting an object according to the orientation of the phone. The controller is configured to select one of the parts of the object according to an initial orientation of the phone and ad...
1. A system comprising: a phone configured to transmit an orientation signal indicative of an orientation of the phone as the orientation of the phone changes; a controller configured to receive the orientation signal from the phone and to adjust a vehicle seat in correspondence with the orientation of the phone as the...
A method and system involve a controller receiving from a phone an orientation signal indicative of an orientation of the phone and adjusting an object according to the orientation of the phone. The controller is configured to select one of the parts of the object according to an initial orientation of the phone and ad...
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10,143
10,143
15,452,696
2,631
Devices work as both area lighting and ionizing radiation detectors. The lighting is adjustable in response to radiation detection, warning nearby users about radiation. Multiple devices can be plugged into electrical outlets throughout a plant or building to replace conventional lighting like lightbulbs or CFLs. Each ...
1. A combined lighting and radiation detection unit comprising: a ballast configured to removably join to and draw power from an electrical outlet; a light secured with and configured to draw power from the ballast; an ionizing radiation detector secured with and configured to draw power from the ballast; and a control...
Devices work as both area lighting and ionizing radiation detectors. The lighting is adjustable in response to radiation detection, warning nearby users about radiation. Multiple devices can be plugged into electrical outlets throughout a plant or building to replace conventional lighting like lightbulbs or CFLs. Each ...
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10,144
10,144
15,365,146
2,642
A time-dependent information management system and method for a mobile phone that enable the management of time-related information in consideration of a change of time zone are provided. The method includes registering an event planned to occur at a first local time based on a first time zone together with a reference...
1. A method for managing time information by a terminal, the method comprising: registering an event planned to occur at a first local time depending on a first time zone together with a reference time calculated from the first local time; selecting, if the terminal enters into a second time zone, the event in accordan...
A time-dependent information management system and method for a mobile phone that enable the management of time-related information in consideration of a change of time zone are provided. The method includes registering an event planned to occur at a first local time based on a first time zone together with a reference...
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10,145
10,145
12,717,893
2,651
As a user interacts with a voice application, a history of the prompts played to the user and the users responses are displayed to the user. The displayed prompts and displayed responses could be summaries of the prompts and responses, or they could be full transcriptions of the prompts and responses. A user may be abl...
1. A method of displaying a history of an interactive voice response (IVR) session, comprising: recording audio prompts played to a user by a voice application; recording a user's responses to audio prompts from a voice application; and displaying a history of the audio prompts and the user responses, wherein each time...
As a user interacts with a voice application, a history of the prompts played to the user and the users responses are displayed to the user. The displayed prompts and displayed responses could be summaries of the prompts and responses, or they could be full transcriptions of the prompts and responses. A user may be abl...
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10,146
10,146
12,798,613
2,689
During any kind of traffic management involving consolidation or compression, or converging readouts or outputs, shortening of individual vehicle headway, there is a necessity that vehicles in a moving pattern must get closer together. For the particular case of taking random traffic approaching a traffic signal and co...
1. A safety shutoff device for a traffic management system that comprises of: a counter that counts density of traffic flow including passing vehicles per time, a processor that analyzes whether the count is lean/sparse enough, or too dense to allow traffic management system to function. 2. the device of claim 1 wherei...
During any kind of traffic management involving consolidation or compression, or converging readouts or outputs, shortening of individual vehicle headway, there is a necessity that vehicles in a moving pattern must get closer together. For the particular case of taking random traffic approaching a traffic signal and co...
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10,147
10,147
14,240,853
2,619
The present invention relates to vascular treatment outcome visualization. To provide an enhanced possibility to check that a vascular treatment has been correctly performed, it is proposed to provide ( 112 ) a first image data ( 114 ) of a region of interest of a vascular structure at a first point in time, and to pro...
1. A device (10) for vascular treatment outcome visualization, comprising; a processing unit (12); an interface unit (14); and a display unit (16); wherein the interface unit is configured to provide the processing unit with a first image data (20) of a region of interest of a vascular structure at a first point in tim...
The present invention relates to vascular treatment outcome visualization. To provide an enhanced possibility to check that a vascular treatment has been correctly performed, it is proposed to provide ( 112 ) a first image data ( 114 ) of a region of interest of a vascular structure at a first point in time, and to pro...
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10,148
10,148
13,809,981
2,616
From only a single two-dimensional source image ( 20 ) of a scene, multiple images ( 28 ) of the scene are generated, each image from a different viewing direction or angle. For each of the multiple images, a disparity ( 24 ) is generated corresponding to the viewing direction and combined with significant pixels (e.g....
1. A method of generating a plurality of multi-view images of a scene, the method comprising: obtaining a single two-dimensional source image of a scene, the source image comprising a plurality of source pixels (20); and automatically generating at least two multi-view images (28) of the scene from only at least some o...
From only a single two-dimensional source image ( 20 ) of a scene, multiple images ( 28 ) of the scene are generated, each image from a different viewing direction or angle. For each of the multiple images, a disparity ( 24 ) is generated corresponding to the viewing direction and combined with significant pixels (e.g....
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10,149
10,149
14,641,135
2,641
Systems and method for improving performance of a radio frequency system are provided. One embodiment describes a radio frequency system, which may be modified based upon a detected housing and/or accessory of an electronic device. The modifications may counteract impacts of the housings and/or accessories on the radio...
1. An electronic device, comprising: a radio frequency system, configured to communicate with a radio frequency reader; tangible, non-transitory storage, comprising configuration adjustment logic that comprises machine-readable instructions that associate one or more settings for the radio frequency system with one or ...
Systems and method for improving performance of a radio frequency system are provided. One embodiment describes a radio frequency system, which may be modified based upon a detected housing and/or accessory of an electronic device. The modifications may counteract impacts of the housings and/or accessories on the radio...
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10,150
10,150
15,265,330
2,683
A system and method of displaying optimized aircraft energy level to a flight crew includes processing flight plan data, in a processor, to determine the optimized aircraft energy level along a descent profile of the aircraft from cruise altitude down to aircraft destination, and continuously processing aircraft data, ...
1. A method of displaying optimized aircraft energy level to a flight crew, the method comprising the steps of: processing flight plan data, in a processor, to determine the optimized aircraft energy level along a descent profile of the aircraft from cruise altitude down to aircraft destination; continuously processing...
A system and method of displaying optimized aircraft energy level to a flight crew includes processing flight plan data, in a processor, to determine the optimized aircraft energy level along a descent profile of the aircraft from cruise altitude down to aircraft destination, and continuously processing aircraft data, ...
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10,151
10,151
15,244,584
2,672
Methods and systems for using contextual information to generate reports for image studies. One method includes determining contextual information associated with an image study wherein at least one image included in the image study loaded in a reporting application. The method also includes automatically selecting, wi...
1. A method of generating reports for image studies, the method comprising: determining contextual information associated with an image study, at least one image included in the image study loaded in a reporting application; automatically selecting, with an electronic processor, a vocabulary for a natural language proc...
Methods and systems for using contextual information to generate reports for image studies. One method includes determining contextual information associated with an image study wherein at least one image included in the image study loaded in a reporting application. The method also includes automatically selecting, wi...
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10,152
10,152
15,439,385
2,632
A power door system for a vehicle including a plurality of power-operated doors is provided. The system includes a passive remote entry device configured to emit a signal to one or more cooperating vehicle receivers and a controller configured to cause the power door system to open the at least one power-operated door ...
1. In a vehicle including at least one power-operated door, a control system comprising: a passive remote entry device configured to emit a signal to one or more cooperating vehicle receivers; at least one vehicle-mounted user detection system; and a controller configured to cause the power door system to perform a pre...
A power door system for a vehicle including a plurality of power-operated doors is provided. The system includes a passive remote entry device configured to emit a signal to one or more cooperating vehicle receivers and a controller configured to cause the power door system to open the at least one power-operated door ...
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10,153
10,153
16,167,394
2,651
Ear buds are provided that communicate wirelessly with an electronic device. To determine the current status of the ear buds and thereby take suitable action in controlling the operation of the electronic device and ear buds, the ear buds may be provided with sensor circuitry. The sensor circuitry may include proximity...
1. A wireless ear bud, comprising: a housing having a main body portion and a stem portion extending from the main body portion; a speaker in the main body portion; a first sensor in the main body portion that produces a first sensor output; a second sensor in the stem portion that produces a second sensor output; and ...
Ear buds are provided that communicate wirelessly with an electronic device. To determine the current status of the ear buds and thereby take suitable action in controlling the operation of the electronic device and ear buds, the ear buds may be provided with sensor circuitry. The sensor circuitry may include proximity...
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10,154
10,154
14,143,110
2,612
The invention relates to a method for displaying a three-dimensional (3D) scene graph on a screen, the method comprising: attaching 3D resources to a set of application scene nodes; separating a first process running in a first application context on an operating system of a computer system from a second process runnin...
1. A method for displaying a three-dimensional (3D) scene graph on a screen, the method comprising: attaching 3D resources to a set of application scene nodes; separating a first process running in a first application context on an operating system of a computer system from a second process running in a second applicat...
The invention relates to a method for displaying a three-dimensional (3D) scene graph on a screen, the method comprising: attaching 3D resources to a set of application scene nodes; separating a first process running in a first application context on an operating system of a computer system from a second process runnin...
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10,155
10,155
14,747,003
2,674
The present application relates to an apparatus for verifying fragment processing related data and a method of operating thereof. The fragment shader unit is coupled to the at least one data buffer. A fragment shader unit of a graphics processing pipeline receives fragment data and records fragment processing related d...
1. An apparatus for verifying fragment processing related data, said apparatus comprising: at least one data buffer provided to record fragment processing related data; a graphics processing pipeline comprising a fragment shader unit, wherein the fragment shader unit is coupled to the at least one data buffer, wherein ...
The present application relates to an apparatus for verifying fragment processing related data and a method of operating thereof. The fragment shader unit is coupled to the at least one data buffer. A fragment shader unit of a graphics processing pipeline receives fragment data and records fragment processing related d...
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10,156
10,156
15,047,784
2,683
A method of operating an alarm device including a processor and a light detector, the method including for operating the light detector to sample a light intensity within an interior space a plurality of times to produce a plurality of light intensity measurements, operating the processor to determine a light intensity...
1. A method of operating a hazard detector, the hazard detector including a processor operably coupled to a light detector, and a memory, the method comprising the steps of: (a) operating the light detector to sample a light intensity within an enclosed space a plurality of times to produce a plurality of light intensi...
A method of operating an alarm device including a processor and a light detector, the method including for operating the light detector to sample a light intensity within an interior space a plurality of times to produce a plurality of light intensity measurements, operating the processor to determine a light intensity...
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10,157
10,157
15,440,172
2,699
An image forming apparatus receives image data by a receiver from an external device and forms an image based on the received image data. The image forming apparatus transmits an address of the receiver to the external device. The image forming apparatus receives image data transmitted with the address by the external ...
1. An image forming apparatus that receives data from an external device and forms an image based on the received data, comprising: a wireless communication unit that receives data sent from the external device, wherein when a thumbnail associated with data of an image is selected by a user of the external device, the ...
An image forming apparatus receives image data by a receiver from an external device and forms an image based on the received image data. The image forming apparatus transmits an address of the receiver to the external device. The image forming apparatus receives image data transmitted with the address by the external ...
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10,158
10,158
15,295,068
2,619
When map data is to be processed for display in a mapping or navigation apparatus, the application processor of the apparatus first checks to see whether any existing data in a local cache memory represents a similar map part to the new data that is to be processed. This is done by means of a similarity analysis. If th...
1-16. (canceled) 17. A method of rendering a map for display on a mapping or navigation apparatus, in which the map is rendered for display by loading data representing particular parts of the map to be displayed from a main map data store for processing and for display by a rendering processor of the mapping or naviga...
When map data is to be processed for display in a mapping or navigation apparatus, the application processor of the apparatus first checks to see whether any existing data in a local cache memory represents a similar map part to the new data that is to be processed. This is done by means of a similarity analysis. If th...
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10,159
10,159
14,262,947
2,611
Provided are techniques for providing animation in electronic communications. An image is generated by capturing multiple photographs from a camera or video camera. The first photograph is called the “key photo.” Using a graphics program, photos subsequent to the key photo are edited to cut an element common to the sub...
1. A method, comprising: receiving, a plurality of images of a scene captured in a sequential order using a defined set of photographic parameters; designating a first image of the plurality of images as a first key image; identifying portions of first plurality of images that follow the first key image in the sequenti...
Provided are techniques for providing animation in electronic communications. An image is generated by capturing multiple photographs from a camera or video camera. The first photograph is called the “key photo.” Using a graphics program, photos subsequent to the key photo are edited to cut an element common to the sub...
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10,160
10,160
13,626,718
2,653
Electronic devices are designed having a housing and are configured to provide an improved degree of protection to electrical and/or mechanical components disposed therein that may be susceptible to damage from environmental elements external from the housing. The electrical device can be one carried or worn by a user,...
1. A hearing prosthesis comprising: a housing that is adapted for placement adjacent a user's ear, the housing including a moisture-sensitive component disposed therein; and a sensor disposed within the housing that is configured to detect moisture within the housing. 2. The hearing prosthesis as recited in claim 1 fur...
Electronic devices are designed having a housing and are configured to provide an improved degree of protection to electrical and/or mechanical components disposed therein that may be susceptible to damage from environmental elements external from the housing. The electrical device can be one carried or worn by a user,...
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10,161
10,161
14,541,132
2,643
A messaging system and methods that can be simultaneously employed during a voice conversation, ensuring not all information conveyed to the called party can be overheard. Eliminating the need for callers to switch between calling and text to send detail information that needs to be written down. Text messages storage ...
1. A method, comprising: transmitting and receiving alphanumeric text characters between a plurality of mobile device via a communication network, storing the transmitted and received alphanumeric text in records in a searchable database file accessible to users of the transmitting and receiving mobile devices. 2. The ...
A messaging system and methods that can be simultaneously employed during a voice conversation, ensuring not all information conveyed to the called party can be overheard. Eliminating the need for callers to switch between calling and text to send detail information that needs to be written down. Text messages storage ...
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10,162
10,162
14,291,971
2,647
Operating parameters of a hands-free audio system used with a wireless communication device in a moving vehicle are adjusted or tuned in real-time and requires only two persons: one to drive the vehicle and thus provide actual usage conditions with the hands-free audio system and one to remotely tune or adjust operatin...
1. A method of remotely accessing a hands-free audio system used with a wireless communication device in a vehicle, the wireless communications device being operatively coupled to a controller for the hands-free audio system and which controls the hands-free audio system, the method comprising: transducing audio signal...
Operating parameters of a hands-free audio system used with a wireless communication device in a moving vehicle are adjusted or tuned in real-time and requires only two persons: one to drive the vehicle and thus provide actual usage conditions with the hands-free audio system and one to remotely tune or adjust operatin...
2,600
10,163
10,163
14,696,950
2,689
A method and system are provided for personalized assistance for a driver of a motor vehicle. At least one first measurement value characterizing a physical and/or psychological state of the driver is detected by sensors in a driver state detection. The first measurement value, or a combination of a plurality of such f...
1. A method for personalized assistance for a driver of a vehicle, the method comprising the acts of: detecting a driver state via a sensor-based acquisition of at least one first measurement value characterizing a physical and/or psychological state of the driver; comparing the acquired first measurement value, or a c...
A method and system are provided for personalized assistance for a driver of a motor vehicle. At least one first measurement value characterizing a physical and/or psychological state of the driver is detected by sensors in a driver state detection. The first measurement value, or a combination of a plurality of such f...
2,600
10,164
10,164
15,080,207
2,626
Systems and methods for navigating between images of multiple exams using gestures performed on a touch sensitive input device.
1. (canceled) 2. A method of navigating between data items of multiple data sets, wherein each data set comprises multiple data items, the method comprising: storing, in one or more databases, at least a first data set and a second data set, wherein: the first data set includes a plurality of data items, the second dat...
Systems and methods for navigating between images of multiple exams using gestures performed on a touch sensitive input device.1. (canceled) 2. A method of navigating between data items of multiple data sets, wherein each data set comprises multiple data items, the method comprising: storing, in one or more databases, ...
2,600
10,165
10,165
14,179,996
2,689
A portable electronic device can act as a music player, gaming device and a smart phone combined. The device has multiple panels each with a display. The panels are connected in a manner to permit the device to be opened and closed such as by folding the panels. When folded the a device is compact and able to held in t...
1. An electronic device having at least a first and a second panel, each of said panels having on at least one side an electronic display, said panels further being connected in a manner to enable a compact configuration, and a first extended configuration, the display of each of said panels being visible in the compac...
A portable electronic device can act as a music player, gaming device and a smart phone combined. The device has multiple panels each with a display. The panels are connected in a manner to permit the device to be opened and closed such as by folding the panels. When folded the a device is compact and able to held in t...
2,600
10,166
10,166
15,114,860
2,625
One or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for presenting a user interface on a wearable electronic device. In certain embodiments, input is received from at least one sensor coupled to the wearable electronic device. Once the input from the at least one sensor is received, an orienta...
1. A method for presenting a user interface on a wearable electronic device, the method comprising: receiving input from at least one sensor coupled to the wearable electronic device; determining, based on the input from the at least one sensor, an orientation of the wearable electronic device with respect to an object...
One or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for presenting a user interface on a wearable electronic device. In certain embodiments, input is received from at least one sensor coupled to the wearable electronic device. Once the input from the at least one sensor is received, an orienta...
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10,167
10,167
14,408,514
2,667
Checking device for a label, with a detection and processing unit for the detection of the label and with a layout unit for the creation of a layout of the label, wherein the checking device comprises a data converter unit configured in such a way that it generates test data from data for creating the label in order to...
1. A checking device for a label, comprising a detection and processing unit for the detection of the label and with a layout unit for the creation of a layout of the label, wherein: the checking device comprises a data converter unit, which is configured in such a way that it generates test data from data for the crea...
Checking device for a label, with a detection and processing unit for the detection of the label and with a layout unit for the creation of a layout of the label, wherein the checking device comprises a data converter unit configured in such a way that it generates test data from data for creating the label in order to...
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10,168
10,168
16,113,900
2,631
Methods and apparatuses for direct sequence detection can receive an input signal over a communication channel. Next, the input signal can be sampled based on a clock signal to obtain a sampled voltage. A set of reference voltages can be generated based on a main cursor, a set of pre-cursors, and a set of post-cursors ...
1-18. (canceled) 19. An integrated circuit (IC), comprising: a plurality of comparators, wherein each comparator has a respective reference voltage that is adjustable, wherein each comparator outputs a result signal based on comparing a received input from a communication channel with the comparator's reference voltage...
Methods and apparatuses for direct sequence detection can receive an input signal over a communication channel. Next, the input signal can be sampled based on a clock signal to obtain a sampled voltage. A set of reference voltages can be generated based on a main cursor, a set of pre-cursors, and a set of post-cursors ...
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10,169
10,169
15,224,651
2,613
Systems and methods are provided for visualizing the number of events having different values for a field of interest over a selected time range. The events may be derived from machine data obtained from one or more data sources. User input received via a graphical user interface may specify the field of interest, a ti...
1. A method comprising: creating a set of time stamped, searchable events from a set of raw data, each event in the set of time stamped, searchable events includes a portion of the set of raw data from which the time stamped, searchable event was derived, the set of raw data related to security or performance aspects o...
Systems and methods are provided for visualizing the number of events having different values for a field of interest over a selected time range. The events may be derived from machine data obtained from one or more data sources. User input received via a graphical user interface may specify the field of interest, a ti...
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10,170
10,170
15,729,417
2,689
A method for coordinating reader transmissions, according to one embodiment, includes: at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a RFID tag; determining whether the first reader is transmitting; and sending a denial of the request from the first reader to the second reader in response t...
1. A method for coordinating reader transmissions, comprising: at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a radio frequency identification tag; in response to receiving the request, determining whether the first reader is transmitting; and sending a denial of the request from the first r...
A method for coordinating reader transmissions, according to one embodiment, includes: at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a RFID tag; determining whether the first reader is transmitting; and sending a denial of the request from the first reader to the second reader in response t...
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10,171
10,171
13,703,057
2,647
A method for selecting one or more resources for use from among a set of resources comprises obtaining ( 201 ) a first sub-set of the resources. The resources belonging to the first sub-set are the ones which have, according to occupancy information gathered over a long period of time, highest probabilities of matching...
1. A device for selecting one or more resources for use from among a set of resources, the device comprising: a processing circuitry arranged to obtain a first sub-set of the set of resources, the resources belonging to the first sub-set being the ones from among the set of resources which have, according to first info...
A method for selecting one or more resources for use from among a set of resources comprises obtaining ( 201 ) a first sub-set of the resources. The resources belonging to the first sub-set are the ones which have, according to occupancy information gathered over a long period of time, highest probabilities of matching...
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10,172
10,172
14,935,919
2,672
An electronic device having a display includes a base connected to a part of a main body of the electronic device, the display configured to receive a touch input and integrally formed with at least one support, and at least one vibrator arranged on the display to vibrate the display in accordance with the touch input,...
1. An electronic apparatus comprising: a main body; and a user interface including: a base connectable to the main body of the electronic apparatus; a display configured to receive a touch input; a vibrator provided on the display and configured to induce vibrations on the display based on the received touch input; and...
An electronic device having a display includes a base connected to a part of a main body of the electronic device, the display configured to receive a touch input and integrally formed with at least one support, and at least one vibrator arranged on the display to vibrate the display in accordance with the touch input,...
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10,173
10,173
15,842,057
2,643
Systems and methods for improved geolocation in a low power wide area network are disclosed. One example method may include receiving an instruction to determine a geolocation of an end in a low power wide area network. An instruction may be transmitted to the end node for the end node to transmit a high-energy geoloca...
1. A method comprising: causing an end node in a low power wide area network to transmit a high-energy geolocation signal at a power between about 0.5 Watts and about 1 Watt; identifying a plurality of receipt times, each receipt time of the plurality of receipt times indicative of a time at which the high-energy geolo...
Systems and methods for improved geolocation in a low power wide area network are disclosed. One example method may include receiving an instruction to determine a geolocation of an end in a low power wide area network. An instruction may be transmitted to the end node for the end node to transmit a high-energy geoloca...
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10,174
10,174
14,964,286
2,621
One embodiment provides a method, including: identifying, using a processor, a location of a user input device relative to an input surface; detecting, using a sensor, that the user input device has moved a predetermined distance from the input surface; receiving, using at least one other sensor, movement data of the u...
1. A method, comprising: identifying, using a processor, a location of a user input device relative to an input surface; detecting, using a sensor, that the user input device has moved a predetermined distance from the input surface; receiving, using at least one other sensor, movement data of the user input device; an...
One embodiment provides a method, including: identifying, using a processor, a location of a user input device relative to an input surface; detecting, using a sensor, that the user input device has moved a predetermined distance from the input surface; receiving, using at least one other sensor, movement data of the u...
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10,175
10,175
15,231,137
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A user may create an avatar and/or animated sequence illustrating a particular object or living being performing a certain activity, using images of portions of the object or living being extracted from a still image or set of still images of the object or living being.
1. A method for producing an image or video representing an end-user in a contemporaneous context selected based on a mood of the end-user, the method comprising: monitoring one or more sources of news and social traffic to determine currently trending topics; gathering information about certain topics of the currently...
A user may create an avatar and/or animated sequence illustrating a particular object or living being performing a certain activity, using images of portions of the object or living being extracted from a still image or set of still images of the object or living being.1. A method for producing an image or video repres...
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In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed with: a touch surface having one or more key tops configured to identify one or more keys to a user; a key sensing circuitry configured to detect a key press of any one or more of the key tops; a network of electromagnetic touc...
1. An apparatus, comprising: a touch surface comprising one or more key tops configured to identify one or more keys to a user; a key sensing circuitry configured to detect a key press of any one or more of the key tops; a network of electromagnetic touch detectors configured to continually detect touching of the touch...
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed with: a touch surface having one or more key tops configured to identify one or more keys to a user; a key sensing circuitry configured to detect a key press of any one or more of the key tops; a network of electromagnetic touc...
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At least one aspect of the present disclosure describes a system for facilitating generation of animated content. The system includes a rule management module and a content generation module. The rule management module is configured to receive a plurality of content generation rules. The content generation module is co...
1. A computer-implemented system for facilitating automatic generation of animated content to be rendered on an electronically addressable display, the system comprising: a rule management module configured to receive a plurality of rules on content generation, the plurality of rules comprising a rule on probability fa...
At least one aspect of the present disclosure describes a system for facilitating generation of animated content. The system includes a rule management module and a content generation module. The rule management module is configured to receive a plurality of content generation rules. The content generation module is co...
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A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, controlling a vehicle system to refine a travel range estimation of an electrified vehicle if a desired destination cannot be reached under current driving conditions. The controlling step includes warning a driver about a...
1. A method, comprising: controlling a vehicle system to refine a travel range estimation of an electrified vehicle if a desired destination cannot be reached under current driving conditions, the controlling step including warning a driver about a travel range based on the driver's driving habits, coaching the driver ...
A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, controlling a vehicle system to refine a travel range estimation of an electrified vehicle if a desired destination cannot be reached under current driving conditions. The controlling step includes warning a driver about a...
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An apparatus is provided for automated object tracking in a video feed. The apparatus receives and sequentially processes a plurality of frames of the video feed to track objects. In particular, a plurality of objects in a frame are detected and assigned to a respective track fragment. A kinematic, visual, temporal or ...
1. A method for automated object tracking in a video feed, the method comprising: receiving a video feed including a plurality of frames; sequentially processing each frame of the plurality of frames, including at least: detecting a plurality of objects in the frame, and for each object of the plurality of objects, ass...
An apparatus is provided for automated object tracking in a video feed. The apparatus receives and sequentially processes a plurality of frames of the video feed to track objects. In particular, a plurality of objects in a frame are detected and assigned to a respective track fragment. A kinematic, visual, temporal or ...
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A system includes a processor configured to determine an applicable pre-defined vehicle system state set, defining preferred vehicle system states when a driver is away from a vehicle. The processor is also configured to determine a driver exit-event while a vehicle state in the state set varies from a preferred settin...
1. A system comprising: a processor configured to: determine an applicable pre-defined vehicle system state set, defining preferred vehicle system states when a driver is away from a vehicle; determine a driver exit-event while a vehicle state in the state set varies from a preferred setting; and notify a driver mobile...
A system includes a processor configured to determine an applicable pre-defined vehicle system state set, defining preferred vehicle system states when a driver is away from a vehicle. The processor is also configured to determine a driver exit-event while a vehicle state in the state set varies from a preferred settin...
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In various embodiments, a user frustration monitoring and control system may be part of or otherwise be operably coupled to a device to detect and respond to user frustration with the device or with other components in communication with the device. A user frustration monitoring and control system may detect when, out ...
1. A system for detecting user frustration with an electronic device, the system comprising: at least one processor; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor; a motion sensor affixed to the electronic device and coupled to the at least one processor and the at least one memory, wherein the at least one...
In various embodiments, a user frustration monitoring and control system may be part of or otherwise be operably coupled to a device to detect and respond to user frustration with the device or with other components in communication with the device. A user frustration monitoring and control system may detect when, out ...
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Methods and systems are described for storing content that match topics of interest selected by a user or an automated process. Audio information associated with the content can be extracted, parsed, and grouped into topics. Incoming content with audio information that matches the topics of interest selected can be sto...
1. A method comprising: receiving content comprising a text component; determining, based on parsing the text component, one or more topics associated with the content; determining that at least one topic matches a topic of interest to a user; determining, based on the at least one topic, at least a portion of the cont...
Methods and systems are described for storing content that match topics of interest selected by a user or an automated process. Audio information associated with the content can be extracted, parsed, and grouped into topics. Incoming content with audio information that matches the topics of interest selected can be sto...
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Methods and apparatuses for detecting user speech are described. In one example, a method for detecting user speech includes receiving a microphone output signal corresponding to sound received at a microphone and identifying a spoken vowel sound in the microphone signal. The method further includes outputting an indic...
1. A method for detecting user speech comprising: receiving a microphone output signal corresponding to sound received at a microphone; converting the microphone output signal to a digital audio signal; identifying a spoken vowel sound in the sound received at the microphone from the digital audio signal; and outputtin...
Methods and apparatuses for detecting user speech are described. In one example, a method for detecting user speech includes receiving a microphone output signal corresponding to sound received at a microphone and identifying a spoken vowel sound in the microphone signal. The method further includes outputting an indic...
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Implementations provide methods including actions of processing patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, at least one graphical representation of the one or more graphical representations including a waveform, displaying at least one waveform segment of the waveform, and displ...
1. A computer-implemented method executed using one or more processors, the method comprising: processing, by the one or more processors, patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, the patient data reflective of one or more physiological characteristics of a patient, at least on...
Implementations provide methods including actions of processing patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, at least one graphical representation of the one or more graphical representations including a waveform, displaying at least one waveform segment of the waveform, and displ...
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A mobile device that is capable of automatically starting and ending the recording of an audio signal captured by at least one microphone is presented. The mobile device is capable of adjusting a number of parameters related with audio logging based on the context information of the audio input signal.
1-84. (canceled) 85. A method for a mobile device, the method comprising: in response to automatically detecting a start event indicator, processing first portion of audio input signal to obtain first information; determining at least one recording parameter based on the first information; and reconfiguring an audio ca...
A mobile device that is capable of automatically starting and ending the recording of an audio signal captured by at least one microphone is presented. The mobile device is capable of adjusting a number of parameters related with audio logging based on the context information of the audio input signal.1-84. (canceled) ...
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A queueless contact center is described along with various methods and mechanisms for administering the same. The contact center proposed herein provides the ability to, among other things, achieve true one-to-one matching. Solutions are also provided for managing data structures utilized by the queueless contact cente...
1. A method, comprising: determining, by a microprocessor, an available work item from a set of work items in a contact center; wherein the contact center comprises a resource pool devoid of queues, wherein some of the resources in the resource pool are paired resources that are matched with respective paired work item...
A queueless contact center is described along with various methods and mechanisms for administering the same. The contact center proposed herein provides the ability to, among other things, achieve true one-to-one matching. Solutions are also provided for managing data structures utilized by the queueless contact cente...
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An application such as a contacts management application may be configured to display information for multiple contacts. The displayed information may include carrier information for certain contacts, indicating which of multiple cellular communication carriers provides cellular communication services for each contact....
1. One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform actions comprising: accessing a contacts database to obtain contact information for multiple contacts, the contact information ind...
An application such as a contacts management application may be configured to display information for multiple contacts. The displayed information may include carrier information for certain contacts, indicating which of multiple cellular communication carriers provides cellular communication services for each contact....
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An apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: based on one or more determined input manne...
1-21. (canceled) 22. An apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: based on one or more determined inpu...
An apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: based on one or more determined input manne...
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Disclosed herein is a multi-functional hand-held device capable of configuring user inputs based on how the device is to be used. Preferably, the multi-functional hand-held device has at most only a few physical buttons, keys, or switches so that its display size can be substantially increased. The multi-functional han...
1. A hand-held electronic device, comprising: a multi-touch input surface; and a processing unit operatively connected to said multi-touch input surface, said processing unit capable of receiving a plurality of concurrent touch inputs from a user via said multi-touch input surface and discriminating a user requested ...
Disclosed herein is a multi-functional hand-held device capable of configuring user inputs based on how the device is to be used. Preferably, the multi-functional hand-held device has at most only a few physical buttons, keys, or switches so that its display size can be substantially increased. The multi-functional han...
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Disclosed herein is a display device including: a pixel array portion; a drive portion; and a power source wiring; the pixel array portion, at least a part of the drive portion configured to drive the pixel array portion and the power source wiring are forming a panel, the pixel array portion including scanning lines d...
1. A display device comprising a pixel array and a control circuitry; the pixel array being disposed in a pixel array area and including: a plurality of first lines disposed in a first direction, a plurality of signal lines disposed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a plurality of pixels dispo...
Disclosed herein is a display device including: a pixel array portion; a drive portion; and a power source wiring; the pixel array portion, at least a part of the drive portion configured to drive the pixel array portion and the power source wiring are forming a panel, the pixel array portion including scanning lines d...
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Upon receiving a signal from a remote control device, a device identifies a command data usable to communicate with a consumer device. The signal contains an indication of a pressed key, which corresponds to a function of the consumer device. The device generates a command signal having the command data for transmissio...
1. A first device for transmitting a command to control a functional operation of a second device, the first device comprising: a receiver; a transmitter; a processing device coupled to the receiver and the transmitter; and a memory storing a plurality of command data and instructions executable by the processing devic...
Upon receiving a signal from a remote control device, a device identifies a command data usable to communicate with a consumer device. The signal contains an indication of a pressed key, which corresponds to a function of the consumer device. The device generates a command signal having the command data for transmissio...
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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has: a body for carrying an article; at least one rotor; and a light source for generating a light beam to indicate the landing zone for the UAV. The UAV, in use, is flown to a desired location, that might be a site of an emergency with no defined landing zone. The UAV descends, and, wh...
1. An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: a body for carrying an article; at least one rotor; and a light source for generating a light beam to define the periphery of a landing zone for the unmanned aerial vehicle. 2. An unmanned aerial vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source provides a solid beam. 3. ...
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has: a body for carrying an article; at least one rotor; and a light source for generating a light beam to indicate the landing zone for the UAV. The UAV, in use, is flown to a desired location, that might be a site of an emergency with no defined landing zone. The UAV descends, and, wh...
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A method includes visually presenting image data ( 404 ) in a main window ( 402 ) of a display monitor ( 120 ). The image data is processed with a first processing algorithm. The method further includes identifying tissue of interest in the image data displayed in the main window. The method further includes generating...
1. A method, comprising: visually presenting image data in a main window of a display monitor, wherein the image data is processed with a first processing algorithm; identifying, with a processor, tissue of interest in the image data displayed in the main window; generating, with the processor, a sub-viewport for the t...
A method includes visually presenting image data ( 404 ) in a main window ( 402 ) of a display monitor ( 120 ). The image data is processed with a first processing algorithm. The method further includes identifying tissue of interest in the image data displayed in the main window. The method further includes generating...
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A system for 3-dimensional animation includes a computer apparatus, a means for display in communication with the computer apparatus, and a means for storage in communication with the computer apparatus. The means for storage is disposed to store data representing a 3D animation, the means for display is disposed to di...
1. A system for three-dimensional (3D) animation, comprising: a means for storage; a computer apparatus in communication with the means for storage; and a means for display in communication with the computer apparatus; wherein, the means for storage is disposed to store data representing a 3D animation; the means for d...
A system for 3-dimensional animation includes a computer apparatus, a means for display in communication with the computer apparatus, and a means for storage in communication with the computer apparatus. The means for storage is disposed to store data representing a 3D animation, the means for display is disposed to di...
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A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and pr...
1. A method for generating a retail experience, comprising: recognizing a location of a user in a retail establishment; retrieving data corresponding to the retail establishment; generating virtual content relating to the retail establishment based on the retrieved data; creating a virtual user interface in a field of ...
A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and pr...
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Systems and methods may provide for sending a sound wave signal and measuring a body conduction characteristic of the sound wave signal. Additionally, a user authentication may be performed based at least in part on the body conduction characteristic. In one example, the body conduction characteristic includes one or m...
1. A system comprising: an enclosure including a wearable form factor; a tissue conduction speaker; a sensor including one or more of a tissue conduction microphone or an accelerometer; an outbound signal controller to send, via the tissue conduction speaker, a sound wave signal; an inbound signal controller coupled to...
Systems and methods may provide for sending a sound wave signal and measuring a body conduction characteristic of the sound wave signal. Additionally, a user authentication may be performed based at least in part on the body conduction characteristic. In one example, the body conduction characteristic includes one or m...
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The present invention relates to image processing for enhancing ultrasound images. In order to provide image data showing the current situation, for example in a region of interest of a patient, an image processing device ( 10 ) for enhancing ultrasound images is provided that comprises an image data input unit (12), a...
1. An image processing device for enhancing ultrasound images, comprising: an image data input unit; a central processing unit; and a display unit; wherein the image data input unit is configured to provide an ultrasound image of a region of interest of an object; and to provide an X-ray image of the region of interest...
The present invention relates to image processing for enhancing ultrasound images. In order to provide image data showing the current situation, for example in a region of interest of a patient, an image processing device ( 10 ) for enhancing ultrasound images is provided that comprises an image data input unit (12), a...
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A method and system including: defining a geographic area; receiving a plurality of images; determining a plurality of image points; partitioning the geographic area into a plurality of image regions based on the plurality of image points; and stitching the plurality of images into a combined image based on the plurali...
1. A method comprising: defining a geographic area; receiving a plurality of images, wherein at least a portion of each received image is within the defined geographic area; determining a plurality of image points, wherein each image point is a geographic location of a center field of view of each image of the received...
A method and system including: defining a geographic area; receiving a plurality of images; determining a plurality of image points; partitioning the geographic area into a plurality of image regions based on the plurality of image points; and stitching the plurality of images into a combined image based on the plurali...
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A system and method capable of distinguishing sources in a multiple source environment is provided. The system receives an audio signal comprising an audio tag, a desired audio signal and an undesired audio signal. Based on the audio tag, the system eliminates the undesired audio signal and identifies an intended comma...
1. An audio system, comprising: a memory device comprising a speech recognition algorithm and audio tags; a processor coupled to the memory device, a source of undesired audio signal and a source of desired audio signal, the processor configured to (i) receive an audio signal comprising (a) an undesired audio signal fr...
A system and method capable of distinguishing sources in a multiple source environment is provided. The system receives an audio signal comprising an audio tag, a desired audio signal and an undesired audio signal. Based on the audio tag, the system eliminates the undesired audio signal and identifies an intended comma...
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