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A method and apparatus for displaying data at an incident scene is provided herein. During operation an officer will be assigned to a particular incident having an identified “incident type”. Individuals at the incident scene are identified via facial recognition and criminal histories for all recognized individuals ar...
1. An apparatus comprising: a network interface configured to receive an image of an individual from a device; a database comprising facial information and criminal information; identity analysis circuitry configured to use the facial information for performing facial recognition on the image of the individual to deter...
A method and apparatus for displaying data at an incident scene is provided herein. During operation an officer will be assigned to a particular incident having an identified “incident type”. Individuals at the incident scene are identified via facial recognition and criminal histories for all recognized individuals ar...
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The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for allocating bandwidth among communication links in a telecommunication system. Some aspects can involve identifying multiple transmission modes used to transmit downlink signals via remote units of a telecommunications system to groups of terminal device...
1. A method comprising: identifying multiple transmission modes used to transmit downlink signals via remote units of a telecommunications system to groups of terminal devices, wherein each group of terminal devices receives downlink signals using a respective transmission mode; assigning respective weights to the grou...
The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for allocating bandwidth among communication links in a telecommunication system. Some aspects can involve identifying multiple transmission modes used to transmit downlink signals via remote units of a telecommunications system to groups of terminal device...
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A method and system for creating a constellation of electronic devices for providing optical or radio-frequency operations relating to earth surface data collection applications on a predetermined geographical area. On each of a plurality of (commercial) airplanes at least one electronic device from the constellation i...
1. A method of creating a constellation of electronic devices for providing optical or radio-frequency operations relating to earth surface data collection applications on a predetermined geographical area, comprising: providing on each of a plurality of airplanes at least one electronic device from the constellation, ...
A method and system for creating a constellation of electronic devices for providing optical or radio-frequency operations relating to earth surface data collection applications on a predetermined geographical area. On each of a plurality of (commercial) airplanes at least one electronic device from the constellation i...
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During a medical intervention such as an angiography, the X-ray examination equipment (such as that mounted on a C-arm) produces a very large number of imaging frames of the intervention, as it progresses. This information contains frame sequences which can be effectively used to improve a medical report of the interve...
1. An apparatus for computer-aided medical report provision, comprising: a processing unit; wherein the processing unit is configured to receive a sequence of frames representing a region of interest of a patient, obtained from a C-arm imaging system to generate contextual information derived from an input from the C-a...
During a medical intervention such as an angiography, the X-ray examination equipment (such as that mounted on a C-arm) produces a very large number of imaging frames of the intervention, as it progresses. This information contains frame sequences which can be effectively used to improve a medical report of the interve...
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Systems and processes for providing a virtual assistant service are provided. In accordance with one or more examples, a method includes receiving, from an accessory device communicatively coupled to the first electronic device, a representation of a speech input representing a user request. The method further includes...
1. A first electronic device, comprising: one or more processors; a microphone; and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving, from an accessory device communicatively coupled to the first electronic device...
Systems and processes for providing a virtual assistant service are provided. In accordance with one or more examples, a method includes receiving, from an accessory device communicatively coupled to the first electronic device, a representation of a speech input representing a user request. The method further includes...
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An agricultural harvester including a sensor for measuring a position of an object in surroundings of the harvester. The sensor is connected to a processor for defining at least two different danger zones respectively corresponding to at least two different sets of harvester driving parameter values. The processor can ...
1. An agricultural harvester comprising: a sensor adapted for measuring a position of an object in surroundings of the harvester; a memory storing at least two different sets of harvester driving parameter values in relation to at least two different danger zones in the surroundings; and a processor operationally conne...
An agricultural harvester including a sensor for measuring a position of an object in surroundings of the harvester. The sensor is connected to a processor for defining at least two different danger zones respectively corresponding to at least two different sets of harvester driving parameter values. The processor can ...
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A system and method of communicating sounding reference signals (SRSs) in a cellular time division duplex (TDD) mmWave system. A transmission point (TP) may transmit beamformed reference signals to a user equipment (UE), each of the beamformed reference signals having been transmitted according to a beam direction in a...
1. A method for communicating sounding reference signals (SRSs) in a cellular time division duplex (TDD) mmWave system, the method comprising: receiving, by a user equipment (UE), one or more signals from a transmit point (TP) according to one or more beam directions in a set of beam directions available to the UE; sel...
A system and method of communicating sounding reference signals (SRSs) in a cellular time division duplex (TDD) mmWave system. A transmission point (TP) may transmit beamformed reference signals to a user equipment (UE), each of the beamformed reference signals having been transmitted according to a beam direction in a...
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Included herein is an electronic pen ( 200 ) with pen position detection comprising at least one electric voltage source ( 206 ), at least a digital control unit ( 217, 106 ), a writing lead ( 209 ), at least one data transfer module ( 219, 109 ) and at least two position determination sensors ( 201, 202, 101, 102 ) fo...
1. An electronic pen comprising: a pen position detection having: at least one electric voltage source; at least a digital control unit; a writing lead; at least one data transfer module; and at least two position determination sensors for determination of the position and/or motion of the electronic pen; and an energ...
Included herein is an electronic pen ( 200 ) with pen position detection comprising at least one electric voltage source ( 206 ), at least a digital control unit ( 217, 106 ), a writing lead ( 209 ), at least one data transfer module ( 219, 109 ) and at least two position determination sensors ( 201, 202, 101, 102 ) fo...
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A force transducer for an electronic device can be operated in a drive mode and a sense mode simultaneously. In particular, the force transducer can provide haptic output while simultaneously receiving force input from a user. The force transducer is primarily defined by a monolithic piezoelectric body, a ground electr...
1. A force transducer comprising: a ground electrode comprising a first plurality of sheets; a drive electrode comprising a second plurality of sheets, interdigitally engaged with the first plurality of sheets; a monolithic body separating the first plurality of sheets from the second plurality of sheets and comprising...
A force transducer for an electronic device can be operated in a drive mode and a sense mode simultaneously. In particular, the force transducer can provide haptic output while simultaneously receiving force input from a user. The force transducer is primarily defined by a monolithic piezoelectric body, a ground electr...
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Computing devices and at least one machine readable medium for controlling the functioning of a touch screen are described herein. The computing device includes a touchscreen having one or more force sensors. The computing device also includes first logic to detect a force applied to the touchscreen via the one or more...
1-21. (canceled) 22. A mobile computing device, comprising: memory; a power source; communication circuitry to interact with a network; a touchscreen having a capacitive touch sensor, the touch sensor associated with a first power state and a second power state, the first power state being a lower power state than the ...
Computing devices and at least one machine readable medium for controlling the functioning of a touch screen are described herein. The computing device includes a touchscreen having one or more force sensors. The computing device also includes first logic to detect a force applied to the touchscreen via the one or more...
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An allocation method of communication resources is use with at least a user mobile device, at least first and second wireless network access point devices, and a base station device for mobile communication. In the allocation method, the base station device receives a registration request from the user mobile device; a...
1. A method for associating a user mobile device with one of a group of wireless network access point devices for mobile communication, the group of wireless network access point devices and the user mobile device all linking to a base station device, the group of wireless network access point devices including a first...
An allocation method of communication resources is use with at least a user mobile device, at least first and second wireless network access point devices, and a base station device for mobile communication. In the allocation method, the base station device receives a registration request from the user mobile device; a...
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Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for the projection of images onto keycaps of a computer keyboard.
1. An electronic keyboard to detect user inputs, the electronic keyboard comprising: an electro-mechanical interface including a plurality of keys, each of the keys including a keycap, configured and arranged to receive a first user input on a first keycap of said plurality of keys, and a key matrix coupled to each key...
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for the projection of images onto keycaps of a computer keyboard.1. An electronic keyboard to detect user inputs, the electronic keyboard comprising: an electro-mechanical interface including a plurality of keys, each of the keys includ...
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Some aspects of the invention provide an interactive, touch-sensitive user interface device. A user interface device for a data processing system is provided, which includes a sensor having a surface configured to contactingly receive a pointing device and further configured to detect physical contact by a living human...
1. A user interface device for a data processing system, comprising a sensor having a surface configured to contactingly receive a pointing device and further configured to detect physical contact by a living human and to differentiate between said physical contact and movement of the pointing device when the pointing ...
Some aspects of the invention provide an interactive, touch-sensitive user interface device. A user interface device for a data processing system is provided, which includes a sensor having a surface configured to contactingly receive a pointing device and further configured to detect physical contact by a living human...
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The technology disclosed herein enables an improved communication dialer system that uses a calling-party identifier having previous association with a called party to request a communication session with that called party. In a particular embodiment, a method provides identifying a called party for a first communicati...
1. A method for improving calling-party identifier selection by a communication dialer of a contact center, the method comprising: identifying a called party for a first communication session; determining a first calling-party identifier from a plurality of calling-party identifiers available to the communication diale...
The technology disclosed herein enables an improved communication dialer system that uses a calling-party identifier having previous association with a called party to request a communication session with that called party. In a particular embodiment, a method provides identifying a called party for a first communicati...
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In response to a user selecting a key on a keyboard in a first manner, a first alphanumeric character is displayed on a display device. In response to the user selecting the key on the keyboard in a second manner, a virtual key of a diacritic is displayed on the display device. In response to the user selecting the vir...
1. A method performed by at least one device for operating a keyboard, the method comprising: in response to a user selecting a first key on the keyboard in a first manner, displaying a first alphanumeric character on a display device; in response to the user selecting a second key on the keyboard in the first manner, ...
In response to a user selecting a key on a keyboard in a first manner, a first alphanumeric character is displayed on a display device. In response to the user selecting the key on the keyboard in a second manner, a virtual key of a diacritic is displayed on the display device. In response to the user selecting the vir...
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Embodiments of the present invention are directed to the field of RFID readers and more specifically to the selective operation of those readers. In an embodiment, the present invention is a system that alternates the operation of an RFID reader between a continuous wave (CW) only state and a read state depending on an...
1. A system for reading radio frequency (RF) identification (RFID) tags via an interrogation signal, the system comprising: a plurality of RFID readers spaced apart within a venue, each of the RFID readers being operably switchable between a read state and a continuous wave (CW) only state, each of the RFID readers hav...
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to the field of RFID readers and more specifically to the selective operation of those readers. In an embodiment, the present invention is a system that alternates the operation of an RFID reader between a continuous wave (CW) only state and a read state depending on an...
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The enhancement of user-to-user communication with augmented reality is described. In one example, a method includes receiving virtual object data at a local device from a remote user, generating a virtual object using the received virtual object data, receiving an image at the local device from a remote image store, a...
1-24. (canceled) 25. A method comprising: generating a virtual vehicle and its association with a message at a local device as a virtual object using a virtual message object data received at a local device from a remote user, the virtual vehicle for virtually conveying the message from the remote user to the local dev...
The enhancement of user-to-user communication with augmented reality is described. In one example, a method includes receiving virtual object data at a local device from a remote user, generating a virtual object using the received virtual object data, receiving an image at the local device from a remote image store, a...
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A short-range wireless tag has a conductive footprint which is not rotationally symmetric where this footprint is formed from an antenna within the short-range wireless tag and optionally one or more additional conductive areas within the short-range wireless tag. The orientation of such a short-range wireless tag may ...
1. A short-range wireless tag having a conductive footprint that is not rotationally symmetric. 2. The short-range wireless tag according to claim 1, comprising an antenna that is not rotationally symmetric. 3. The short-range wireless tag according to claim 2, wherein the antenna comprises a first end and a second end...
A short-range wireless tag has a conductive footprint which is not rotationally symmetric where this footprint is formed from an antenna within the short-range wireless tag and optionally one or more additional conductive areas within the short-range wireless tag. The orientation of such a short-range wireless tag may ...
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A method and system for culling a patch of surface data from one or more tiles in a tile based computer graphics system. A rendering space is divided into a plurality of tiles and a patch of surface data read. Then, at least a portion of the patch is analysed to determine data representing a bounding depth value evalua...
1. A method in a tile based graphics system having a rendering space subdivided into a plurality of tiles, comprising: tessellating a patch of surface data; determining that the patch is present in a tile but not needed to render that tile, prior to rendering the tile; and rendering the tile without using the patch. 2....
A method and system for culling a patch of surface data from one or more tiles in a tile based computer graphics system. A rendering space is divided into a plurality of tiles and a patch of surface data read. Then, at least a portion of the patch is analysed to determine data representing a bounding depth value evalua...
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Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems for using local positioning beacons to create precise augmented reality images. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to providing different types of augmented reality images to different types of devices and/or individuals.
1.-20. (canceled) 21. A method comprising: surveying, with surveying equipment, a real environment including existing physical elements, with one or more targets positioned at one or more control points in the real environment to determine coordinates of the one or more control points in relation to a real-world coordi...
Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems for using local positioning beacons to create precise augmented reality images. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to providing different types of augmented reality images to different types of devices and/or individuals.1.-20. (canceled) 21. ...
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Implementations include methods of controlling a haptic response comprising receiving a force signal from a force sensor; determining a force magnitude associated with the force signal; comparing the force magnitude with an initial threshold force amount to determine whether the force magnitude exceeds the initial thre...
1. An electronic device comprising: a touch sensitive interface comprising one or more force sensors and a touch surface, the touch surface transferring force received by the touch surface to the one or more force sensors; a haptic actuator; a memory; and a processor, the processor in electrical communication with the ...
Implementations include methods of controlling a haptic response comprising receiving a force signal from a force sensor; determining a force magnitude associated with the force signal; comparing the force magnitude with an initial threshold force amount to determine whether the force magnitude exceeds the initial thre...
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A visual diagnostics (VIDX) system comprises a visualization assembly, a data analytic assembly, and a data storage assembly communicatively coupled to each other via one or more buses. Other computer assembly may be integrated into or coupled to the system. Various features comprises a calendar based visualization, a ...
1. A visual analytics system comprising: a visualization assembly, the visualization assembly comprising: a historical data analytic device; and a real-time tracking device; a data analytic assembly; and a computer readable medium; wherein the real-time tracking device directly retrieves data from the data storage ass...
A visual diagnostics (VIDX) system comprises a visualization assembly, a data analytic assembly, and a data storage assembly communicatively coupled to each other via one or more buses. Other computer assembly may be integrated into or coupled to the system. Various features comprises a calendar based visualization, a ...
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Methods and devices for power imbalance compensation and calibration of a coherent transmitter or transceiver are described. A pilot tone is combined with a digital data signal such that relative amplitudes of the pilot tone in each of four transmitted optical data channels may be detected by a pilot tone detector and ...
1. A device comprising: a pilot tone generator configured to combine a pilot tone with a digital data signal, thereby generating a modified digital data signal; a digital to analog converter (DAC) for generating an analog data signal based on the digital data signal; an electro-optic modulator (EOM) configured to gener...
Methods and devices for power imbalance compensation and calibration of a coherent transmitter or transceiver are described. A pilot tone is combined with a digital data signal such that relative amplitudes of the pilot tone in each of four transmitted optical data channels may be detected by a pilot tone detector and ...
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A method for controlling a computer display cursor in an interaction region includes projecting an image of the computer display to create the interaction region. A distance is established between a first point and a second point. The first point has a predetermined relation to the projection device, and the second poi...
1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium or media storing computer-executable instructions for directing a computer to perform a method for controlling the contents of a computer-generated image in conjunction with an enclosure comprising a plurality of sensors and configured to generate a pattern of light represen...
A method for controlling a computer display cursor in an interaction region includes projecting an image of the computer display to create the interaction region. A distance is established between a first point and a second point. The first point has a predetermined relation to the projection device, and the second poi...
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Novel tools and techniques for low-power wireless access control are provided. A system includes an access control server, network device, and a low-power wireless device. The low-power wireless device may include a low-power wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a mobile device, a processor, and non-tran...
1. A system comprising: an access control server; a network device in communication with the access control server; a low-power wireless device in communication with the network device, the low-power wireless device comprising: a low-power wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a mobile device; a processor...
Novel tools and techniques for low-power wireless access control are provided. A system includes an access control server, network device, and a low-power wireless device. The low-power wireless device may include a low-power wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a mobile device, a processor, and non-tran...
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A method for determining a noise shaped quantized parameter contributing to generation of an output signal comprises estimating an error within the output signal using a quantization of the parameter and a quantization of a further parameter contributing to generation of the output signal. The quantization of the param...
1. (canceled) 2. A method for determining a noise shaped quantized parameter contributing to generation of an output signal, comprising: calculating a first estimated error within the output signal using a first quantization of the parameter and a first quantization of the further parameter; calculating a second estima...
A method for determining a noise shaped quantized parameter contributing to generation of an output signal comprises estimating an error within the output signal using a quantization of the parameter and a quantization of a further parameter contributing to generation of the output signal. The quantization of the param...
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A portable emergency alert device, comprising: a sensor for receiving an indication of an emergency situation of a user; a first transmitter for transmitting the alert to an emergency center via a stationary relay device; and a second transmitter for transmitting the alert to the emergency center via a portable relay d...
1. A portable emergency alert device, comprising: a sensor for receiving an indication of an emergency situation of a user; a first transmitter for transmitting said alert to an emergency center via a stationary relay device; a second transmitter for transmitting said alert to said emergency center via a portable relay...
A portable emergency alert device, comprising: a sensor for receiving an indication of an emergency situation of a user; a first transmitter for transmitting the alert to an emergency center via a stationary relay device; and a second transmitter for transmitting the alert to the emergency center via a portable relay d...
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A vehicle accessory device operating system includes a plurality of accessory devices ( 28, 30, 32 ) housed or to be housed in a vehicle, a communication unit ( 36 ), an accessory device data transmission system ( 38 ) and at least one mobile operating unit ( 40 ). The accessory device data transmission system ( 38 ) c...
1. A vehicle accessory device operating system comprising: a plurality of accessory devices housed in a vehicle or to be housed in a vehicle; a communication unit; an accessory device data transmission system connecting the plurality of accessory devices to the communication unit for an exchange of data between the plu...
A vehicle accessory device operating system includes a plurality of accessory devices ( 28, 30, 32 ) housed or to be housed in a vehicle, a communication unit ( 36 ), an accessory device data transmission system ( 38 ) and at least one mobile operating unit ( 40 ). The accessory device data transmission system ( 38 ) c...
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A method of training a lifeguard to properly view an area of a swimming pool or body of water and recognize a swimmer/bather in distress. The method includes: positioning submersible devices or other objects on a bottom of the swimming pool or body of water according to an established grid or pattern; observing the sub...
1. A method of facilitating a lifeguard to supervise swimmers/bathers in a swimming pool or body of water and search for a swimmer/bather in distress, the method comprising: mapping the shape of the swimming pool or body of water to establish a grid or pattern; positioning submersible devices on a bottom of the swimmin...
A method of training a lifeguard to properly view an area of a swimming pool or body of water and recognize a swimmer/bather in distress. The method includes: positioning submersible devices or other objects on a bottom of the swimming pool or body of water according to an established grid or pattern; observing the sub...
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A cooking assistance appliance can include a body, at least one camera, at least one sensor, and an imaging device for capturing an image of a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance can provide for monitoring use of the cooking appliance, as well as assisting the user in operating the cooking appliance. Additionally,...
1-80. (canceled) 81. A cooking assistance appliance for use with a cooking appliance, the cooking assistance appliance comprising: a housing configured to be positioned adjacent to a cooking appliance within a line of sight of a cook surface, wherein the housing includes a head connected to a neck extending from a base...
A cooking assistance appliance can include a body, at least one camera, at least one sensor, and an imaging device for capturing an image of a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance can provide for monitoring use of the cooking appliance, as well as assisting the user in operating the cooking appliance. Additionally,...
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In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a method of identifying failing components using an ultrasonic microphone is described. According to the method, an ultrasonic audio signal generated during operation of a device is received at an ultrasonic microphone disposed within the device. The received ul...
1. A method comprising: receiving, at an ultrasonic microphone disposed in a device, an ultrasonic audio signal generated during an operation of the device; comparing the received ultrasonic audio signal against a baseline ultrasonic audio signal for the device to detect deviations between the received ultrasonic audio...
In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a method of identifying failing components using an ultrasonic microphone is described. According to the method, an ultrasonic audio signal generated during operation of a device is received at an ultrasonic microphone disposed within the device. The received ul...
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Systems and methods of determining a reporting configuration associated with a coverage level of a wireless device are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method performed by a wireless device (105, 200, 300, 400, 1000) in a wireless communication system (100) includes obtaining (503) information indicating a cove...
1-46. (canceled) 47. A method performed by a wireless device in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: obtaining information indicating a coverage level of the wireless device; determining, from amongst different power headroom report mappings respectively associated with different coverage levels of t...
Systems and methods of determining a reporting configuration associated with a coverage level of a wireless device are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method performed by a wireless device (105, 200, 300, 400, 1000) in a wireless communication system (100) includes obtaining (503) information indicating a cove...
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A method and a digital device for evaluating a generalized rational function are provided in which the evaluation of the generalized rational function includes computing all discontinuities of the generalized rational function, determining, for each discontinuity, whether or not the discontinuity is a removable discont...
1. A method for evaluating a generalized rational function on a digital device, the method comprising: computing, by at least one processor of the digital device, all discontinuities of the generalized rational function, wherein the computing comprises using a discontinuity determination process to determine the discon...
A method and a digital device for evaluating a generalized rational function are provided in which the evaluation of the generalized rational function includes computing all discontinuities of the generalized rational function, determining, for each discontinuity, whether or not the discontinuity is a removable discont...
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An electronic device may have a variable refresh rate display. Static content may be displayed on the display at a lower refresh rate than moving content to conserve power. The display may include an array of pixels. Display driver circuitry in the display may load image data into rows of the pixels. The display driver...
1. A variable refresh rate display, comprising: display driver circuitry that receives image data; and an array of pixels for displaying images at multiple refresh rates, wherein the display driver circuitry comprises digital-to-analog circuitry that applies a time-varying scaling factor to the image data while loading...
An electronic device may have a variable refresh rate display. Static content may be displayed on the display at a lower refresh rate than moving content to conserve power. The display may include an array of pixels. Display driver circuitry in the display may load image data into rows of the pixels. The display driver...
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A control apparatus configured to allow a communication device supporting a first frequency setting to enter a system providing a communications facility based on a second frequency setting, wherein the first frequency setting provides only a partial support for communications in the system is disclosed. The control ap...
1.-40. (canceled) 41. An apparatus comprising: at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: allow a communication device supporting a fi...
A control apparatus configured to allow a communication device supporting a first frequency setting to enter a system providing a communications facility based on a second frequency setting, wherein the first frequency setting provides only a partial support for communications in the system is disclosed. The control ap...
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A method for low-rate signal transmission on Optical Transport Networks is provided. In the method, a signal is mapped to a low-rate OPU of a low-rate ODU, wherein the low-rate ODU comprises an ODU overhead section and the low-rate OPU, the low-rate OPU comprises an OPU overhead section and an OPU payload section, the ...
1. A method for transmitting a signal in an Optical Transport Network (OTN), comprising: mapping the signal to a low-rate Optical channel Payload Unit (OPU) of a low-rate Optical channel Data Unit (ODU), wherein the low-rate ODU comprises an ODU overhead section and the low-rate OPU, the low-rate OPU comprises an OPU o...
A method for low-rate signal transmission on Optical Transport Networks is provided. In the method, a signal is mapped to a low-rate OPU of a low-rate ODU, wherein the low-rate ODU comprises an ODU overhead section and the low-rate OPU, the low-rate OPU comprises an OPU overhead section and an OPU payload section, the ...
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Methods for providing enhanced services to users participating in communication sessions (CS), via a virtual assistant, are disclosed. One method receives content that is exchanged by users participating in the CS. The content includes natural language expressions that encode a conversation carried out by users. The me...
1. A computerized system comprising: one or more processors; and computer storage memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the one or more processors, implement a method comprising: receiving content that is exchanged within a communication session (CS), wherein the content ...
Methods for providing enhanced services to users participating in communication sessions (CS), via a virtual assistant, are disclosed. One method receives content that is exchanged by users participating in the CS. The content includes natural language expressions that encode a conversation carried out by users. The me...
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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for classification using neural networks. One method includes receiving audio data corresponding to an utterance. Obtaining a transcription of the utterance. Generating a representation of the audio data. Generating a represe...
1. (canceled) 2. A computer-implemented method comprising: obtaining, by an automated assistance device, audio data that corresponds to an utterance directed at an automated assistant device and an utterance that was not directed at the automated assistant device; and generating a response to the utterance that was dir...
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for classification using neural networks. One method includes receiving audio data corresponding to an utterance. Obtaining a transcription of the utterance. Generating a representation of the audio data. Generating a represe...
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10,938
10,938
15,465,044
2,642
An apparatus obtains results of measurements of a mobile device on radio signals transmitted by a radio transmitter at a site. The results include at least an identifier of the radio transmitter and an indication of a received signal strength of the radio signals. A plurality of radio transmitters are distributed at th...
1. A method performed by at least one apparatus, the method comprising: obtaining results of measurements of a mobile device on radio signals transmitted by a radio transmitter at a site, the results comprising at least an identifier of the radio transmitter and an indication of a received signal strength of the radio ...
An apparatus obtains results of measurements of a mobile device on radio signals transmitted by a radio transmitter at a site. The results include at least an identifier of the radio transmitter and an indication of a received signal strength of the radio signals. A plurality of radio transmitters are distributed at th...
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10,939
10,939
15,864,232
2,666
A face verification method and apparatus is disclosed. The face verification method includes selecting a current verification mode, from among plural verification modes, to be implemented for the verifying of the face, determining one or more recognizers, from among plural recognizers, based on the selected current ver...
1. A processor implemented method of verifying a face, the method comprising: selecting a current verification mode, from among plural verification modes, to be implemented for the verifying of the face; determining one or more recognizers, from among plural recognizers, based on the selected current verification mode;...
A face verification method and apparatus is disclosed. The face verification method includes selecting a current verification mode, from among plural verification modes, to be implemented for the verifying of the face, determining one or more recognizers, from among plural recognizers, based on the selected current ver...
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10,940
10,940
16,754,427
2,688
A parking assistance device according to an embodiment includes: an image processing unit that generates a surrounding image representing a situation around a towing vehicle based on an image capturing result obtained by an image capturing unit provided in the towing vehicle; a path obtaining unit that obtains a guidan...
1. A parking assistance device comprising: an image processing unit that generates a surrounding image representing a situation around a towing vehicle based on an image capturing result obtained by an image capturing unit provided in the towing vehicle; a path obtaining unit that obtains a guidance path for guiding a ...
A parking assistance device according to an embodiment includes: an image processing unit that generates a surrounding image representing a situation around a towing vehicle based on an image capturing result obtained by an image capturing unit provided in the towing vehicle; a path obtaining unit that obtains a guidan...
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10,941
10,941
15,785,173
2,643
Certain aspects of the present disclosure are generally directed to design of random access channel (RACH) procedures. For example, certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for wireless communication by a user equipment (UE). The method generally includes receiving an indication of a RACH procedure ca...
1. A method for wireless communication by a user equipment (UE), comprising: receiving an indication of a random-access channel (RACH) procedure capability of a network entity; selecting a first RACH procedure or a second RACH procedure, based on the indication; and communicating one or more messages with the network e...
Certain aspects of the present disclosure are generally directed to design of random access channel (RACH) procedures. For example, certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for wireless communication by a user equipment (UE). The method generally includes receiving an indication of a RACH procedure ca...
2,600
10,942
10,942
16,233,055
2,654
A system and method for hosting a silent roller skating event. The system includes a first station that includes roller skates and a first group of headphones for users to rent. The system includes a second station that includes a second group of headphones for users to rent, but does not include roller skates. The sys...
1. A method of hosting an event at a roller skating rink comprising: a) admitting users into the roller skating rink at a roller skating admission station; b) providing roller skates and headphones to users who desire to rent roller skates and headphones at a first station; c) providing headphones to users at a second ...
A system and method for hosting a silent roller skating event. The system includes a first station that includes roller skates and a first group of headphones for users to rent. The system includes a second station that includes a second group of headphones for users to rent, but does not include roller skates. The sys...
2,600
10,943
10,943
15,891,142
2,637
Methods and apparatuses are provided to modify existing overlay system architectures in a cost effective manner to meet the growing demand for narrowcast services and to position the existing overlay systems for additional future modifications. The implementations of the improved overlay system of this disclosure re-di...
1-2. (canceled) 3. A fiber node comprising: a receiver configured to receive and convert an optical analog-modulated signal comprising one or more up-converted analog RF signals to a first RF electrical analog signal; a converter configured to receive and convert an optical digitally-modulated signal comprising one or ...
Methods and apparatuses are provided to modify existing overlay system architectures in a cost effective manner to meet the growing demand for narrowcast services and to position the existing overlay systems for additional future modifications. The implementations of the improved overlay system of this disclosure re-di...
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10,944
10,944
15,777,489
2,668
Systems and methods for iteratively computing an image registration or an image segmentation. The registration and segmentation computations are driven by an optimization function that includes a similarity measure component whose effect on the iterative computations is relatively mitigated based on a monitoring of vol...
1. An image processing system, comprising: an input port (IN) for receiving two or more input images for registration, including a source image and a target image; an iterative solver (SOLV-REG) configured to solve for a final registration transformation T(N) by iterating through at least one intermediate registration ...
Systems and methods for iteratively computing an image registration or an image segmentation. The registration and segmentation computations are driven by an optimization function that includes a similarity measure component whose effect on the iterative computations is relatively mitigated based on a monitoring of vol...
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10,945
10,945
15,898,869
2,649
A wireless waveguide system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The wireless waveguide system includes a sensor that detects an environmental condition and directs a signal indicative of the environmental condition along an interior of a ductwork. A signal sensor detects a strength of the si...
1. A wireless waveguide system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, comprising: a sensor configured to detect an environmental condition and to direct a signal indicative of the environmental condition along an interior of a ductwork; a signal sensor configured to detect a strength of the sig...
A wireless waveguide system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The wireless waveguide system includes a sensor that detects an environmental condition and directs a signal indicative of the environmental condition along an interior of a ductwork. A signal sensor detects a strength of the si...
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10,946
10,946
16,537,992
2,685
An informatics system that can be head-worn under a helmet and used to provide a wearer's vital statistics and other information to a remote monitoring station, for example in connection with pre-hospital emergency care.
1. An informatics system, comprising a sensor package configured for monitoring of a wearer's vital statistics and a telemetry transmitter for transmitting a record of the wearer's vital statistics to a remote monitoring location, said informatics system integrated within a helmet retention system that is adapted to be...
An informatics system that can be head-worn under a helmet and used to provide a wearer's vital statistics and other information to a remote monitoring station, for example in connection with pre-hospital emergency care.1. An informatics system, comprising a sensor package configured for monitoring of a wearer's vital ...
2,600
10,947
10,947
15,318,096
2,627
Embodiments of the present invention provide a terminal, a protective case, and a sensing method. The terminal is suitable for removable installation of a protective case that protects a touchscreen of the terminal, and includes: a capacitance detection module, configured to detect a capacitance value of a capacitor mo...
1-4. (canceled) 5. A protective case, wherein the protective case is removably installed on a terminal to protect a touchscreen of the terminal, comprising: a capacitive sensing body, configured to generate a capacitance value with a capacitor module in the touchscreen of the terminal, so that the terminal detects the ...
Embodiments of the present invention provide a terminal, a protective case, and a sensing method. The terminal is suitable for removable installation of a protective case that protects a touchscreen of the terminal, and includes: a capacitance detection module, configured to detect a capacitance value of a capacitor mo...
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10,948
10,948
15,995,877
2,637
In one implementation, a receiver has a module to calculate the cross-correlation between a portion of a digital representation of a received signal and a reference signal. The receiver also has a module to generate an estimate of a portion of a message potentially included in the digital representation of the received...
1. A receiver for receiving 1090 MHz Mode S Extended Squitter (“ES”) ADS-B messages comprising: an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert a received analog signal into a digital representation of the received signal; a carrier detection module configured to determine if a spectral component within a range of...
In one implementation, a receiver has a module to calculate the cross-correlation between a portion of a digital representation of a received signal and a reference signal. The receiver also has a module to generate an estimate of a portion of a message potentially included in the digital representation of the received...
2,600
10,949
10,949
15,690,811
2,677
A method in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory, for processing data entries, the method comprising receiving, by the data processing system, a data entry, parsing, by the data processing system, the data entry for features by using natural language processing (NLP), identifying, by the data pr...
1. A method, in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory, for processing data entries, the method comprising: receiving, by the data processing system, a data entry; parsing, by the data processing system, the data entry for features by using natural language processing (NLP); identifying, by the da...
A method in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory, for processing data entries, the method comprising receiving, by the data processing system, a data entry, parsing, by the data processing system, the data entry for features by using natural language processing (NLP), identifying, by the data pr...
2,600
10,950
10,950
16,411,743
2,668
An input interface is configured to receive at least one sensor signal corresponding to information of the exterior of the vehicle sensed by at least one sensor. A processor is configured to, based on the sensor signal, generate: a first data corresponding to first information sensed in a first area; and a second data ...
1. A sensor data generating device adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, comprising: an input interface configured to receive at least one sensor signal corresponding to information of the exterior of the vehicle sensed by at least one sensor; a processor configured to, based on the sensor signal, generate: a first data ...
An input interface is configured to receive at least one sensor signal corresponding to information of the exterior of the vehicle sensed by at least one sensor. A processor is configured to, based on the sensor signal, generate: a first data corresponding to first information sensed in a first area; and a second data ...
2,600
10,951
10,951
15,739,293
2,684
Electronic surveillance system ( 100 ) comprising an electronic surveillance bracelet ( 1 ) adapted to be secured around a limb of a wearer, the electronic surveillance bracelet ( 1 ) comprising an energy source ( 5 ), a processing unit ( 7 ), an identification generator ( 11 ), a localisation system ( 12 ), and at lea...
1-22. (canceled) 23. Electronic surveillance system comprising an electronic surveillance bracelet adapted to be secured around a limb of a wearer, the electronic surveillance bracelet comprising an energy source, a processing unit, an identification generator, a localisation system, and at least one wireless communica...
Electronic surveillance system ( 100 ) comprising an electronic surveillance bracelet ( 1 ) adapted to be secured around a limb of a wearer, the electronic surveillance bracelet ( 1 ) comprising an energy source ( 5 ), a processing unit ( 7 ), an identification generator ( 11 ), a localisation system ( 12 ), and at lea...
2,600
10,952
10,952
16,253,858
2,627
A method of processing signals from a touch panel for combined capacitive and force sensing includes receiving, from the touch panel, pressure signals from a plurality of piezoelectric sensors and capacitance signals from a plurality of capacitive touch sensors. The method also includes determining, based on the capaci...
1. A method comprising: receiving, from a touch panel, pressure signals from a plurality of piezoelectric sensors and capacitance signals from a plurality of capacitive touch sensors; determining, based on the capacitance signals, a user interaction period during which a user interaction with the touch panel occurs; ge...
A method of processing signals from a touch panel for combined capacitive and force sensing includes receiving, from the touch panel, pressure signals from a plurality of piezoelectric sensors and capacitance signals from a plurality of capacitive touch sensors. The method also includes determining, based on the capaci...
2,600
10,953
10,953
15,572,180
2,661
An ultrasound system for performing cancer grade mapping includes an ultrasound imaging device ( 10 ) that acquires ultrasound imaging data. An electronic data processing device ( 30 ) is programmed to generate an ultrasound image ( 34 ) from the ultrasound imaging data, and to generate a cancer grade map ( 42 ) by (i)...
1. An ultrasound system comprising: an ultrasound imaging device configured to acquire ultrasound imaging data; an electronic data processing device programmed to generate a cancer grade map by (i) extracting sets of local features from the ultrasound imaging data that represent map pixels of the cancer grade map and (...
An ultrasound system for performing cancer grade mapping includes an ultrasound imaging device ( 10 ) that acquires ultrasound imaging data. An electronic data processing device ( 30 ) is programmed to generate an ultrasound image ( 34 ) from the ultrasound imaging data, and to generate a cancer grade map ( 42 ) by (i)...
2,600
10,954
10,954
16,333,060
2,699
An access control system includes an energy efficient access control that operates as a Wi-Fi access point that broadcasts a Service Set Identifier (SSID) as indicator of access control level to communicate with a mobile device with WPA2 PSK.
1. An access control system, comprising: an access control that operates as a Wi-Fi access point that broadcasts a Service Set Identifier (SSID) to communicate with a mobile device with WPA2. 2. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the Service Set Identifier (SSID) represents a different user access level, to redu...
An access control system includes an energy efficient access control that operates as a Wi-Fi access point that broadcasts a Service Set Identifier (SSID) as indicator of access control level to communicate with a mobile device with WPA2 PSK.1. An access control system, comprising: an access control that operates as a ...
2,600
10,955
10,955
15,621,387
2,659
A process at an electronic digital assistant (EDA) computing device uses natural language detection of a user status change to make corresponding modification of a user interface associated with the user. The EDA monitors a private or talkgroup voice call associated with a user and detects first user speech from the us...
1. A method at an electronic digital assistant computing device for natural language detection of a user status change and corresponding modification of a user interface, the method comprising: monitoring, at an electronic computing device, one of a private voice call and a talkgroup voice call associated with an in-fi...
A process at an electronic digital assistant (EDA) computing device uses natural language detection of a user status change to make corresponding modification of a user interface associated with the user. The EDA monitors a private or talkgroup voice call associated with a user and detects first user speech from the us...
2,600
10,956
10,956
16,378,219
2,685
Methods, systems and apparatuses are described herein to provide adaptive severity functions for alerts, particularly security alerts. The adaptive severity functions may be aligned with an existing global security situation to upgrade or downgrade the severity of new and existing alerts. By taking into consideration t...
1. A method, comprising: receiving a security alert associated with an entity; determining a first severity level associated with the security alert; receiving data indicative of at least one environmental factor; generating, based at least on the received data, a second severity level associated with the security aler...
Methods, systems and apparatuses are described herein to provide adaptive severity functions for alerts, particularly security alerts. The adaptive severity functions may be aligned with an existing global security situation to upgrade or downgrade the severity of new and existing alerts. By taking into consideration t...
2,600
10,957
10,957
12,796,425
2,683
A lock system includes an access point including a portion movable between an open position and a closed position and a lock mechanism coupled to the access point and movable between a locked position in which the access point is maintained in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the access point is fr...
1. A lock system comprising: an access point including a portion movable between an open position and a closed position; a lock mechanism coupled to the access point and movable between a locked position in which the access point is maintained in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the access point is...
A lock system includes an access point including a portion movable between an open position and a closed position and a lock mechanism coupled to the access point and movable between a locked position in which the access point is maintained in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the access point is fr...
2,600
10,958
10,958
16,376,905
2,616
Structural modifications to a person's face in a reference image are captured and automatically applied to the person's face in another image. The reference image is processed to compute landmark information on the person's face and apply a mesh to the reference image. When structural modifications are made to the pers...
1. One or more computer storage media storing computer-useable instructions that, when used by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations, the operations comprising: capturing a structural modification made to a person's face in a first image relative to landmark information on the person's fa...
Structural modifications to a person's face in a reference image are captured and automatically applied to the person's face in another image. The reference image is processed to compute landmark information on the person's face and apply a mesh to the reference image. When structural modifications are made to the pers...
2,600
10,959
10,959
16,884,663
2,646
A battery in a mobile phone cover may be selectively charged according to a user-selectable parameter. When charged, the battery in the mobile phone cover may be used to charge a battery in a mobile phone.
1. A mobile phone, comprising: one or more processors configured to selectively couple a battery of a mobile phone cover to a charging interface according to a passthrough charging parameter. 2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone cover comprises the charging interface. 3. The mobile phone a...
A battery in a mobile phone cover may be selectively charged according to a user-selectable parameter. When charged, the battery in the mobile phone cover may be used to charge a battery in a mobile phone.1. A mobile phone, comprising: one or more processors configured to selectively couple a battery of a mobile phone ...
2,600
10,960
10,960
16,141,444
2,645
A system is provided for characterizing a device under test (DUT) including an integrated antenna array. The system includes an optical subsystem having first and second focal planes, where the integrated antenna array is positioned in a beam overlap region extending from the first focal plane of the optical subsystem....
1. A system for characterizing a device under test (DUT) comprising an integrated antenna array, the system comprising: an optical subsystem having first and second focal planes, wherein the integrated antenna array is positioned in a beam overlap region extending from the first focal plane of the optical subsystem; an...
A system is provided for characterizing a device under test (DUT) including an integrated antenna array. The system includes an optical subsystem having first and second focal planes, where the integrated antenna array is positioned in a beam overlap region extending from the first focal plane of the optical subsystem....
2,600
10,961
10,961
16,267,966
2,621
An actuating user interface for a media player or other electronic device is disclosed. According to one aspect, the user interface is a display device that can both display visual information and serve as a mechanical actuator to generate input signals is disclosed. The display device, which displays visual informatio...
1. A device comprising: a display capable of presenting a graphical user interface (GUI); a frame, circular input element configured for rotational input relative to the frame, the rotational input generating first signals for scrolling the GUI presented on the display, and one or more sensors generating signals for zo...
An actuating user interface for a media player or other electronic device is disclosed. According to one aspect, the user interface is a display device that can both display visual information and serve as a mechanical actuator to generate input signals is disclosed. The display device, which displays visual informatio...
2,600
10,962
10,962
16,367,447
2,645
Event data recording for a road vehicle to support event reconstruction after a trigger event includes a snapshot of the wireless environment within which the vehicle resides. Radio frequency (RF) signals are received from external sources in a vicinity of the vehicle via a plurality of antennas connected to a pluralit...
1. Vehicular apparatus in a road vehicle comprising: a plurality of wireless receivers detecting respective radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted by external sources, wherein the plurality of wireless receivers includes a wideband receiver for monitoring wideband electromagnetic interference (EMI); a central control...
Event data recording for a road vehicle to support event reconstruction after a trigger event includes a snapshot of the wireless environment within which the vehicle resides. Radio frequency (RF) signals are received from external sources in a vicinity of the vehicle via a plurality of antennas connected to a pluralit...
2,600
10,963
10,963
15,853,780
2,655
Natural language grammars interpret expressions at the conversational human-machine interfaces of devices. Under conditions favoring engagement, as specified in a unit of conversational code, the device initiates a discussion using one or more of TTS, images, video, audio, and animation depending on the device capabili...
1. A method of delivering interactive experiences through a human-machine interface, the method comprising: delivering an introductory message defined in an interactive experience unit; receiving a natural language expression from a user after starting delivery of the introductory message; interpreting the natural lang...
Natural language grammars interpret expressions at the conversational human-machine interfaces of devices. Under conditions favoring engagement, as specified in a unit of conversational code, the device initiates a discussion using one or more of TTS, images, video, audio, and animation depending on the device capabili...
2,600
10,964
10,964
16,396,368
2,699
Methods and systems for managing a premises are described. A premises or devices at a premises may be associated with one or more premises zones. The one or more premises zones may be associated with corresponding content. If data is received from a device associated with a particular premises zone, then the content ma...
1. (canceled) 2. A method comprising: receiving event data indicative of an event associated with a premises device located at a premises; determining, based on receiving the event data, that one or more of the event or the premises device is associated with a first premises zone of a plurality of premises zones; deter...
Methods and systems for managing a premises are described. A premises or devices at a premises may be associated with one or more premises zones. The one or more premises zones may be associated with corresponding content. If data is received from a device associated with a particular premises zone, then the content ma...
2,600
10,965
10,965
16,595,974
2,687
A universal remote control (URC) is programmed to control a particular type and make of electronic consumer device using a graphical user interface. A plurality of images is displayed on the user-interface. Each image of the plurality of images is a digital photograph of an electronic consumer device or a remote contro...
1. A home entertainment device, comprising: a receiver, a transmitter, a processing device in communication with the receiver and the transmitter, and a memory having stored thereon a set of instructions which, when executed by the processing device, cause the home entertainment device to use a data received via the re...
A universal remote control (URC) is programmed to control a particular type and make of electronic consumer device using a graphical user interface. A plurality of images is displayed on the user-interface. Each image of the plurality of images is a digital photograph of an electronic consumer device or a remote contro...
2,600
10,966
10,966
14,651,272
2,616
At least one aspect of the present disclosure describes a computer-implemented system for optimization of animated content. The system includes a rule management module, a content generation module, and a content evaluation module. The content generation module is operative to generate an animated content configuration...
1. A computer-implemented system for facilitating automatic optimization of animated content to be rendered on an electronically addressable display, the system comprising: a content generation module operative to generate an animated content configuration in accordance with a set of rules on content generation, the an...
At least one aspect of the present disclosure describes a computer-implemented system for optimization of animated content. The system includes a rule management module, a content generation module, and a content evaluation module. The content generation module is operative to generate an animated content configuration...
2,600
10,967
10,967
16,066,225
2,613
In some examples, an electronic device receives selection of a target image relating to an augmented reality presentation, displays, in a display screen of the electronic device, captured visual data of an environment acquired by the electronic device, and displays, in the display screen, guidance information relating ...
1. A non-transitory storage medium storing instructions that upon execution cause an electronic device to: receive a selection of a target image relating to an augmented reality presentation; display, in a display screen of the electronic device, captured visual data of an environment acquired by the electronic device;...
In some examples, an electronic device receives selection of a target image relating to an augmented reality presentation, displays, in a display screen of the electronic device, captured visual data of an environment acquired by the electronic device, and displays, in the display screen, guidance information relating ...
2,600
10,968
10,968
15,429,953
2,616
This disclosure relates to systems and methods for using augmented reality with the internet of things. An augmented reality experience may be provided based on an operation of an object. Operation status information of a detected object may be obtained and a visual effect may be determined based on the operation statu...
1. A system for providing augmented reality experience based on an operation of an object, the system comprising: a display configured to display an overlay image; a first image sensor configured to generate visual output signals conveying visual information within a field of view of the first image sensor; one or more...
This disclosure relates to systems and methods for using augmented reality with the internet of things. An augmented reality experience may be provided based on an operation of an object. Operation status information of a detected object may be obtained and a visual effect may be determined based on the operation statu...
2,600
10,969
10,969
16,388,243
2,651
A phone appliance and method of use are provided where the phone appliance can be used to make VoIP communications calls. In a preferred embodiment, the phone appliance includes an RF connection for connecting to a computer or other computing device for facilitating the placement of the VoIP communications calls. The p...
1. A recording system for recording voice communications during a voice communication call, comprising: at least one phone appliance for transmitting or receiving voice communications; a converter configured to convert at least one voice communication from analog to digital format; and a computing device configured to ...
A phone appliance and method of use are provided where the phone appliance can be used to make VoIP communications calls. In a preferred embodiment, the phone appliance includes an RF connection for connecting to a computer or other computing device for facilitating the placement of the VoIP communications calls. The p...
2,600
10,970
10,970
14,980,723
2,675
An image processing apparatus is provided that is capable of conducting short-range wireless communication with a terminal having a first display unit. The image processing apparatus includes an operation panel including a second display unit, and a sensor configured to sense a radio wave from the terminal for short-ra...
1. An image processing apparatus capable of conducting short-range wireless communication with a terminal having a first display unit, comprising: an operation panel including a second display unit; and a sensor configured to sense a radio wave from the terminal for short-range wireless communication, the operation pan...
An image processing apparatus is provided that is capable of conducting short-range wireless communication with a terminal having a first display unit. The image processing apparatus includes an operation panel including a second display unit, and a sensor configured to sense a radio wave from the terminal for short-ra...
2,600
10,971
10,971
16,130,829
2,693
Systems, devices, and methods for reducing bulk and balancing weight in wearable heads-up displays are described. Bulk can be reduced in a wearable heads-up display by positioning a battery in a first arm of the wearable heads-up display and other electronics in a second arm of the wearable heads-up display, thus reduc...
1. A wearable heads-up display (“WHUD”) comprising: a support structure to be worn on a head of a user, the support structure comprising a first arm to be positioned on a first side of the head of the user, a second arm to be positioned on a second side of the head of the user opposite the first side of the head of the...
Systems, devices, and methods for reducing bulk and balancing weight in wearable heads-up displays are described. Bulk can be reduced in a wearable heads-up display by positioning a battery in a first arm of the wearable heads-up display and other electronics in a second arm of the wearable heads-up display, thus reduc...
2,600
10,972
10,972
14,426,131
2,622
An upper-arm computer pointing apparatus, comprising: at least one orientation measurer, deployable on at least one area of an upper arm of a user, configured to measure orientation of the upper arm, at least one pressure meter, deployable on at least one area of the upper arm, configured to measure pressure applied by...
1-63. (canceled) 64. An upper-arm computer pointing apparatus, comprising: at least one orientation measurer, deployable on at least one area of an upper arm of a user, configured to measure orientation of the upper arm; a computer processor, associated with said orientation measurer, configured to derive control data ...
An upper-arm computer pointing apparatus, comprising: at least one orientation measurer, deployable on at least one area of an upper arm of a user, configured to measure orientation of the upper arm, at least one pressure meter, deployable on at least one area of the upper arm, configured to measure pressure applied by...
2,600
10,973
10,973
15,068,793
2,684
A crossbore detection system. The system is located in a downhole tool proximate a drill bit. The system comprises circuitry sensitive to a subsurface environment and a sensor that detects changes in the circuitry. The sensor detects changes in the circuitry that indicates that the drill bit has struck an underground p...
1. A crossbore detection system comprising: a drill bit; a first antenna configured to transmit a series of signals; a second antenna configured to receive the series of signals transmitted by the first antenna; and a sensor to detect changes in the series of signals received by the second antenna indicative of proximi...
A crossbore detection system. The system is located in a downhole tool proximate a drill bit. The system comprises circuitry sensitive to a subsurface environment and a sensor that detects changes in the circuitry. The sensor detects changes in the circuitry that indicates that the drill bit has struck an underground p...
2,600
10,974
10,974
15,895,115
2,616
A tile-based graphics system has a rendering space sub-divided into a plurality of tiles which are to be processed. Graphics data items, such as parameters or texels, are fetched into a cache for use in processing one of the tiles. Indicators are determined for the graphics data items, whereby the indicator for a graph...
1. A method of processing data in a graphics system wherein graphics data items are associated with tiles within the graphics system, the method comprising: storing graphics data items in a cache, wherein each of the graphics data items in the cache is associated with an indicator which is indicative of a number of til...
A tile-based graphics system has a rendering space sub-divided into a plurality of tiles which are to be processed. Graphics data items, such as parameters or texels, are fetched into a cache for use in processing one of the tiles. Indicators are determined for the graphics data items, whereby the indicator for a graph...
2,600
10,975
10,975
16,256,320
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Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to input device configured with a plurality of input members grouped into contoured-shaped bowls on a portion of the input devices. The input device may also be configured for use with mul...
1.-20. (canceled) 21. A computer input device comprising: a housing including: a side portion; and a plurality of buttons disposed on the side portion, wherein each of the plurality of buttons includes a top surface, wherein the top surface of each of the plurality of buttons is contoured such that the plurality of but...
Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to input device configured with a plurality of input members grouped into contoured-shaped bowls on a portion of the input devices. The input device may also be configured for use with mul...
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A method of processing image data for an image, the image data including colour data expressed in a first colour space, transforms the colour data to a luminance-normalised colour space, and performs one or more image processing operations on the transformed colour data to generate processed image data.
1. An apparatus for processing image data for an image, wherein the image data comprises colour data expressed in a first colour space, the apparatus comprising: a transformation unit configured to transform the colour data to a luminance-normalised colour space comprising a luminance component, a first luminance-norma...
A method of processing image data for an image, the image data including colour data expressed in a first colour space, transforms the colour data to a luminance-normalised colour space, and performs one or more image processing operations on the transformed colour data to generate processed image data.1. An apparatus ...
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The activities of multiple virtual personal assistant (VPA) applications are coordinated. For example, different portions of a conversational natural language dialog involving a user and a computing device may be handled by different VPAs.
1-27. (canceled) 28. A method, comprising: receiving an input from a first virtual assistant application of a first device; using the input, identifying a second virtual assistant application; determining pairing data; transmitting the pairing data to the first virtual assistant application for the first virtual assist...
The activities of multiple virtual personal assistant (VPA) applications are coordinated. For example, different portions of a conversational natural language dialog involving a user and a computing device may be handled by different VPAs.1-27. (canceled) 28. A method, comprising: receiving an input from a first virtua...
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A method for operating a camera of a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator, includes calibrating the camera when a door of the household appliance is opened, outputting a trigger signal for triggering the camera at a predetermined angular position of the door and using the camera to capture at least one ima...
1-9. (canceled) 10. A method for operating a camera of a household appliance, the method comprising the following steps: calibrating the camera when a door of the household appliance opens; outputting a trigger signal for triggering the camera when a predetermined angular position of the door is reached; and using the ...
A method for operating a camera of a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator, includes calibrating the camera when a door of the household appliance is opened, outputting a trigger signal for triggering the camera at a predetermined angular position of the door and using the camera to capture at least one ima...
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Example methods and systems for adjusting the beam width of radio frequency (RF) signals for purposes of balloon-to-ground communication are described. One example method includes determining, based on respective locations of a plurality of balloons and areas covered by respective ground-facing communication beams of t...
1. A signal routing method comprising: determining, by one or more processors in a communication network, state information for a plurality of high altitude platforms forming at least part of the communication network, the state information including one or more of location data for each of the plurality of high altitu...
Example methods and systems for adjusting the beam width of radio frequency (RF) signals for purposes of balloon-to-ground communication are described. One example method includes determining, based on respective locations of a plurality of balloons and areas covered by respective ground-facing communication beams of t...
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Methods and systems are presented for remotely commanding a mobile device. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input identifying a mobile device, presenting to a user one or more remote commands corresponding to the mobile device, receiving user input selecting a remote command from the one or more presented rem...
1. (canceled) 2. A computer-implemented method of commanding a remote device, the method comprising: authenticating a credential associated with a user account; determining a remote device associated with the user account, wherein the remote device is uniquely identified; presenting one or more remote commands enabled ...
Methods and systems are presented for remotely commanding a mobile device. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input identifying a mobile device, presenting to a user one or more remote commands corresponding to the mobile device, receiving user input selecting a remote command from the one or more presented rem...
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An immersive display and a method of operating the immersive display to provide information relating to an object. The method includes receiving information from an input device of the immersive display or coupled to the immersive display, detecting an object based on the information received from the input device, and...
1-18. (canceled) 23. A method of operating an immersive display to provide surround-type of representation of real-world visual information, comprising: sharing a portion of the surround-type of representation of real-world visual information from a plurality of cameras, where each of the cameras is coupled to a contro...
An immersive display and a method of operating the immersive display to provide information relating to an object. The method includes receiving information from an input device of the immersive display or coupled to the immersive display, detecting an object based on the information received from the input device, and...
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A reporting node is configured to report the result of a radio signal measurement to a recipient node. The reporting node in this regard is configured to obtain the result as well as a joint mapping in which different possible values for a first reporting variable and different possible values for a second reporting va...
1-54. (canceled) 55. A method, implemented by a reporting node, for reporting the result of a radio signal measurement to a recipient node, the method comprising: obtaining, at the reporting node, the result of a radio signal measurement; obtaining, at the reporting node, a joint mapping in which different possible val...
A reporting node is configured to report the result of a radio signal measurement to a recipient node. The reporting node in this regard is configured to obtain the result as well as a joint mapping in which different possible values for a first reporting variable and different possible values for a second reporting va...
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A method of providing visual information to a human viewer includes the steps of defining a range of distances from a surface and a range of viewing angles with respect to the surface, determining the location and viewing angle of a human viewer with respect to the surface, and providing a virtual image to the human vi...
1. A method of providing visual information to a human viewer, the method comprising the steps of: a) defining a range of distances from a surface and a range of viewing angles with respect to the surface, b) determining the location and viewing angle of a human viewer with respect to the surface, and c) providing a...
A method of providing visual information to a human viewer includes the steps of defining a range of distances from a surface and a range of viewing angles with respect to the surface, determining the location and viewing angle of a human viewer with respect to the surface, and providing a virtual image to the human vi...
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Data are encoded into one or more optically encoded images. The optically encoded images are then inserted as image data into a video sequence—i.e., in video frames. Data are transmitted in-band within the video, via any conceivable video distribution channel or format. The video may be trans-coded as required—because ...
1. An efficient and robust method of transferring data in-band in a video sequence via optically encoded images, comprising: obtaining digital data to be transferred; if the data exceeds a predetermined size, segmenting the digital data into one or more data segments, each of or below the predetermined size; optically ...
Data are encoded into one or more optically encoded images. The optically encoded images are then inserted as image data into a video sequence—i.e., in video frames. Data are transmitted in-band within the video, via any conceivable video distribution channel or format. The video may be trans-coded as required—because ...
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An Automatic Emergency Call Initiator (AECI) initiates an automatic emergency call protocol on a mobile communication system, which can be done using signaling messages. The user uses the AECI to initiate the call on a mobile station. GPS or other location data is automatically determined. Data is stored on an Emergenc...
1-53. (canceled) 54. A method for automatically making an emergency call in an IP data packet-based communication system, comprising the steps of: transmitting an emergency call packet from a first communicating device, the transmitting initiated by a connected Bluetooth device; causing the Bluetooth device to initiate...
An Automatic Emergency Call Initiator (AECI) initiates an automatic emergency call protocol on a mobile communication system, which can be done using signaling messages. The user uses the AECI to initiate the call on a mobile station. GPS or other location data is automatically determined. Data is stored on an Emergenc...
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Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain d...
1-25. (canceled) 26. A method of determining a characteristic of a pump of a pool- or spa-water circulation system, the pump also including a filter, an impeller, and a fluid outlet, the method comprising: a. mechanically connecting a first device including a first pressure sensor and a first electronic transmitter to ...
Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain d...
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An intercom device and a method of recording an audio stream at the intercom device. The intercom device includes a user interface, a memory, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the user interface and the memory and is configured to receive a user-selectable entry from an...
1. An intercom device for recording an audio stream, the intercom device comprising: a user interface including an input mechanism; a memory; and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the user interface and the memory, the electronic processor configured to receive a user-selectable entry from the input me...
An intercom device and a method of recording an audio stream at the intercom device. The intercom device includes a user interface, a memory, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the user interface and the memory and is configured to receive a user-selectable entry from an...
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A device substrate includes a carrier, a device array, first fan-out lines, and second fan-out lines. The carrier has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is opposite to the second side. The third side is opposite to the fourth side. The device array is disposed on a first surfac...
1. A device substrate, comprising: a carrier, having a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, wherein the first side is opposite to the second side, and the third side is opposite to the fourth side; a device array, disposed on a first surface of the carrier, wherein the device array comprises a pl...
A device substrate includes a carrier, a device array, first fan-out lines, and second fan-out lines. The carrier has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is opposite to the second side. The third side is opposite to the fourth side. The device array is disposed on a first surfac...
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A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor running gateways and coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system...
1. A system comprising: a wireless access point located at a premises; a premises management device located at the premises and in communication with the wireless access point; a touchscreen device located at the premises and in communication with the premises management device, wherein the touchscreen device is config...
A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor running gateways and coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system...
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A virtual reality (VR) system that includes a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud having a plurality of points, a VR viewer having a current position, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU determines a field-of-view (FOV) based at least in part on the current position of the VR v...
1. A virtual reality (VR) system comprising: a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud comprising a plurality of points; a VR viewer having a current position; a graphics processing unit (GPU) coupled to the VR viewer; and a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to the VR viewer, the CPU responsive to first executable instr...
A virtual reality (VR) system that includes a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud having a plurality of points, a VR viewer having a current position, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU determines a field-of-view (FOV) based at least in part on the current position of the VR v...
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A gaze monitoring system comprising: an eye tracker comprising; a camera having an optical axis; a first IR source configured to illuminate a user's eyes; the first IR source located relatively near the optical axis of the camera; and at least one second IR source configured to illuminate the user's eyes, the at least ...
1-44. (canceled) 45. A gaze monitoring system comprising: an eye tracker comprising; a camera having an optical axis; a first IR source located relatively near said optical axis of said camera; and at least one second IR source; said first and at least one second IR sources configured to illuminate at least one eye of ...
A gaze monitoring system comprising: an eye tracker comprising; a camera having an optical axis; a first IR source configured to illuminate a user's eyes; the first IR source located relatively near the optical axis of the camera; and at least one second IR source configured to illuminate the user's eyes, the at least ...
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A wireless multiple antenna system ( 200 ) uses a multi-antenna subsystem ( 211 ) to generate a composite sample waveform by continuously sweeping a plurality of receive beams (RX 1 -RXM) during each SSB transmission in a plurality of transmit beams (TX 1 -TX 64 ), generating a composite received signal strength metric...
1. A method performed at a user equipment device to make initial access with a base station in a multiple antenna system, comprising: continuously sweeping a plurality of receive beams over a first receiver sweep period at the user equipment device to generate a composite sample waveform of a plurality of synchronizati...
A wireless multiple antenna system ( 200 ) uses a multi-antenna subsystem ( 211 ) to generate a composite sample waveform by continuously sweeping a plurality of receive beams (RX 1 -RXM) during each SSB transmission in a plurality of transmit beams (TX 1 -TX 64 ), generating a composite received signal strength metric...
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A set top box receives from a remote control device one or more of a codeset identifier, data indicative of a brand and model for a consumer electronic device, and remote control diagnostic information. The set top box then causes information representative of the received codeset identifier, data indicative of a brand...
1. A non-transitory, computer readable media having stored thereon instructions, the instructions, when executed by a remote control device, causing the remote control device to perform steps comprising: retrieving from a memory of the remote control device a codeset identifier that corresponds to a codeset that is cur...
A set top box receives from a remote control device one or more of a codeset identifier, data indicative of a brand and model for a consumer electronic device, and remote control diagnostic information. The set top box then causes information representative of the received codeset identifier, data indicative of a brand...
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A hearing device cable including a body portion is described herein. The body portion may extend between a first end region and a second end region along a tube centerline. The body portion may include a first radial portion proximate the first end region and second radial portion proximate the second end region. The f...
1. A hearing device cable comprising: a body portion extending between a first end region and a second end region, wherein the body portion comprises a first radial portion proximate the first end region and a second radial portion proximate the second end region, wherein the first radial portion defines a radius of cu...
A hearing device cable including a body portion is described herein. The body portion may extend between a first end region and a second end region along a tube centerline. The body portion may include a first radial portion proximate the first end region and second radial portion proximate the second end region. The f...
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Systems, methods performed by data processing apparatus and computer storage media encoded with computer programs for receiving an utterance from a user in a multi-user environment, each user having an associated set of available resources, determining that the received utterance includes at least one predetermined wor...
1. A method comprising: during a user recognition configuration session for each of a plurality of different users in a multi-user environment: storing, on a voice-based authentication device having access to an associated set of personal resources for each of the plurality of different users in the multi-user environm...
Systems, methods performed by data processing apparatus and computer storage media encoded with computer programs for receiving an utterance from a user in a multi-user environment, each user having an associated set of available resources, determining that the received utterance includes at least one predetermined wor...
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A wireless sensor assembly includes a housing defining a first aperture for receiving an external sensor, and a second aperture defining a communication port, a wireless power source mounted within the housing, and electronics mounted to the housing and configured to receive power from the wireless power source and to ...
1. A wireless sensor assembly comprising: a housing defining a first aperture for receiving an external sensor and a second aperture defining a communication port; a wireless power source mounted within the housing; and electronics mounted to the housing and configured to receive power from the wireless power source an...
A wireless sensor assembly includes a housing defining a first aperture for receiving an external sensor, and a second aperture defining a communication port, a wireless power source mounted within the housing, and electronics mounted to the housing and configured to receive power from the wireless power source and to ...
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A vehicle occupant messaging system includes a communication tag located in a buckle of a vehicle seatbelt assembly and configured to wirelessly transmit signals, to a mobile device, representing a location of a passenger using the mobile device in a host vehicle. The system further includes a communication transceiver...
1. A vehicle occupant messaging system comprising: a communication tag located in a buckle of a vehicle seatbelt assembly and configured to wirelessly transmit signals, to a mobile device, representing a location of a passenger using the mobile device in a host vehicle; a communication transceiver programmed to transmi...
A vehicle occupant messaging system includes a communication tag located in a buckle of a vehicle seatbelt assembly and configured to wirelessly transmit signals, to a mobile device, representing a location of a passenger using the mobile device in a host vehicle. The system further includes a communication transceiver...
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Motion and/or rotation of an input mechanism can be tracked and/or analyzed to determine limits on a user's range of motion and/or a user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space. The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may be limited by a personal restriction for...
1. A device comprising: a display configured to present virtual content; an interface communicatively coupled to an input mechanism that is configured to collect data associated with motion of the input mechanism based on a current location of a user; one or more processors communicatively coupled to the display; and m...
Motion and/or rotation of an input mechanism can be tracked and/or analyzed to determine limits on a user's range of motion and/or a user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space. The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may be limited by a personal restriction for...
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The invention concerns a method for establishing a telecommunication connection between a calling subscriber ( 1 ) and a target subscriber ( 5 ), in which a calling terminal (R) of the calling subscriber ( 1 ) and a target terminal (Z) of the target subscriber ( 5 ) are assigned to a switching unit ( 100 ) and the call...
1-15. (canceled) 16. A method of telecommunication comprising: receiving, by the switching unit, a first callback request that requests a first callback after a first call attempted from a calling terminal of a calling subscriber to a target terminal of a target subscriber is unanswered; receiving, by the switching uni...
The invention concerns a method for establishing a telecommunication connection between a calling subscriber ( 1 ) and a target subscriber ( 5 ), in which a calling terminal (R) of the calling subscriber ( 1 ) and a target terminal (Z) of the target subscriber ( 5 ) are assigned to a switching unit ( 100 ) and the call...
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