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A print server is disclosed. The print server includes a printing software product that generates an object including one or more attributes defining work expected to be received in a printing system, assigns the object to an input device associated with a folder designated to receive the work, monitors the received wo...
1. An article of manufacture comprising a machine-readable medium including data that, when accessed by a machine, cause the machine to perform operations comprising: generating an object including one or more attributes defining work expected to be received in a printing system; assigning the object to an input device...
A print server is disclosed. The print server includes a printing software product that generates an object including one or more attributes defining work expected to be received in a printing system, assigns the object to an input device associated with a folder designated to receive the work, monitors the received wo...
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In one aspect a method including: detecting an initial input indicating a user selection disabling finger/human body part touch input for a touch input device of an information handling device; providing a dialog box to a user offering an opportunity to provide an appropriate input confirming the initial input; respons...
1. A method comprising: detecting an initial input indicating a user selection disabling finger/human body part touch input for a touch input device of an information handling device; providing a dialog box to a user offering an opportunity to provide an appropriate input confirming the initial input; responsive to exp...
In one aspect a method including: detecting an initial input indicating a user selection disabling finger/human body part touch input for a touch input device of an information handling device; providing a dialog box to a user offering an opportunity to provide an appropriate input confirming the initial input; respons...
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A wearable, head-mounted display system includes a near-eye display to display an augmented reality object perceivable at an apparent real world depth and an apparent real world location by a wearer of the head-mounted display system, and a controller to adjust the apparent real world location of the augmented reality ...
1. A wearable, head-mounted display system comprising: a near-eye display to display an augmented reality object perceivable at an apparent real world depth and an apparent real world location by a wearer of the head-mounted display system; and a controller to adjust the apparent real world location of the augmented re...
A wearable, head-mounted display system includes a near-eye display to display an augmented reality object perceivable at an apparent real world depth and an apparent real world location by a wearer of the head-mounted display system, and a controller to adjust the apparent real world location of the augmented reality ...
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A colour processor for mapping an image from source to destination colour gamuts includes an input for receiving a source image having a plurality of source colour points expressed according to the source gamut; a colour characterizer configured to, for each source colour point in the source image, determine a position...
1. A colour processor for mapping an image from a source colour gamut to a destination colour gamut in an operating colour space, the colour processor comprising: an input for receiving a source image comprising a plurality of source colour points expressed according to the source colour gamut; a colour characterizer c...
A colour processor for mapping an image from source to destination colour gamuts includes an input for receiving a source image having a plurality of source colour points expressed according to the source gamut; a colour characterizer configured to, for each source colour point in the source image, determine a position...
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Systems, computer-program products and methods for annotating electronic text documents with multiple entities defined in a controlled vocabulary extracted from a compound noun phrase are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of annotating an electronic text document includes searching, by a computing device, the elec...
1. A method of annotating an electronic text document, the method comprising: searching, by a computing device, the electronic text document for instances of congruent compound noun phrases comprising a head and a modifier; if a congruent compound noun phrase is found: determining a preceding word that precedes the mod...
Systems, computer-program products and methods for annotating electronic text documents with multiple entities defined in a controlled vocabulary extracted from a compound noun phrase are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of annotating an electronic text document includes searching, by a computing device, the elec...
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A method and apparatus can determine lens shading correction for a multiple camera device with various fields of view. According to a possible embodiment, a flat-field image can be captured using a first camera having a first lens for a multiple camera device. A first lens shading correction ratio can be ascertained fo...
1. A method comprising: capturing a flat-field image using a first camera having a first lens for a multiple camera device; ascertaining a first lens shading correction ratio for the first camera; and determining a second lens shading correction ratio for a second camera having a second lens for the multiple camera dev...
A method and apparatus can determine lens shading correction for a multiple camera device with various fields of view. According to a possible embodiment, a flat-field image can be captured using a first camera having a first lens for a multiple camera device. A first lens shading correction ratio can be ascertained fo...
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A method for expanding an initial ontology via processing of communication data, wherein the initial ontology is a structural representation of language elements comprising a set of entities, a set of terms, a set of term-entity associations, a set of entity-association rules, a set of abstract relations, and a set of ...
1. A method for refining an initial ontology via processing of communication data, wherein the initial ontology is a structural representation of language elements comprising a set of entities, a set of terms, a set of term-entity associations, a set of entity-association rules, a set of abstract relations, and a set o...
A method for expanding an initial ontology via processing of communication data, wherein the initial ontology is a structural representation of language elements comprising a set of entities, a set of terms, a set of term-entity associations, a set of entity-association rules, a set of abstract relations, and a set of ...
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Methods and apparatus are provided for localizing a source of a set of radio signals, such as radio signals received from an RFID tag at various locations. A source of a set of radio signals (such as radio signals received from an RFID tag at various locations) is localized by obtaining a plurality of radio signals in ...
1. A method for localizing a source of a set of radio signals, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a plurality of radio signals in said set from a different location in an environment, wherein each of said plurality of radio signals is transmitted by said source; determining a magnitude and received location ...
Methods and apparatus are provided for localizing a source of a set of radio signals, such as radio signals received from an RFID tag at various locations. A source of a set of radio signals (such as radio signals received from an RFID tag at various locations) is localized by obtaining a plurality of radio signals in ...
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An electronic device may include a display. The display may be formed by an array of light-emitting diodes mounted to the surface of a substrate. The substrate may be a silicon substrate. Circuitry may be located in spaces between the light-emitting diodes. Circuitry may also be located on the rear surface of the silic...
1. A display, comprising: a display cover layer having a curved inner surface; a flexible substrate mounted against the curved inner surface; and an array of light-emitting diodes mounted on the flexible substrate. 2. The display defined in claim 1 further comprising display control circuits mounted to the flexible sub...
An electronic device may include a display. The display may be formed by an array of light-emitting diodes mounted to the surface of a substrate. The substrate may be a silicon substrate. Circuitry may be located in spaces between the light-emitting diodes. Circuitry may also be located on the rear surface of the silic...
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A smart tag reading system is provided that has the ability to query sensor tags that have energy harvesting capability. In one embodiment, an adaptive reader system learns the state of each tag and how long the tag takes to charge. Tags that charge relatively quickly can be accessed more frequently. Others that do not...
1. An RFID reader comprising: an antenna that sends interrogation signals to an RFID tag at first time intervals, wherein the RFID tag harvests energy from a source other than the RFID reader; a controller that: identifies responses received from the RFID tag in response to the interrogation signals sent to the RFID ta...
A smart tag reading system is provided that has the ability to query sensor tags that have energy harvesting capability. In one embodiment, an adaptive reader system learns the state of each tag and how long the tag takes to charge. Tags that charge relatively quickly can be accessed more frequently. Others that do not...
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A semiconductor device includes; a first memory that stores first and second layer image data portions used to generate first and second frame images on a display device, a second memory that stores a change map, a display controller that generates positional information associated with an image data portion in respons...
1. A semiconductor device comprising: a first memory that stores a first layer image data portion and a second layer image data portion among a plurality of layer image data portions used to generate a first frame image and a second frame image on a display device, wherein the first layer image data portion includes fi...
A semiconductor device includes; a first memory that stores first and second layer image data portions used to generate first and second frame images on a display device, a second memory that stores a change map, a display controller that generates positional information associated with an image data portion in respons...
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The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product (e.g., a computer readable memory or a storage device) for automatically stabilizing a volume of different audio streams/contents to predefined boundary levels which may be requested by a user. According to an embodiment, an aut...
1. A method, performed by an electronic device, the method comprising: setting minimum and maximum threshold volumes defining respective minimum and maximum acceptable volumes for audio signals; buffering an audio signal for a predefined time interval from an audio stream; determining whether the buffered audio signal ...
The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product (e.g., a computer readable memory or a storage device) for automatically stabilizing a volume of different audio streams/contents to predefined boundary levels which may be requested by a user. According to an embodiment, an aut...
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According to certain embodiments there is disclosed herein a method for authorizing utilization of enhanced coverage. The method comprises receiving a first message indicating that a first wireless device supports one or more enhanced coverage features. The method additionally includes obtaining an identification of th...
1. A method for authorizing utilization of enhanced coverage, the method comprising: receiving a first message indicating that a first wireless device supports one or more enhanced coverage features; obtaining an identification of the first wireless device; and obtaining, based on the identification of the first wirele...
According to certain embodiments there is disclosed herein a method for authorizing utilization of enhanced coverage. The method comprises receiving a first message indicating that a first wireless device supports one or more enhanced coverage features. The method additionally includes obtaining an identification of th...
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A method is provided for detecting at least one object of interest moving in an environment, and implements at least one capacitive coupling measurement electrode with the object of interest and with one or more other “disrupting” objects present in the environment. Included in the method, for at least one of the measu...
1. A method for detecting an object or objects of interest moving in an environment, comprising: implementing at least one measurement electrode in capacitive coupling with said object or objects of interest and with one or more other so-called “disturbing” objects present in this environment; for at least one of said ...
A method is provided for detecting at least one object of interest moving in an environment, and implements at least one capacitive coupling measurement electrode with the object of interest and with one or more other “disrupting” objects present in the environment. Included in the method, for at least one of the measu...
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Radio Frequency (RF) power back-off optimization techniques are described for specific absorption rate (SAR) compliance. A mobile device may be configured to intelligently modify antennas and radio device transmission levels to maintain compliance with SAR limits while minimally perturbing radio operations. The mobile ...
1. A method comprising: detecting conditions at a mobile computing device indicative of potential for non-compliance with specific absorption rate (SAR) legal limits; and ascertaining a current radio frequency (RF) transmission power for one or more antennas of the mobile computing device; and applying an optimization ...
Radio Frequency (RF) power back-off optimization techniques are described for specific absorption rate (SAR) compliance. A mobile device may be configured to intelligently modify antennas and radio device transmission levels to maintain compliance with SAR limits while minimally perturbing radio operations. The mobile ...
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Some aspects of the invention may include a computer-implemented method for enrolling voice prints generated from audio streams, in a database. The method may include receiving an audio stream of a communication session and creating a preliminary association between the audio stream and an identity of a customer that h...
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving audio streams from an audio server that archives audio data of historical communication sessions between customers and representatives; for each of at least some of the audio streams generating and enrolling a respective enrolled voice print by: a management server...
Some aspects of the invention may include a computer-implemented method for enrolling voice prints generated from audio streams, in a database. The method may include receiving an audio stream of a communication session and creating a preliminary association between the audio stream and an identity of a customer that h...
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A display system includes a first image display, a second image display, a specular reflective polariser disposed between the first image display and the second image display, and an optical diffuser layer disposed between the first image display and reflective polariser. The reflective polariser and optical diffuser m...
1. A display system, comprising: a first image display; a second image display; a specular reflective polariser disposed between the first image display and the second image display, with the second image display disposed on a viewing side of the display system; and an optical diffuser layer disposed between the first ...
A display system includes a first image display, a second image display, a specular reflective polariser disposed between the first image display and the second image display, and an optical diffuser layer disposed between the first image display and reflective polariser. The reflective polariser and optical diffuser m...
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A digital photographing method and apparatus include determining a motion vector of an object in a preview image, determining whether the motion vector meets a predetermined condition and, when it does, generating an image capturing signal to photograph a scene desired by a user.
1-29. (canceled) 30. A method for operating an electronic device comprising: receiving a sequence of images using an image sensor operatively coupled with the electronic device; identifying a first object from the sequence of images; identifying a second object different than the first object from the sequence of image...
A digital photographing method and apparatus include determining a motion vector of an object in a preview image, determining whether the motion vector meets a predetermined condition and, when it does, generating an image capturing signal to photograph a scene desired by a user.1-29. (canceled) 30. A method for operat...
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Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for privacy assurance in location based services. In an embodiment of the invention, a privacy assurance method for location based services is provided. The method includes receiving a location of a mobile device corresponding to an end ...
1. A privacy assurance method for location based services, the method comprising: computing a location for a mobile device corresponding to an end user of a multi-user enterprise application; identifying a valid location of the mobile device that is at least a threshold distance from the computed location and that is a...
Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for privacy assurance in location based services. In an embodiment of the invention, a privacy assurance method for location based services is provided. The method includes receiving a location of a mobile device corresponding to an end ...
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A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request from a mobile device to activate a recognition sequence. The method also includes transmitting a plurality of time-stamped recognition codes to the device, responsive to the request. The method further includes receiving an acknowledgement following transmissio...
1. A system comprising: a processor configured to: receive a request from a mobile device to activate a recognition sequence; responsive to the request, transmit a plurality of time-stamped recognition codes to the device; receive an acknowledgement following transmission of a proper recognition code; calculate a time ...
A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request from a mobile device to activate a recognition sequence. The method also includes transmitting a plurality of time-stamped recognition codes to the device, responsive to the request. The method further includes receiving an acknowledgement following transmissio...
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The invention proposes a method, of configuring a timing advance group for a secondary cell, in a base station, a method, of configuring a value of a time alignment timer for a secondary cell, in a base station, a method of configuring a value of a time alignment timer in a user equipment, and a method of configuring a...
1. A method, of configuring a timing advance group for a secondary cell, in a base station, the method comprising: triggering a random access procedure of a user equipment over the secondary cell; obtaining a timing advance value of the user equipment over the secondary cell according to a result of the random access p...
The invention proposes a method, of configuring a timing advance group for a secondary cell, in a base station, a method, of configuring a value of a time alignment timer for a secondary cell, in a base station, a method of configuring a value of a time alignment timer in a user equipment, and a method of configuring a...
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A testing method for testing mobile communication devices comprises transmitting, by a testing front end module, a testing profile associated with a Universal Integrated Circuit Card, UICC, to a mobile communication device, activating the testing profile on the mobile communication device, setting, by a testing control...
1. A testing method for testing a mobile communication device, the method comprising: transmitting, by a testing front end module, a testing profile of a Universal Integrated Circuit Card, UICC, that emulates subscriber-specific information to a mobile communication device; activating the testing profile on the mobile ...
A testing method for testing mobile communication devices comprises transmitting, by a testing front end module, a testing profile associated with a Universal Integrated Circuit Card, UICC, to a mobile communication device, activating the testing profile on the mobile communication device, setting, by a testing control...
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A method and apparatus for voice control of a motor vehicle are provided. A server external to the vehicle is set up for processing a voice command, for which purpose it can access non-vehicle-specific data, wherein the non-vehicle-specific data are stored in memory outside of the motor vehicle. The server is further s...
1. A method for voice control of a motor vehicle, wherein a server external to the motor vehicle is set up for processing a voice command, for accessing non-vehicle-specific data for processing the voice command, and for accessing vehicle-specific data to process the voice command, wherein the non-vehicle-specific data...
A method and apparatus for voice control of a motor vehicle are provided. A server external to the vehicle is set up for processing a voice command, for which purpose it can access non-vehicle-specific data, wherein the non-vehicle-specific data are stored in memory outside of the motor vehicle. The server is further s...
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Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized “haptic messaging” to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of providing haptic messaging to a hand communication device includes: associating an input signal with an event; de...
1. A method, comprising: associating a signal with a service carrier event including one of an entering of a service zone, a weak carrier signal, a passage of an increment of time allotted in accordance with a mobile service plan, a roaming alert, a powering on of a handheld communication device and a powering off of ...
Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized “haptic messaging” to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of providing haptic messaging to a hand communication device includes: associating an input signal with an event; de...
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The present invention includes first pixels formed to have a first slit having an inclination angle with respect to a rubbing direction and second pixels formed to have a second slit having an inclination angle opposite to the first slit, and at least one of the first pixels having a positive polarity allocated thereto...
1. A liquid crystal display device including a plurality of pixels arranged on a substrate, and rotating and controlling a liquid crystal molecule within a plane parallel to said substrate in each of said pixels, each of said pixels comprising: a liquid crystal layer; a pixel electrode arranged below said liquid crysta...
The present invention includes first pixels formed to have a first slit having an inclination angle with respect to a rubbing direction and second pixels formed to have a second slit having an inclination angle opposite to the first slit, and at least one of the first pixels having a positive polarity allocated thereto...
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Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a sensor without a traditional substrate. In the disclosed embodiments, a substrate may be omitted and the sensor may be mounted on, and/or incorporated into, a functional element of an electronic device such as a cover glass for a touch screen or a display of a com...
1. An electronic device comprising: a processor; and a sensing element in communication with the processor, the sensing element comprising a first sensor and a second sensor vertically aligned, wherein at least one of the first sensor or the second sensor is transparent. 2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the...
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a sensor without a traditional substrate. In the disclosed embodiments, a substrate may be omitted and the sensor may be mounted on, and/or incorporated into, a functional element of an electronic device such as a cover glass for a touch screen or a display of a com...
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An information terminal apparatus includes a flat plate-shaped conductive housing including a first principal surface, a second principal surface, and a side surface that connects the principal surfaces, and a display provided on the first principal surface. The conductive housing includes a slit extending from the fir...
1. (canceled) 2. An information terminal apparatus comprising: a display; a principal surface opposite to the display; a conductive housing including a slit; and a coil; wherein the slit extending from a first aperture from which the display is exposed to a second aperture provided in the principal surface; wherein the...
An information terminal apparatus includes a flat plate-shaped conductive housing including a first principal surface, a second principal surface, and a side surface that connects the principal surfaces, and a display provided on the first principal surface. The conductive housing includes a slit extending from the fir...
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In an image processing system according to an embodiment, an image processing device in the embodiment includes a receiving unit, a flat image generator, and an output unit. The receiving unit receives setting of a region of interest on parallax images of a subject that are displayed stereoscopically. The flat image ge...
1. An image processing device comprising: a receiving unit configured to receive setting of a region of interest on parallax images of a subject that are displayed stereoscopically; a flat image generator configured to generate a flat image of a cut surface of the subject that is generated by cutting the subject along ...
In an image processing system according to an embodiment, an image processing device in the embodiment includes a receiving unit, a flat image generator, and an output unit. The receiving unit receives setting of a region of interest on parallax images of a subject that are displayed stereoscopically. The flat image ge...
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A modular device system includes a base device and additional functionality modules that are separately dockable to the base device to form a single device. The base device includes one or more speakers and one or more microphones. For each device, its multiple speakers and microphones are driven independently of the o...
1. A method of modifying an audio configuration of a combined device comprising a first independently operable device and a second independently operable device, the method comprising: detecting a docking of the second device to the first device; detecting a device ID of the second device at the first device; resolving...
A modular device system includes a base device and additional functionality modules that are separately dockable to the base device to form a single device. The base device includes one or more speakers and one or more microphones. For each device, its multiple speakers and microphones are driven independently of the o...
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A traffic management system is disclosed that tells motorist how fast to go in order to make it through a traffic signal while it is in green phase. A Fast Lane On Warning (FLOW) sequencer is in synchronization with traffic phases sequencer (sequencing Red, Green, Yellow, Left Turn and the like) with both sequencers ha...
1. A traffic management system comprising of: A traffic signal governing an intersection using phase total including Red, Green, Yellow, (RGY), as well as an including other phase options such as left turn, green arrow, pedestrian walk, with a defined service cycle such that phases totals generally repeat themselves in...
A traffic management system is disclosed that tells motorist how fast to go in order to make it through a traffic signal while it is in green phase. A Fast Lane On Warning (FLOW) sequencer is in synchronization with traffic phases sequencer (sequencing Red, Green, Yellow, Left Turn and the like) with both sequencers ha...
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A integrated broadband transceiver is operable to communicate signals at a power level that is below a spurious emissions mask and to spread said communicated signals over a designated frequency spectrum band. The integrated broadband transceiver is operable to detect usable channels within the designated frequency spe...
1. A method for communication, the method comprising: in a communication device comprising an integrated broadband transceiver, wherein said integrated broadband transceiver is operable to communicate signals at a power level that is below a spurious emissions mask and to spread said communicated signals over a designa...
A integrated broadband transceiver is operable to communicate signals at a power level that is below a spurious emissions mask and to spread said communicated signals over a designated frequency spectrum band. The integrated broadband transceiver is operable to detect usable channels within the designated frequency spe...
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An encoder for encoding a parametric spectral representation (f) of auto-regressive coefficients that partially represent an audio signal. The encoder includes a low-frequency encoder configured to quantize elements of a part of the parametric spectral representation that correspond to a low-frequency part of the audio...
1. A method of encoding a parametric spectral representation (f) of auto-regressive coefficients (a) that partially represent an audio signal, the method comprising: encoding a low-frequency part (fL) of the parametric spectral representation (f) by quantizing coefficients of the parametric spectral representation that...
An encoder for encoding a parametric spectral representation (f) of auto-regressive coefficients that partially represent an audio signal. The encoder includes a low-frequency encoder configured to quantize elements of a part of the parametric spectral representation that correspond to a low-frequency part of the audio...
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A remote maintenance system includes: a medical device which includes: a first power source; a first power source controller which controls an ON/OFF operation of the first power source; a checker which checks a check item; and a first communicator which transmits first information including a result of a check by the ...
1. A remote maintenance system comprising: a medical device which includes: a first power source; a first power source controller which controls an ON/OFF operation of the first power source; a checker which checks a check item; and a first communicator which transmits first information including a result of a check by...
A remote maintenance system includes: a medical device which includes: a first power source; a first power source controller which controls an ON/OFF operation of the first power source; a checker which checks a check item; and a first communicator which transmits first information including a result of a check by the ...
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Stochastic rasterization may be used as a flexible volumetric sampling mechanism. By bounding and tessellating the sampling domain, uniform sampling distributions over an arbitrary domain can be efficiently generated in up to five dimensions. Sample placement allows pseudo-random, stratified random, or blue noise sampl...
1-24. (canceled) 25. An apparatus comprising: a rasterizer to generate samples over a polygon, the rasterizer to: generate a bounded polygon; rasterize the bounded polygon into a number of primitives; rasterize the primitives to the samples; and determine whether the samples are inside or outside the sampling domain; a...
Stochastic rasterization may be used as a flexible volumetric sampling mechanism. By bounding and tessellating the sampling domain, uniform sampling distributions over an arbitrary domain can be efficiently generated in up to five dimensions. Sample placement allows pseudo-random, stratified random, or blue noise sampl...
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Methods and apparatus for performing reference signal (RS) metric measurements in different parts of a channel bandwidth are described. One example method generally includes receiving signaling indicating one or more frequency bands within an operating frequency band of a current serving cell for performing reference s...
1. A method for wireless communications, comprising: receiving signaling indicating one or more frequency bands within an operating frequency band of a current serving cell for performing reference signal (RS) metric measurements; performing the measurements on the one or more frequency bands; and reporting the measure...
Methods and apparatus for performing reference signal (RS) metric measurements in different parts of a channel bandwidth are described. One example method generally includes receiving signaling indicating one or more frequency bands within an operating frequency band of a current serving cell for performing reference s...
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A method for displaying a secure or forgery-proof identity indicator on a screen using a display controller displaying the content of a memory unit of the graphic circuit on the screen, includes: drawing, by a client application, a graphic to be displayed on the screen into a client-specific region of the memory unit o...
1. A method for displaying a secure or forgery-proof identity indicator on a screen using a display controller, part of a graphic circuit, displaying the content of a memory unit of the graphic circuit on the screen, the method comprising: drawing, by a client application, a graphic to be displayed on the screen into a...
A method for displaying a secure or forgery-proof identity indicator on a screen using a display controller displaying the content of a memory unit of the graphic circuit on the screen, includes: drawing, by a client application, a graphic to be displayed on the screen into a client-specific region of the memory unit o...
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A method, medium, and virtual object for providing a virtual representation with an attribute are described. The virtual representation is generated based on a digitization of a real-world object. Properties of the virtual representation, such as colors, shape similarities, volume, surface area, and the like are identi...
1. One or more computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, perform a method for associating attributes with a virtual object, the method comprising: digitizing a real-world object to generate a virtual representation of the real-world object in a virtual space, ...
A method, medium, and virtual object for providing a virtual representation with an attribute are described. The virtual representation is generated based on a digitization of a real-world object. Properties of the virtual representation, such as colors, shape similarities, volume, surface area, and the like are identi...
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A multi-band communication system includes a plurality of transmit channels, where each transmit channel transmits data streams through a single sub-band, and a plurality of receive channels, where each receive channel receives data streams of a single sub-band. According to one embodiment of the invention, each transm...
1. A multi-band Ultra-wideband (UWB) communication system, comprising: a transmitter configured to transmit input information bits, split into streams, using a plurality of transmit channels in parallel through a single sub-band out of a plurality of sub-bands, wherein each sub-band of the plurality of sub-bands is set...
A multi-band communication system includes a plurality of transmit channels, where each transmit channel transmits data streams through a single sub-band, and a plurality of receive channels, where each receive channel receives data streams of a single sub-band. According to one embodiment of the invention, each transm...
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One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an electronic device, input associated with mouth movement; associating, using a processor, the input with at least one of a plurality of available voice enabled applications; and directing, using a processor, the input to at least one voice enabled application...
1. A method, comprising: detecting, at an electronic device, input associated with mouth movement; associating, using a processor, the input with at least one of a plurality of available voice enabled applications; and directing, using a processor, the input to at least one voice enabled application. 2. The method of c...
One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an electronic device, input associated with mouth movement; associating, using a processor, the input with at least one of a plurality of available voice enabled applications; and directing, using a processor, the input to at least one voice enabled application...
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Unstructured message escalation may include, responsive to detecting an unanswered message from a sending mobile device of a sender to a receiving mobile device of a recipient, determining a sender-recipient relationship and a last known location of the receiving mobile device, determining a first contact of the recipi...
1-20. (canceled) 21. A computer-implemented method, comprising: sending, responsive to detecting an unanswered message sent by a sender to a receiving mobile device of a recipient of the unanswered message and based upon an escalation plan for the recipient, a first escalation message to a first contact of the recipien...
Unstructured message escalation may include, responsive to detecting an unanswered message from a sending mobile device of a sender to a receiving mobile device of a recipient, determining a sender-recipient relationship and a last known location of the receiving mobile device, determining a first contact of the recipi...
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A method comprises receiving information associated with a content item, designating a first bead apparatus ( 716 ) to be associated with a first content item segment of the content item, the first content item segment being identified by a first content item segment identifier, causing display of a visual representati...
1-20. (canceled) 21. An apparatus, comprising: at least one processor; at least one memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: receive information associated with a content item; desig...
A method comprises receiving information associated with a content item, designating a first bead apparatus ( 716 ) to be associated with a first content item segment of the content item, the first content item segment being identified by a first content item segment identifier, causing display of a visual representati...
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An image processing device comprises an image data input means 2, an image data storage means 12 for storing the image data being input, an image data processing means 6 having multiple processing modes for outputting the stored image data, and a image data erasing means for erasing the image data stored in the s...
1.-17. (canceled) 18. An image processing device comprising: an image data input unit which inputs image data; an image data storage unit which stores the image data inputted through the image data input unit; an image data processing unit which outputs the image data stored in the image data storage unit; and an image...
An image processing device comprises an image data input means 2, an image data storage means 12 for storing the image data being input, an image data processing means 6 having multiple processing modes for outputting the stored image data, and a image data erasing means for erasing the image data stored in the s...
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Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to a vehicle to vehicle communication system for mounting to a vehicle including an emitter in communication with a receiver. The emitter includes an emf source configured to transmit a directional beam distal to the vehicle, wherein the beam is transmitted su...
1. A system for vehicle to vehicle communication, said system comprising: an emitter and receiver adapted for attachment to a vehicle; said emitter having an emf source configured to transmit a directional beam distal to said vehicle, wherein said beam is transmitted such that it has less than a pre-configured signal s...
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to a vehicle to vehicle communication system for mounting to a vehicle including an emitter in communication with a receiver. The emitter includes an emf source configured to transmit a directional beam distal to the vehicle, wherein the beam is transmitted su...
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An embodiment includes a lot management system. The lot management system includes a transmitter comprising a location determination module having a GPS data pathway to an RF transmission module and a receiver including an RF antenna and a receiver processor.
1. A lot management system comprising: a transmitter comprising a location determination module having a GPS data pathway to an RF transmission module; and a receiver comprising an RF antenna and a receiver processor. 2. The vehicle management system of claim 1, wherein the transmitter further comprises a vehicle infor...
An embodiment includes a lot management system. The lot management system includes a transmitter comprising a location determination module having a GPS data pathway to an RF transmission module and a receiver including an RF antenna and a receiver processor.1. A lot management system comprising: a transmitter comprisi...
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A method for processing an electrical signal comprises receiving an electrical signal comprising a frequency modulated signal encoding digital data, sampling a first portion of the electrical signal to provide a first sample set, and determining an intermediate value from the first sample set. A first output value is s...
1. A method for processing an electrical signal comprising: receiving an electrical signal comprising a frequency modulated signal encoding digital data; sampling a first portion of the electrical signal to provide a first sample set; determining an intermediate value from the first sample set; obtaining a first output...
A method for processing an electrical signal comprises receiving an electrical signal comprising a frequency modulated signal encoding digital data, sampling a first portion of the electrical signal to provide a first sample set, and determining an intermediate value from the first sample set. A first output value is s...
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A compact input device for fast text input. Ten perimeter regions are defined in a decagon shaped ring on a touch pad, and nine more center regions arranged in a 3 by 3 matrix are defined at the center of the perimeter regions. In alphanumeric mode, each of the ten perimeter regions represents a numeral or a character ...
1. An input device comprising: a) a flexible pressure sensitive touchpad; b) a set of pushbuttons positioned below said touchpad; c) a collection of software and hardware subsystems in communication with said touchpad and pushbuttons; and d) a set of instructions defined within the collection of software and hardware s...
A compact input device for fast text input. Ten perimeter regions are defined in a decagon shaped ring on a touch pad, and nine more center regions arranged in a 3 by 3 matrix are defined at the center of the perimeter regions. In alphanumeric mode, each of the ten perimeter regions represents a numeral or a character ...
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An ear unit for stably fitting in an ear includes a first surface facing inwardly toward the ear, a second, opposite surface facing outwardly from the ear and an outer circumferential surface formed between the first and second surfaces. The outer circumferential surface is shaped as a decremental curve. The distance b...
1. A positioning and retaining structure for an earphone, the positioning and retaining structure comprising an outer edge and an inner edge, each extending from a base to be coupled to the earphone and meeting at a tip distant from the base, wherein the base comprises a cushion structure shaped to substantially fill t...
An ear unit for stably fitting in an ear includes a first surface facing inwardly toward the ear, a second, opposite surface facing outwardly from the ear and an outer circumferential surface formed between the first and second surfaces. The outer circumferential surface is shaped as a decremental curve. The distance b...
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A method for monitoring the supply voltage of a hearing aid comprising an electric cell ( 1 ) comprises the steps of counting the number of times the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, and setting an alarm flag if said number of times reaches a predetermined value. The method may be implemented using a c...
1. A method for the use in a battery alarm of a hearing aid, said method comprising the steps of within a first predetermined time period counting the number of times the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, setting a first alarm flag if said number reaches a first predetermined value within said first pre...
A method for monitoring the supply voltage of a hearing aid comprising an electric cell ( 1 ) comprises the steps of counting the number of times the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, and setting an alarm flag if said number of times reaches a predetermined value. The method may be implemented using a c...
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Provided is a sequence allocation method capable of reducing inter-cell interference of a reference signal when a ZC sequence is used as the reference signal in a mobile communication system. In the sequence allocation method, R×M sequences specified by a ZC sequence number r (r=1 to R) and a cyclic shift sequence numb...
1. A device, comprising: a receiver, which, in operation, receives control information related to a sequence, the sequence being within one of a first group and a second group, the first group being divided into first subgroups each including a first number of one or more of first sequences, the second group being divi...
Provided is a sequence allocation method capable of reducing inter-cell interference of a reference signal when a ZC sequence is used as the reference signal in a mobile communication system. In the sequence allocation method, R×M sequences specified by a ZC sequence number r (r=1 to R) and a cyclic shift sequence numb...
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Systems and methods are provided for dynamically splitting print jobs to reduce the time taken to start printing those jobs, allowing those jobs to be printed on a wider range of printers more efficiently. One embodiment includes a print server with an interface that is able to receive a Portable Document Format (PDF) ...
1. A system comprising: a print server comprising: an interface configured to receive a Portable Document Format (PDF) print job comprising logical pages; and a job controller configured to divide the PDF print job into segments by: determining a memory footprint indicative of an expected size of each of the logical pa...
Systems and methods are provided for dynamically splitting print jobs to reduce the time taken to start printing those jobs, allowing those jobs to be printed on a wider range of printers more efficiently. One embodiment includes a print server with an interface that is able to receive a Portable Document Format (PDF) ...
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Described are methods and circuits for margin testing digital receivers. These methods and circuits prevent margins from collapsing in response to erroneously received data, and can thus be used in receivers that employ historical data to reduce intersymbol interference (ISI). Some embodiments allows feedback timing to...
1. A receiver instantiated on an integrated circuit, the receiver comprising: a data sampler having a sampler input and a sampler output, the data sampler to sample an input data signal to produce a series of data samples representing first and second logic values; a multiplexer having a first input coupled to an expec...
Described are methods and circuits for margin testing digital receivers. These methods and circuits prevent margins from collapsing in response to erroneously received data, and can thus be used in receivers that employ historical data to reduce intersymbol interference (ISI). Some embodiments allows feedback timing to...
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Systems and methods may provide for identifying a back touch event with respect to a back of a device, and identifying a front touch event with respect to a front of the device. Additionally, the front touch event may be associated with either a user grasp of the device or a user request based at least in part on the b...
1-27. (canceled) 28. A mobile device comprising: a back touch sensor disposed on a back of the device; a front touch screen disposed on a front of the device; an enclosure including a frame having edges to expose the front touch screen; a back logic module to use the back touch sensor to identify a back touch event wit...
Systems and methods may provide for identifying a back touch event with respect to a back of a device, and identifying a front touch event with respect to a front of the device. Additionally, the front touch event may be associated with either a user grasp of the device or a user request based at least in part on the b...
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An apparatus, e.g. a mobile computing device, directs presence information toward a presence server (PS). The presence information includes public-safety (PuSa) specific proximity-based services (ProSe) information. The apparatus also directs to the PS a request to subscribe to PuSa-specific ProSe information of a targ...
1. An apparatus, comprising: a processor; and a computer-readable nontransitory storage medium operably coupled to said processor and including instructions that when executed by the processor configure the processor to: direct presence information toward a presence server (PS), the presence information including publi...
An apparatus, e.g. a mobile computing device, directs presence information toward a presence server (PS). The presence information includes public-safety (PuSa) specific proximity-based services (ProSe) information. The apparatus also directs to the PS a request to subscribe to PuSa-specific ProSe information of a targ...
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In a driver assistance system for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle when leaving a determined lane by use of a lane departure warning system, which is connected to at least one lane detection unit and to a warning and/or transversal guidance unit, the lane departure warning system executes a warning and/or a transv...
1. A driver assistance system for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle when leaving a predetermined lane, the driver assistance system comprising: a lane departure prevention device equipped with at least one lane detection unit and a warning and/or transversal control unit, wherein the lane departure prevention devic...
In a driver assistance system for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle when leaving a determined lane by use of a lane departure warning system, which is connected to at least one lane detection unit and to a warning and/or transversal guidance unit, the lane departure warning system executes a warning and/or a transv...
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Systems and methods for creating ontologies by analyzing natural language texts. An example method comprises: receiving identifiers of a first plurality of word groups within a natural language text, each word group comprising one or more natural language words; associating an object represented by each word group with...
1. A method, comprising: receiving, by a computing device, identifiers of a first plurality of word groups within a natural language text, each word group comprising one or more natural language words; associating an object represented by each word group with a concept of an ontology; identifying, within the natural la...
Systems and methods for creating ontologies by analyzing natural language texts. An example method comprises: receiving identifiers of a first plurality of word groups within a natural language text, each word group comprising one or more natural language words; associating an object represented by each word group with...
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A technique includes, in an electronic device, in response to a print job, identifying active printers; and in the electronic device, prioritizing the identified active printers to process the print job based at least in part on a location for the electronic device and statuses associated with the printers.
1. A method comprising: in an electronic device, in response to a print job, identifying active printers associated with a location for the electronic device, wherein the location is selected by user input to the electronic device; and in the electronic device, prioritizing the identified active printers to process the...
A technique includes, in an electronic device, in response to a print job, identifying active printers; and in the electronic device, prioritizing the identified active printers to process the print job based at least in part on a location for the electronic device and statuses associated with the printers.1. A method ...
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Apparatus is provided comprising at least one antenna for receiving a low frequency electromagnetic field. A measuring circuit is connected to the at least one antenna for measuring the strength of the low frequency electromagnetic signal received by the antenna. A memory stores a representation of the noise in the out...
1. Apparatus comprising at least one antenna for receiving a low frequency electromagnetic field, a measuring circuit connected to said at least one antenna for measuring the strength of the low frequency electromagnetic signal received by said antenna, a memory for storing a representation of the noise in the output o...
Apparatus is provided comprising at least one antenna for receiving a low frequency electromagnetic field. A measuring circuit is connected to the at least one antenna for measuring the strength of the low frequency electromagnetic signal received by the antenna. A memory stores a representation of the noise in the out...
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A handsfree voice system has a microphone mounted in a fixed location in a passenger cabin. An audio signal from the microphone can be used by a voice recognition system to detect spoken commands of a driver or can be used by a cellular telephone transceiver to transmit sounds for a spoken conversation over a phone cal...
1. A handsfree voice system, comprising: a microphone mounted in a passenger cabin; a pair of speakers each peripherally mounted within 4 inches of the microphone; a noise sensor outside the cabin configured to characterize intrusive noises into the cabin; and an active noise cancellation controller responsive to the n...
A handsfree voice system has a microphone mounted in a fixed location in a passenger cabin. An audio signal from the microphone can be used by a voice recognition system to detect spoken commands of a driver or can be used by a cellular telephone transceiver to transmit sounds for a spoken conversation over a phone cal...
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A communication system is described. The communication system including an automatic speech recognizer configured to receive a speech signal and to convert the speech signal into a text sequence. The communication also including a speech analyzer configured to receive the speech signal. The speech analyzer configured t...
1. A communication system comprising: an automatic speech recognizer configured to receive a speech signal and to convert said speech signal into a text sequence; a speech analyzer configured to receive said speech signal, said speech analyzer configured to extract paralinguistic characteristics from said speech signal...
A communication system is described. The communication system including an automatic speech recognizer configured to receive a speech signal and to convert the speech signal into a text sequence. The communication also including a speech analyzer configured to receive the speech signal. The speech analyzer configured t...
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The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices for transitioning phone calls to video calls. Specifically, one or more embodiments allow users to transition from an active phone call over a telephone network to a video call. One or more embodiments determine a first user identifier for a first user and...
1. A method, comprising: determining, by an electronic communication system, that a first user using a first client device is on a phone call over a telephone network with a second user using a second client device; determining, by the electronic communication system, a first user identifier associated with the first u...
The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices for transitioning phone calls to video calls. Specifically, one or more embodiments allow users to transition from an active phone call over a telephone network to a video call. One or more embodiments determine a first user identifier for a first user and...
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A flexible display screen system and method includes an article that has a flexible material configured to cover at least a portion of a person's anatomy or at least a portion of an object. At least one flexible display screen is secured on the flexible material. A computer system is configured to provide image informa...
1. A flexible display screen system comprising: an article comprising a flexible material configured to cover at least a portion of a person's anatomy or at least a portion of an object; at least one flexible display screen secured on the flexible material; a computer system configured to provide image information for ...
A flexible display screen system and method includes an article that has a flexible material configured to cover at least a portion of a person's anatomy or at least a portion of an object. At least one flexible display screen is secured on the flexible material. A computer system is configured to provide image informa...
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Apparatus for binning an input value into one of a plurality of bins which collectively represent a histogram of input values, each of the plurality of bins representing a corresponding range of input values, the apparatus comprising: an input for receiving an input value; a noise source configured to generate an error...
1. Apparatus for binning an input value into one of a plurality of bins which collectively represent a histogram of input values for use by one or more processing algorithms, each of the plurality of bins representing a corresponding range of input values, the apparatus comprising: a binning controller configured to mi...
Apparatus for binning an input value into one of a plurality of bins which collectively represent a histogram of input values, each of the plurality of bins representing a corresponding range of input values, the apparatus comprising: an input for receiving an input value; a noise source configured to generate an error...
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Optical switches and methods of switching include a first hybrid coupler configured to accept an input and to provide two branches. A phase tuner on a first branch includes a Mach-Zehnder phase shifter configured to shift a signal on the first branch by a selected phase. A loss compensator on a second branch is configu...
1. A method for optical switching, comprising: setting a phase shift in a first branch of an optical switch; setting a loss compensation in a second branch of the optical switch to match a loss incurred on the first branch; measuring a crosstalk at an output of the optical switch; and if the measured crosstalk exceeds ...
Optical switches and methods of switching include a first hybrid coupler configured to accept an input and to provide two branches. A phase tuner on a first branch includes a Mach-Zehnder phase shifter configured to shift a signal on the first branch by a selected phase. A loss compensator on a second branch is configu...
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Systems and methods are provided for indexing in Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) systems. One embodiment is a system that includes a memory and a controller. The controller is able to load Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) print data, to identify AFP objects within the print data, to correlate the AFP objects w...
1. A system comprising: a controller operable to load Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) print data, to identify AFP objects within the print data, to correlate the AFP objects with contextual information describing the AFP objects, and to insert the contextual information for the AFP objects into AFP Object Containe...
Systems and methods are provided for indexing in Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) systems. One embodiment is a system that includes a memory and a controller. The controller is able to load Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) print data, to identify AFP objects within the print data, to correlate the AFP objects w...
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Provided are methods and systems for enhancing speech when corrupted by transient noise (e.g., keyboard typing noise). The methods and systems utilize a reference microphone input signal for the transient noise in a signal restoration process used for the voice part of the signal. A robust Bayesian statistical model is...
1. A computer-implemented method for suppressing transient noise comprising: receiving an audio signal input from a first microphone of a user device, wherein the audio signal contains voice data and transient noise captured by the first microphone; receiving information about the transient noise from a second micropho...
Provided are methods and systems for enhancing speech when corrupted by transient noise (e.g., keyboard typing noise). The methods and systems utilize a reference microphone input signal for the transient noise in a signal restoration process used for the voice part of the signal. A robust Bayesian statistical model is...
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A cellular communicator, including a baseband modem for connecting to the Internet via a cellular network and an Internet gateway, and a wireless modem, for connecting to a computer modem via a short range wireless communication, and for providing the computer modem with Internet access via the baseband modem.
1.-34. (canceled) 35. A cellular communicator, comprising: a baseband modem for connecting to the Internet via a cellular network and an Internet gateway; and a wireless modem, for connecting to a computer modem via a short range wireless communication, and for providing the computer modem with Internet access via said...
A cellular communicator, including a baseband modem for connecting to the Internet via a cellular network and an Internet gateway, and a wireless modem, for connecting to a computer modem via a short range wireless communication, and for providing the computer modem with Internet access via the baseband modem.1.-34. (c...
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A wireless communications device with a first housing including an LTE modem and a plurality of LTE antennas and a second housing including a battery system and network communications assembly, the first housing and second housing pivotally joined via a hinge assembly permitting movement of the device between a closed ...
1. A wireless communications device comprising: a first housing including an LTE modem and a plurality of LTE antennas; a second housing including at least one network communications assembly, wherein the first housing and second housing moveably joined via a separation interface permitting movement of the first housin...
A wireless communications device with a first housing including an LTE modem and a plurality of LTE antennas and a second housing including a battery system and network communications assembly, the first housing and second housing pivotally joined via a hinge assembly permitting movement of the device between a closed ...
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9,667
14,516,948
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A touch display in communication with at least one external electronic device through an external signal cable or a wireless transmission channel is provided. The touch display includes a display module, a touch panel formed on the display module and a control module. The control module is in communication with the tou...
1. A touch display in communication with at least one external electronic device through an external signal cable or a wireless transmission channel, the touch display comprising: a display module; a touch panel formed on the display module; and a control module, in communication with the touch panel, the display modul...
A touch display in communication with at least one external electronic device through an external signal cable or a wireless transmission channel is provided. The touch display includes a display module, a touch panel formed on the display module and a control module. The control module is in communication with the tou...
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An image reading apparatus comprising: an original reading unit configured to scan originals placed on an original table in batch by a batch-scan to read an image of each of the originals; a cropping unit configured to crop an image of each original from an image obtained by the batch-scan; an image output unit configu...
1. An image reading apparatus comprising: an original reading unit configured to scan originals placed on an original table in batch by a batch-scan to read an image of each of the originals; a cropping unit configured to crop an image of each original from an image obtained by the batch-scan; an image output unit conf...
An image reading apparatus comprising: an original reading unit configured to scan originals placed on an original table in batch by a batch-scan to read an image of each of the originals; a cropping unit configured to crop an image of each original from an image obtained by the batch-scan; an image output unit configu...
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14,823,501
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An information processing apparatus that includes a camera unit including an imaging sensor that captures an image; a display that displays an image; and a processor that: clips an image region having a size corresponding to a photography zoom power from an image captured by the camera unit; adjusts a clipping position...
1. An information processing apparatus comprising: a display that displays an image captured by a camera unit including an image sensor; and circuitry configured to control the camera unit to clip an image region having a size corresponding to a photography zoom power from the image captured by the camera unit; detect ...
An information processing apparatus that includes a camera unit including an imaging sensor that captures an image; a display that displays an image; and a processor that: clips an image region having a size corresponding to a photography zoom power from an image captured by the camera unit; adjusts a clipping position...
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An electronic device with one or more processors and memory includes a procedure for using a digital assistant to automatically respond to incoming communications. In some embodiments, the device obtains a speech input from a user, and, in response to obtaining the speech input, the device determines whether the speech...
1. A method of causing a digital assistant to automatically respond to incoming communications, the method comprising: at one or more electronic devices each having one or more processors and memory: obtaining a speech input from a user; in response to obtaining the speech input, determining whether the speech input in...
An electronic device with one or more processors and memory includes a procedure for using a digital assistant to automatically respond to incoming communications. In some embodiments, the device obtains a speech input from a user, and, in response to obtaining the speech input, the device determines whether the speech...
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9,671
14,810,075
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According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed in a user equipment (UE) for performing downlink measurements on a plurality of cells according to a received measurement configuration. The UE receives measurement configuration information from a radio base station supporting a serving cell of a...
1. A method in a user equipment for performing downlink measurements on a plurality of cells according to a received measurement configuration, the method comprising: receiving measurement configuration information from a radio base station supporting a serving cell of a wireless communications network, the measurement...
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed in a user equipment (UE) for performing downlink measurements on a plurality of cells according to a received measurement configuration. The UE receives measurement configuration information from a radio base station supporting a serving cell of a...
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9,672
14,277,976
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Approaches for managing transit signal priority (TSP) requests are disclosed. The arrival of a first transit vehicle at a transit stop is detected, and a first value indicative of an actual arrival time is stored in a memory in response to the arrival of the first transit vehicle at the transit stop. A processor determ...
1. A method of managing transit signal priority (TSP) requests, comprising: detecting arrival of a first transit vehicle at a transit stop; storing a first value indicative of an actual arrival time in a memory in response to the arrival of the first transit vehicle at the transit stop; determining by a processor from ...
Approaches for managing transit signal priority (TSP) requests are disclosed. The arrival of a first transit vehicle at a transit stop is detected, and a first value indicative of an actual arrival time is stored in a memory in response to the arrival of the first transit vehicle at the transit stop. A processor determ...
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9,673
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Embodiments of the invention relate to identification of material that contains linguistically related content. Key phrases are filtered through a content store to ascertain the linguistically related content and to move the identified content to a target corpus. At least two iterations of the filtering process are emp...
1-6. (canceled) 7. A computer program product for automatically identifying linguistically related material within a computing environment, the computer program product comprising: a computer readable storage device readable by a processing unit and having stored instructions for execution by the processing unit for pe...
Embodiments of the invention relate to identification of material that contains linguistically related content. Key phrases are filtered through a content store to ascertain the linguistically related content and to move the identified content to a target corpus. At least two iterations of the filtering process are emp...
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An approach is disclosed that detects an input instrument hovering a distance away from an object displayed on an input surface and performing an action in response to the detection.
1. A method comprising: detecting an input instrument hovering a distance away from an object displayed on an input surface; performing an action in response to the detecting. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the input instrument is selected from a group consisting of a human finger and a stylus. 3. The method of claim...
An approach is disclosed that detects an input instrument hovering a distance away from an object displayed on an input surface and performing an action in response to the detection.1. A method comprising: detecting an input instrument hovering a distance away from an object displayed on an input surface; performing an...
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Example methods and systems for augmented reality interfaces to display virtual representations of robotic device actions are provided. An example method includes receiving information that indicates an action or an intent of a robotic device to perform a task, and the action or the intent includes one or more of a pla...
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving information that indicates an action or an intent of a robotic device to perform a task, wherein the action or the intent includes one or more of a planned trajectory of the robotic device to perform at least a portion of the task and an object to be handled by the...
Example methods and systems for augmented reality interfaces to display virtual representations of robotic device actions are provided. An example method includes receiving information that indicates an action or an intent of a robotic device to perform a task, and the action or the intent includes one or more of a pla...
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One example includes a mission monitoring system. The system includes a data store configured to store map data associated with a geographic region of interest and a plurality of graphical elements corresponding to at least one mission asset and to mission constraints. Each of the plurality of graphical elements includ...
1. A mission monitoring system comprising: a data store configured to store map data associated with a geographic region of interest and a plurality of graphical elements corresponding to at least one mission asset and to mission constraints, wherein each of the plurality of graphical elements comprises a layer assignm...
One example includes a mission monitoring system. The system includes a data store configured to store map data associated with a geographic region of interest and a plurality of graphical elements corresponding to at least one mission asset and to mission constraints. Each of the plurality of graphical elements includ...
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The present invention provides for transmitting a spread signal in a mobile communication system. The present invention includes spreading a signal using a plurality of spreading codes, wherein the plurality of spreading codes have a spreading factor, multiplexing the spread signal by code division multiplexing, transm...
1. A method of transmitting Acknowledgement/Negative Acknowledgement (ACK/NACK) information at a base station in a mobile communication system, the method comprising: generating a plurality of first spread ACK/NACK information using a plurality of spreading codes with a spreading factor of 4; coding the plurality of fi...
The present invention provides for transmitting a spread signal in a mobile communication system. The present invention includes spreading a signal using a plurality of spreading codes, wherein the plurality of spreading codes have a spreading factor, multiplexing the spread signal by code division multiplexing, transm...
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A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's ot...
1. A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities, the system comprising: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the seco...
A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's ot...
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Embodiments of the present invention may be directed to a graphics system of a computer system. The system may include a frame buffer having a number of partitions respectively mapped to a number of discrete memory devices and a dedicated copy buffer operable to store new image frames, mapped to a first memory device. ...
1. A system for driving a display, said system comprising: a frame buffer comprising a plurality of partitions respectively mapped to a plurality of discrete memory devices; a dedicated copy buffer mapped to a first memory device of said plurality of discrete memory devices, said first memory device corresponding to a ...
Embodiments of the present invention may be directed to a graphics system of a computer system. The system may include a frame buffer having a number of partitions respectively mapped to a number of discrete memory devices and a dedicated copy buffer operable to store new image frames, mapped to a first memory device. ...
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A system and method for automatic rigging of three dimensional characters for facial animation provide a rigged mesh for an original three dimensional mesh. A representative mesh is generated from the original mesh. Segments, key points, a bone set, and skinning weights are then determined for the representative mesh. ...
1. A method for automatic rigging of a three dimensional character by a comprising: receiving an original three dimensional mesh of the character; generating a representative mesh from the original mesh; determining a plurality of segments of the representative mesh; identifying a plurality of key points of the represe...
A system and method for automatic rigging of three dimensional characters for facial animation provide a rigged mesh for an original three dimensional mesh. A representative mesh is generated from the original mesh. Segments, key points, a bone set, and skinning weights are then determined for the representative mesh. ...
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A method is provided of a sensor sensing a mobile user terminal for cellular radio telecommunications, the user terminal being associated with any one of a plurality of networks, each network having a distinct carrier frequency band for radio signals. The method comprises: broadcasting a common signal at each of multip...
1. A method of a sensor sensing a mobile user terminal for cellular radio telecommunications, the user terminal being associated with any one of a plurality of networks, the method comprising: broadcasting a common signal at each of multiple carrier frequency bands; the user terminal receiving the signal in the associa...
A method is provided of a sensor sensing a mobile user terminal for cellular radio telecommunications, the user terminal being associated with any one of a plurality of networks, each network having a distinct carrier frequency band for radio signals. The method comprises: broadcasting a common signal at each of multip...
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A method of decentralized medium access control in a communications network consisting of a plurality of stations, wherein a sending station transmits a reservation request for a future transmission to an intended receiving station, said intended receiving station being in a reception range of said sending station, sai...
1. A method of decentralized medium access control in a communications network consisting of a plurality of stations, wherein—a sending station transmits a reservation request for a future transmission to an intended receiving station, said intended receiving station being in a reception range of said sending station, ...
A method of decentralized medium access control in a communications network consisting of a plurality of stations, wherein a sending station transmits a reservation request for a future transmission to an intended receiving station, said intended receiving station being in a reception range of said sending station, sai...
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A multidirectional button for use in a user interface of a computing device ( 10 ). An object of the user interface may include a multidirectional button software keyboard ( 14 ) on a display screen ( 16 ).
1. A computer-implemented method of enabling a user to interact with an electronic device, the method implements a multidirectional button, key, or menu comprising: receiving one or more signals associated with one or more user presses; detecting some motion signals associated with some motions substantially perpendicu...
A multidirectional button for use in a user interface of a computing device ( 10 ). An object of the user interface may include a multidirectional button software keyboard ( 14 ) on a display screen ( 16 ).1. A computer-implemented method of enabling a user to interact with an electronic device, the method implements a...
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A method includes receiving headset motion data over a headset interface of a device while playing an audio selection on the device. A preference indicator for the audio selection is generated based on the headset motion data. A device includes a headset interface and a processor coupled to the headset interface. The p...
1. A method comprising: receiving headset motion data over a headset interface of a device while playing an audio selection on the device; and generating a preference indicator for the audio selection based on the headset motion data. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein generating the preference indicator comprises: gene...
A method includes receiving headset motion data over a headset interface of a device while playing an audio selection on the device. A preference indicator for the audio selection is generated based on the headset motion data. A device includes a headset interface and a processor coupled to the headset interface. The p...
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The invention relates to a method for controlling activation of at least one terminal in a machine-type communication application using a wireless access network. The wireless access network comprises a number of location areas, each of the location areas comprising a plurality of cells. The terminal has been assigned ...
1. A method for controlling activation of at least one terminal in a machine-type communication application using a wireless access network, the wireless access network including a number of location areas, each of the location areas including a plurality of cells, the terminal having been assigned an identifier, the m...
The invention relates to a method for controlling activation of at least one terminal in a machine-type communication application using a wireless access network. The wireless access network comprises a number of location areas, each of the location areas comprising a plurality of cells. The terminal has been assigned ...
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A multidirectional button, key, or menu for use in a user interface of a computing device ( 10 ). An object of the user interface may include a software keyboard ( 14 ) on a display screen ( 16 ) comprised of multidirectional buttons, keys, or menus.
1.-20. (canceled) 21. A computer implemented method for enabling a user to interact with an electronic device through one or more keyboards comprising one or more multidirectional buttons, the method comprising: a. receiving one or more signals associated with one or more user presses on a top surface of the multidirec...
A multidirectional button, key, or menu for use in a user interface of a computing device ( 10 ). An object of the user interface may include a software keyboard ( 14 ) on a display screen ( 16 ) comprised of multidirectional buttons, keys, or menus.1.-20. (canceled) 21. A computer implemented method for enabling a use...
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The present invention provides a method for processing a touch screen terminal object and a touch screen terminal. The method includes: receiving an object placing instruction of placing, in a container interface, a source object selected in a source interface, determining, according to attribute information of the sou...
1. A method for processing a touch screen terminal object, comprising: receiving an object placing instruction given by a user, wherein the object placing instruction is used to place, in a container interface, a source object selected by the user in a source interface, the object placing instruction carries attribute ...
The present invention provides a method for processing a touch screen terminal object and a touch screen terminal. The method includes: receiving an object placing instruction of placing, in a container interface, a source object selected in a source interface, determining, according to attribute information of the sou...
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In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a touch sensor of a device, signals corresponding to touch or proximity inputs within a touch-sensitive area of the touch sensor. The touch-sensitive area has periphery areas. The method also includes determining, based on the signals, whether the touch or proximity ...
1. A method comprising: receiving, from a touch sensor of a device, signals corresponding to touch or proximity inputs within a touch-sensitive area of the touch sensor, the touch-sensitive area having a plurality of periphery areas; determining, based on the signals, whether the touch or proximity inputs were substant...
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a touch sensor of a device, signals corresponding to touch or proximity inputs within a touch-sensitive area of the touch sensor. The touch-sensitive area has periphery areas. The method also includes determining, based on the signals, whether the touch or proximity ...
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In an embodiment, there is provided a method for the reduction of flow break in Single Radio Voice Call Continuity SRVCC mobility for a User Equipment UE, SRVCC mobility including Hand-Over HO execution procedure and Voice Call Continuity VCC procedure, said method comprising a step of: delaying HO execution a...
1. A method for the reduction of flow break in Single Radio Voice Call Continuity SRVCC mobility for a User Equipment UE, SRVCC mobility including Hand-Over HO execution procedure and Voice Call Continuity VCC procedure, said method comprising: delaying HO execution at the UE, to coordinate HO execution procedure and V...
In an embodiment, there is provided a method for the reduction of flow break in Single Radio Voice Call Continuity SRVCC mobility for a User Equipment UE, SRVCC mobility including Hand-Over HO execution procedure and Voice Call Continuity VCC procedure, said method comprising a step of: delaying HO execution a...
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Systems and methods disclosed provided a virtual reality experience, including: a set of motorized pads for coupling to feet of a user; a means of communication between the set of motorized pads and a computing environment operating a virtual reality headset; such that the set of motorized pads are configured to provid...
1. A system for providing a virtual reality experience, comprising: a. a set of motorized pads for coupling to respective feet of a user; b. a means of communication between the set of motorized pads and a computing environment operating a virtual reality headset; c. such that the set of motorized pads are configured t...
Systems and methods disclosed provided a virtual reality experience, including: a set of motorized pads for coupling to feet of a user; a means of communication between the set of motorized pads and a computing environment operating a virtual reality headset; such that the set of motorized pads are configured to provid...
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In one aspect, a low frequency driver is provided having a diaphragm operable to produce sound, a front volume, and an outlet that receives sound from the front volume and directs sound out from the low frequency driver. The low frequency driver further includes a low-pass filter chamber in communication with the front...
1-20. (canceled) 21. An acoustic device comprising: a first housing for a first acoustic receiver; a first diaphragm movably disposed within the first housing, the first diaphragm separating an interior of the first housing into a first front volume and a first back volume, a low-pass filter chamber having a fixed volu...
In one aspect, a low frequency driver is provided having a diaphragm operable to produce sound, a front volume, and an outlet that receives sound from the front volume and directs sound out from the low frequency driver. The low frequency driver further includes a low-pass filter chamber in communication with the front...
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A system for monitoring a portable article having: a housing; a location signal generator on the housing configured to continuously generate location signals that can be processed to monitor a location of the housing; and a securing assembly configured to: a) maintain the housing in an operative state on a portable art...
1. A system for monitoring a portable article, the system comprising: a housing; a location signal generator on the housing configured to continuously generate location signals that can be processed to monitor a location of the housing; and a securing assembly configured to: a) maintain the housing in an operative stat...
A system for monitoring a portable article having: a housing; a location signal generator on the housing configured to continuously generate location signals that can be processed to monitor a location of the housing; and a securing assembly configured to: a) maintain the housing in an operative state on a portable art...
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A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to provide timely notification of a medical response service of a subject who may require medical assistance. In the context of a method, information regarding a subject is received from an interface system carried by a head worn device of the subje...
1. A method comprising: receiving information regarding a subject from an interface system carried by a head worn device of the subject, wherein the information provided by the interface system is utilized for non-medical purposes; determining, with a processor, whether the subject is considered to require medical assi...
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to provide timely notification of a medical response service of a subject who may require medical assistance. In the context of a method, information regarding a subject is received from an interface system carried by a head worn device of the subje...
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A docking station and a method for connecting a mobile communication device to an at least partially wire-based communication infrastructure are disclosed. The docking station has a cradle for the storage of the communication device. A detection device detects the presence of the communication device within a selected ...
1-13. (canceled) 14. A docking station for connecting a mobile communication device to an at least partially wire-based communication infrastructure comprising: a cradle for the storage of the mobile communication device, a detection device configured to detect a presence of the mobile communication device when the mob...
A docking station and a method for connecting a mobile communication device to an at least partially wire-based communication infrastructure are disclosed. The docking station has a cradle for the storage of the communication device. A detection device detects the presence of the communication device within a selected ...
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In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for providing an output signal to an audio transducer may include a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to predict, based on a magnitude of a signal indicative of the output signal, an occurrence of an event for changing a selecta...
1. An apparatus for providing an output signal to an audio transducer, comprising: a signal path comprising: an analog signal path portion having an audio input for receiving an analog signal, an audio output for providing an output signal, and a selectable analog gain, and configured to generate the output signal base...
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for providing an output signal to an audio transducer may include a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to predict, based on a magnitude of a signal indicative of the output signal, an occurrence of an event for changing a selecta...
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One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an audio receiver, user voice data; identifying, using a processor, at least one characteristic of the voice data; obtaining, using the processor, a speech recognition processing result of the voice data; and changing a standard response to the user voice data ...
1. A method, comprising: receiving, at an audio receiver, user voice data; identifying, using a processor, at least one characteristic of the voice data; obtaining, using the processor, a speech recognition processing result of the voice data, wherein the speech recognition processing result is based upon the at least ...
One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an audio receiver, user voice data; identifying, using a processor, at least one characteristic of the voice data; obtaining, using the processor, a speech recognition processing result of the voice data; and changing a standard response to the user voice data ...
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A system to electronically connect an electronic device to a network includes a sensing electrode that provides a signal. The signal has a particular frequency and power, and the electrode is configured to transmit the signal through a person occupying a proscribed location. The electronic device is configured to detec...
1. A system to electronically couple an electronic device, located in proximity to a person, to a network, comprising: a sensing electrode located proximate to the person; a sensor circuit configured to provide a signal having a particular frequency and power to the sensing electrode to thereby create an electric field...
A system to electronically connect an electronic device to a network includes a sensing electrode that provides a signal. The signal has a particular frequency and power, and the electrode is configured to transmit the signal through a person occupying a proscribed location. The electronic device is configured to detec...
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System and method for control using face detection or hand gesture detection algorithms in a captured image Based on the existence of a detected human face or a hand gesture in an image captured by a digital camera (still or video), a control signal is generated, and provided to a device. The control may provide power ...
1. (canceled) 2. A television set responsive to an element in an image, the television set comprising: a flat screen for displaying television channels; a digital camera for capturing the image and for transmitting a digital data form of the captured image, said digital camera being oriented to capture an image of a sc...
System and method for control using face detection or hand gesture detection algorithms in a captured image Based on the existence of a detected human face or a hand gesture in an image captured by a digital camera (still or video), a control signal is generated, and provided to a device. The control may provide power ...
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An implementation relates to a device for processing an image data stream. The device may include a first processing unit and a second processing unit for receiving the image data stream. The first processing unit may be arranged for providing a first data stream, the first data stream has a reduced bandwidth compared ...
1. A device for processing an image data stream, comprising: a first processing unit and a second processing unit for receiving the image data stream; wherein the first processing unit is arranged for providing a first data stream, wherein the first data stream has a reduced bandwidth compared to the image data stream;...
An implementation relates to a device for processing an image data stream. The device may include a first processing unit and a second processing unit for receiving the image data stream. The first processing unit may be arranged for providing a first data stream, the first data stream has a reduced bandwidth compared ...
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