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20130085383 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMAGE-GUIDED THERAPIES - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media relate to providing image guidance that can improve the accuracy of interventional procedures, such biopsy sampling, for example, by accurately providing location information to guide the biopsy needle image. The systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media include generating a 3D multi-modality image that includes a pre-procedure reference image and an ultrasound image; and displaying at least one view, one of the views including a display in-real-time of a position of the interventional device on the multi-modality image with respect to the target site during the procedure. | 04-04-2013 |
20130308849 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUMS STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 3D REGISTRATION OF MEDICAL IMAGES - Systems, methods and computer-readable storage mediums relate to processing to segment ultrasound images of an object. The processing may be based on three different planes. The processing may include applying a wavelet transform to image data in each plane to extract the texture features; and applying a trained support vector machine to classify the texture features. | 11-21-2013 |
20140270447 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SEGMENTING IMAGES OF A REGION OF INTEREST - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media relate to segmenting an image series of at least one image of a region of interest of a subject. The methods, systems, and computer readable storage media can automatically segment interior and exterior boundaries relative to the region of interest (e.g., epicardial and endocardial boundaries with respect to a right ventricle) from an image series by combining sparse matrix transform, a training model, and a localized region based level set function. | 09-18-2014 |
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20150046130 | DETECTING APPLIANCES IN A BUILDING FROM COARSE GRAINED METER DATA WITH PARTIAL LABEL - Detecting appliance in a building, in one aspect, may comprise receiving meter data associated with energy consumption, the meter data comprising at least energy consumption data associated with usage of the appliance, receiving customer data associated with the meter data, extracting features for training a model for detecting the appliance, based on at least the meter data and the customer data, and constructing the model based on the features. | 02-12-2015 |
20150046131 | DETECTING APPLIANCES IN A BUILDING FROM COARSE GRAINED METER DATA WITH PARTIAL LABEL - Detecting appliance in a building, in one aspect, may comprise receiving meter data associated with energy consumption, the meter data comprising at least energy consumption data associated with usage of the appliance, receiving customer data associated with the meter data, extracting features for training a model for detecting the appliance, based on at least the meter data and the customer data, and constructing the model based on the features. | 02-12-2015 |
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20120173406 | System and Method for Rapid Updating of Credit Information - According to one embodiment, the invention relates to a system and method for evaluating the creditworthiness of an account holder of a credit account comprising the steps of determining, at least once a day, whether a first data set relating to the creditworthiness of the account holder has been received from a credit reporting organization; determining, at least once a day, whether a second data set relating to transaction activity of the credit account has been received; periodically receiving from a credit reporting organization a third data set relating to the creditworthiness of the account holder; periodically receiving a fourth data set relating to the historical activity of the credit account; and using the first and second data sets, to the extent they have been received, and the third and fourth data sets to determine a measure of creditworthiness | 07-05-2012 |
20120310819 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING SCORING OPTIMIZATION - The invention provides systems and methods relating to generating a unified determination based on subdetermination, and in particular, generating a unified score based on respective scores. For example, the invention provides a method for generating a unified determination based on subdeterminations, the method including generating a first subdetermination based on first criteria; generating a second subdetermination based on second criteria; and generating a unified determination based on the first subdetermination and the second subdetermination. The generation of the unified determination includes (a) assigning, using iterative processing, an assigned weighting respectively to the first determination and second determination; (b) determining if the assigned weighting satisfies at least one constraint; (c) comparing the assigned weighting to an optimized weighting, which was previously determined, to determine if the assigned weighting is improved over the optimized weighting; and (d) if the assigned weighting is improved, then assigning the assigned weighting to be the optimized weighting. | 12-06-2012 |
20140304146 | Systems and Methods for Performing Scoring Optimization - The invention provides systems and methods relating to generating a unified determination based on subdetermination, and in particular, generating a unified score based on respective scores. For example, the invention provides a method for generating a unified determination based on subdeterminations, the method including generating a first subdetermination based on first criteria; generating a second subdetermination based on second criteria; and generating a unified determination based on the first subdetermination and the second subdetermination. The generation of the unified determination includes (a) assigning, using iterative processing, an assigned weighting respectively to the first determination and second determination; (b) determining if the assigned weighting satisfies at least one constraint; (c) comparing the assigned weighting to an optimized weighting, which was previously determined, to determine if the assigned weighting is improved over the optimized weighting; and (d) if the assigned weighting is improved, then assigning the assigned weighting to be the optimized weighting. | 10-09-2014 |
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20100298679 | SEMICONDUCTOR BASED ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS - An analyte sensor is provided that comprises a substrate which includes a semiconductor material. Embodiments may include a core of a conductive material, and a cladding of a semiconductor material, in which the cladding may form at least a portion of a conducting path for a working electrode of the analyte sensor. Method of manufacturing and using the analyte sensor are described, as are numerous other aspects. | 11-25-2010 |
20110040163 | ELECTROCHEMICAL IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY ENABLED CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SENSOR SYSTEMS - The use of electrical impedance spectroscopy to adjust calibration settings in an in vivo monitoring system, such as an in vivo continuous glucose monitoring sensor. The adjustments can compensate for the condition of the sensor membrane in vivo. | 02-17-2011 |
20110172559 | Lancet Analyte Sensors and Methods of Manufacturing - In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for obtaining and detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a sensor body including a semiconductor material, an active region coupled to the sensor body, and a lancet provided on the analyte sensor. The conductor may include a fiber having a core of a conductive material and a semiconductor cladding surrounding the core. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 07-14-2011 |
20110180405 | Analyte Sensors, Systems, Testing Apparatus and Manufacturing Methods - In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor may include one or more conductors received in a hollow portion of a hollow member. The first conductor may be made, at least in part, of a semiconductor material and an active region may be provided in contact with at least the first conductor. The analyte sensor may, in one aspect, include a lancet and an integrated sensor. Manufacturing methods and apparatus and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects. | 07-28-2011 |
20110294959 | Polymer Bonded Redox Molecules And Methods Of Making The Same - A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer having a polymeric backbone, and a plurality of phenothiazine groups bonded to the polymeric backbone. The plurality of phenothiazine groups may include at least one of a phenothiazine group having the general formula (IV): | 12-01-2011 |
20110312004 | TEST STRIP WITH MAGNETO-ELASTIC-RESONANCE SENSOR - A test meter system for testing a characteristic of a fluid, the test meter system including a test meter having a housing with an opening adapted to accept a test strip, an interrogation coil within the housing, a pick-up coil within the housing, and a test strip including at least one magneto-electronic-resonance sensor. When the test strip is within the opening, the interrogation coil may utilize magneto-electronic-resonance technology to interrogate the magneto-electronic-resonance sensor and the pick-up coil may be used to sense a resultant oscillation frequency of the magneto-electronic-resonance sensor, the resultant oscillation frequency associated with the characteristic. The test strip may include a plurality of sensors. The sensors may be coated with a coating sensitive to a characteristic of the fluid, where the interrogation reveals information about the fluid characteristic. | 12-22-2011 |
20120252046 | TRANSDERMAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - A transdermal test sensor includes a test chamber including a liquid, a reagent system in contact with the liquid, a housing containing the liquid, and a semipermeable membrane. The housing includes an opening, the semipermeable membrane is connected to the housing and covers the opening, and the housing and the semipermeable membrane enclose the liquid and the reagent system. The transdermal test sensor also includes an analyzer in communication with the liquid. When porated tissue is contacted with the semipermeable membrane and sufficient time is allowed for a fluid sample to traverse the porated tissue and for an analyte in the fluid sample to enter the liquid in the transdermal sensor through the semipermeable membrane, a change in at least one optical property or at least one electrical property of the liquid is detected. The change detected is then correlated with the analyte concentration in the fluid sample. | 10-04-2012 |
20130143055 | RADICALLY POLYMERIZABLE PHENOTHIAZINE MACROMONOMER FOR USE IN THE COATING OF MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention is directed to phenothiazine-base macromonomer compounds and methods of making the same. | 06-06-2013 |
20140235797 | Polymer Comprising A Plurality Of Phenothiazine Groups And Methods Of Making The Same - A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer comprising the general formula (VIII): | 08-21-2014 |
20150208959 | LANCET ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for obtaining and detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a sensor body including a semiconductor material, an active region coupled to the sensor body, and a lancet provided on the analyte sensor. The conductor may include a fiber having a core of a conductive material and a semiconductor cladding surrounding the core. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 07-30-2015 |
20150208972 | LANCET ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for obtaining and detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a sensor body including a semiconductor material, an active region coupled to the sensor body, and a lancet provided on the analyte sensor. The conductor may include a fiber having a core of a conductive material and a semiconductor cladding surrounding the core. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 07-30-2015 |
20150219587 | INTEGRATED LANCET/ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST SENSOR ASSEMBLY - An electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample. The electrochemical test sensor includes a housing that has a first end and a second opposing end. The housing includes an opening at the first end to receive a fluid test sample. An electrode assembly includes a substrate, a working electrode, a counter electrode and a reagent. The substrate has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The working electrode is disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and the counter electrode is disposed on the second surface of the substrate. The electrode assembly is positioned within the housing to define a reaction channel. The electrochemical test sensor may be used with a removable lancet mechanism or integrated within a lancet mechanism to form one integral unit. | 08-06-2015 |
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20120294812 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are methods of enhancing the solubility and delivery of one or more active ingredients found in magnolia extract, or a synthetic analogue thereof, in an oral composition. | 11-22-2012 |
20120308489 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are methods of enhancing the solubility and delivery of one or more active ingredients found in magnolia extract, or a synthetic analogue thereof, in an oral composition. | 12-06-2012 |
20130224271 | Oral Compositions Containing Microaggregates - The invention relates to a composite and oral care compositions for use in the mouth to retard the accumulation of dental plaque and/or calculus. The composite is a microaggregate comprising polymer coated, surfactant stabilized particles of a substantially insoluble metal, metal salt or metal oxide, for example zinc oxide. Also methods for retarding the accumulation of dental plaque and/or calculus are provided. | 08-29-2013 |
20130315844 | Oral Care Compositions - Described herein are compositions comprising an active compound from an extract of magnolia, or a derivative thereof; and a non-surfactant electrolyte in an amount effective to stabilize the composition, and methods of making and using the same. | 11-28-2013 |
20140234232 | Oral and Skin Care Compositions Based on a 3,3-Dialkyl-1,1-Biphenyl-2,2-Diol or a 3,3-Dialkenyl-1,1-Biphenyl-2,2-Diol - Described herein are compositions comprising antibacterially effective amounts of a compound of Formula (I): or a salt thereof in which R | 08-21-2014 |
20140314688 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - Oral care compositions comprising isobutyl magnolol and n-butyl magnolol. A method of enhancing the solubility of isobutyl magnolol in an oral care composition comprises admixing n-butyl magnolol with an orally acceptable carrier comprising isobutyl magnolol. The composition may be used to treat diseases or conditions of the oral cavity such as caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth yellowing and halitosis. | 10-23-2014 |
20140348760 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a magnesium alkali metal silicate complex clay, and (ii) an orally acceptable anionic polymer, in a dentifrice base, which compositions are useful for alleviating dental sensitivity. Also provided for, are methods of making and using the compositions described herein. | 11-27-2014 |
20140356299 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides oral care compositions comprising isobutyl magnolol and propylene glycol monolaurate, together with methods of making and using the same. Also described is a method of enhancing the solubility of isobutyl magnolol in an oral care composition comprising effective amount of propylene glycol monolaurate. The composition is for use in the treatment of caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth yellowing and halitosis. | 12-04-2014 |
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20110151592 | METHODS FOR MONITORING THE AMOUNT OF CONTAMINATION IMPARTED INTO SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS DURING WAFER PROCESSING - Methods are disclosed for monitoring the amount of metal contamination imparted during wafer processing operations such as polishing and cleaning. The methods include subjecting a silicon-on-insulator structure to the semiconductor process, precipitating metal contamination in the structure and delineating the metal contaminants. | 06-23-2011 |
20110204471 | SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS WITH REDUCED ROLL-OFF AND BONDED AND UNBONDED SOI STRUCTURES PRODUCED FROM SAME - The disclosure relates to preparation of silicon on insulator structures with reduced unbonded regions and to methods for producing such wafers by minimizing the roll-off amount (ROA) of the handle and donor wafers. Methods for polishing wafers are also provided. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207246 | METHODS FOR REDUCING THE WIDTH OF THE UNBONDED REGION IN SOI STRUCTURES - The disclosure relates to preparation of silicon on insulator structures with reduced unbonded regions and to methods for producing such wafers by minimizing the roll-off amount (ROA) of the handle and donor wafers. Methods for polishing wafers are also provided. | 08-25-2011 |
20110212547 | METHODS FOR MONITORING THE AMOUNT OF METAL CONTAMINATION IMPARTED INTO WAFERS DURING A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS - Methods are disclosed for monitoring the amount of metal contamination imparted during wafer processing operations such as polishing and cleaning. The methods include subjecting a silicon-on-insulator structure to the semiconductor process, precipitating metal contamination in the structure and delineating the metal contaminants. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212550 | METHODS FOR DETECTING METAL PRECIPITATES IN A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - Methods are disclosed for monitoring the amount of metal contamination imparted during wafer processing operations such as polishing and cleaning. The methods include subjecting a silicon-on-insulator structure to the semiconductor process, precipitating metal contamination in the structure and delineating the metal contaminants. | 09-01-2011 |
20120115258 | METHODS FOR MONITORING THE AMOUNT OF METAL CONTAMINATION IN A PROCESS - Methods are disclosed for monitoring the amount of metal contamination imparted during wafer processing operations such as polishing and cleaning. The methods include subjecting a silicon-on-insulator structure to the semiconductor process, precipitating metal contamination in the structure and delineating the metal contaminants. | 05-10-2012 |
20120235283 | SILICON ON INSULATOR STRUCTURES HAVING HIGH RESISTIVITY REGIONS IN THE HANDLE WAFER - Silicon on insulator structures having a high resistivity region in the handle wafer of the silicon on insulator structure are disclosed. Methods for producing such silicon on insulator structures are also provided. Exemplary methods involve creating a non-uniform thermal donor profile and/or modifying the dopant profile of the handle wafer to create a new resistivity profile in the handle wafer. Methods may involve one or more SOI manufacturing steps or electronic device (e.g., RF device) manufacturing steps. | 09-20-2012 |
20120238070 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SILICON ON INSULATOR STRUCTURES HAVING HIGH RESISTIVITY REGIONS IN THE HANDLE WAFER - Silicon on insulator structures having a high resistivity region in the handle wafer of the silicon on insulator structure are disclosed. Methods for producing such silicon on insulator structures are also provided. Exemplary methods involve creating a non-uniform thermal donor profile and/or modifying the dopant profile of the handle wafer to create a new resistivity profile in the handle wafer. Methods may involve one or more SOI manufacturing steps or electronic device (e.g., RF device) manufacturing steps. | 09-20-2012 |
20140327112 | METHOD TO DELINEATE CRYSTAL RELATED DEFECTS - Process for detecting grown-in-defects in a semiconductor silicon substrate. The process includes contacting a surface of the semiconductor silicon substrate with a gaseous acid in a reducing atmosphere at a temperature and duration sufficient to grow grown-in -defects disposed in the semiconductor silicon substrate to a size capable of being detected by an optical detection device. | 11-06-2014 |
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20100123427 | PSC Motor with 4/6 Pole Common Windings - A PSC motor includes a stator core, a rotor arranged in a rotation relationship with respect to the stator core, a first to eighth winding coil sets wound around the stator core and a capacitor. The motor has two kinds of configurations for 4-pole and 6-pole operation modes, respectively. The configuration for the 4-pole mode comprises a primary winding and a secondary winding which is connected in series with the capacitor, and has two reversible operation directions. When operating at one direction, the primary winding includes the first to fourth winding coil sets, and the secondary winding includes the fifth to the eighth winding coil sets; and when operating at another direction, the primary winding includes the fifth to the eighth winding coil sets, and the secondary winding includes the first to fourth winding coil sets. Also, the configuration for the 6-pole mode comprises a primary winding and a secondary winding which is connected in series with the capacitor, and has two reversible operation directions. When operating at one direction, the primary winding includes the first, second, fifth and seventh winding coil sets, and the secondary winding includes the third, fourth, sixth and eighth winding coil sets; and when operating at another direction, the primary winding includes the third, fourth, sixth and eighth winding coil sets, and the secondary winding includes the first, second, fifth and seventh winding coil sets. | 05-20-2010 |
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20090209405 | Method for Synthesizing Bulk Ceramics and Structures from Polymeric Ceramic Precursors - A method and product made by using a polymeric ceramic precursor to synthesize dense, crack-free bulk ceramics in a technique using a sacrificial mold provides a ceramic structure for many technical, medical and industrial applications. The novel process uses an open cell material as a sacrificial mold to shape a ceramic precursor during curing. The cured ceramic green body can be machined and shaped to form the desired ceramic structure prior to final pyrolysis. The open cell material forms gas release paths to release large amount of gases generated during the pyrolysis of the cured ceramic precursor. After pyrolysis, an intact, dense, crack-free ceramic structure with high purity, strength and durability is obtained. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to, bulk ceramic parts, ceramic crucibles, a replacement material in some applications involving glass, silicon carbides, silicon nitrides, hafnium carbide and the like. | 08-20-2009 |
20110319259 | Advanced catalyst system prepared from a whiskered aluminum-containing metallic alloy substrate - A method for whisker formation on the surface of aluminum-containing metallic alloy fibers and substrates provides a support structure for many technical, medical and pharmaceutical applications. The novel surface modification of metallic alloy fibers and other metallic substrates involves heating the fiber or substrate in air at temperatures ranging from approximately 800° C. to approximately 1000° C. for a period of time ranging from approximately 10 hours to approximately 100 hours to form whiskers. The use of a metal oxide coating with large ions, such as zirconium oxide, allows the formation of alumina whiskers while preserving the structural integrity of the metallic alloy substrate. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to an advanced catalyst support, a highly efficient filter medium, a support for implants and the like. | 12-29-2011 |
20120227869 | Method for Whisker Formation on Metallic Fibers and Substrates - A method for whisker formation on the surface of aluminum-containing metallic alloy fibers and substrates provides a support structure for many technical, medical and pharmaceutical applications. The novel surface modification of metallic alloy fibers and other metallic substrates involves heating the fiber or substrate in air at temperatures ranging from approximately 800° C. to approximately 1000° C. for a period of time ranging from approximately 10 hours to approximately 100 hours to form whiskers. The use of a metal oxide coating with large ions, such as zirconium oxide, allows the formation of alumina whiskers while preserving the structural integrity of the metallic alloy substrate. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to an advanced catalyst support, a highly efficient filter medium, a support for implants and the like. | 09-13-2012 |
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20100220063 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATABLE TRANSLATION OF POSITION - A calibratable system for translating a position input by a user to a first device to a position output of a second device includes a translation module and a calibration module. The translation module receives the position input by the user to the first device and that translates the position input to position output for the second device based on a plurality of parameters and a translation method. The calibration module selectively generates the plurality of parameters based on a calibration method that commands the user to move the position input to locations defined by the calibration method. | 09-02-2010 |
20110291997 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATABLE TRANSLATION OF POSITION - A calibratable system for translating a position input by a user to a first device to a position output of a second device includes a translation module and a calibration module. The translation module receives the position input by the user to the first device and that translates the position input to position output for the second device based on a plurality of parameters and a translation method. The calibration module selectively generates the plurality of parameters based on a calibration method that commands the user to move the position input to locations defined by the calibration method. | 12-01-2011 |
20130093674 | Hybrid Pointing System and Method - A handheld controller which includes at least two disparate sensors, such as a motion sensor and a touchpad sensor. A processor deployed in either handheld controller or separate product implements a hybrid pointing and selection method that uses data from the first sensor to adjust the sensitivity to stimulus of the second sensor, and vice versa. The respective sensor data are thus tempered and combined to generate a cursor control signal that includes a large scale control component to control size and movement of a rough pointer region, and a fine scale control component to control position of a precise pointer within the rough pointer region. | 04-18-2013 |
20140118254 | INFORMATION INPUT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION INPUT APPARATUS - The handheld controller controls a graphic cursor on a display. A motion sensor responds to user movement of a first type producing motion data. A touchpad responds to user movement of a second type more precise than the first type producing second sensor data. A processor calculates a hybrid cursor movement signal having a large scale movement component corresponding to movement of the first type and a fine scale movement component corresponding to movement of the second type, the hybrid cursor movement signal being for moving the graphic cursor. A processor calculates the large scale movement component based on a first sensitivity parameter representing sensitivity of the motion sensor determined by associating the touchpad data with the motion data, and the fine scale movement component based on a second sensitivity parameter representing sensitivity of the touchpad determined by associating the motion data with the touchpad data. | 05-01-2014 |
20140139426 | SmartLight Interaction System - The conference room automation apparatus employs a processor-based integrated movement sensor, lights, cameras, and display device, such as a projector, that senses and interprets human movement within the room to control the projector in response to that movement and that captures events occurring in the room. Preferably packed in a common integrated package, the apparatus employs a layered software/hardware architecture that may be readily extended as a platform to support additional third-party functionality. | 05-22-2014 |
20140293017 | Method of Automatically Forming One Three-Dimensional Space with Multiple Screens - Multiple electronic displays are arranged to define an ensemble of the user's choosing. The processor generates and displays a uniquely encoded emblem encoding a unique identifier for that display. A camera captures at least one image of the ensemble so that the encoded emblem for each display is captured. The captured images are then processed to extract the following attributes: a) unique identifier of the display; b) position of the encoded emblem relative to the reference coordinate system; and c) pointing direction of the encoded emblem relative to the reference coordinate system. The processor collectively processes the attributes for each of the emblem images to compute for each display a transformation matrix that selects a portion of the image data for display on that monitor and performs pointing direction correction so that the information presented on that display appears spatially consistent with the information presented on the other displays. | 10-02-2014 |
20140306875 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for three-dimensional (3D) sensing. The method includes obtaining a first two-dimensional (2D) skeleton of an object, obtaining a second 2D skeleton of the object different from the first 2D skeleton, and calculating a 3D skeleton of the object based on the first and second 2D skeletons. | 10-16-2014 |
20140354602 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for generating and displaying a graphic representation of an object on a display screen. The method includes capturing at least one image of the object using at least one image sensor, determining, according to the at least one image, three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of a 3D point on the object in a 3D coordinate system defined in a space containing the object, defining a touch interactive surface in the space, performing a projection of the 3D point onto a projection point on the touch interactive surface, determining 3D coordinates of the projection point in the 3D coordinate system according to the projection, determining a displaying position of the graphic representation on the display screen according to the 3D coordinates of the projection point, and displaying the graphic representation at the displaying position on the display screen. | 12-04-2014 |
20150124086 | HAND AND OBJECT TRACKING IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE - A hybrid system which detects and tracks objects in three-dimensional space using a light source disposed in spaced relation to a projection surface, defining a volume of space illuminated by said light source. A light sensor responsive to illumination falling on the projection surface measures illumination levels over a predefined image plane associated with the light sensor, producing a projected image signal. A structured light source projects a structured light within the volume of space and a structured light sensor records reflected structured light from objects occupying the volume of space producing a structured light signal. A correlation processor receptive of the projected image signal and said structured light signal and adapted to compute a hybrid signal indicative of the position of an object within said space and from which other information about the object may be extracted. | 05-07-2015 |