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20080264607 | Water treatment - A method and device for removing scaling from the interior of a conduit used in a heat transfer device, the method comprising the steps of diverting a portion of the fluid from the conduit, passing the diverted portion through a filter, passing the filtered portion through a magnetic field, and reintroducing the fluid into the conduit. The method of the present invention can also be used with chillers to control bacterial growth therein. | 10-30-2008 |
20110290736 | Water treatment - A method and device for removing scaling from the interior of a conduit used in a heat transfer device, the method comprising the steps of diverting a portion of the fluid from the conduit, passing the diverted portion through a filter, passing the filtered portion through a magnetic field, and reintroducing the fluid into the conduit. The method of the present invention can also be used with chillers to control bacterial growth therein. | 12-01-2011 |
20120255519 | Fuel treatment method - There is provided a device and a method for decreasing hydrocarbon fuel usage in a vehicle, the method including the steps of installing a fuel treatment device whereby fuel passes through the device prior to going to the engine, the fuel treatment device having an inlet and an outlet, an inner tube having at least one magnet pair with a north pole and a south pole, and an outer tube concentric with the inner tube to thereby form a passageway between the inner tube and the outer tube, a baffle member being mounted in the passageway to cause fuel passing therethrough to flow in a spiral configuration. | 10-11-2012 |
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20100044792 | Charged balanced devices with shielded gate trench - This invention discloses a semiconductor power device disposed on a semiconductor substrate includes a plurality of deep trenches with an epitaxial layer filling said deep trenches and a simultaneously grown top epitaxial layer covering areas above a top surface of said deep trenches over the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of trench MOSFET cells disposed in said top epitaxial layer with the top epitaxial layer functioning as the body region and the semiconductor substrate acting as the drain region whereby a super-junction effect is achieved through charge balance between the epitaxial layer in the deep trenches and regions in the semiconductor substrate laterally adjacent to the deep trenches. Each of the trench MOSFET cells further includes a trench gate and a gate-shielding dopant region disposed below and substantially aligned with each of the trench gates for each of the trench MOSFET cells for shielding the trench gate during a voltage breakdown. | 02-25-2010 |
20100155836 | CO-PACKAGING APPROACH FOR POWER CONVERTERS BASED ON PLANAR DEVICES, STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A voltage converter includes an output circuit having a high-side device and a low-side device which can be formed on a single die (a “PowerDie”). The high-side device can include a lateral diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) while the low-side device can include a planar vertical diffused metal oxide semiconductor (VDMOS). The voltage converter can further include a controller circuit on a different die which can be electrically coupled to, and co-packaged with, the power die. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163979 | TRUE CSP POWER MOSFET BASED ON BOTTOM-SOURCE LDMOS - A semiconductor package may comprise a semiconductor substrate, a MOSFET device having a plurality cells formed on the substrate, and a source region common to all cells disposed on a bottom of the substrate. Each cell comprises a drain region on a top of the semiconductor device, a gate to control a flow of electrical current between the source and drain regions, a source contact proximate the gate; and an electrical connection between the source contact and source region. At least one drain connection is electrically coupled to the drain region. Source, drain and gate pads are electrically connected to the source region, drain region and gates of the devices. The drain, source and gate pads are formed on one surface of the semiconductor package. The cells are distributed across the substrate, whereby the electrical connections between the source contact of each device and the source region are distributed across the substrate. | 07-01-2010 |
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20090055184 | Creation and Use of Application-Generic Class-Based Statistical Language Models for Automatic Speech Recognition - A method of creating an application-generic class-based SLM includes, for each of a plurality of speech applications, parsing a corpus of utterance transcriptions to produce a first output set, in which expressions identified in the corpus are replaced with corresponding grammar tags from a grammar that is specific to the application. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of speech applications, replacing each of the grammar tags in the first output set with a class identifier of an application-generic class, to produce a second output set. The method further includes processing the resulting second output sets with a statistical language model (SLM) trainer to generate an application-generic class-based SLM. | 02-26-2009 |
20130018864 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION OF VARIOUS TYPES TO A USERAANM Regan; Marc W.AACI CambridgeAAST MAAACO USAAGP Regan; Marc W. Cambridge MA USAANM Sejnoha; VladimirAACI LexingtonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Sejnoha; Vladimir Lexington MA USAANM Hebert; MatthieuAACI MelochevilleAACO CAAAGP Hebert; Matthieu Melocheville CAAANM Duta; NicolaeAACI WinchesterAAST MAAACO USAAGP Duta; Nicolae Winchester MA USAANM Halperin; NirAACI Hod-HasharonAACO ILAAGP Halperin; Nir Hod-Hasharon ILAANM Brikman; CarmitAACI Kfar-WarbourgAACO ILAAGP Brikman; Carmit Kfar-Warbourg ILAANM Leong; MichaelAACI MontrealAACO CAAAGP Leong; Michael Montreal CA - Some embodiments relate to techniques for receiving a query comprising content; in response to the query being received, determining that the content may have at least a first semantic meaning or a second semantic meaning that is different than the first semantic meaning; and identifying a plurality of search engines to which to submit a representation of the query, the plurality of search engines comprising a first search engine identified based on the first semantic meaning and a second search engine identified based on the second semantic meaning. | 01-17-2013 |
20130086025 | TECHNIQUES FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING ONE OR MORE USER-SPECIFIED QUERIES - Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques for receiving a query from a user of a mobile device, and for conveying to the user not only search results, but also feedback relating to query. For example, the user may be prompted to elicit supplemental information relating to the query, or provided other feedback. The feedback may be conveyed in a manner which minimizes how much of the mobile device's display screen is dedicated to presenting the feedback. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086026 | TECHNIQUES RELATING TO RECEIVING AND PROCESSING USER-SPECIFIED QUERIES - Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques for receiving a query from a user of a mobile device, and for conveying to the user not only search results, but also feedback relating to query. For example, the user may be prompted to elicit supplemental information relating to the query, or provided other feedback. The feedback may be conveyed in a manner which minimizes how much of the mobile device's display screen is dedicated to presenting the feedback. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086027 | TECHNIQUES FOR THE RECEIPT AND PROCESSING OF USER-SPECIFIED QUERIES - Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques for receiving a query from a user of a mobile device, and for conveying to the user not only search results, but also feedback relating to query. For example, the user may be prompted to elicit supplemental information relating to the query, or provided other feedback. The feedback may be conveyed in a manner which minimizes how much of the mobile device's display screen is dedicated to presenting the feedback. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086028 | RECEIVING AND PROCESSING USER-SPECIFIED QUERIES - Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques for receiving a query from a user of a mobile device, and for conveying to the user not only search results, but also feedback relating to query. For example, the user may be prompted to elicit supplemental information relating to the query, or provided other feedback. The feedback may be conveyed in a manner which minimizes how much of the mobile device's display screen is dedicated to presenting the feedback. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086029 | RECEIPT AND PROCESSING OF USER-SPECIFIED QUERIES - Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques for receiving a query from a user of a mobile device, and for conveying to the user not only search results, but also feedback relating to query. For example, the user may be prompted to elicit supplemental information relating to the query, or provided other feedback. The feedback may be conveyed in a manner which minimizes how much of the mobile device's display screen is dedicated to presenting the feedback. | 04-04-2013 |
20140095147 | Situation Aware NLU/NLP - An arrangement and corresponding method are described for natural language processing. A natural language understanding (NLU) arrangement processes a natural language input to determine a corresponding sentence-level interpretation. A user state component maintains user context data that characterizes an operating context of the NLU arrangement. Operation of the NLU arrangement is biased by the user context data. | 04-03-2014 |
20140136183 | Distributed NLU/NLP - An arrangement and corresponding method are described for distributed natural language processing. A set of local data sources is stored on a mobile device. A local natural language understanding (NLU) match module on the mobile device performs natural language processing of a natural language input with respect to the local data sources to determine one or more local interpretation candidates. A local NLU ranking module on the mobile device processes the local interpretation candidates and one or more remote interpretation candidates from a remote NLU server to determine a final output interpretation corresponding to the natural language input. | 05-15-2014 |
20140163959 | Multi-Domain Natural Language Processing Architecture - An arrangement and corresponding method are described for multi-domain natural language processing. Multiple parallel domain pipelines are used for processing a natural language input. Each domain pipeline represents a different specific subject domain of related concepts. Each domain pipeline includes a mention module that processes the natural language input using natural language understanding (NLU) to determine a corresponding list of mentions, and an interpretation generator that receives the list of mentions and produces a rank-ordered domain output set of sentence-level interpretation candidates. A global evidence ranker receives the domain output sets from the domain pipelines and produces an overall rank-ordered final output set of sentence-level interpretations. | 06-12-2014 |
20140257793 | Communicating Context Across Different Components of Multi-Modal Dialog Applications - A human-machine dialogue system is described which has multiple computer-implemented dialogue components. A user client delivers output prompts to a human user and receives dialogue inputs including speech inputs from the human user. An automatic speech recognition (ASR) engine processes the speech inputs to determine corresponding sequences of representative text words. A natural language understanding (NLU) engine processes the text words to determine corresponding semantic interpretations. A dialogue manager (DM) generates the output prompts and responds to the semantic interpretations so as to manage a dialogue process with the human user. The dialogue components share context information with each other using a common context sharing mechanism such that the operation of each dialogue component reflects available context information. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257806 | FLEXIBLE ANIMATION FRAMEWORK FOR CONTEXTUAL ANIMATION DISPLAY - A method of providing a custom response in conjunction with an application providing speech interaction is described. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining a context of a current interaction with the user, and identifying an associated custom animation, when the associated custom animation exists. The method further comprises displaying the custom animation by overlaying it over a native response of the application. In one embodiment, when no custom animation exists, the method determines whether there is a default animation, and displays the default animation as part of a state change of the application. | 09-11-2014 |
20140297283 | Concept Cloud in Smart Phone Applications - An automated arrangement is described for conducting natural language interactions with a human user. A user interface is provided for user communication in a given active natural language interaction with a natural language application during an automated dialog session. An automatic speech recognition (ASR) engine processes unknown user speech inputs from the user interface to produce corresponding speech recognition results. A natural language concept module processes the speech recognition results to develop corresponding natural language concept items. A concept item storage holds selected concept items for reuse in a subsequent natural language interaction with the user during the automated dialog session. | 10-02-2014 |
20140358545 | Multiple Parallel Dialogs in Smart Phone Applications - An arrangement is described for conducting natural language dialogs with a user on a mobile device using automatic speech recognition (ASR) and multiple different dialog applications. A user interface provides for user interaction with the dialogue applications in natural language dialogs. An ASR engine processes unknown speech inputs from the user to produce corresponding speech recognition results. A dialog concept module develops dialog concept items from the speech recognition results and stores the dialog concept items and additional dialog information in a dialog concept database. A dialog processor accesses dialog concept database information and coordinates operation of the ASR engine and the dialog applications to conduct with the user a plurality of separate parallel natural language dialogs in the dialog applications. | 12-04-2014 |
20160048500 | Concept Identification and Capture - Disclosed methods and systems are directed to concept identification and capture. The methods and systems may include receiving, by a device, a first natural language input comprising one or more terms, and analyzing the first natural language input via a natural language processing engine to identify one or more named entities associated with the one or more terms, wherein each of the one or more named entities is associated with at least one category of a plurality of categories. The methods and systems may also include detecting a text field configured to receive text, the text field being associated with one of the plurality of categories, and inputting into the text field one of the one or more identified named entities based on the text field being associated with a same category as the one of the one or more named entities. | 02-18-2016 |
20160098393 | NATURAL LANGUAGE UNDERSTANDING (NLU) PROCESSING BASED ON USER-SPECIFIED INTERESTS - Methods and apparatus for natural language understanding (NLU) processing based on user-specified interests. Information specifying a weight for each of a plurality of domains is received via a user interface. The plurality of domains each relates to a potential area of interest for the user, and the weight for a domain from among the plurality of domains indicates a level of interest for the user in the domain. A ranking classifier used to rank NLU hypotheses generated by an NLU engine is trained using training data from which features are, at least in part, based on the information specifying a weight for each of the plurality of domains. | 04-07-2016 |
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20100134598 | HAND-HELD SELF-REFERENCED APPARATUS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING - A method and hand-held scanning apparatus for three-dimensional scanning of an object is described. The hand-held self-referenced scanning apparatus has a light source for illuminating retro-reflective markers, the retro-reflective markers being provided at fixed positions on or around the object, a photogrammetric high-resolution camera, a pattern projector for providing a projected pattern on a surface of the object; at least a pair of basic cameras, the basic camera cooperating with light sources, the projected pattern and at least a portion of the retro-reflective markers being apparent on the 2D images, a frame for holding all components in position within the hand-held apparatus, the frame having a handle, the frame allowing support and free movement of the scanning apparatus by a user. | 06-03-2010 |
20110074929 | AUTO-REFERENCED SENSING DEVICE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING - An auto-referenced sensing device for scanning an object to provide three-dimensional surface points in an object coordinate system, comprising: a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) light source emitting light for illuminating and enabling image acquisition of at least a portion of a set of retro-reflective target positioning features, wherein each of the retro-reflective target positioning features is provided at a fixed position on the object; a laser pattern projector, additional to the LED light source, for providing a projected laser pattern on a surface of the object for illuminating and enabling image acquisition of dense points between at least two of the retro-reflective target positioning features in the portion of the set; at least a pair of cameras each for simultaneously acquiring a 2D image of the object, wherein both the projected laser pattern and the portion of the set of retro-reflective target positioning features are apparent on the simultaneous images, a spatial relationship between the pair of cameras being known, the LED light source being provided in close proximity to the at least the pair of cameras; wherein the portion of the set of retro-reflective target positioning features reflect at least part of the light emitted by the LED light source towards the cameras; wherein the simultaneous images acquired by the pair of cameras contain both positioning measurements made available from the portion of the set of retro-reflective target positioning features apparent on the images and dense surface measurements made available from the points enabled by the projected laser pattern apparent on the images. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074930 | AUTO-REFERENCED SENSING METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING - There is provided a method for obtaining three-dimensional surface points of an object in an object coordinate system having two groups of steps. The method first comprises providing a set of target positioning features on the object. In a first group of steps, acquiring at least a pair of 2D first images of the object, at least a first portion of the set of target positioning features being apparent on the pair of first images, extracting, from the 2D first images, at least two first sets of 2D positioning features from a reflection of the target positioning features of the first portion on the surface; calculating a first set of calculated 3D positioning features in the sensing device coordinate system using the first sets of 2D positioning features; computing first transformation parameters for characterizing a current spatial relationship between the sensing device coordinate system and the object coordinate system, cumulating the first set of transformed 3D positioning features to provide and augment the set of reference 3D positioning features. In a second group of steps, providing a projected pattern on a surface of the object using a pattern projector; acquiring at least a pair of 2D second images of the object by the cameras, the projected pattern and at least a second portion of the set of target positioning features being apparent on the pair of second images, extracting, from the 2D second images, at least one set of 2D surface points from a reflection of the projected pattern on the surface, and at least two second sets of 2D positioning features from a reflection of the target positioning features of the second portion on the surface; calculating a set of 3D surface points in the sensing device coordinate system using the set of 2D surface points; calculating a second set of calculated 3D positioning features in the sensing device coordinate system using the second sets of 2D positioning features; computing second transformation parameters for characterizing a current spatial relationship between the sensing device coordinate system and the object coordinate system, transforming the set of 3D surface points into a set of transformed 3D surface points in the object coordinate system using the second transformation parameters. | 03-31-2011 |
20110134225 | SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING OF SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - There are provided systems and methods for obtaining a three-dimensional surface geometric characteristic and/or texture characteristic of an object. A pattern is projected on a surface of said object. A basic 2D image of said object is acquired; a characteristic 2D image of said object is acquired; 2D surface points are extracted from said basic 2D image, from a reflection of said projected pattern on said object; a set of 3D surface points is calculated in a sensor coordinate system using said 2D surface points; and a set of 2D surface geometric/texture characteristics is extracted. | 06-09-2011 |
20130028478 | OBJECT INSPECTION WITH REFERENCED VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS SENSOR - A positioning method and system for non-destructive inspection of an object include providing at least one volumetric analysis sensor having sensor reference targets; providing a sensor model of a pattern of at least some of the sensor reference targets; providing object reference targets on at least one of the object and an environment of the object; providing an object model of a pattern of at least some of the object reference targets; providing a photogrammetric system including at least one camera and capturing at least one image in a field of view, at least a portion of the sensor reference and the object reference targets being apparent on the image; determining a sensor spatial relationship and an object spatial relationship; determining a sensor-to-object spatial relationship of the at I act one volumetric analysis sensor with respect to the object; repeating the steps and tracking a displacement of the volumetric analysis sensor and the object. | 01-31-2013 |
20140085429 | SENSOR POSITIONING FOR 3D SCANNING - A method for obtaining a refined pose for a 3D sensor for online 3D modeling of a surface geometry of an object, the pose encompassing six degrees of freedom (DOF) including three translation parameters and three orientation parameters, the method comprising: providing the 3D sensor, the 3D sensor being adapted to capture 3D point measurements of the surface of the object from a viewpoint; providing a geometry model of at least part of the surface; observing a portion of the surface of the object with the 3D sensor; measuring an initialization pose for the 3D sensor by at least one of positioning device pose measurement, predicted pose tracking and target observation; finding a best fit arrangement of the 3D point measurements in the geometry model using the initialization pose; generating the refined pose for the 3D sensor using the best fit arrangement. | 03-27-2014 |
20140247326 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALIGNMENT OF A PATTERN ON A SPATIAL CODED SLIDE IMAGE - A method for preparing a spatial coded slide image in which a pattern of the spatial coded slide image is aligned along epipolar lines at an output of a projector in a system for 3D measurement, comprising: obtaining distortion vectors for projector coordinates, each vector representing a distortion from predicted coordinates caused by the projector; retrieving an ideal pattern image which is an ideal image of the spatial coded pattern aligned on ideal epipolar lines; creating a real slide image by, for each real pixel coordinates of the real slide image, retrieving a current distortion vector; removing distortion from the real pixel coordinates using the current distortion vector to obtain ideal pixel coordinates in the ideal pattern image; extracting a pixel value at the ideal pixel coordinates in the ideal pattern image; copying the pixel value at the real pixel coordinates in the real slide image. | 09-04-2014 |
20150138349 | 3-D SCANNING AND POSITIONING SYSTEM - A system for obtaining three-dimensional information about a surface, the system comprising: a sensing device having: a pattern projector for providing a projected pattern on the surface; and a camera for acquiring a 2D image of the surface from a viewpoint, wherein at least one target of a set of reference targets and at least a portion of the projected pattern is apparent on the 2D image; a storage for calibration data; an image processor for extracting 2D image coordinates of surface points of the projected pattern and target contours from the 2D image; a 3D surface point calculator for calculating 3D coordinates of the surface points from the 2D image coordinates of the surface points; a 3D target calculator for calculating a 3D position and/or an actual orientation for the reference target. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142378 | 3-D SCANNING AND POSITIONING INTERFACE - A system and a method for providing an indication about positioning unreliability are described. The system comprises a scanner for scanning a surface geometry of an object and accumulating 3D points for each frame using shape-based positioning; a pose estimator for estimating an estimated pose for the scanner using the 3D points; an unreliable pose detector for determining if the estimated pose has an under constrained positioning and an indication generator for generating an indication that the unreliable pose estimation is detected. In one embodiment, a degree of freedom identifier identifies a problematic degree of freedom in the estimated pose. In one embodiment, a feature point detector detects a reobservable feature point and the pose estimator uses the feature point with the 3D points to estimate the estimated pose and the unreliable pose detector uses the feature point to identify the estimated pose as an unreliable pose estimation. | 05-21-2015 |
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20100134598 | HAND-HELD SELF-REFERENCED APPARATUS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING - A method and hand-held scanning apparatus for three-dimensional scanning of an object is described. The hand-held self-referenced scanning apparatus has a light source for illuminating retro-reflective markers, the retro-reflective markers being provided at fixed positions on or around the object, a photogrammetric high-resolution camera, a pattern projector for providing a projected pattern on a surface of the object; at least a pair of basic cameras, the basic camera cooperating with light sources, the projected pattern and at least a portion of the retro-reflective markers being apparent on the 2D images, a frame for holding all components in position within the hand-held apparatus, the frame having a handle, the frame allowing support and free movement of the scanning apparatus by a user. | 06-03-2010 |
20110074929 | AUTO-REFERENCED SENSING DEVICE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING - An auto-referenced sensing device for scanning an object to provide three-dimensional surface points in an object coordinate system, comprising: a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) light source emitting light for illuminating and enabling image acquisition of at least a portion of a set of retro-reflective target positioning features, wherein each of the retro-reflective target positioning features is provided at a fixed position on the object; a laser pattern projector, additional to the LED light source, for providing a projected laser pattern on a surface of the object for illuminating and enabling image acquisition of dense points between at least two of the retro-reflective target positioning features in the portion of the set; at least a pair of cameras each for simultaneously acquiring a 2D image of the object, wherein both the projected laser pattern and the portion of the set of retro-reflective target positioning features are apparent on the simultaneous images, a spatial relationship between the pair of cameras being known, the LED light source being provided in close proximity to the at least the pair of cameras; wherein the portion of the set of retro-reflective target positioning features reflect at least part of the light emitted by the LED light source towards the cameras; wherein the simultaneous images acquired by the pair of cameras contain both positioning measurements made available from the portion of the set of retro-reflective target positioning features apparent on the images and dense surface measurements made available from the points enabled by the projected laser pattern apparent on the images. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074930 | AUTO-REFERENCED SENSING METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING - There is provided a method for obtaining three-dimensional surface points of an object in an object coordinate system having two groups of steps. The method first comprises providing a set of target positioning features on the object. In a first group of steps, acquiring at least a pair of 2D first images of the object, at least a first portion of the set of target positioning features being apparent on the pair of first images, extracting, from the 2D first images, at least two first sets of 2D positioning features from a reflection of the target positioning features of the first portion on the surface; calculating a first set of calculated 3D positioning features in the sensing device coordinate system using the first sets of 2D positioning features; computing first transformation parameters for characterizing a current spatial relationship between the sensing device coordinate system and the object coordinate system, cumulating the first set of transformed 3D positioning features to provide and augment the set of reference 3D positioning features. In a second group of steps, providing a projected pattern on a surface of the object using a pattern projector; acquiring at least a pair of 2D second images of the object by the cameras, the projected pattern and at least a second portion of the set of target positioning features being apparent on the pair of second images, extracting, from the 2D second images, at least one set of 2D surface points from a reflection of the projected pattern on the surface, and at least two second sets of 2D positioning features from a reflection of the target positioning features of the second portion on the surface; calculating a set of 3D surface points in the sensing device coordinate system using the set of 2D surface points; calculating a second set of calculated 3D positioning features in the sensing device coordinate system using the second sets of 2D positioning features; computing second transformation parameters for characterizing a current spatial relationship between the sensing device coordinate system and the object coordinate system, transforming the set of 3D surface points into a set of transformed 3D surface points in the object coordinate system using the second transformation parameters. | 03-31-2011 |
20130028478 | OBJECT INSPECTION WITH REFERENCED VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS SENSOR - A positioning method and system for non-destructive inspection of an object include providing at least one volumetric analysis sensor having sensor reference targets; providing a sensor model of a pattern of at least some of the sensor reference targets; providing object reference targets on at least one of the object and an environment of the object; providing an object model of a pattern of at least some of the object reference targets; providing a photogrammetric system including at least one camera and capturing at least one image in a field of view, at least a portion of the sensor reference and the object reference targets being apparent on the image; determining a sensor spatial relationship and an object spatial relationship; determining a sensor-to-object spatial relationship of the at I act one volumetric analysis sensor with respect to the object; repeating the steps and tracking a displacement of the volumetric analysis sensor and the object. | 01-31-2013 |
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20110283236 | Digital jukebox device with improved user interfaces, and associated methods - Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments. | 11-17-2011 |
20120150614 | DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX WITH REVENUE-ENHANCING FEATURES - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to digital downloading jukebox systems of the type that typically include a central server and remote jukebox devices that communicate with the central server for royalty accounting and/or content updates. More particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that have revenue-enhancing features such as for example, music recommendation engines and bartender loyalty programs. Such innovative techniques help to both increase per jukebox revenue as well as keep jukebox patrons engaged with the jukebox. | 06-14-2012 |
20130205243 | DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH IMPROVED KARAOKE-RELATED USER INTERFACES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photobooth features. A combined karaoke/photobooth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. | 08-08-2013 |
20140310085 | DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX WITH REVENUE-ENHANCING FEATURES - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to digital downloading jukebox systems of the type that typically include a central server and remote jukebox devices that communicate with the central server for royalty accounting and/or content updates. More particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that have revenue-enhancing features such as for example, music recommendation engines and bartender loyalty programs. Such innovative techniques help to both increase per jukebox revenue as well as keep jukebox patrons engaged with the jukebox. | 10-16-2014 |
20150268849 | DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH IMPROVED USER INTERFACES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments. | 09-24-2015 |
20150312532 | DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH IMPROVED USER INTERFACES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments. | 10-29-2015 |