СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ВВОДА СИМВОЛОВ ИЛИ КОМАНД В КОМПЬЮТЕР

Изобретение относится к средствам ввода информации в компьютер. Техническим результатом является обеспечение средства для ввода создаваемой в ручную информации в компьютер с помощью естественных движений пальцев, применяемых в написании. Для этого средство для ввода символа содержит средство для рисования символа, средство для определения характеристик движения при рисовании символа и создания кода для символа в виде последовательности сигналов, средство визуальной обратной связи, в котором компонента символа показывается с каждым следующим сигналом в последовательности для символа, который создается позиционно, независимо от средства рисования, удерживаемого рукой. 40 з.п. ф-лы, 37 ил.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ СОХРАНЕНИЯ ДОКУМЕНТА В ПОСЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬНОМ ДВОИЧНОМ ФОРМАТЕ

Изобретение относится к системе и способу для генерации структуры рукописного документа и сохранения структуры рукописного документа в последовательном двоичном формате. Технический результат заключается в избегании затратного в вычислительном плане повторного анализа рукописного ввода рукописного документа при использовании рукописного ввода среди множества приложений. Способ содержит этапы, на которых формируют рукописный документ в приложении, формируют структуру рукописного документа в виде двоичного дерева, сохраняют структуру рукописного документа в последовательном формате двоичных данных, причем при сохранении в последовательном формате двоичных данных сохраняют данные размера, ассоциированные со структурой документа, в первом поле данных, сохраняют данные дескриптора структуры документа во втором поле данных, сохраняют данные корневого узла в третьем поле данных, осуществляют доступ к сохраненной структуре рукописного документа из приложения, отличающегося от приложения, в котором ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ЗАПИСИ

Изобретение относится к перу для записи выбранной последовательности символов и к способу осуществления такой записи. Техническим результатом является возможность записи выбранной последовательности символов без помощи измерителя расстояния и без сохранения постоянной скорости движения. Перо содержит светочувствительное устройство считывания для отображения символов и блок обработки сигналов для идентификации отображенных символов и их записи в формате кодирования символов в оперативной памяти пера. 2 с. и 13 з. п. ф-лы, 14 ил.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ГРАФИЧЕСКОГО ИНТЕРФЕЙСА ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ РАСПОЗНАВАНИЯ НАСТОЯЩЕГО ЛИЦА, И НОСИТЕЛЬ ДАННЫХ

СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ВИЗУАЛЬНОГО ОБЪЕКТА И ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЕ В НЕМ

... 1. Способ обработки визуального объекта, выполняемый на электронном устройстве, которое имеет экран дисплея, способ включает в себя:вывод изображения на экран дисплея;выбор пользователем первой части изображения;распознавание текста в пределах выбранной части текста и невыбранной части текста, расположенной на второй части изображения, отличающейся от первой части изображения, для отображения распознанной части текста при выборе пользователем первой части изображения, содержащей выбранную текстовую часть.2. Способ по п. 1, в котором электронное устройство содержит камеру, и в котором дополнительно выполняют захват изображения с помощью камеры перед выводом изображения на экран дисплея.3. Способ по любому из пп. 1 или 2, в котором вывод изображения на экран дисплея включает отображение размытой версии изображения.4. Способ по любому из пп. 1 или 2, в котором экран дисплея является тачскрином, а выбор пользователем первой части изображения осуществляют посредством идентификации действия касания ...

ЗАКОДИРОВАННАЯ БУМАГА ДЛЯ ОПТИЧЕСКОГО СЧИТЫВАНИЯ

... 1. Способ определения значения по меньшей мере одной метки из некоторого количества меток в поднаборе шаблона кодирования, который содержит множество меток, каждая из которых представляет одно из по меньшей мере двух различных значений, при этом каждая из упомянутого множества меток смещена от соответствующей номинальной позиции множества номинальных позиций, а значение этой метки представляется местоположением метки относительно номинальной позиции, и при этом каждая номинальная позиция задается растровой точкой в растре, который имеет растровые линии, пересекающиеся в растровых точках, и который идентифицируется посредством меток, при этом упомянутый способ заключается в том, что находят метки в поднаборе, обнаруживают растр с помощью найденных меток и определяют местоположение метки упомянутой по меньшей мере одной метки, с помощью обнаруженного растра. 2. Способ по п.1, при котором определение местоположения метки предусматривает поиск метки вдоль растровых линий, пересекающихся в растровой ...

Handgerät zur Quantifizierung von Komponentenmerkmalen

Handgerät und Verfahren für die Verwendung des Geräts, wobei das Gerät einen Sensor umfasst, der Licht aus dem Inneren eines Sichtfelds (FOV) empfangt, um eine Vielzahl von aufeinanderfolgenden Bildern des FOV zu erzeugen, sowie eine strukturierte Lichtquelle, die steuerbar ist, so dass sie eine Vielzahl von Lichtmustern erzeugt, wobei die Lichtquelle so angeordnet ist, dass sie mindestens eines der vielzähligen Lichtmuster in das FOV projiziert, wo zumindest ein Teil des projizierten Lichtmusters von einem in dem FOV befindlichen Objekt reflektiert und von dem Sensor und einem Prozessor aufgefangen wird, um Bilder des FOV zu erhalten, wobei der Prozessor programmiert ist, die strukturelle Lichtquelle so zu steuern, dass sie ein Lichtmuster in das FOV projiziert, das projizierte Lichtmuster in zumindest einem der erzeugten Bilder zu lokalisieren, Unregelmäßigkeiten in den projizierten Lichtmustern zu lokalisieren und die Unregelmäßigkeiten dazu zu verwenden, das mindestens eine Maß des ...

GESICHTSERKENNUNG MITTELS VERDECKTER MOBILEN KAMERA

Ein System zur Gesichtserkennung umfasst eine mobile Kamera, die dazu ausgelegt ist, in einer verborgenen Art von einem Benutzer getragen zu werden. Ein Prozessor ist in Kommunikation mit der Kamera und ist konfiguriert zum Anwenden von Gesichtserkennung auf ein Bild, das von der Kamera erhalten wird. Der Prozessor ist des Weiteren konfiguriert zum Bestimmen, ob eine Meldung ausgegeben werden soll, und eine Meldung an eine Meldungsvorrichtung auszugeben.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM IDENTIFIZIEREN VON FUSSBODENBEREICHEN

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (2) zum Identifizieren von mindestens einem mit einem Fußbodendekor zu überlagernden Fußbodenbereich (12, 12.1, 12.2) eines dreidimensionalen Raums (10), wobei die Vorrichtung (2) ein Rastermodul (2.1) eingerichtet zum Unterteilen von bereitgestellten dreidimensionalen Bilddaten des Raums (10) in eine Mehrzahl von Subbereichen (22.1, 22.2), ein Auswertemodul (2.2) eingerichtet zum Ermitteln von mindestens einem Raumparameterwert von mindestens einem der Subbereiche (22.1, 22.2) aus den bereitgestellten dreidimensionalen Bilddaten, ein Vergleichsmodul (2.3) eingerichtet zum Vergleichen des ermittelten Raumparameterwerts des Subbereichs (22.1, 22.2) mit einem Vergleichsraumparameterwert, und ein Identifizierungsmodul (2.4) eingerichtet zum Identifizieren des Subbereichs (22.1, 22.2) als zumindest Teil eines Fußbodenbereichs (12, 12.2, 12.2) in Abhängigkeit des Vergleichsergebnisses umfasst.

Verfahren zur fotografischen Erfassung eines Ohrs

Zur fotografischen Erfassung eines Ohrs (32) eines Nutzers unter Nutzung einer durch den Nutzer handgeführten Kamera (1,2,4) wird der Nutzer angewiesen, manuell die Kamera (1,2,4) zur Erfassung seines Gesichts (12) in eine Startposition zu positionieren. Anschließend wird mittels der Kamera (1,2,4) das Gesicht (12) des Nutzers erfasst, in Abhängigkeit von der Erfassung des Gesichts (12) ein Korrekturbedarf für die Startposition ermittelt und gegebenenfalls der Nutzer angewiesen, die Startposition in Abhängigkeit des Korrekturbedarfs zu verändern. Der Nutzer wird ferner angewiesen, die Kamera (1,2,4) manuell in eine Zielposition, in der die Kamera (1,2,4) zur Aufnahme des Ohrs (32) des Nutzers ausgerichtet ist, zu bewegen. Hierbei wird ein Schätzwert für eine aktuelle Position der Kamera (1,2,4) ermittelt, bei Zusammenfallen der aktuellen Position mit der Zielposition eine Anzahl von fotografischen Aufnahmen ausgelöst, und anhand der Anzahl von fotografischen Aufnahmen eine Tiefeninformation ...

Reduced document stroke storage

A method identifies a handwritten character from stroke data and maps the handwritten character to a user-specific font character (e.g. a custom font based on the users handwriting) based on the stroke data. Character encoding corresponding to the users specific font character is then stored. Character encoding may further include size, orientation and horizontal scaling. Mapping may include determining a deviation between stroke data and a user specific font matching the handwritten character and generating a new font character based on the stroke data in response to the deviation exceeding a character variant threshold or generating a new font character based on stroke data in response to stroke data not matching any font character of the font set. Stroke data may be variant in response to mapping the handwritten character to a user specific font character. Input may be from a touch screen, touch panel, digitiser, digital pen, scanner, imager or digital camera. The method may reduce a ...

A user interface for a media device

A user interface for a media device may be described. An apparatus may comprise a user interface module to receive movement information representing handwriting from a remote control, convert the handwriting into characters, and display the characters in a first viewing layer with graphical objects in a second viewing layer. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Authenticating online transactions using separate computing device

Monitoring device

Object tracking in zoomed video

A method and system for an electronic device

An electronic device monitors a proximity sensor to detect a user approach 32 and, responsive to detection, provides a visual indication of an interaction zone for the electronic device 34. In a preferred arrangement, the electronic device comprises a display screen, a fingerprint sensor underlying an area of the display screen and a proximity detector to detect the approach of a finger. In response to detecting approach of a finger 32, display driver circuitry initiates display of a visual cue in the area of the display screen overlying the fingerprint sensor 34 and the fingerprint sensor is activated 36. The approach may be detected when the user object is less than a distance D1 and greater than a distance D2 from the electronic device, where D1 > D2 > 0, and/or when the user object is in a space S1 separated from the electronic device.

DETERMINATION OF A POSITION CODE

CODED PAPER FOR OPTICAL READING OFF

DEVICE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF HAND WRITTEN INDICATIONS AND THIS DEVICE ABSTENTION ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Implementation of biometric authentication

The present disclosure relates generally to implementing biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for a biometric enrollment process tutorial. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for aligning a biometric feature for enrollment. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for enrolling a biometric feature. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for providing hints during a biometric enrollment process. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for application-based biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for autofilling biometrically secured fields. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for unlocking a device using biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for retrying biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for managing transfers using biometric authentication. In some examples, a ...

Stylus computer

Encoded paper for optical reading

RESTRICTED-USE ACCOUNT PAYMENT ADMINISTRATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Abstract: The RESTRICTED-USE ACCOUNT PAYMENT ADMINISTRATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS transform purchase item information inputs or purchase receipt inputs via RUAP components into restricted-use account payment settlement outputs. A method is disclosed, including: receiving a restricted-use account reimbursement request including receipt information related to a purchase transaction from a user; obtaining purchase item information from the receipt information included in the restricted-use account reimbursement request; identifying a restricted-use account of the user; determining a purchase item is eligible for the restricted-account usage; determining a reimbursement amount associated with the purchase item form the purchase item information; generating a reimbursement authorization request message including the purchase item information and the reimbursement amount; transmitting the reimbursement authorization request message to a restricted-account issuer for approval; and transacting ...

METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING A REAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FROM A TWO-DIMENSIONAL SPOOF OF THE REAL OBJECT

A method for distinguishing a real three-dimensional object, like a finger of a hand, from a two- dimensional spoof of the real object, the method comprising: obtaining, by an optical sensor of a mobile device, an image, wherein the image contains either the spoof or the real object; providing the image to a neural network; processing the image by the neural network; wherein processing comprises calculating at least one of: a distance map representative of the distance of a plurality of pixels to the optical sensor, the pixels constituting at least a portion of the object within the image; a reflection pattern representative of light reflection associated with a plurality of pixels constituting at least a portion of the object within the image; and wherein processing further comprises comparing at least one of the calculated distance map or the calculated reflection pattern with a learned distance map or a learned reflection pattern, thereby determining, based on an outcome of the comparison ...

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AN OBJECT WITHIN AN IMAGE AND MOBILE DEVICE FOR EXECUTING THE METHOD

A method for identifying a user using an image of an object of the user that has a biometric characteristic of the user, like a fingerprint or a set of fingerprints of fingertips, the method comprising: obtaining, by an optical sensor of a mobile device, the image of the object; providing the image to a neural network; processing the image by the neural network, thereby identifying both, the position of the object and the object in the image; extracting, from the identified object, the biometric characteristic; storing the biometric characteristic in a storage device and/or providing at least the biometric characteristic as input to an identification means, comprising processing the input in order to determine whether the biometric characteristic identifies the user.

AUTHENTICATION OF SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND MOBILE DEVICE TO CARRY OUT THE AUTHENTICATION

A method of authenticating security documents and a mobile device, especially a smartphone, programmed to carry out the method, based on an analysis of features which are produced by intaglio printing, which analysis involves a decomposition of sample images of a candidate document to be authenticated based on Wavelets, each sample image being digitally processed by performing a Wavelet transform of the sample image in order to derive a set of classification features. The method is based on an adaptive approach, which includes the following steps : - prior to carrying out the Wavelet transform, defining a categorization map containing local information about different intaglio line structures that are found on the security documents; - carrying out a Wavelet selection amongst a pool of Wavelet types based on the categorization map; and - performing the Wavelet transform of the sample image on the basis of the selected Wavelet.

CHARACTER RECOGNITION DEVICE

Method and apparatus for verification of diffractive elements.

In einem Verfahren zur Authentifizierung eines diffraktiven Elements, z.B. eines Hologramms, auf einem Gegenstand oder Dokument (2) werden mindestens zwei Bilder des diffraktiven Elements mit einem portablen Gerät (1) aufgenommen. Die Aufnahmen erfolgen in unterschiedlichen räumlichen Orientierungen des portablen Gerätes relativ zum diffraktiven Element. Aus den Bildern und den zugehörigen räumlichen Orientierungen werden Aufnahmedaten erstellt. Diese werden elektronisch mit Referenzdaten verglichen. Der Vergleich kann lokal oder serverbasiert erfolgen.

Method of access to inherent information the places publics of a city or graphical works of the city.

E’ descritto un metodo di accesso ad informazioni inerenti i luoghi pubblici di una città, il metodo comprendendo le fasi di: fotografare un luogo pubblico (100) o un’opera grafica (1) nel luogo pubblico tramite un dispositivo elettronico portatile (2), preferibilmente uno smartphone, e trasmettere una corrispondente immagine (3) ad un server (4), l’immagine essendo trasmessa al server per il tramite di un’applicazione (5) installata sul dispositivo elettronico portatile sotto forma di una richiesta di recensione (6) del luogo pubblico o dell’opera grafica, ed essendo memorizzata in una database (7) del server; includere nella richiesta di recensione (6), informazioni di corredo (8), le informazioni di corredo non essendo leggibili o direttamente comprensibili dall’immagine del luogo pubblico o dall’opera grafica fotografata e comprendendo almeno indicazioni di una località (91, 92, 93) situata in prossimità del luogo pubblico (100); le informazioni di corredo (8) essendo reperibili riprendendo ...

Procédé de traitement de données biométriques d'un individu, avec phases de calibrage et de contrôle et inscription, dans une blockchain, d'un résultat d'analyse.

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement des données biométriques d'un individu, à partir d'un émetteur ( E2 ) relié à un réseau ( 1 ) pair-à-pair sur lequel est déployée une blockchain ( 5 ), ce procédé comprenant la distribution préalable, sur le réseau ( 1 ), d'un conteneur ( 22 ) crypté contenant des données ( 15 ) biométriques de référence puis, ultérieurement, la comparaison de données ( 27 ) scannées au niveau de l'émetteur ( E2 ) avec les données ( 15 ) de référence contenues dans le conteneur ( 22 ) crypté ; le résultat de la comparaison est inscrit dans la blockchain ( 5 ).

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VERIFICATION OF DIFFRACTION ELEMENT

Mobile terminal and method of controlling the same

Interface surface for user interaction with a computer system via a sensing device

Augmented reality Image processing system and augmented reality Image processing method

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

PROCESS OF HANDWRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNITION

L'invention concerne un dispositif qui facilite le tracé, avec le doigt ou à l'aide d'un stylet, de symboles d'écriture identifiables sans apprentissage. Il est caractérisé en ce que sur la surface de tracé sont disposées un petit nombre de zones de détection (1-9) qui sont visibles et perceptibles par le toucher. Lorsque l'utilisateur touche une des zones de détection, un signal permettant de déterminer la zone touchée est émis. Un autre signal indique les instants où débute et se termine le tracé. L'utilisateur n'a le choix qu'entre un petit nombre de tracés, clairement distincts les uns des autres, dont la signification est sans ambiguïté. Le dispositif selon l'invention est destiné à des applications où l'utilisation d'un clavier ne serait pas appropriée.

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING THE MAINTENANCE OF AN AIRCRAFT BY AUGMENTED REALITY.

L'invention concerne un procédé d'aide à la maintenance d'un aéronef, mis en œuvre dans un système (100) comprenant : - des moyens de sélection d'affichage (130) ; et - un appareil portatif (120) avec une caméra (121) et des moyens d'affichage en réalité augmentée (122). Le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : la caméra (121) acquiert des images (Im) d'un équipement de l'aéronef, et les envoie aux moyens de sélection d'affichage (130) ; les moyens de sélection d'affichage (130) identifient l'équipement présent sur ces images, et déterminent son identifiant (Id), dit identifiant utile ; à partir de l'identifiant utile (Id), les moyens de sélection d'affichage (130) envoient aux moyens d'affichage en réalité augmentée (122) des données d'aide à la maintenance ; - en réponse, les moyens d'affichage en réalité augmentée (122) affichent, en réalité augmentée, des images (Do) correspondant auxdites données. L'invention concerne également un dispositif pour mettre en œuvre un tel procédé.

METHOD OF COLLECTING OPERATIONAL DATA OF AIRCRAFT

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECOGNISING MANUALLY TRACED CHARACTERS ON AN INPUT ZONE

METHOD TO RENDER DIGITAL INK DATA

The present invention relates to a method and a device to render digital ink data. According to the present invention, the digital ink data rendering method comprises: a step of obtaining a font type; a step of inputting a stroke into an input area; a step of generating digital ink data corresponding to the stroke; and a step of rendering the digital ink data based on the font type. Therefore, the method is capable of improving an esthetic property of digital ink text while reflecting a user preference by rendering the digital ink data according to characteristic information corresponding to the font type. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (AA) Start (BB) End (S210) Obtain a font type (S220) Input a stroke into an input area (S230) Generate digital ink data corresponding to the stroke (S240) Render the digital ink data based on the font type and a used language (S250) Display a digital ink text corresponding to the rendered digital ink data on the display area ...

SCANNING APPARATUS

A system including a scanning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system has (a) an article having (i) a surface having a plurality of positions and a plurality of print elements respectively at the plurality of positions, and (ii) a plurality of codes respectively at the plurality of positions and relating to absolute or relative locations of the positions. The system also has (b) a scanning apparatus comprising (i) a stylus having an optical detector and an optical emitter, (ii) a processor coupled to the optical detector and the optical emitter, (iii) a memory unit comprising code for audio corresponding to the print elements, the memory unit coupled to the processor, and (iv) an audio output device coupled to the processor. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed is a display device. The present device comprises: a transparent display; a scanning unit including a lens array which has a length corresponding to one side of the transparent display; and a control unit for providing corresponding additional information based on a scanned image, when the lens array is slid from one side of the transparent display to the other side facing the one side of the transparent display according to a preset event, thereby scanning an object viewed through the transparent display. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (110) Transparent display (120) Scanning unit (130) Control unit ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING

The invention relates to a method of recording a selected series of characters by means of a pen nib. They compensate the different speed of moving and the different angle of turning the nib. The latter gets over the series of characters and multiple images the content of which is partially overlapping and was recorded at the same time by means of a light sensitive sensor (7) with a two-dimensional sensitivity surface. The images (patterns) recorded are collected by horizontals and verticals in one image (pattern). The characters in the composite image (pattern) are then identified and memorized in the nib by means of a specific code format. The collection and identification of the characters and the memorization are made by means of a signal processing device (10-24). 15 claims, 6 figures ...

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IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS

METHOD FOR INPUTTING INFORMATION WITH THE AID OF A REMOTE INDICATOR, A REMOTE INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD AND A METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A USER WITH THE AID THEREOF

Изобретение включает в себя способ и устройство для ввода информации в виде оптического дистанционного указателя, которое не требует проводов и зарядки аккумуляторов, а по размеру сопоставимо с наперстком. Техническим результатом является возможность более удобного и быстрого ввода информации без клавиатуры и мыши и осуществления биометрической идентификации по подписи, не оставляя следов этой подписи. По периметру экрана устройства вывода информации размещают гирлянду, состоящую из инфракрасных свето диодов и фотодиодов. Свето диоды подключают к источнику питания, а фотодиоды - к АЦП. На указателе устанавливают, как минимум по четыре уголковых отражателя, гранями параллельно друг другу на небольшом расстоянии между ними. Если указатель направить уголковыми отражателями в сторону экрана, то инфракрасное излучение от светодиодов попадет на поверхность отражателей и вернется обратно. Фотодиоды поймают отраженное излучение, которое распределится по фотодиодам неравномерно. Возникнет четыре ...

Biometric information measurement apparatus and method using user terminal

Disclosed herein is a biometric information measurement apparatus using a user terminal. The biometric information measurement apparatus includes a light-emitting control unit, a camera, an image analysis unit, and a biometric information measurement unit. The light-emitting control unit controls the output of an optical signal from at least one light emitting element which outputs the optical signal to a part of a body of a user. The camera is to be placed to face the part of the body, and configured to capture light generated in such a way that the optical signal passes through the part of the body or the optical signal is reflected off of the part of the body. The image analysis unit analyzes an image captured using the camera. The biometric information measurement unit measures biometric information about the user based on the results of the image analysis.

Sensing device with identifier

A sensing device for sensing region identity data and generating movement data when the sensing device is moved relative to a region of a surface, the region identity data being indicative of an identity of the region, the movement data being indicative of the movement of the sensing device relative to the region, the surface having disposed upon it coded data indicative of at least one region associated with the surface, the sensing device including: region identity sensing means configured to sense the region identity data using at least some of the coded data; motion sensing means configured to generate the movement data; and communications means configured to communicate the region identity data and the movement data to a computer system.

Object information derived from object images

Search terms are derived automatically from images captured by a camera equipped cell phone, PDA, or other image capturing device, submitted to a search engine to obtain information of interest, and at least a portion of the resulting information is transmitted back locally to, or nearby, the device that captured the image.

Data input grid for computer

A data input device for a computer or other electronic apparatus includes a grid panel having a pattern of grooves in the panel surface and a plurality of sensors along the grooves. The sensors sense the passage of a stylus along the grooves and feed the stylus movement information to electrical circuitry which interprets the movements as data. In an alternate embodiment, the grooves have lower channels in which a lower portion of a stylus guide moves. The stylus guide has a ball-type universal joint on the upper portion to which is connected a fitting for retaining the end of the stylus. An alphabet for use with the present grid panel is also disclosed.

System and method for audiovisual response to retail diagnostic product

A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test.

Method for automated authentication of a security label

A method for automated authentication of a security label comprises capturing a first image of the security label under a first lighting condition and capturing at least a second image of the security label under a second lighting condition. Further, the first image and the second image are verified to check whether the first image and the second image meet pre-defined expectation under the first lighting condition and the second lighting condition respectively. Authenticity of the security label is confirmed by the processor if the expectation is met.

UPDATING ONLINE STORE INVENTORY BASED ON PHYSICAL STORE INVENTORY

A system for identifying products and tracking inventory in a retail store based on analysis of image data is provided. The system may comprise at least one processor configured to receive image data from a plurality of image sensors mounted in a retail store; analyze the image data to estimate a current inventory of at least one product type in the retail store; receive product supply information associated with the at least one product type in the retail store; determine that an online order from a virtual store made during a first time period will be fulfilled by an employee of the retail store during a second time period; determine a predicted inventory of the at least one product type during the second time period; and provide information to the virtual store regarding the predicted inventory of the at least one product type during the second time period.

SIGNAL RECEIVING CIRCUIT AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF, DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

The present disclosure provides a signal receiving circuit and a driving method thereof, a display panel, and a display apparatus. The signal receiving circuit includes a reset circuit having an input terminal connected to a reference signal line for providing a reference voltage signal, a control terminal connected to a reset signal line providing a reset signal, and an output terminal connected to a collection node, the reset circuit being configured to control a voltage of a signal at the collection node under control of the reset signal; and an output circuit having an input terminal connected to the collection node, configured to accumulatively amplify the signal at the collection node and output the amplified signal.

ROTATABLE/REMOVABLE KEYBOARD

A system that facilitates desirable orientation of a display on a machine data reader comprises a keypad that is moveable with respect to a body of the machine data reader, the keypad utilized to relay information to the machine data reader. The system further comprises a component that senses a position of the keypad, and a component that orients the display based at least in part upon the sensed position of the keypad.

VIDEO-BASED HANDWRITING INPUT METHOD AND APPARATUS

Disclosed is a method and an apparatus, as well as a computer recording medium for handwriting input. The invention is implemented by capturing images including raw strokes with a digital camera and receiving writing sounds with a microphone, when a user writes on a writing surface with a stylus having a special mark (such as special color point or light point), said images and sounds are time-stamped; extracting images of raw stroke by comparing the captured images with the special mark on the stylus; and retrieving "effective strokes" from the raw strokes by utilizing the received writing sounds. Moreover, the invention discloses a low cost, wireless method and apparatus for handwriting input which enables an user to write on a paper without a touch sensor provided for a computer system (such as Notebook and PDA etc.) equipped with an embedded digital camera.

Method For Controlling Infrared Fill Light And Related Products

A method for controlling an infrared fill light and related products are provided, and the method includes the follows. A reference biometric recognition pattern that is used by a mobile terminal to process a target event is obtained. A target fill-light strategy corresponding to the reference biometric recognition pattern is determined according to a pre-stored mapping relationship between biometric recognition patterns and fill-light strategies of the infrared fill light. The infrared fill light is controlled to fill light according to the target fill-light strategy when the reference biometric recognition pattern is enabled.

WEARABLE CONTROLLER FOR WRIST

The present invention relates to wearable devices. A wrist-worn sensor for measuring wrist tendon forces corresponding to specific finger motions is provided, the sensor comprising: one or more piezoelectric sensors, wherein the one or more piezoelectric sensors emit electric currents generated upon pressure from wrist tendons on the one or more piezoelectric sensors; and a processing module configured for converting the electric currents generated upon pressure from wrist tendons into signals and for processing the signals for identification of one or more specific finger motions. A method for detecting specific finger movements based on wrist-tendon forces is also provided.

Automatic image processing method and electronic device thereof

A method and an electronic device for processing an image in an electronic device are provided. The method includes determining whether the electronic device is mounted in a cradle comprising at least one guide region, scanning an image in the guide region using a camera, and outputting the scanned image or image information based on the scanned image. The method can easily process the image and provide the user with the output information. Therefore, the output information is favorable to the blind people or the illiterate, and the usability and the reliability of the electronic device can be enhanced.

Object Information Derived From Object Images

Search terms are derived automatically from images captured by a camera equipped cell phone, PDA, or other image capturing device, submitted to a search engine to obtain information of interest, and at least a portion of the resulting information is transmitted back locally to, or nearby, the device that captured the image.

MONITORING SHELVES WITH PRESSURE AND LIGHT SENSORS

A system for monitoring planogram compliance on a store shelf is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of detection elements and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive first signals from a first subset of detection elements after a plurality of products are placed on the store shelf, and use the first signals to identify at least one pattern associated with a product type of the products. The processor may further be configured to receive from a second subset of detection elements second signals indicative of no products being placed on at least one area of the store shelf, and use the second signals to determine at least one empty space on the store shelf. The processor may also be configured to determine, based on the at least one pattern and the at least one empty space, at least one aspect of planogram compliance.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING OBJECT FORMATIONS

A method of generating metadata includes using at least one digital image to select a plurality of objects, wherein the at least one digital image depicts the plurality of objects in relation to a physical space. The method also includes, by at least one processor and based on information indicating positions of the selected objects in a location space, producing metadata that identifies one among a plurality of candidate geometrical arrangements of the selected objects.

Object sharing system and non-transitory computer readable medium storing object input assistance program

An object sharing system includes a common terminal and a personal terminal. The common terminal includes a common screen for displaying an object handwritten in the personal terminal, and a control section configured to define a reference size and transmit the reference size to the personal terminal. The personal terminal includes a personal screen including a touch panel, and a control section configured to perform processes of determining a guide size based on the reference size, and displaying a guide of the determined size on the personal screen, and processes of calculating a display size on the common screen of an object which has been handwritten on the personal screen, and transmitting the handwritten object and the display size to the common terminal. Further, the control section of the common terminal is further configured to make the common screen display the handwritten object of the display size.

Enabling a user to enter notes without authenticating the user

In some examples, a computing device may authenticate a user. The user may pair a stylus with the computing device. The stylus may include one or more buttons. After the user performs a first sequence of button presses using the buttons of the stylus, the computing device may receive a first instruction that causes the computing device to begin execution of an application. The application may receive input in response to the user manipulating the stylus on a touchscreen of the computing device. After the user performs a second sequence of button presses using the buttons of the stylus, the computing device may receive a second instruction that causes the computing device to save the input. The computing device may provide the user with access to the saved input in accordance with an access level associated with the stylus.

Character recognition system

Characters are input to input means (1) to be turned to electronic data, character variation of each input character is expected based on the position of the character in a word when the character is hand-written, based on information necessary for determining priority of recognition results stored in storing means (3), priority of the recognition results based on the expected character variation is determined by priority processing means (2), the character is recognized by recognizing means (2) based on the priority, and the result is output to output means (5). ...

СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ВИЗУАЛЬНОГО ОБЪЕКТА И ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЕ В НЕМ

Изобретение относится к обработке визуального объекта. Технический результат - повышение правильности распознавания текста выбранной части изображения в случае, когда захвачена часть второго изображения. Для этого предусмотрено: вывод изображения на экран дисплея; выбор пользователем первой части изображения; распознавание текста в пределах выбранной части текста и невыбранной части текста, расположенной на второй части изображения, отличающейся от первой части изображения, для отображения распознанной части текста при выборе пользователем первой части изображения, содержащей выбранную текстовую часть; причем осуществляют определение по меньшей мере одного из логических продолжений и логических расширений невыбранной части текста по отношению к выбранной части текста. 2 н. и 51 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

СИСТЕМА МАРКИРОВКИ И ПРОВЕРКИ ПОДЛИННОСТИ ОБЪЕКТА

Изобретение относится к радиочастотным системам маркировки объектов, а именно товаров, продукции и документов. Технический результат заключается в повышении достоверности подтверждения подлинности маркированного объекта. Система содержит формирователь электронной цифровой подписи, RFID-метку, включающую кодированную информацию об объекте, и электронную цифровую подпись, сгенерированную формирователем на основе уникального идентификатора метки и секретного ключа, устройство проверки, включающее средство проверки электронной цифровой подписи при помощи открытого ключа. Для повышения достоверности подтверждения подлинности маркированного объекта электронная цифровая подпись защищена от несанкционированного считывания и перезаписи уникальным паролем, а формирователь и устройство проверки содержат уникальный пароль. 3 з.п. ф-лы.

ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ ПОДЛИННОСТИ ЗАЩИЩЕННЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ И МОБИЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ПОДЛИННОСТИ

Verfahren und Gerät zur Eingabe handgeschriebener Zeichen

Zeichenerkennungssystem

Analysis of a captured image to determine a test outcome

Determining a “test outcome value” by: acquiring an image of a “test structure”; determining a mapping (registration) that transforms a “shape template” for the test structure to align it with the captured image; determining whether the mapping satisfies a first matching condition and if so whether it satisfies a second matching condition to “verify” the image, wherein both matching conditions are based on displacements of edges identified in the image relative to the shape template; identifying a “target measurement region” in the verified image and analysing it to determine a test outcome. Mapping may be iterative, employ machine learning, and use optical flow tracking for time series of images. Matching may be based on mean squares of distances between edges or points of acquired images and reference images. May be used in medical, diagnostic, biological, microbiological, biochemical or chemical assays based on a colour change over time. Reaction colours may be compared against a reference ...

System and method for operating a digital pen

Deep sealant content neural networks for efficient digital object segmentation

Transmission apparatus and transmission method thereof

Digital display set-up

A method for initiating a display screen 11 comprising pointing a camera 12 toward the screen and panning the camera while capturing image frames. Pan and tilt angles are stored, and the image frames are analysed to identify an image of the environment facing the screen. The camera can be tilted while capturing images. An image sensor 36 is associated with the display and captures images of the environment, for matching image features captured with the image sensor and the camera. A method for determining a viewing distance to a display screen is also disclosed, comprising: determining the screen size and orientation from an image frame captured from the camera or inputting the screen size and orientation; presenting an outline associated with the size and orientation on the mobile device; and, changing the distance of the mobile from the screen until the image of the screen matches the outline.

CHARACTER RECOGNITION DEVICE

Electronic device with finger activated data input function

An electronic device enters pattern data upon activating a matrix of keys with a finger. A comparing section compares measured data in a counter (register C) for measuring the time interval from the release of a key till the depression of the next key, with a value set in a memory (register E) for storing a predetermined externally set time interval. When the measured data in the counter reaches the set value in the memory, a character recognizing section performs character recognition on the entered data.

Apparatus and methods relating to voting systems

Position encoding pattern with markings which contrast with background content

To enable a data encoding pattern 401 to be distinguished from the content to be applied to a product the content to be applied to a product is analysed and colour of the markings 401, 402, 403 of the pattern is selected to be optically detectable when applied in areas overlaying the content. The markings 402 may be formed from two separate colours where they overlap a portion of the content or entirely from a contrasting colour where they are contained within the edges of portion of the content. The pattern can be used as part of a digital pen (300, figure 3) and paper (100, figure 1) system and printed using standard inks.

Real-time digital pen stroke display

A digital pen interaction system includes a computer, a digital pen, and a position-coding writing surface. A user operates the digital pen to generate pen stroke data corresponding to positions of a writing tip of the pen on the position-coding writing surface when the digital pen senses a writing event. This pen stroke data is transmitted wirelessly in real time to the computer. The computer has a display and receives the pen stroke data wirelessly in real time from the digital pen and processes the pen stroke data. The display displays a graphical representation of the pen stroke data in real time.

Reduced document stroke storage

Iris acquisition using visible light imaging

A method, device and system for iris acquisition using visible light imaging are claimed, suitable for use when a user is wearing spectacles. The method comprises steps of determining that a user of a mobile device is wearing glasses 208 using ambient light or projected visible light and determining the centre point 222 of a lens of the glasses. Near infra-red light (NIR) 204 is projected to illuminate at least one eye of the user ensuring it encompasses the determined centre point of the lens effective to illuminate the pupil 228 of the eye. The pupil of the eye is located based on a reflection of the NIR light from the pupil at approximately the determined centre point of the lens. The determination of the centre point and location of the pupil based on reflection of infra-red light may occur approximately simultaneously. An IR imager 108 may be activated to capture an image of the pupil for iris authentication. An alignment indicator 122 may be displayed on the mobile device to show ...

Handheld dimensioning system with feedback

Handheld dimensioning system comprising receiving range data, creating depth map from range data, processing depth map to determine its quality and generating error feedback if depth map quality is below quality threshold. Depth map quality may be null-data pixel count of pixels having insufficient information to determine depth. Depth map quality below threshold may be when null-data pixel count is above threshold count. Error feedback may indicate a colour is too dark or insufficient lighting. Confidence feedback may be displayed, with indication of standard conformation. User-guidance feedback may facilitate measurement geometry or lighting adjustment. Structured light pattern may be used for dimensioning. Logistics and shipping companies need to compute package volume to facilitate storage, handling, transporting and/or invoicing because vehicles have volume and weight capacity limits and space inefficiencies result if vehicle is full before its weight capacity is reached. Dimensioning ...

Deep salient content neural networks for efficient digital object segmentation

Handheld dimensioning system with feedback

MEANS TO WOULD BRING IN FROM INDICATIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS INTO A COMPUTER

SPATIAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY AND CHIROGRAPHI TEXT CHARACTER READER

PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF INFORMATION

Determination of a position code

Method for representing a graphical object and communication device

STYLUS COMPUTER

The present invention is directed to a pointing device writing tip comprised of a surface being structured in a manner that while writing with the writing tip on a writing surface (10), the contacts of the writing tip with the writing surface (10) produce different sounds in different directions (14). A hand writing recognition system is provided based on at least the recognition of sounds produced by the writing tip having a surface being structured in a manner that while writing with the writing tip on the writing surface (10), the contacts of the writing tip with the writing surface (10) produce different sounds in different directions (14) for use by the recognition system.

CHARACTER RECOGNITION APPARATUS

An apparatus and a method for identifying characters is provided, each of the characters being a member of a set and being formed from a number of predetermined primitives. The apparatus includes an input device receiving successively each primitive forming a character. The input device generates input signals for each primitive forming the handwritten character. The input signals are conveyed to a processor. The processor examines the input signals and attempts to identify each of the primitives used to form the handwritten character. A primitive code is generated for each identified primitive and an unidentified primitive code is generated for each unidentified primitive. The primitive and unidentified primitive codes are combined to form an input character code. A memory is provided and stores a character code and an international output code for each of the characters in the set of characters. A comparator compares the input character code generated for the handwritten character with ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING AND INTERACTING WITH A DYNAMIC REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENT

Methods generate a dynamic real-world environment with at least one interactive ARBit. Environment information captured from a real-world environment is received from a mobile computing device. The environment information is processed to determine identified features corresponding to the real-world environment and the dynamic real-world environment is generated based upon the identified features. An ARBit database is searched for ARBits that match the identified features and the matched ARBits are added to an ARBit collection. The dynamic real-world environment and the ARBit collection are sent to the mobile device. A user of the mobile device interacts with the dynamic real-world environment and at least one displayed ARBit of the ARBit collection.

FACIAL RECOGNITION AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING PATH PARAMETERS

Systems and methods for enrolling and authenticating a user in an authentication system via a user's camera of camera equipped mobile device include capturing and storing enrollment biometric information from at least one first image of the user taken via the camera of the mobile device, capturing authentication biometric information from at least one second image of the user, capturing, during imaging of the at least one second image, path parameters via at least one movement detecting sensor indicating an authentication movement of the mobile device, comparing the authentication biometric information to the stored enrollment biometric information, and comparing the authentication movement of the mobile device to an expected movement of the mobile device to determine whether the authentication movement sufficiently corresponds to the expected movement.

DOT CONSTRAINED HAND PRINTED CHARACTER RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD

... of the Invention A constrained character entry form for receiving hand printed characters suitable for machine reading with the form including a web for receiving hand printed characters, and printed on the web a countable number of preprinted constellations of at least three minimum sized visible dots arranged in columns and rows with each of the constellations having a height that is equivalent to the spacing between a column of three equally spaced dots to permit characters to be hand printed using substantially straight lines emanating from and terminating at two or more of said dots. The invention also includes a method for entering hand written characters into an automated character reading system. Initially a web is provided for receiving hand printed characters with a countable number of preprinted constellations of at least three minimum sized visible dots arranged in columns and rows with each of the constellations having a height that is equivalent to the spacing between a column ...

Method and device for processing handwriting input

The invention relates to the technical field of computers and particularly relates to a method and a device for processing handwriting input. The method and the device are used for solving the problem that a method for acquiring handwritten Chinese characters by processing the inputted handwritten Chinese characters has not been invented at present. The method for processing the handwriting input disclosed by the embodiment of the invention comprises the following steps: determining a first boundary point and a second boundary point which correspond to each target track point; sequentially connecting all determined first boundary points, sequentially connecting all determined second boundary points and connecting the first boundary point and the second boundary point which correspond to a first target track point; and finally, connecting the first boundary point and the second boundary point which correspond to a last target track point to form a closed area and carrying out filling treatment ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF MANUALLY EXECUTED CHARACTERS

CHARACTER RECOGNITION DEVICE

Methods and Devices for Processing Handwriting Input

A method for processing handwriting input includes determining a first boundary point and a second boundary point corresponding to each target track point, forming an enclosed area by connecting all first boundary points determined for all target track points, connecting all second boundary points determined for all the target track points, connecting the first boundary point corresponding to the first target track point with the second boundary point corresponding to the first target track point, and connecting the first boundary point corresponding to the last target track point with the second boundary points corresponding to the last target track point, and filling the enclosed area.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOLAR SHADE ANALYSIS

Some embodiments include a method of operating a computing device for performing solar shading analysis. The method can include: receiving a multimedia message from a mobile device, the multimedia message including a photograph of an image of sky reflected off of a reflective dome attached to an apparatus platform; identifying an unobstructed sky area and an obstructed sky area in the photograph; computing a shading percentage based on relative portions of the unobstructed sky area and the obstructed sky area; and generating a solar analysis report including the shading percentage, in response to receiving the multimedia message. 1. A computer server system comprising: receive a multimedia message from a mobile device over a network that is at least partially wireless, the multimedia message containing a photograph of a solar reflection apparatus;', 'extract a location of the photograph from the mobile device;', 'compute solar capacity at the location based on image analysis of the photograph; and', 'generate a solar analysis report including the solar capacity to provide for the mobile device., 'at least a computer processor configured by executable instructions to2. The computer server system of claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is further configured to associate a surface tilt of the solar reflection apparatus to the computed solar capacity in the solar analysis report.3. The computer server system of claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is further configured to associate an azimuth angle of the solar reflection apparatus to the computed solar capacity in the solar analysis report.4. The computer server system of claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is further configured to access solar irradiation data from an external solar database; and wherein the computer processor is configured to compute the solar capacity by matching the location to the solar irradiation data and adjusting for shading information captured by the photograph.5. The computer ...

Method and apparatus for recognizing characters

A method and an apparatus for recognizing characters using an image are provided. A camera is activated according to a character recognition request and a preview mode is set for displaying an image photographed through the camera in real time. An auto focus of the camera is controlled and an image having a predetermined level of clarity is obtained for character recognition from the images obtained in the preview mode. The image for character recognition is character-recognition-processed so as to extract recognition result data. A final recognition character row is drawn that excludes non-character data from the recognition result data. A first word is combined including at least one character of the final recognition character row and a predetermined maximum number of characters. A dictionary database that stores dictionary information on various languages using the first word is searched, so as to provide the user with the corresponding word.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR QUANTIFICATION OF PLANT CHLOROPHYLL CONTENT

A system for measuring chlorophyll concentration in a leaf sample includes a leaf-holding illuminator device with a main body containing a power source, a plurality of switchable light sources emitting light at different spectra (e.g., red and white light from a broadband light source), and a cap detachably secured to the main body using one or more fastening means. The leaf sample is interposed between the main body and the cap and held in place during imaging. The system includes a mobile electronic device having a camera configured to capture an image of the leaf illuminated by the plurality of switchable light sources, the mobile electronic device having wireless connectivity to a network and an application contained therein configured to transfer the images to a remote sever or computer via the network for data processing. A final chlorophyll index value is calculated based on the transferred images. 1. A system for measuring chlorophyll concentration in a leaf sample comprising:a leaf-holding illuminator device comprising a main body containing a power source, a plurality of switchable light sources emitting light at different spectra, a diffuser interposed within an optical path formed between the plurality of switchable light sources and the leaf, and a cap having an aperture therein that is detachably secured to the main body, wherein the leaf sample is interposed between the main body and the cap; anda mobile electronic device having a camera configured to capture images of the leaf illuminated by the plurality of switchable light sources, the mobile electronic device having wireless connectivity to a network and an application stored therein configured to transfer the images to a remote computer via the network.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile electronic device comprises a wearable imaging device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile electronic device comprises a glasses-based imaging device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING INPUT

Devices and methods are disclosed for generating input. In one implementation, a stylus is provided for generating writing input. The stylus includes an elongated body having a distal end, and a light source configured to project coherent light on an opposing surface adjacent the distal end. The stylus further includes at least one sensor configured to measure first reflections of the coherent light from the opposing surface while the distal end moves in contact with the opposing surface, and to measure second reflections of the coherent light from the opposing surface while the distal end moves above the opposing surface and out of contact with the opposing surface. The stylus also includes at least one processor configured to receive input from the at least one sensor and to enable determining three dimensional positions of the distal end based on the first reflections and the second reflections. 1135-. (canceled)136. A stylus for generating writing input , the stylus comprising:an elongated body having a distal end;a light source configured to project coherent light on an opposing surface adjacent the distal end;at least one sensor including at least three pairs of light detectors and configured to coherently detect first reflections of the coherent light from the opposing surface while the distal end moves in contact with the opposing surface, and to coherently detect second reflections of the coherent light from the opposing surface while the distal end moves above the opposing surface and out of contact with the opposing surface, wherein the at least one sensor is further configured to generate at least one data stream indicative of changes in the first reflections and changes in the second reflections as detected by the at least three pairs of light detectors; andat least one processor configured to receive the at least one data stream from the at least one sensor and to enable determination of three dimensional movement of the distal end from the changes in ...

Method and system for ink data generation, ink data rendering, ink data manipulation and ink data communication

A method implemented by a transmission device to communicate with multiple reception devices that respectively share a drawing area with the transmission device is provided. The transmission device transmits to the multiple reception devices vector-data ink data representative of traces of input operation detected by an input sensor of the transmission device. The method includes: (a) an ink data generation step of generating fragmented data of a stroke object, wherein the stroke object contains multiple point objects to represent a trace formed by a pointer, the fragmented data being generated per defined unit T, and generating a drawing style object; (b) a message formation step of generating messages including the drawing style object and the fragmented data; and (c) a transmission step of transmitting the messages.

PROVIDING OVERLAYS BASED ON TEXT IN A LIVE CAMERA VIEW

Approaches are described for rendering augmented reality overlays on an interface displaying the active field of view of a camera. The interface can display to a user an image or video, for example, and the overlay can be rendered over, near, or otherwise positioned with respect to any text or other such elements represented in the image. The overlay can have associated therewith at least one function or information, and when an input associated with the overlay is selected, the function can be performed (or caused to be performed) by the portable computing device. 1. A computing system , comprising:a display element;a camera;at least one processor; and capture image data by the camera, the image data including a representation of text;', 'analyze the image data to locate the representation of text;', 'analyze the representation of the text to determine an action associated with the text;', 'display, on the display element, over a view being captured by the camera, a graphical representation of the text, the graphical representation of the text being rendered with respect to a location of the representation of the text and appearing more prominent than the representation of the text; and', 'perform, in response to a selection of the graphical representation, the action associated with the text., 'memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing system to2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions when executed by the processor further enable the computing system to:detect an interaction with the graphical representation of the text; andperform the action associated with the text.3. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions when executed by the processor further enable the computing system to:determine an application associated with the action;detect an interaction with the graphical representation of the text;instantiate an instance of the application; andperform the action by the instance of ...

Encoding and decoding method and information recognition device using the same

There is provided an encoding and decoding method and an information recognition device using the same. A code block includes a center coding region and a peripheral coding region arranged around the center coding region. The encoding and decoding method uses the feature of at least one microdot included in the center coding region as codes. The encoding and decoding method uses the feature of at least one microdot included in the peripheral coding region as codes. The encoding and decoding method uses the relative feature between the center coding region and the peripheral coding region as codes. The information recognition device compares the read feature with pre-stored features to decode information such as position codes, object codes, parameter codes and control codes.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY IDENTIFYING PLANT SPECIES

A method is described that comprises receiving an annotated database of images, wherein each image includes at least one image category, wherein the annotated database includes bounding box coordinates to locate the at least one image category within an image. The method includes receiving image data in real time and using the annotated database of images to train an object detection model for detecting and locating an image category in a frame of image data. The method includes detecting and locating an image category of the at least one image category across image frames of the image data in real time using the object detection model, the detecting and locating including visualizing the location in a highlighted view across the image frames using an electronic display. The detecting and locating including capturing a frame of the image data as an image for image recognition. 1. A method comprising ,receiving an annotated database of images, wherein each image includes at least one image category, wherein the annotated database includes bounding box coordinates of the at least one image category appearing in each image, wherein bounding box coordinates locate an image category within an image using a predefined coordinate system;receiving image data in real time;using the annotated database of images to train an object detection model for detecting and locating an image category of the at least one image category in a frame of the image data;detecting and locating an image category of the at least one image category across image frames of the image data in real time using the object detection model, the detecting and locating including visualizing the location in a highlighted view across the image frames using an electronic display, the detecting and locating including capturing a frame of the image data as an image for image recognition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the highlighted view labels the image category.3. The method of claim 2 , the capturing the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY IDENTIFYING PLANT SPECIES

A system is described that comprises an application configured to use an object detection model to detect and locate an image category across image frames of image data in real time, the detecting and locating including visualizing the location of the image category in a highlighted view across the image frames using an electronic display, the detecting and locating including capturing a frame of the image data as an image for image recognition. The application is configured to provide the image to one or more applications running on a remote server, the one or more applications configured to process the image to identify a species of a plant appearing in the image, the one or more applications configured to provide an identification of the species to the application, the application configured to receive an instruction to post the image and the species identification. 1. A system comprising ,an application running on a processor of a mobile device and third party applications running on corresponding mobile devices. wherein the application and the third party applications are configured to communicatively couple with one or more applications running on at least one processor of at least one remote server;the application configured to receive image data in real time through a camera of the mobile device;the application configured to display the image data in real time through an electronic interface of the mobile device;the application configured to use an object detection model to detect and locate an image category across image frames of the image data in real time, the detecting and locating including visualizing the location of the image category in a highlighted view across the image frames using the electronic display, the detecting and locating including capturing a frame of the image data as an image for image recognition, the capturing the frame including receiving a selection of the highlighted view and corresponding frame through the electronic interface; ...

INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL

Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for an interactive user interface for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and one or more processors. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The one or more processors may be enabled for performing various steps. One step may include receiving the image data from the first memory component. Another step may include attempting to identify linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. Another step may include providing user-perceptible hints for guiding a user to alter positioning of the device to enhance a capability for identifying the linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. 1. A device , comprising:an imaging subsystem for generating image data;a monitor for displaying an image; and receiving the image data;', 'generating a reduced resolution frame based on an input frame of the image data, the reduced resolution frame comprising fewer pixels than the input frame;', 'displaying the reduced resolution frame on the monitor; and', 'in response to a command, saving a higher resolution frame corresponding to the displayed reduced resolution frame., 'a processor enabled for2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a pixel in the reduced resolution frame combines information from two or more pixels in the input frame.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is enabled for claim 1 , in response to the command claim 1 , displaying the higher resolution frame and the reduced resolution frame.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is enabled for:in response to the command, displaying the higher resolution ...

USER FEEDBACK FOR REAL-TIME CHECKING AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF SCANNED IMAGE

A smartphone may be freely moved in three dimensions as it captures a stream of images of an object. Multiple image frames may be captured in different orientations and distances from the object and combined into a composite image representing an image of the object. The image frames may be formed into the composite image based on representing features of each image frame as a set of points in a three dimensional point cloud. Inconsistencies between the image frames may be adjusted when projecting respective points in the point cloud into the composite image. Quality of the image frames may be improved by processing the image frames to correct errors. Reflections and shadows may be detected and removed. Further, optical character recognition may be applied. As the scan progresses, a direction for capturing subsequent image frames is provided to a user as a real-time feedback. 1. A method of forming a composite image of a scene using a portable electronic device , the method comprising:capturing a stream of image frames of a scene with the portable electronic device;extracting one or more image features from image frames of the stream of image frames;associating sets of points with the one or more image features;determining correspondences between sets of points associated with the one or more image features from multiple image frames of the stream of image frames;sequentially incorporating image frames of the stream of image frames into a three dimensional point cloud based on the determined correspondences, wherein the image frames are incorporated into initial positions in the three dimensional point cloud; andadjusting the points in the point cloud based on a bundle adjustment for a plurality of the sets of points.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising associating the sets of points with a common frame of reference.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein associating the sets of points with a common frame of reference comprises projecting the sets of points into ...

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image depicting a digital representation of a scene is captured by an image sensor of a vehicle. An identification system recognizes a real-world object from the digital image as a target object based on derived image characteristics and identifies object information about the target object based on the recognition. The identification provides the object information to the vehicle data system of the vehicle so that the vehicle data system can execute a control function of the vehicle based on the received object information. 1. A method for vehicle-based object recognition , comprising:obtaining, by an identification system, image data captured by an image sensor of a vehicle, the image data containing a digital representation of a real-world object within a scene;deriving, by the identification system, image characteristics of the real-world object from the digital representation of the real-world object in the image data;recognizing, by the identification system, the real-world object as a target object based on the derived image characteristics;identifying, by the identification system, object information about the target object based on the recognition;providing, by the identification system and to a vehicle data system of the vehicle, the object information; andexecuting, by the vehicle data system, a control function of the vehicle based on the object information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control function comprises at least one of guidance claim 1 , navigation or maneuvering of the vehicle relative to the real-world object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control function comprises planning claim 1 , by the vehicle data system claim 1 , a trajectory relative to the real-world object.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object information comprises at least one of location or orientation of the real-world object relative to the vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the real-world object is a street sign.6. The method of claim ...

IMAGE CAPTURE AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS

A computing platform that analyzes a captured video stream to identify a document depicted in the video stream, validates identification information corresponding to the document to display an information address associated with the document, and that initiates a transaction based on the validation of the identification information associated with the document. 1. A method of conducting a financial transaction , the method comprising:analyzing, via at least one computing device processor, a video stream;identifying, via the at least one computing device processor, a document in the video stream;validating, via the at least one computing device processor, identification information pertinent to the document based on the video stream;displaying, via the at least one computing device processor, an information address where the information address is related to the document; andinitiating, via the at least one computing device processor and based on validation of the identification information, a financial transaction related to the document.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising capturing claim 1 , by a mobile device claim 1 , the video stream.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the document comprises automatically capturing an image of the document from the video stream.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein identifying the document includes recognizing and decoding symbols according symbol type based on location in the image.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a visual indicator with the video stream.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information address is associated with the financial transaction.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information address is associated with a bank account.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the document is related to an individual who is a user of a mobile device.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising allowing a user to perform ongoing interactions related to the financial transaction.10. ...

Object Information Derived from Object Images

An object is recognized from image data as a target object and linked to a user based on an interaction by the user, information about the target object is obtained and a purchase of the target object is initiated.

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image of the object is captured and the object is recognized from plurality of objects in a database. An information address corresponding to the object is then used to access information and initiate communication pertinent to the object. 1. A terminal device comprising:an image sensor;a memory;a processor coupled with the image sensor and the memory; and capture a digital representation of a physical object via the image sensor;', 'recognize the physical object represented in the digital representation as a target object based on salient features derived from the digital representation;', 'determine object attributes, including an information address, associated with the target object;', 'cause execution of an action associated with the physical object based on the object attributes, including the information address., 'an object recognition platform configured to execute on the processor according to software instructions stored in the memory, where the software instructions configure the processor to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the digital representation comprises a digital image data captured by the image sensor.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the digital representation comprises video data captured by the image sensor.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor comprises a camera.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the camera comprises a CMOS camera or a CCD camera.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the object recognition platform is further configured to recognize the physical object as the target object via an identification server having a known objects database indexed by salient features.7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising the identification server.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the identification server is remote over a network relative to the terminal device.9. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a known object database storing target object information for a plurality of known target objects indexed ...

AUTHENTICATION OF SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND MOBILE DEVICE TO CARRY OUT THE AUTHENTICATION

A method of authenticating security documents and a mobile device, especially a smartphone, programmed to carry out the method, based on an analysis of features which are produced by intaglio printing, which analysis involves a decomposition of sample images of a candidate document to be authenticated based on Wavelets, each sample image being digitally processed by performing a Wavelet transform of the sample image in order to derive a set of classification features. The method is based on an adaptive approach, which includes the following steps: —prior to carrying out the Wavelet transform, defining a categorization map containing local information about different intaglio line structures that are found on the security documents; —carrying out a Wavelet selection amongst a pool of Wavelet types based on the categorization map; and —performing the Wavelet transform of the sample image on the basis of the selected Wavelet. 1. A method of authenticating security documents based on an analysis of intrinsic features of the security documents which are produced by intaglio printing , which analysis involves a decomposition of one or more sample images of at least a part of a candidate document to be authenticated based on Wavelets , each sample image being digitally processed by performing a Wavelet transform of the sample image in order to derive a set of classification features allowing a classification of the candidate document within a multidimensional feature space ,wherein the method is based on an adaptive Wavelet approach, which adaptive Wavelet approach includes the following steps:prior to carrying out the Wavelet transform, defining a categorization map containing local information about different intaglio line structures that are found on the security documents;carrying out a Wavelet selection amongst a pool of Wavelet types based on the categorization map (C map); andperforming the Wavelet transform of the sample image on the basis of the selected Wavelet.2 ...

METHOD TO VERIFY IDENTITY USING A PREVIOUSLY COLLECTED BIOMETRIC IMAGE/DATA

A system for remote identity verification including a computing device configured to capture a first image of the user a first distance and capture a second image at a second distance and then processing the images to create one or more facemaps. The facemaps are processed to verify that the images were captured from a live person. If the facemaps represents a live person, the facemaps and a user identifying code are sent to a trusted image server. The rusted image server configured to, using the user ID code, retrieve a trusted image from a database and generate a trusted image facemaps. Then, compare captured image facemaps to the trusted image facemaps. Responsive to a match between the captured image facemaps and the trusted image facemaps, send a message to the computing device, a third-party server, or both providing notice of the match. 1. A system for remote identity verification comprising: record at least one captured image of the user taken with the camera of the computing device;', 'receive a unique ID code from the user;', 'process at least one captured image to create a user facemap;', 'transmit the user facemap and unique ID code to a liveness verification server;, 'a computing device comprising a processor configured to execute machine executable code, a screen configured to provide an interface to the user, a camera configured to capture images, and one or more memories configured to store machine executable code which, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to receive the user facemap and unique ID code;', 'process the user facemap to verify liveness of the user;', 'responsive to a determination that the user facemap was captured from a live person, encrypt the captured image facemap with the public key of server B to create encrypted user data;', 'transmit the encrypted user data and unique ID code to a server B;, 'the liveness verification server comprising a processor and memory storing machine executable code configured to, ...

Object Information Derived From Object Images

An image-based transaction system includes a mobile device with an image sensor that is programmed to capture, via the image sensor, a digital images of a scene. The mobile device identifies a document using image characteristics from the captured images and acquires an image of at least a part of the document, and then identifies symbols in the image based on locations within the image of the document. The symbols can include alphanumeric symbols. The mobile device processes the symbols according to their type to obtain an address related to the document and the symbols and initiates a transaction associated with the identified document. 1. An image-based transaction system , comprising: digitally capturing images of a scene via the image sensor;', 'identifying an object using image characteristics from the digitally captured images;', 'automatically acquiring an image of at least part of the identified object in the scene;', 'identifying symbols, including alphanumeric symbols, in the image based on locations within the image;', 'processing the symbols according to their symbol type;', 'obtaining an address related to the identified object and the processed symbols; and', 'initiating a transaction associated with the identified object via a server, wherein the transaction is related to the address., 'a mobile device having an image sensor wherein the mobile device, when software in the mobile device is executed, is caused to execute operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises the server.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein initiating the transaction occurs over a network.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device comprises a portable telephone.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the address comprises an information address.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the address comprises a network address.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the address references pertinent information related to the identified object.8. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME END-TO-END CAPTURING OF INK STROKES FROM VIDEO

A real-time end-to-end system for capturing ink strokes written with ordinary pen and paper using a commodity video camera is described. Compare to traditional camera-based approaches, which typically separate out the pen tip localization and pen up/down motion detection, described is a unified approach that integrates these two steps using a deep neural network. Furthermore, the described system does not require manual initialization to locate the pen tip. A preliminary evaluation demonstrates the effectiveness of the described system on handwriting recognition for English and Japanese phrases. 1. A system comprising:a. at least one camera for acquiring a video of a handwriting of a user; andb. a processing unit for processing the captured video of the handwriting of the user using a neural network to detect a plurality of ink strokes and for recognizing the handwriting of the user using the detected plurality of ink strokes.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the neural network is a deep learning neural network.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera is a webcam.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera is mounted above a tabletop.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera is mounted on a desk lamp.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the neural network comprises an encoder and a decoder.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the encoder inputs a sequence of video frames of the captured video of the handwriting of the user and generates feature representations learned from convolutional network blocks.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the encoder uses a recurrent neural network to generate the feature representations.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the decoder converts the feature representations into pixel-wise label maps using deconvolutional network blocks.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the convolutional network blocks are linked with the deconvolutional network blocks using a plurality of links.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handwriting ...

Method and system for three-dimensional imaging

A method for three-dimensional imaging is provided, storing a first two-dimensional image of field of view of a scanning device at a first position where a first three-dimensional view of the object is captured with said handheld scanning device; estimating location metric of a second two-dimensional image of field of view of said scanning device at a second position relative to said first image while said scanning device is being moved from said first position to said second position; and generating instructions on providing feedback to the user based on said location metric; wherein said feedback is provided to indicate if said second position is adequate for capturing a second three-dimensional view. A system for three-dimensional imaging is provided as well.

IMAGE CAPTURE AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS

An image-based transaction system includes a mobile device with an image sensor that is programmed to capture, via the image sensor, a video stream of a scene. The mobile device identifies a document using image characteristics from the video stream and acquires an image of at least a part of the document, and then identifies symbols in the image based on locations within the image of the document. The symbols can include alphanumeric symbols. The mobile device processes the symbols according to their type to obtain an address related to the document and the symbols and initiates a transaction associated with the identified document. 1. An image-based transaction system: digitally capturing a video stream of a scene via the image sensor;', 'identifying a document using image characteristics from the digitally captured video stream;', 'automatically acquiring an image of at least part of the document in the scene;', 'identifying symbols, including alphanumeric symbols, in the image based on locations within the image of the document;', 'processing the symbols according to their symbol type;', 'obtaining an address related to the identified document and the processed symbols; and', 'initiating a transaction associated with the identified document via a server., 'a mobile device having an image sensor, wherein the mobile device, when software in the mobile device is executed, is caused to execute operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising the server.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transaction comprises an on-line transaction.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transaction is with an account.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the transaction is with a bank account.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the transaction is with at least one of the following types of accounts: an account liked to a user claim 4 , an account linked to the mobile device claim 4 , or a credit card account.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the document identifies ...

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE FOR AN AIRCRAFT BY AUGMENTED REALITY

A method for supporting aircraft maintenance, performed in a system comprising a display selection device and a portable device with a camera and an augmented reality display. The method comprises the steps of acquiring images of an equipment of the aircraft with the camera, and sending them to the display selection device; identifying the equipment present in these images with the display selection device and determining the identifier thereof, referred to as the useful identifier; on the basis of the useful identifier, sending maintenance assistance data with the display selection device to the augmented reality display; in response, displaying, in augmented reality, images corresponding to the data with the augmented reality display device. The method also comprises steps for displaying guidance data guiding towards one equipment in particular. A device for implementing such a method is also disclosed.

HANDHELD DEVICE FOR CAPTURING TEXT FROM BOTH A DOCUMENT PRINTED ON PAPER AND A DOCUMENT DISPLAYED ON A DYNAMIC DISPLAY DEVICE

A device for capturing rendered text is described. The device incorporates one or more visual sensors that receive visual information as a part of capturing rendered text. The visual sensors are collectively capable of capturing both text that is permanently printed on a page, and text that is displayed transitorily on a dynamic device. The device further incorporates a visual information disposition subsystem for disposing of visual information received by the visual sensors. The device further incorporates a package that bears the visual sensors and the visual information disposition subsystem, and is suitable to be held in a human hand. 120-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving an image of at least a portion of a rendered document;determining word lengths of words from the image of the at least a portion of the rendered document;generating a code based on the determined word lengths of the words from the image and a sequence of the determined word lengths that corresponds to a sequence of words from the image;searching an index of electronic documents using the generated code, wherein the index of electronic documents includes data indexing the electronic documents based on word lengths of words included in the electronic documents; andidentifying, based on the generated code, an electronic document indexed in the index and that corresponds to the rendered document.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the image of the at least a portion of the rendered document is captured at a handheld user device that includes an integrated visual sensor and an integrated visual display.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising providing the handheld user device with access to the identified electronic document that corresponds to the rendered document.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein determining word lengths of words from the image is done without resolving individual characters of the words.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein ...

SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION OF TIME SERIES DATA

A method of generating synthetic data from time series data, such as from handwritten characters, words, sentences, mathematics, and sketches that are drawn with a stylus on an interactive display or with a finger on a touch device. This computationally efficient method is able to generate realistic variations of a given sample. In a handwriting or sketch recognition context, synthetic data is generated from real data in order to train recognizers and thus improve recognition accuracy when only a limited number of samples are available. Similarly, synthetic data can also be used to test and validate such recognizers. Also discussed is a dynamic time warping based approach for both segmented and continuous data that is designed to be a robust, go-to method for gesture recognition across a variety of modalities using only limited training samples. 1. A method of generating a synthetic variant of a given input for an application , the method comprising the steps of:receiving to and recording on a computer-readable storage device an input time series of K points;stochastically resampling the time series of K points into a first set of n points along the series' path, whereby a path distance between the n points is non-uniform;extracting and normalizing a direction vector between each consecutive pair of points to a unit length, wherein the direction vector between the each consecutive pair of points is lengthened or shortened as a result of the resampling and normalization;concatenating a resulting plurality of normalized direction vectors to create a second set of n points, wherein the origin of the first vector in the series is at the center of a coordinate system, wherein the resulting series forms a shape that can be translated, scaled, skewed and rotated as necessary; andoutputting the synthetic variant based on the formed shape, whereby perturbations are simulated directly on the given input itself2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of ...

TRANSLATION AND DISPLAY OF TEXT IN PICTURE

A method performed by a mobile terminal may include receiving an image that includes text, translating the text into another language and superimposing and displaying the translated text over the received image. 1. A method performed by a mobile terminal comprising:receiving an image that includes text;translating the text into another language; andsuperimposing and displaying the translated text over a portion of the received image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing optical character recognition (OCR) processing on the received image.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprisingreceiving input from a user selecting a language for performing the OCR processing.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving input from a user selecting the another language.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received image includes at least one of a digital image or a video stream.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the translated text is displayed in a more prominent manner that the text in the received image.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the translating the text into another language is performed by a server and wherein the displaying the translated text over a portion of the received image is displayed on the mobile terminal.8. A mobile terminal claim 1 , comprising:a camera configured to produce an image;a display; and receive the image from the camera,', 'perform optical character recognition (OCR) on the image to produce text,', 'translate the text into another language, and', 'control the display to display the translated text., 'logic configured to9. The mobile terminal of claim 8 , wherein the logic is further configured to:superimpose and display the translated text over at least a portion of the received image.10. The mobile terminal of claim 8 , wherein the logic is further configured to:receive a selection of a language associated with the OCR processing.11. The mobile terminal of claim 10 , wherein the logic is further configured to: ...

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DIGITAL REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS WITH AUGMENTED REALITY AND CONSUMER OFFERS

A polyethylene reusable grocery bag and/or polyethylene reusable retail bag linked to a proprietary Content Management System (CMS) that delivers multiple elements of easy-to-access, customer-driven value. Bag value includes and integrates large-banner bag advertising with bag digital coupons, bag augmented reality (A/R) video content, bag digital content, and bag peel-off coupons. Digital and A/R bag value is accessed by the consumer via QR code reader and/or an A/R application. CMS delivers bag value to the consumer in various configurations and process flows. CMS can reprogram and exchange the bag digital and A/R value using the same QR code or bag image. CMS can automate the brands response offer to each individual based on what the download and redeem (a 1-to-1 marketing engine). Bag value is not necessarily delivered all-inclusive on all bag products. 1. A method of delivering information to a retail consumer comprising the steps of:providing the consumer a polyethylene reusable grocery bag or polyethylene reusable retail bag, the bag having a QR code or bag image displayed on the exterior surface,providing a proprietary Content Management System (CMS) accessible by the smartphone over a communication network, the CMS programmed to link the QR code or bag image to stored bag digital coupons, bag augmented reality (A/R) video content, and bag digital content, and to deliver such stored data to the smartphone over a communication network;providing a downloadable app that may be downloaded by the consumer to a smartphone device, the app programmed to allow the smartphone to capture an image of the QR code or bag image and to access data from the CMS linked to the QR code or bag image; andallowing the consumer to use the smartphone to capture an image of the QR code or bag image to access the linked data from the CMS.2. The method of wherein the CMS is programmed to provide communications to the consumer based upon inputs to the smartphone made in response to the ...

METHOD OF IDENTIFYING A PERSON BASED ON A BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIER

A mobile, wireless biometric identification system includes a biometric capture device which enables a smartphone, using a commercially established wireless communication networks, to capture a digital image of a human biometric (iris, fingerprint, etc.) for transmission to a central server. The biometric capture device captures a high quality image for encoding and comparison, while the overall system leverages the existing cellular communication network. The device can be used as an interface to medical databases and devices used to diagnose and treat patients. 1. A method of identifying a person based on a biometric identifier comprising the steps of:providing a handheld wireless communication device;providing a separate biometric processing device, wherein the handheld wireless communication device is physically and electronically docked with the biometric processing device for control thereof;controlling said biometric capture module to capture an image of an iris of a person to be identified, wherein step of capturing said biometric attribute comprises generating a stream of video images;qualifying, on said biometric processing device, said captured image as being of acceptable quality, said biometric processing device acquiring and analyzing each of said video images for quality until a qualified image is identified;transferring said qualified image to said wireless communication device;transmitting said qualified image over a communication network to a computer network;encoding said qualified image to a biometric attribute template on a server connected to said computer network; andcomparing at said server said encoded biometric attribute template to a plurality of reference templates stored in a network accessible database; andreceiving identification data on said handheld wireless communication device responsive to said comparison.2. The method of further comprising the step of displaying said identification data on said touch screen display claim 1 ,3. ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INK DATA GENERATION, INK DATA RENDERING, INK DATA MANIPULATION AND INK DATA COMMUNICATION

Methods and systems are provided for generating, rendering, manipulating (e.g., slicing), and communicating stroke objects that form ink data. In a method of generating a stroke object, pen event data indicative of pen down, pen movement, and pen up events are sequentially received to generate point objects that collectively form a stroke object. The point objects serve as control points for interpolating curve segments. Further, a start parameter indicative of a start point within a starting curve segment of the curve segments at which display of the stroke object starts, and an end parameter indicative of an end point within an ending curve segment of at which display of the stroke object ends, are generated for the stroke object. When rendering the stroke object, a system limits display of the stroke object to a range bound by the start and end parameters, as opposed to displaying the entire stroke object. 1. A method implemented by computer-executable instructions loaded to one or more processors , which are coupled to one or more memory devices and used to manipulate ink data including a plurality of stroke objects , the method comprising:deriving an intersection between a target stroke object and a slicing stroke object;slicing the target stroke object at the derived intersection to generate two slice objects from the target stroke object; andassociating metadata information with the two slice objects, respectively.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the slicing stroke object is based on coordinates data inputted by a user operating an electronic pen on a sensor surface claim 1 , on which the target stroke object is displayed and which is coupled to the one or more processors.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metadata information includes at least one piece of information selected from pen ID information claim 1 , author information claim 1 , date and time information claim 1 , and GPS location information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the same ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

The present disclosure relates to a safety management system. The safety management system calculates a real-time data risk score and an incident data risk score based on real-time data received from a wearable device and incident data selected from big data, calculates a total risk score by summing all values obtained by multiplying calculated risk for respective data by weights for respective data, compares the total risk store with a preset threshold score, and transmits a dangerous situation message to a risk recognition subject when it is determined that a user is at risk. The safety management system of the present disclosure may transmit the real-time data, the incident data, and the dangerous situation message using a 5G communication system, and a safety management server for determining whether or not the user is at risk may be implemented using an artificial neural network. 1. A safety management system comprising:a wearable device carried by a user, the wearable device including a sensor configured to obtain real-time data and a device communication unit configured to perform data transmission or reception with a safety management server; and a server communication unit configured to perform data transmission or reception,', 'an input unit configured to receive risk determination data including the real-time data and incident data,', 'a storage configured to store the risk determination data,', 'a calculator configured to calculate a risk score using the risk determination data, and', 'a determinator configured to determine whether or not the user is at risk based on the calculated risk score,, 'the safety management server includingwherein the calculator is configured to calculate risk scores for respective risk determination data by comparing the risk determination data with preset risk score reference values for respective data, and to calculate a total risk score for values obtained by using respective risk scores of the risk determination data and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING TRANSACTIONS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE

Systems and methods for authenticating transactions from a mobile device are described, including authenticating a user and a merchant location. A remote server receives an authentication request from a point-of-sale device, and requests that a user's mobile device use an associated camera to take a picture of the user at the merchant location. The remote server then processes the picture to determine the authenticity of the user and the location, and provides an authentication approval or denial to the point-of-sale device, instructing the point-of-sale device to execute, or not to execute, the transaction. 1. A method for authenticating components of a transaction , comprising:receiving, by an authentication server, via a network, an authentication request from a device associated with a location, the authentication request including information identifying a user participating in the transaction, wherein the authentication request is responsive to the initiation of the transaction between a mobile device associated with the user and the device associated with the location, wherein the mobile device is associated with a camera and is configured to communicate with the authentication server and the device associated with the location;transmitting, by the authentication server, via the network, a picture request to the mobile device;receiving, by the authentication server, via the network, a picture taken by the associated camera of the mobile device in response to the picture request;analyzing, by the authentication server, the picture to determine the probability that the picture includes an image of at least a portion of the user, including comparing the picture to images of the user stored in an identification database;analyzing, by the authentication server, the picture to determine the probability that the picture includes an image of at least a portion of the location other than the device associated with the location, including comparing the picture to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING TRANSACTIONS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE

Systems and methods for authenticating transactions from a mobile device are described, including authenticating a user and a merchant location. A remote server receives an authentication request from a point-of-sale device, and requests that a user's mobile device use an associated camera to take a picture of the user at the merchant location. The remote server then processes the picture to determine the authenticity of the user and the location, and provides an authentication approval or denial to the point-of-sale device, instructing the point-of-sale device to execute, or not to execute, the transaction. 1. A method for authenticating components of a transaction , comprising:receiving, by a mobile device associated with a user, via a network, a picture request from an authentication server;initiating a camera associated with the mobile device to take a picture, wherein the picture includes an image of at least a portion of the user and at least a portion of a real-time location of the user; andtransmitting, by the mobile device, via the network, the picture to the authentication server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the picture further includes information associated with the camera.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the information includes at least one of the following group: (a) a pixel count claim 2 , and (b) an image resolution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera is physically separate from the mobile device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the camera is in wireless communication with the mobile device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the picture is taken by the mobile device in response to the picture request claim 1 , without additional commands from the user.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the picture is taken by the mobile device without displaying claim 6 , on the mobile device claim 6 , any indication of the initiation of the camera to take the picture.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying, on a display of the ...

CAPTURE AND USE OF BUILDING INTERIOR DATA FROM MOBILE DEVICES

Techniques are described for automated operations involving capturing and analyzing information from an interior of a house, building or other structure, for use in generating and providing a representation of that interior. Such techniques may include using a user's mobile device to capture visual data from multiple viewing locations (e.g., video captured while the mobile device is rotated for some or all of a full 360 degree rotation at each viewing location) within multiple rooms, capturing data linking the multiple viewing locations, analyzing each viewing location's visual data to create a panorama image from that viewing location, analyzing the linking data to determine relative positions/directions between at least some viewing locations, creating inter-panorama links in the panoramas to each of one or more other panoramas based on such determined positions/directions, and providing information to display multiple linked panorama images to represent the interior. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:recording, by a mobile device carried by a user within an interior of a building, data representing a sequence of viewing locations within the interior, including recording videos of the interior from the viewing locations as the user turns at the viewing locations, and including capturing linking information that includes acceleration data associated with movement of the mobile device as the user moves between each successive pair of viewing locations in the sequence;creating, by at least one device and from the recorded videos for the viewing locations, panorama images that include a panorama image for each viewing location with views from the viewing location for each of multiple directions;generating, by the at least one device and based at least in part on the acceleration data of the captured linking information, relative positional information between at least some of the viewing locations; andproviding, by the at least one device and for display on ...

CONNECTING AND USING BUILDING INTERIOR DATA ACQUIRED FROM MOBILE DEVICES

Techniques are described for automated operations involving acquiring and analyzing information from an interior of a house, building or other structure, for use in generating and providing a representation of that interior. Such techniques may include using a user's mobile device to capture video data from multiple viewing locations (e.g., 360° video at each viewing location) within multiple rooms, and capturing data linking the multiple viewing locations (e.g., by recording video, acceleration and/or other data from the mobile device as the user moves between the two viewing locations), creating a panorama image for each viewing location, analyzing the linking information to model the user's travel path and determine relative positions/directions between at least some viewing locations, creating inter-panorama links in the panoramas to each of one or more other panoramas based on such determined positions/directions, and providing information to display multiple linked panorama images to represent the interior. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by at least one device, linking information for a sequence of viewing locations within an interior of a building, including video information and acceleration data generated by a mobile device as a user carries the mobile device between each successive pair of viewing locations in the sequence;determining, by the at least one device, and for each successive pair of viewing locations in the sequence, relative positional information that includes at least a direction from a starting viewing location of the successive pair to an ending viewing location of the successive pair, including analyzing the acceleration data of the linking information to model a travel path of the user from the starting viewing location to the ending viewing location of the successive pair and using the modeled travel path as part of determining the direction;generating, by the at least one device, and using the determined ...

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image segment of a human body part is captured and matched against a reference image segment. If the match score meets a threshold, the digital image segment is stored and the human body part is recognized as a target object. An information address corresponding to the object is then used to access information and initiate communication pertinent to the object. If the match score does not meet a threshold, a second image containing a representation of the human body part is obtained. 1. A system comprising a server , the server programmed to:obtain, from a mobile device, a first image segment, wherein the first image segment includes a digital representation of at least a portion of a human body part;calculate a first match score based on the first image segment and at least one reference image segment stored in a reference database;determine whether the first match score exceeds a threshold score; 'obtain a second image segment including a second digital representation of the human body part; and', 'in response to determining that the first match score does not meet the threshold score store the first image segment;', 'recognize the human body part as a target object based on the first image segment;', 'identify content information associated with the target object; and', 'enable at least one of the server and the mobile device to access the content information via an information address associated with the target object., 'in response to determining that the first match score meets the threshold score2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is further programmed to claim 1 , in response to determining that the match score does not meet the threshold and after obtaining the second image segment:calculate a second match score based on the second image segment and the at least one reference image segment stored in a reference database; anddetermine whether the second match score exceeds the first match score.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

Connecting And Using Building Data Acquired From Mobile Devices

Techniques are described for automated operations involving acquiring and analyzing information from an interior of a house, building or other structure, for use in generating and providing a representation of that interior. Such techniques may include using a user's mobile device to capture video data from multiple viewing locations (e.g., 360° video at each viewing location) within multiple rooms, and capturing data linking the multiple viewing locations (e.g., by recording video, acceleration and/or other data from the mobile device as the user moves between the two viewing locations), creating a panorama image for each viewing location, analyzing the linking information to model the user's travel path and determine relative positions/directions between at least some viewing locations, creating inter-panorama links in the panoramas to each of one or more other panoramas based on such determined positions/directions, and providing information to display multiple linked panorama images to represent the interior. 150-. (canceled)51. A computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by at least one device, multiple panorama images for a sequence of multiple viewing locations within an interior of a building, wherein the multiple panorama images include, for each of the multiple viewing locations, a respective one of the multiple panorama images captured at that viewing location and associated with that viewing location;determining, by the at least one device, and for each successive pair of viewing locations in the sequence, relative positional information that includes at least a determined direction from a starting viewing location of the successive pair to an ending viewing location of the successive pair, including analyzing first visual information included in the panorama image associated with the starting viewing location and second visual information included in the panorama image associated with the ending viewing location to identify matching features in ...

User Experience Localizing Binaural Sound During a Telephone Call

A electronic device displays an image that has sound. One or more processors process the sound for the image into binaural sound for a user. The binaural sound has a sound localization point (SLP) with a coordinate location that occurs behind the image while the image is located a near-field distance from a head of the user. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:displaying video on a display of a portable electronic device (PED) held in a hand of a user; andprocessing, with one or more processors, sound for the video to generate binaural sound that has a sound localization point (SLP) with a coordinate location that occurs behind the PED held in the hand of the user and along a line-of-sight from the user to the PED.22. The method of further comprising:tracking, with one or more sensors, movement of a head of the user; andprocessing, with the one or more processors, the sound for the video such that the SLP for the sound for the video continues to have the coordinate location that occurs behind the PED held in the hand of the user as the head of the user moves.23. The method of further comprising:processing, with the one or more processors, the sound for the video with far-field head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) while a location of the PED held in the hand of the user is less than one meter from the user and within a near-field distance.24. The method of further comprising:processing, with the one or more processors, the sound for the video with head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) having a coordinate location that matches the coordinate location of the SLP that occurs behind the PED held in the hand of the user and along the line-of-sight from the user to the PED.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the one or more processors include a digital signal processor (DSP) that processes the sound for the video with far-field head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) while the PED is located at a near-field distance from a face of the user claim 21 , and the ...

HANDHELD APPARATUS FOR QUANTIFYING COMPONENT FEATURES

A handheld device and method using the device, the device comprising a sensor receiving light from within a field of view (FOV) to generate a plurality of consecutive images of the FOV, a structured light source that is controllable to generate a plurality of light patterns, the source arranged to project at least one light patterns into the FOV where at least a portion of a pattern reflects from an object and is captured by the sensor and a processor to receive images, the processor programmed to control the source to project a pattern into the FOV, locate the pattern in at least one of the generated images, locate discontinuities in the pattern and use the discontinuities to measure at least one dimension. 1. A handheld device for determining at least one dimension of an object , the device comprising:a hand held device housing structure;a sensor mounted within the housing structure, the sensor receiving light from within a sensor field of view (FOV) to generate a plurality of consecutive images of the sensor FOV;a structured light source that is controllable to generate a plurality of light patterns, the structured light source mounted to the housing for movement along with the sensor and arranged to project at least one of the plurality of light patterns into the sensor FOV where at least a portion of a projected light pattern reflects from an object located within the sensor FOV and is captured by the sensor; anda processor linked to the sensor to receive images of the sensor FOV generated by the sensor, the processor programmed to control the structured light source to project a light pattern into the sensor FOV, locate the projected light pattern in at least one of the generated images, locate discontinuities in the projected light pattern and use the discontinuities to measure the at least one dimension of the object in the sensor FOV.2. The handheld device of wherein the processor is programmed to identify different projected light patterns in at least a ...

Information Input Device

An information input device includes a first detection device, a second detection device, a coupling member, a connecting line, and a protective member. The coupling member includes a fixing portion and a holding portion, and a folding portion. The connecting line includes an intermediate portion connecting the first detection device and the second detection device that detect a position of the writing tool. At least a part of the intermediate portion extends between the first detection device and the second detection device and is arranged to face the folding portion. The protective member includes an arrangement portion whose length is longer than a length of the intermediate portion. An end portion of the protective member is fixed to at least one of the fixing portion and the holding portion. The arrangement portion is disposed between the folding portion and the intermediate portion of the connecting line. 1. An information input device that is capable of acquiring information that is input using a writing tool on a booklet-like recording medium in which a pair of cover sheets and a plurality of paper sheets that are stacked and arranged between the pair of cover sheets are bound at a part of respective edge portions thereof , the information input device comprising:a first detection device that has a first detection surface and a first circuit portion and that is a plate-shaped body capable of detecting a position of the writing tool that approaches the first detection surface, the first detection device being capable of being arranged to face an entire surface of a first cover sheet of the pair of cover sheets;a second detection device that has a second detection surface and a second circuit portion and that is a plate-shaped body capable of detecting a position of the writing tool that approaches the second detection surface, the second detection device being capable of being arranged to face an entire surface of a second cover sheet of the pair of cover ...

TRAINABLE HANDHELD OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A handheld scanner incorporates vision software to allow the handheld scanner to be trained for OCR. The handheld scanner can include a user interface to allow a user to associate an image of a mark with electronic data for the mark. The user interface, along with a range finder, can also be used to influence variables that affect the quality of an image scan, thereby improving the quality of results for the image scan and/or decode process. The handheld scanner can also use a font description file during the decode process. The font description file can be generated using a synthetic image file of a character. The synthetic image file can be created by interpreting a marker font file. 1. A handheld scanner comprising:a scanner subassembly, the scanner subassembly including a vision sensor, a processor coupled to the vision sensor, and memory coupled to the processor;a user interface coupled to the scanner subassembly, the user interface including a visual display for viewing a live image of at least a portion of a mark to be scanned, the visual display including a region of interest viewable on the visual display, the region of interest to enable a user to position the handheld scanner for optimal X-Y position of the handheld scanner; andvision software executable by the processor, the vision software operable to digitally interpret a marker font file to decode a subsequent image of the mark, the marker font file describing the mark.2. The handheld scanner according to :wherein the vision software is operable to digitally associate the marker font file with desired electronic data and to generate a font description file, the font description file usable to decode the subsequent image of the mark.3. The handheld scanner according to :wherein the marker font file is digitally interpreted to create a synthetic image file.4. The handheld scanner according to :wherein the synthetic image file is digitally associated with the desired electronic data to generate the font ...

Processing container images and identifiers using optical character recognition and geolocation

Embodiments include a system configured to process location information for objects in a site comprising an imaging device configured to take a picture of an object, the picture containing a unique identifier of the object; a global positioning system (GPS) component associated with the imaging device and configured to tag the image of the object with GPS location information of the object to generate a tagged image; a communications interface configured to transmit the tagged image to a server computer remote from the imaging device over an Internet Protocol (IP) network; and a processor of the server configured to perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on the picture and to create an indicator code corresponding to the identifier of the object, wherein the processor is further configured to create a processed result containing the indicator code and the location to locate the object within the site.

HANDWRITING RECOGNITION METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method of generating handwriting information about handwriting of a user includes determining a first writing focus and a second writing focus; sequentially shooting a first local writing area, which is within a predetermined range from a first writing focus, and a second local writing area, which is within a predetermined range from a second writing focus; obtaining first handwriting from the first local writing area and second handwriting from the second local writing area; combining the first handwriting with the second handwriting; and generating the handwriting information, based on a result of the combining. 1. A device for generating handwriting information about handwriting of a user , the device comprising:a user interface configured to receive a user input;a signal obtainer configured to sequentially shoot a first local writing area, which is within a predetermined range from a first writing focus, and a second local writing area, which is within a predetermined range from a second writing focus; anda controller configured to determine the first writing focus and the second writing focus, obtain first handwriting from the first local writing area, obtain second handwriting from the second local writing area, combine the first handwriting with the second handwriting, and generate handwriting information, based on a result of the combining.2. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe signal obtainer traces a visual focus of the user, andthe controller determines the first writing focus and the second writing focus, based on the traced visual focus.3. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe user interface receives information about a color of handwriting from the user, andthe controller obtains the first handwriting from the first local writing area and the second handwriting from the second local writing area, based on information about the color of the handwriting.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller compares the first handwriting with the second ...

EVENT-TRIGGERED BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS ELECTRONIC PAYMENT PROCESSING APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS

The Event-Triggered Business-To-Business Electronic Payment Processing Apparatuses, Methods And Systems (hereinafter “B2B-PAY”) provides a business-to-business payment platform which facilitates business to business payment triggered by a user event, and transforms purchase item information inputs or purchase receipt inputs via B2B-PAY components into restricted-use account payment settlement outputs. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed, including: receiving a first payment request from a healthcare provider, the first payment request including healthcare bill information and user payment information loaded via a user vehicle; transmitting a second payment request to an insurance provider, the second payment request comprising an insured amount; receiving an indication of an approved amount from the insurance provider; facilitating payment of the approved amount from the insurance provider to the healthcare provider; calculating a user responsible amount; and facilitating payment of the calculated user responsible amount from the user to the healthcare provider. 1. A business-to-business transaction processing processor-implemented method , comprising: determining, by the processor, in response to executing the processor-executable link a second business entity sponsoring the purchase payment in response to parsing the purchase payment request, said second business entity being different from the first business entity and the user, said determining comprises receiving an instruction in response to a selection from the user for the second business entity on the web-enabled device;', 'obtaining, by the processor, purchase sponsoring instructions provided by the second business entity, said obtained purchase sponsoring instructions comprising verifying payment eligibility data of the user;', 'determining, by the processor, a payment sponsoring amount from the second business entity to the first business entity in response to the obtained purchase sponsoring ...

USER INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USER TERMINAL

A handwriting-based User Interface (UI) apparatus in a user terminal supporting a handwriting-based memo function and a method for supporting the same are provided, in which upon receipt of a handwritten input on a memo screen from a user, the handwritten input is recognized, a command is determined from the recognized input, and an application corresponding to the determined command is executed. 1. A User Interface (UI) method in a user terminal , comprising:invoking a memo layer upon user request to display a memo screen while executing an application;receiving a pen input event according to a pen input applied on the displayed memo screen by a user;recognizing pen input contents according to the pen input event;determining a command related to the application by a natural language process on the recognized pen input contents; andperforming a function of the application related to the determined command.2. The UI method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining information corresponding to user's intention by the natural language process,wherein the determining information corresponding to user's intention by the natural language process comprises, if an area is selected and an input is recognized, determining, by the natural language process on the selected area and the input, the command.3. The UI method of claim 1 , wherein the recognition of the pen input contents comprises:receiving coordinates of points touched on the memo screen by a pen;storing the coordinates of the touched points as strokes;generating a stroke array using the strokes; andrecognizing the pen input contents using a pre-stored handwriting library and a stroke array list including the generated stroke array.4. The UI method of claim 2 , wherein the input is predefined claim 2 , the predefined input corresponds to at least one of a preset symbol claim 2 , pattern claim 2 , text claim 2 , and combination of the symbol claim 2 , pattern claim 2 , and text claim 2 , or at least one gesture ...

Object Information Derived From Object Images

A real-world object is recognized from image data based on derived image characteristics, which are used to derive search information to conduct a search. The search returns object information which is used to execute a software process by a mobile device. 1. A method for visual search , comprising:receiving, by an identification server and from an image sensor of a mobile device, image data containing a digital representation of a real-world object;deriving, by the identification server, image characteristics corresponding to the real-world object from the digital representation of the real-world object in the image data;recognizing, by the identification server, the real-world object based on the image characteristics;deriving, by the identification server, search information associated with the real-world object;initiating, by at least one of the identification server or the mobile device, a search based on the search information;obtaining, by the at least one of the identification server or the mobile device, object information associated with the real-world object as a result of the search; andexecuting, by the mobile device, a software process as a function of the object information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein executing the software process comprises displaying claim 1 , by the mobile device claim 1 , information about the real-world object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the information about the real-world object comprises textual information about the real-world object.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the information about the real-world object further comprises additional image data associated with the real-world object.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the real-world object comprises an automobile claim 1 , the method further comprising:receiving, by the identification server and from the mobile device, location information of the mobile device;wherein the search is also based on the location information; and displaying, by the mobile device, ...

AUTHENTICATION USING MULTIPLE IMAGES OF USER FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES

A sequence of photographs is taken of the face (and if desired the upper body) of a user of a mobile device using the camera of the mobile device. Each photo is taken at a different angle from the user. The sequence is compared with a stored sequence and if a match is found, access to the device is granted. The user typically holds the device with arms extended outward and moves the device 180° across his face to take the sequence for authentication purposes. 1. A mobile device comprising:at least one camera;at least one processor; andat least one storage with instructions executable by the processor to:receive a first image of a user taken from a first angle relative to the user;receive at least a second image of a user taken from a second angle relative to the user;based at least in part on the first and second images matching comparison information, permit access to at least one function of the mobile device; andbased at least in part on the first and second images not matching the comparison information, not permit access to the at least one function of the mobile device.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second angles are relative to a direction in which the user faces.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to:present on the mobile device at least one user interface (UI) prompting the user to move the mobile device in front of the user.4. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein the UI includes informing the user to look in a specified direction.5. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein the UI informs the user to activate the camera.6. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to automatically start the camera taking images responses to an authentication event.7. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to:receive at least a third image of a user taken from a third angle relative to the user, wherein the first angle is taken at an angle directly in ...

SUPER DEEP REGRESSION ANALYSIS LEARNING METHOD

In the current artificial intelligence field, models of deep learning that is prevalent can only map functions. Therefore, a machine learning model with higher performance is desirable. The issue is to construct a machine learning model that enables deep competitive learning between data based on the exact distance. A precise distance scale is submitted by unifying Euclidean space and probability space. It submits a measure of the probability measure of fuzzy event based on this distance. Or, it constructs a new neural network that can transmit information of the maximum probability. Furthermore, super deep competition learning is performed between data having very small ambiguous fuzzy information and minute unstable probability information. By performing integral calculation on this result, it has become possible to obtain dramatic effects at the macro level. 1(1) Self-organization processing of the maximum probability scale processing for distance values from all dots in the given range to straight line of the linear regression; or(2) To generate a new processing range from the maximum probability scale on both side of the regression line based on the above processing result; or(3) To determine whether the new processing range is to be expanded or reduced based on the actual dot density within the range, or based on the maximum probability scale.. A super deep regression analysis learning method comprising at least one of the following features: This application claims all benefits accruing under 35 U.S.C. § 119 from China Patent Application No. 201710123105.X, filed on Feb. 27, 2017 in the State Intellectual Property Office of China, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.The present disclosure relates to a super deep regression analysis learning method.The success of Google investment and development of AlphaGo triumph over all human chess players has once again raised the world's upsurge of deep learning. In the past year, the number of ...

POSITION TRACKING FOR A BEARER OF MOBILE DEVICE

Mostly, motion signals are inaccurate, especially if the mobile device is not a proprietary device, and one has to reckon that the bearer wears the mobile device somewhere else than where it is supposed to be worn in order to coincide with the laboratory conditions. However, the information conveyed by the motion signals is sufficient in order to discriminate and detect between different typical wearing/carrying conditions, and accordingly position tracking based on such motion signals may be rendered far more efficiently by, first of all, using the motion signals gained from the one or more motion sensors so as to attribute them to one of a plurality of analysis parameter sets so as to obtain a selected analysis parameter set and, second, analyzing the motion signals using the selected analysis parameter set so as to obtain a signal indicating a locomotion of the bearer. 1. Apparatus for tracking a position of a bearer of a mobile device on the basis of one or more motion sensors comprised by the mobile device , the apparatus comprisinga discriminator configured to, based on motion signals gained from the one or more motion sensors, select one of a plurality of analysis parameter sets so as to acquire a selected analysis parameter set, by discriminating between different signal patterns associated with the analysis parameter sets; andan analyzer configured to analyze the motion signals using the selected analysis parameter set so as to acquire a signal indicating a locomotion of the bearer,wherein the analyzer is configured to attenuate smaller propelling distance and direction change values of the signal indicating the locomotion of the bearer more than higher values thereof, and store a history concerning a most recently passed portion of the signal, in an unattenuated version, and/or the motion signals and to redo the analysis using a lower attenuation strength, on the basis of the history stored in case of realizing that the bearer starts a turn.2. Apparatus ...

MULTI-PURPOSE DIGITAL COLORING TOOLS

Multi-purpose digital coloring tools for interacting with a touchscreen are described. A pattern-making device provides for patterned input from a digital marking tool on a touchscreen device. The pattern-making device guides the digital marking tool with a plurality of gear teeth on an internal edge of a template frame secured to a touchscreen device using a base unit. Light images are created by a light stylus that interacts with a touchscreen device or an emulsion-surface device. An easel support structure holds a touchscreen device in an upright position during marking with the digital marking tool. Digitally animated coloring book pages are adapted to interact with a touchscreen device. Digital crayons, digital stamping devices, a digital paintbrush, a dual-tip digital stylus for creating 3-dimensional (3-D) images, and a pair of 3-D glasses are provided for interacting with a touchscreen device. 1. A digital coloring book , comprising:at least one coloring-book page, said at least one coloring-book page comprising one or more features configured to interact with a touchscreen device;at least one perforated opening provided on the at least one coloring-book page, said at least one perforated opening is coupled, via perforations, to a removable paper portion that can be removed by a user; andat least one identification code associated with the at least one coloring-book page wherein one or more digital elements are configured to appear on a touchscreen of the touchscreen device upon recognition of the at least one identification code.2. The digital coloring book of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coloring-book page comprises at least one coloring-book page surface that contains a pattern that is colorable by a user.3. The digital coloring book of claim 2 , wherein the at least one identification code corresponds to one or more inputs for the touchscreen device that identify the at least one coloring-book page.4. The digital coloring book of claim 3 , wherein ...

SUPPLEMENTAL DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN INJECTION DEVICE FOR RECORDING AND DISPLAYING A DOSE VALUE SET BY THE USER USING OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION (OCR)

A supplemental device () for attachment to a pen-type drug injection device, the supplemental device comprising an optical sensor array or camera () configured to capture an image of one or more numbers representing dose values on a dose dial sleeve of the injection device, and a processor () and memory () arrangement configured to run an algorithm to receive image data from the sensor/camera and extract the dialed dose value from said image via optical character recognition (OCR). The algorithm is able to determine the set dose value which is at the centre of the image (), also if the dose scale only comprises integer values in steps of two (see FIG. ). 125-. (canceled)26. A supplemental device for attachment to an injection device , the supplemental device comprising:an imaging sensor configured to capture an image of one or more numbers displayed on a moveable component of the injection device;a processor; and receive data representing an image;', 'determine the position of at least one number in the image by determining the boundaries of each visible number;', 'select one of the visible numbers to be identified;', 'perform a pattern matching process to identify the value of the selected number; and', 'determine a dose dialed into the injection device using the determined position of the selected one of the at least one visible number in the image., 'a computer-readable memory storing instructions executable by the processor to27. The supplemental device according to claim 26 , wherein using the determined position of the selected one of the at least one visible number to determine a dose dialed into the injection device comprises:determining a position offset of the selected number from the center of the image; andapplying a weighting function based on the position offset to the value of the selected number.28. The supplemental device according to claim 27 , wherein the position offset is expressed as a number of pixel rows.29. The supplemental device according ...

SEARCH DEVICE

A storage stores a classified-component-presence region where a component is present which constitutes one or more items of content while associating the classified-component-presence region with the respective one of the items of content. An acquisition controller acquires designation data designating a second region which is present around a first region equivalent to the classified-component-presence region of an item of content to be searched for and limits a likelihood of presence of the component. A search controller searches the item of content to be searched for from those stored in the storage based on the designation data. A display controller displays a search result on a display. 1. A search device comprising:a storage to store one or more items of content and store a classified-component-presence region where a component is present which constitutes a respective one of the one or more items of content while associating the classified-component-presence region with the respective one of the items of content;an acquisition controller to acquire designation data designating a second region which is located around a first region equivalent to the classified-component-presence region of an item of content to be searched for and limits a likelihood of presence of the component;a search controller to search for the item of content to be searched for from those stored in the storage based on the designation data acquired by the acquisition controller; anda display controller to display a search result obtained by the search controller on a display.2. A search device comprising:a storage to store one or more items of content and store a classified-component-presence region where a component is present which constitutes a respective one of the one or more items of content while associating the classified-component-presence region with the respective one of the items of content;an acquisition controller to acquire designation data designating an entirety or a part ...

HANDWRITING INPUT SYSTEM AND HANDWRITING INPUT METHOD

A handwriting input system includes a handwriting pen, a handwriting plate and a processing unit. The handwriting pen includes a pen body, a first sensing unit and a first communication unit. The first sensing unit senses an action of the pen body to generate a sensing data. The handwriting plate includes a touch unit, a display unit and a second communication unit. The touch unit senses a contact trajectory and a contact time while the handwriting pen contacts the handwriting plate. The processing unit is selectively disposed in one of the handwriting pen and the handwriting plate. The processing unit calculates a tilt angle of the pen body according to the sensing data, determines a contact shape according to the tilt angle, determines an ink output amount according to the contact time, and determines a handwriting image according to the contact trajectory, the contact shape and the ink output amount. 1. A handwriting input system comprising:a handwriting pen comprising a pen body, a first sensing unit and a first communication unit, the first sensing unit and the first communication unit being disposed in the pen body, the first sensing unit sensing an action of the pen body to generate a sensing data;a handwriting plate comprising a touch unit, a display unit and a second communication unit, the touch unit sensing a contact trajectory and a contact time while the handwriting pen contacts the handwriting plate, the first communication unit communicating with the second communication unit; anda processing unit selectively disposed in one of the handwriting pen and the handwriting plate, the processing unit calculating a tilt angle of the pen body according to the sensing data, determining a contact shape according to the tilt angle, determining an ink output amount according to the contact time, and determining a handwriting image according to the contact trajectory, the contact shape and the ink output amount, and the display unit displaying the handwriting image ...

Autogenerating video from text

A method of converting user-selected printed text to a synthesized image sequence is provided. The method includes capturing a first image of printed text and generating a model information associated with the text.

Wearable Imaging Member and Spectroscopic Optical Sensor for Food Identification and Nutrition Modification

This invention is a wearable device or system for identification and quantification of food comprising an imaging member (such as a camera) that takes pictures of nearby food, an optical sensor (such as a spectroscopic optical sensor) which collects data concerning light that is reflected from this food, an attachment mechanism (such as a wrist band), and an image-analyzing member (such as a data control unit). This invention can further comprise a computer-to-human interface which modifies a person's nutritional intake based on identification of unhealthy vs. healthy food. 1. A wearable device or system for food identification and quantification comprising:at least one imaging member, wherein this imaging member takes pictures and/or records images of nearby food, and wherein these food pictures and/or images are automatically analyzed to identify the types and quantities of food;an optical sensor, wherein this optical sensor collects data concerning light that is transmitted through or reflected from nearby food, and wherein this data is automatically analyzed to identify the types of food, the types of ingredients in the food, and/or the types of nutrients in the food;one or more attachment mechanisms, wherein these one or more attachment mechanisms are configured to hold the imaging member and the optical sensor in close proximity to the surface of a person's body; andan image-analyzing member which automatically analyzes food pictures and/or images.2. The device or system in wherein the at least one imaging member is a camera.3. The device or system in wherein the at least one imaging member is configured to have a focal direction which points outward from the surface of a person's body or clothing.4. The device or system in wherein the optical sensor is a spectroscopic optical sensor that collects data concerning the spectrum of light that is transmitted through and/or reflected from nearby food.5. The device or system in wherein the optical sensor is ...

CHARACTER RECOGNITION AND CHARACTER INPUT APPARATUS USING TOUCH SCREEN AND METHOD THEREOF

A character input method using a touch screen, in which one or more areas requiring user input is defined in the touch screen, pre-recognized information is defined for each of the defined areas, character information is received by a user in one or more user desired areas among the defined areas, the character information is recognized using a character recognizer, and the recognized character information is updated in the user desired areas. 1. A character input method using a touch screen , comprising the steps of:displaying, on the touch screen, at least one area partitioned based on selecting a character;displaying a first character at a first area among the displayed at least one area and a second character at a second area among the displayed at least one area;receiving character information at the first area by the touch screen;selecting the first character associated with a position of the character information in the first area as a character to be replaced among the first character and the second character; anddisplaying a third character at the first area in accordance with the received character information to replace the first character displayed at the first area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one area is partitioned by dotted lines when the character selection occurs.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first character is superimposed on at least part of the character information when the character selection occurs.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:recognizing the character information using a character recognizer, wherein the character recognizer is determined according to a feature of the first character.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the character recognizer for the first character is different from a character recognizer for the second character claim 4 , andwherein the second character has different features from the first character.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein pre-recognized information of the first area ...

METHOD FOR REAL TIME EXTRACTION OF CONTENT WRITTEN ON A WHITEBOARD

A method to extract content written on a marker board is disclosed. The method includes generating, by a computer processor, a sequence of samples from a video stream, wherein the video stream comprises a series of images of the marker board, generating, by the computer processor, a center of mass (COM) of foreground content of each sample in the sequence of samples, detecting, by the computer processor and based on a predetermined criterion, a stabilized change of the COM in the sequence of samples, and extracting, based at least on detecting the stabilized change, a portion of static written content from the video stream. 1. A method to extract content written on a marker board , the method comprising:generating, by a computer processor, a sequence of samples from a video stream, wherein the video stream comprises a series of images of the marker board;generating, by the computer processor, a center of mass (COM) of foreground content of each sample in the sequence of samples;detecting, by the computer processor and based on a predetermined criterion, a stabilized change of the COM in the sequence of samples; andextracting, based at least on detecting the stabilized change, a portion of static written content from the video stream.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined criterion for detecting the stabilized change comprises an amount of change of the COM and a stability window of the change of the COM.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the sequence of samples comprises:dividing each image in the series of images into a plurality of tiles; andgenerating said each sample in the sequence of samples based on a corresponding tile of the plurality of tiles.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein generating said each sample in the sequence of samples comprises:dividing the series of images into a plurality of consecutive portions; andgenerating, for said each sample, an average of the tile over a corresponding portion of the series of images.5. The ...

ILLUMINATION APPARATUS FOR A BARCODE READER

Illumination systems for illuminating objects to be read or imaged by optical readers, such barcode scanners and direct part marking (DPM) barcode readers, are provided. One implementation includes an illumination apparatus including a light source and a freeform lens having a cavity configured to at least partially surround the light source. The freeform lens is configured to provide both dark field illumination and bright field illumination to an object to be imaged. 1. An optical reading device comprising:one or more illumination devices; andan imager configured to optically scan an object;wherein each of the illumination devices is configured to provide dark field illumination and bright field illumination to the object, each illumination device including a freeform lens comprised of a first radial section for providing the dark field illumination and an opposing second radial section for providing the bright field illumination.2. The optical reading device of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more illumination devices includes a light emitting diode (LED) and the freeform lens.3. (canceled)4. The optical reading device of claim 1 , wherein the imager is a barcode scanner claim 1 , and wherein the object includes a barcode.5. The optical reading device of claim 4 , wherein the barcode is one of a Code 39 code claim 4 , a Code 128 code claim 4 , a data matrix code claim 4 , and a quick response (QR) code.6. The optical reading device of claim 4 , wherein the barcode is a direct part marking (DPM) code permanently applied to the object.7. The optical reading device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more illumination devices are configured as a plurality of illumination devices positioned around front edges of the imager.8. The optical reading device of claim 7 , wherein the illumination devices are configured to be activated individually to form specific angular light distributions.9. An illumination apparatus comprising:a light source; anda freeform lens having ...

ENABLING AUGMENTED REALITY USING EYE GAZE TRACKING

Methods and apparatus relating to enabling augmented reality applications using eye gaze tracking are disclosed. An exemplary method according to the disclosure includes displaying an image to a user of a scene viewable by the user, receiving information indicative of an eye gaze of the user, determining an area of interest within the image based on the eye gaze information, determining an image segment based on the area of interest, initiating an object recognition process on the image segment, and displaying results of the object recognition process. 1. An apparatus for displaying virtual content , comprising:a display;a memory configured to store images; and cause a virtual tag to be displayed at a first position on the display at a first time, the first position of the virtual tag being based on a spatial relationship between an object in a scene and the virtual tag;', 'cause the virtual tag to be displayed at a second position on the display at a second time, the second position of the virtual tag being different than the first position based on the spatial relationship between the object in the scene and the virtual tag;', 'determine the object has been selected at a third time; and', 'cause the virtual tag to be displayed at the second position on the display at a fourth time based on the object being selected at the third time., 'a processor configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the virtual tag indicates that augmented reality information related to the object is available.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:receive input corresponding to selection of the virtual tag; andcause augmented reality information related to the object to be displayed on the display based on selection of the virtual tag.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the input is based on a gaze of a user.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the input is based on selection of a graphical element associated with the virtual tag.6. The apparatus of ...

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image of the object is captured and the object is recognized from plurality of objects in a database. An information address corresponding to the object is then used to access information and initiate communication pertinent to the object. 1. A method of presenting interactive content , comprising:obtaining, by a mobile device, a digital representation of an environment the digital representation comprising at least one of location data, position data and orientation data associated with the mobile device;recognizing, by at least one of a server and the mobile device, at least one object from the digital representation as a target object considered to be part of a game based at least in part on the at least one of the location data, position data and orientation data of the digital representation;identifying, by at least one of a server and the mobile device, content information associated with the target object based on a location of the target object;accessing, by at least one of the server and the mobile device, the content information via an information address associated with the target object; andexecuting, by the mobile device, an interactive application that incorporates the content information based on the position and orientation of the target object relative to the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein executing the interactive application that incorporates the content information further comprises visually presenting claim 1 , by the mobile device claim 1 , the content information based on the position and orientation of the target object relative to the mobile device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the content information further comprises graphical content information associated with the target object and presenting the content information further comprises displaying claim 2 , by the mobile device claim 2 , the graphical content information based on the position and orientation of the mobile device relative to the target object ...

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image of the object is captured and the object is recognized from plurality of objects in a database. An information address corresponding to the object is then used to access information and initiate communication pertinent to the object. 1. A method of interactive content management , comprising:obtaining, by a first mobile device, a digital representation of an environment, the digital representation comprising location data associated with the first mobile device;recognizing, by at least one of a server and the first mobile device, an object from the digital representation as a target object considered to be part of a game based at least in part on the location data,identifying, by at least one of a server and the first mobile device, content information associated with the target object based on a location of the target object:,accessing, by at least one of the server and the first mobile device, the content information via an information address associated with the target object; andvisually presenting, by the first mobile device, the content information within the game based on the location data associated with the first mobile device and a position of the target object relative to the first mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein visually presenting the content information further comprises visually presenting claim 1 , by the first mobile device claim 1 , the content information based on a proximity of the first mobile device to the target object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the content information comprises at least one of graphical content information claim 2 , animation content information claim 2 , video content information and text content information.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising enabling an interaction with the target object via the first mobile device based on the location data associated with the first mobile device and a position and orientation of the first mobile device relative to the target object.5. ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING TEXT IMAGES FOR OPTICAL-CHARACTER RECOGNITION

The current document is directed to methods and systems that acquire an image containing text with curved text lines to generate a corresponding corrected image in which the text lines are straightened and have a rectilinear organization. The method may include identifying a page sub-image within the text-containing image, generating a text-line-curvature model for the page sub-image that associates inclination angles with pixels in the page sub-image, generating local displacements, using the text-line-curvature model, for pixels in the page sub-image, and transferring pixels from the page sub-image to a corrected page-sub-image using the local displacements to construct a corrected page sub-image in which the text lines are straightened and in which the text characters and symbols have a rectilinear arrangement. 1. An image-processing subsystem included within a device , appliance , or system that acquires a text-containing image containing text with curved text lines to generate a corresponding corrected image in which the text lines are straightened and have a rectilinear organization , the image-processing subsystem comprising:one or more memories; andone or more processors, coupled to the one or more memories, to:identify a page sub-image within the text-containing image,generate a text-line-curvature model for the page sub-image that associates inclination angles with pixels in the page sub-image,generate local displacements, using the text-line-curvature model, for pixels in the page sub-image, andtransfer pixels from the page sub-image to a corrected page-sub-image using the local displacements to construct a corrected page sub-image in which the text lines are straightened and in which the text characters and symbols have a rectilinear arrangement.2. The image-processing subsystem of wherein to identify a page sub-image within the text-containing image claim 1 , the one or more processors to:identify intensity edges within the text-containing image; anduse ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF HANDWRITING RECOGNITION IN DIAGRAMS

A system, method and computer program product for hand-drawing diagrams including text and non-text elements on a computing device are provided. The computing device has a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium for detecting and recognizing hand-drawing diagram element input under control of the processor. Display of input diagram elements in interactive digital ink is performed on a display device associated with the computing device. One or more of the diagram elements are associated with one or more other of the diagram elements in accordance with a class and type of each diagram element. The diagram elements are re-displayed based on one or more interactions with the digital ink received and in accordance with the one or more associations. 1. A barricade system comprising: an upper side;', 'a lower side disposed opposite the upper side;', 'a first lateral side extending between the upper side and the lower side;', 'a second lateral side extending between the upper side and the lower side, the second lateral side disposed opposite the first lateral side;', 'a first surface extending between the first lateral side and the second lateral side;', 'a second surface extending between the first lateral side and the second lateral side, the second surface disposed opposite the first surface; and', 'a channel extending from the lower side toward the upper side, the channel including an opening at the lower side;, 'a main body includinga first leg post including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end slidably and rotatably disposed within the channel;a first foot rigidly connected to the second end of the first leg post; and at least one stowed protrusion extending inward for a first distance from a portion of a perimeter of the collar aperture, and', 'at least one stowed detent disposed between the stowed protrusion and the portion of the perimeter of the collar aperture, and, 'a collar rigidly connected to a portion of the ...

System and method for constructing document image from snapshots taken by image sensor panel

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an electronic device having a light source, a two-dimensional photosensor, the photosensor and the light source being stacked on top of each other, and a non-transitory computer readable memory. In one example, the mobile electronic device is configured to: capture two or more frames using the photosensor while light is emitted from the light source, identify common features in neighboring frames of said two or more frames, combine said two or more frames into an image based on the common features, such that the common features are spatially collocated in the image, and record the image to the memory.

DRUG ANOMALY DETECTION

A portable anomaly drug detection device is disclosed. The device includes at least one light source, a detector to scan or process the subject drug, and a control circuit having a controller. The at least one light source, the camera, and the control circuit are disposed within an enclosure. The controller is configured to process and analyze drug images captured by the camera when the light source emits light, and determines whether a drug is counterfeit upon detection of an anomaly within the captured images relative to a trained counterfeit detecting machine-learning model. 1. A portable drug anomaly detection device , comprising:a receptacle;at least one light source to emit light of a predetermined wavelength;a detector to capture digital signal corresponding to a drug in the drug receptacle; and 'process the captured digital signal in accordance with a trained machine-learning model, and identify an anomaly corresponding to the object in the receptacle, in accordance with the trained machine-learning model, wherein the receptacle, the at least one light source, the detector, and the control circuit are configured within the device.', 'a control circuit that is configured to2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source is at least one of an ultraviolet light source claim 1 , an infrared light source claim 1 , or a visible light source.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the detector is a camera.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the camera is configured to capture an image of the drug in the drug receptacle as the drug is subjected to one of an ultraviolet light claim 3 , an infrared light claim 3 , or a visible light.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the detector is a spectrometer.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the spectrometer is a NIR spectrometer.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to execute the trained anomaly detecting machine learning ...

Enhanced handheld screen-sensing pointer

Enhanced handheld screen-sensing pointing, in which a handheld device captures a camera image of one or more fiducials rendered by a display device, and a position or an angle of the one or more fiducials in the captured camera image is determined. A position on the display device that the handheld device is aimed towards is determined based at least on the determined position or angle of the one or more fiducials in the camera image, and an application is controlled based on the determined position on the display device.

Object Information Derived From Object Images

Search terms are derived automatically from images captured by a camera equipped cell phone, PDA, or other image capturing de ice submitted to a search engine to obtain information of interest, and at least a portion of the resulting information is transmitted back locally to, or nearby, the device that captured the image. 1. A method of enabling an interaction with digital content , comprising:obtaining, by a mobile device, a digital representation of a scene, the digital representation of the scene including location data associated with the device;recognizing, by at least one of a server and the mobile device, an object in the scene as a target object based at least in part on the location data of the digital representation;deriving, by at least one of the server and the mobile device, a search term associated with the target object based on the digital representation;identifying, by at least one of the server and the mobile device, an information address based on the search term; andaccessing, by the mobile device, content information associated with the target object based on the information address.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising presenting the content information on a display of the mobile device claim 1 , wherein the content information comprises graphics associated with the target object.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the content information on the display of the mobile device based on at least one of the position and orientation of the target object relative to the mobile device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:deriving, by at least one of the server and the mobile device, object attributes associated with the identified target object based on the digital representation; andderiving, by at least one of the server and the mobile device, the search term based on the object attributes.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the object attributes includes at least one of a name attribute claim 4 , a type attribute claim 4 , ...

INTERACTIVE INDICIA READER

An interactive indicia (e.g., barcode) reader is disclosed. This indicia reader incorporates a projector to display context sensitive information on a surface. This information may represent manufacturer or store related information about the item with the indicia. What is more, the indicia reader may also recognize a user's interaction with the projected image. In this way, the indicia reader may enhance the information that it provides, as well as expanding the data that it can collect. 1. An interactive indicia reader comprising:an imaging module for capturing images of (i) indicia and (ii) user gestures within a field of view;a projecting module for projecting context-sensitive information;a memory module for storing the context-sensitive information;a processor module, communicatively coupled with the imaging module, the projecting module, and the memory module, the processor module configured for (i) decoding the indicia, (ii) decoding the user gestures, (iii) retrieving, from the memory module, the context-sensitive information corresponding to the decoded indicia or the decoded user gestures, and (iv) providing the context-sensitive information to the projecting module; anda housing for supporting, positioning, and containing the modules.2. The interactive indicia reader according to claim 1 , wherein the housing has a gun shape and is integrated with a trigger switch to initiate image capture or projecting.3. The interactive indicia reader according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to be worn.4. The interactive indicia reader according to claim 1 , wherein the context-sensitive information comprises manufacturer information or store-related information regarding the indicia.5. The indicia reader according to claim 1 , wherein the context-sensitive information comprises at least one virtual control for user interaction.6. The indicia reader according to claim 1 , wherein the user gestures comprise a finger.7. The indicia reader according to ...

Identifying Entities to be Investigated Using Storefront Recognition

Systems and methods for storefront recognition are provided. A surveyor or other user can access an application implemented on a computing device. A source image of a storefront of an entity can be captured by the surveyor using an image capture device (e.g. a digital camera). A feature matching process can be used to compare the source image against a plurality of candidate images of storefronts in the geographic area and return a list of the candidate images with the closest match. Each candidate image returned by the application can be annotated with a similarity score indicative of the similarity of the source image with the candidate image. The surveyor can use the similarity scores and the candidate images to determine whether the store has been previously investigated. The user can interact with the application to indicate whether the entity seeds to be investigated. 1. A computer-implemented method of identifying entities to be investigated in geographic areas , comprising:receiving, by one or more computing devices, a source image captured of a storefront of an entity in a geographic area, the source image being captured by an image capture device, wherein the one or more computing devices comprise one or more processors;accessing, by the one or more computing devices, a plurality of candidate images of storefronts in the geographic area;comparing, by the one or more computing devices, the source image against the plurality of candidate images to determine a similarity score for each of the plurality of candidate images;identifying, by the one or more computing devices, a subset of the plurality of candidate images based at least in part on the similarity score for each of the plurality of candidate images;providing, by the one or more computing devices, the subset of the plurality of candidate images for display in a user interface presented on a display device, each candidate image of the subset of the plurality of candidate images being provided for ...

MOBILE GAS AND CHEMICAL IMAGING CAMERA

In one embodiment, an infrared (IR) imaging system for determining a concentration of a target species in an object is disclosed. The imaging system can include an optical system including an optical focal plane array (FPA) unit. The optical system can have components defining at least two optical channels thereof, said at least two optical channels being spatially and spectrally different from one another. Each of the at least two optical channels can be positioned to transfer IR radiation incident on the optical system towards the optical FPA. The system can include a processing unit containing a processor that can be configured to acquire multispectral optical data representing said target species from the IR radiation received at the optical FPA. Said optical system and said processing unit can be contained together in a data acquisition and processing module configured to be worn or carried by a person. 1. A method for imaging a target species in an object , the method comprising:receiving, by an optical system, infrared (IR) radiation, wherein said optical system comprises an optical focal plane array (FPA) unit and at least one lens array of a lens assembly configured to achieve an f-number less than 2; andacquiring, by the optical system, multispectral optical data representing said target species from the received IR radiation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens assembly comprises an array of two-part lenses.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical FPA unit comprises a pixel array and wherein the optical system comprises a plurality of optical channels defining an image detection region on the optical FPA unit claim 1 , the image detection region having an area in a range of about 15% to about 95% of the pixel array.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a number of the plurality of optical channels is between 4 and 50.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein lenses of the at least one lens array are disposed in a mounting plate.6. The method of claim 1 ...

METHOD FOR FACILITATING HANDWRITING PRACTICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

A method for facilitating handwriting practice includes: generating handwriting strokes in response to user input of user-writing strokes; generating an input image that includes the handwriting strokes, and that has a shape similar to a shape of a standard image associated with a standard word character; scaling the input image to generate a scaled image with a size that is the same as a size the standard image; overlapping the standard image and the scaled image; comparing an nhandwriting stroke in the scaled image with an nstandard stroke in a standard order of the standard word character; and when the nhandwriting stroke does not correspond in position to the nstandard stroke, displaying a notification of a stroke order error. 1. A method for facilitating handwriting practice , the method to be implemented using an electronic device that includes a processor , a data storage , a touch interface and a display unit , the data storage storing at least one standard image that is associated with a standard word character composed by a number of standard strokes and that has a boundary passing through an upmost point , a lowermost point , a leftmost point and a rightmost point of the standard word character , the method comprising the steps of:a) generating, by the touch interface, a plurality of handwriting data sets in response to user input of a number N of user-writing strokes of an intended word character, respectively;b) generating, by the processor, a number N of handwriting strokes according to the handwriting data sets, respectively, the handwriting strokes composing a handwriting word character;c) generating, by the processor, an input image that includes the handwriting word character, that has a boundary passing through an upmost point, a lowermost point, a leftmost point and a rightmost point of the handwriting word character, and that has a shape similar to a shape of the standard image stored in the data storage;d) scaling, by the processor, the input ...

KEY TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A Key Tracking System and Method of Operation allows a user to store a digital image of a key in a memory storage on a mobile device. The digital image of the key is stored with a plurality of keys for a user, creating a database of key images that are viewable for comparison, cutting references, key location identity, and other common key organization and tracking features. The stored digital image of the key is used to comparatively identify the key amongst digital images of a plurality of keys. The stored digital image of key can be compared with an image of a corresponding recall key in order to cut a key bitting for the key that substantially matches the key bitting of the recall key. The stored digital image of the key is associated with a location of a corresponding keyway structure that graphically displays on a digital map. 1. A computer software-implemented key tracking method comprising the steps of:providing a mobile electronic computing device of a user having a camera operably coupled thereto and a memory resident thereon;capturing, through the camera on the mobile electronic computing device of the user, a digital image of a key;utilizing a key-tracking mobile software application resident on the memory of the mobile electronic computing device of the user to obtain a unique key identifier associated with a key bitting corresponding with the key and from the digital image of the key;inputting a key description through a user interface of a display of the mobile electronic computing device of the user and associating the key description with the unique key identifier;storing the unique key identifier and key description on the memory of the mobile electronic computing device of the user, the memory having a plurality of unique key identifiers with associated key descriptions resident thereon and corresponding with a plurality of keys of the user;receiving, through the camera on the mobile electronic computing device of the user, a secondary digital ...

Data Capture and Identification System and Process

A mobile system that performs object recognition, identifying real-world objects in a scene from captured digital data of the scene. The mobile system identifies the real-world objects based on derived salient characteristics from the digital data, and retrieves stored object information corresponding to the identified object such that a CPU can execute a software process based on the retrieved object information about the real-world object. 1. A mobile system that performs object recognition , comprising:at least one data capture device; store reference characteristics corresponding to a plurality of target objects and object information associated with each of the plurality of target objects;', 'receive, from the at least one data capture device, digital data of a scene captured by the at least one data capture device, the digital data comprising image data and including a digital representation of at least one real-world object within the scene;', 'derive salient characteristics for the at least one real-world object based on the digital representation;', 'identify the at least one real-world object as at least one target object among the plurality of target objects based on the derived salient characteristics and the stored reference characteristics;', 'retrieve the object information associated with the identified at least one target object; and', 'provide the object information to a CPU; and, 'a computer system programmed tothe CPU programmed to execute a software process based on the object information.2. The mobile system that performs object recognition of claim 1 , wherein the CPU programmed to execute the software process comprises the CPU programmed to determine the position and orientation of the at least one real-world object relative to the at least one data capture device based on the object information.3. The mobile system that performs object recognition of claim 2 , wherein the at least one real-world object comprises at least one of a person or a ...

Method for Detecting Objects, in particular Three-Dimensional Objects

A method for detecting objects, in particular three-dimensional objects, includes carrying out a digital scan of at least one image section of an image of at least one object to be detected in order to digitally detect points of the image. The digital detection at least of individual points of the image is carried out at least on the basis of a deviation of at least one characteristic of at least two points, in particular on the basis of a deviation of at least one characteristic of the last digitally detected point in comparison to a characteristic of at least one point to be detected digitally. 1. A method for identifying objects , comprising:digitally scanning at least one image portion of an image of at least one object to be identified; anddigitally capturing points of the digitally scanned image dependent on a deviation of at least one characteristic of a point captured most recently in digital fashion in relation to a characteristic of at least one point to be captured digitally.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:capturing individual points of the image digitally, at least dependent on a deviation of at least one color value of at least two points; andcapturing individual points of the image digitally, at least dependent on a deviation of at least one brightness value of the at least two points.3. (canceled)4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:digitally scanning the image along an image direction of the at least one image portion of the image,wherein the image direction extends at least substantially diagonally.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:digitally capturing individual points of the image along an image direction of the at least one image portion of the image,wherein the image direction extends at least substantially diagonally.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:using a grid for the digital scanning of the at least one image portion of the image and/or for the digital ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATION AND USE OF DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION

A method for generating a digital ID comprising capturing one or more user images of user's face, transmitting the one or more user images or data derived therefrom to a verification server and determining if the one or more images represent a live person. Capturing an ID image of a photo identification for the user and transmitting the ID image to the verification sever. Comparing at least one of the one or more user images or data derived therefrom to the image of the user on the photo identification to determine if user in the one or more user images is the same person as the image on the photo identification. Responsive to a match from the comparing and a determination that a live person was captured in the one or more user images, generating a user digital ID and transmitting the user digital ID to the user. 1. A method for generating a digital ID for a user comprising:capturing at least one image of a user's face with a camera;transmitting the at least one image of the user's face or data derived from the at least one image of the user's face to a verification server and performing liveness verification thereon to determine if the at least one image captured a live person;responsive to determining that the user in the at least one image is a live person, capturing an image of a user's identification, the identification having an image of the user on the identification;transmitting the image of the identification to the verification sever;comparing the at least one image of a user's face or data derived from the at least one image of the user's face to the image of the user on the identification to determine if the there is a match;responsive to a match, generating a digital ID, the digital ID having one or more of the following shown thereon: image of the user's identification, image of the user, user's email address used to receive the digital ID, and information that the at least one image of the user was of a live person and that the at least one image of ...

DISTANCE ESTIMATION USING MULTI-CAMERA DEVICE

A method and apparatus for measuring a distance to an object, be a device () having at least two cameras (), is described. One or more first images including the object are acquired by a first camera of the device and one or more first reference images are acquired by a second camera of the device, while the device is in a first position. One or more second images including the object and one or more second reference images are acquired by cameras of the device, while the device is in a second position, different from the first position. Based on the first and second reference images, information on the displacement of at least one camera of the device between the first and second position are determined. The distance from the device to the object is calculated based on the first and second images including the object and the determined information on the displacement of the at least one camera. 1. A method of measuring a distance to an object , by a device having at least two cameras , comprising:acquiring, by a first camera of the device while the device is in a first position, one or more first images that include the object;acquiring, by a second camera of the device while the device is in the first position, one or more first reference images:after acquiring the one or more first images, displaying, to a user, a stop instruction in response to a numerical score exceeding a dynamically adjustable threshold, the numerical score indicating an extent of matching between the one or more first reference images and a current image acquired by the second camera, and the dynamically adjustable threshold being according to an accuracy level for distance determination;acquiring, by the first camera of the device while the device is in a second position, one or more second images including the object;acquiring, by the second camera of the device while the device is in the second position, one or more second reference images;determining, based on the one or more first and ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PALLET IDENTIFICATION

Provided are methods, including computer-implemented methods, devices, and computer-program products applying systems and methods for pallet identification. According to some embodiments of the invention, a pallet may be visually identified through photographs without attaching physical labels. Thus, the status of pallets may be monitored (e.g., their location and structural integrity) as they move through the supply chain. 1. A computer-implemented method of identifying a pallet , the method comprising:receiving, at a computing device, an image captured by an imaging device, wherein the image depicts a visual feature and a corresponding spatial orientation associated with a pallet;accessing a database storing one or more known visual features with corresponding spatial orientations, each corresponding to a unique one of one or more known pallets associated with a supply chain;matching the visual feature and the corresponding spatial orientation associated with the pallet with a known visual feature and corresponding spatial orientation in the one or more known visual features with corresponding spatial orientations in the database to uniquely identify the pallet as a known pallet from the one or more known pallets associated with the supply chain; andstoring data in the database for the known pallet.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the pallet does not include a physical tag showing or storing a pallet identifier.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the data comprises:location data indicating a location where the pallet is when the image is captured;changes to the visual feature on the pallet or new visual features on the pallet;a cycle time of the pallet to move through the supply chain;a statistical analysis of a pallet damage rate; ora statistical analysis of quality of repairs made to damage on the pallet.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a separate file from the image claim 1 ...

System and method for compressing electronic signatures

A remote data capture system includes a host computing device. A client computing device is communicatively coupled to the host computing device. A capture device having a sensor is coupled to the client computing device. The capture device is configured to receive an electrical input signal from the sensor, convert the input signal to corresponding input data having a predetermined format, compress the input data to a variable-length bit stream, and convert the bit stream to keyboard codes. The client computing device selectably transmits the keyboard codes to the host computing device.

SMARTPHONE APP FOR DOSE CAPTURE AND METHOD

A handheld electronic device, such as a smartphone, and an app capture an image of a medication or delivery device at the time of delivery with a date and time indictor or stamp. The image is analyzed and the dosage calculated from the captured image. The device stores the data corresponding to the dosage and time and compares the data with stored information relating to the patient to record compliance with the prescribed medication and delivery protocol. The data is used to record total usage of the medication over a predetermined period of time and determine a time schedule for resupplying the medication and a delivery method when the total medication usage exceeds a predetermined amount. 1. A portable device for determining dose information , comprising:an image capture device for imaging a medication or medication delivery device;a memory to store an image captured by the image capture device; anda programmable memory and processor adapted to execute program instructions, and adapted to analyze the stored image and determine the type and amount of a medication captured in the image.2. The portable device of claim 1 , wherein the medication delivery device is an insulin delivery pen claim 1 , and the image is analyzed to determine the type of insulin delivery pen claim 1 , and a set dose is determined from the insulin delivery pen dose window.3. The portable device of claim 1 , wherein the medication delivery device is in a syringe claim 1 , and the image is analyzed to determine the dose amount from a syringe plunger location in the syringe.4. The portable device of claim 1 , wherein the medication is one or more pills claim 1 , and the image is analyzed to compare the pill images with a database of pill shapes and colors to identify the pills and medication concentrations.5. The portable device of claim 1 , wherein said device is configured for capturing a sequence of images corresponding to a sequence of dosages over a predetermined period of time claim 1 , ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

An information processing method for causing a computer to process an image, wherein the image processing method causes the computer to execute an acquisition step of acquiring the image, and an output step of outputting an output image by separating between an editing area that is a predetermined area where the image is editable on the image and a changing area other than the predetermined area on the image, wherein, in a case where an operation is done on the changing area, the editing area is moved, and in a case where an operation is done on the editing area, the editing area is not moved. 2. The information processing method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein an editing position input step of acquiring an editing position that is a target area of the editing by using the editing area, and an editing step of editing the editing position are executed.3. The image processing method as claimed in claim 2 ,wherein the editing step is a step of blurring the editing position.4. The information processing method as claimed in claim 3 ,wherein an acquisition image that has just been acquired in the acquisition step and a blurred image produced by a blurring process are produced, andthe output image is output by selecting a pixel of the blurred image for the editing position and a pixel of the acquisition image for that other than the editing position.5. The information processing method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a specified position input step of acquiring a specifying position that specifies an area of a part or an entirety of an image output in the editing area and a cancellation step of canceling the blurring process executed for the specifying position are executed.6. The information processing method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an operation input step of acquiring an operation that changes claim 1 , enlarges claim 1 , or reduces the predetermined area that is output in the editing area by using the changing area is executed.7. The information processing ...

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image of the object is captured and the object is recognized from plurality of objects in a database. An information address corresponding to the object is then used to access information and initiate communication pertinent to the object. 1. A method of enabling object recognition for a game , comprising:storing, in a database, at least one digital representation of an object, the at least one digital representation including location information of the object and being of a modality corresponding to a mobile device sensor of at least one mobile device;indexing, by at least one of a server and the at least one mobile device, the object in the database based on the at least one digital representation of the object, such that the object can be identified as a target of interest from a digital representation of the environment that includes location information of the at least one mobile device, received from the mobile device sensor;associating, by at least one of the server and the at least one mobile device, the object with content information associated with a game via an information address, such that the at least one mobile device can access the content information based on the identified object as the target of interest; andenabling the at least one mobile device to incorporate the content information into the game.2. The method of claim 1 , the indexing further comprising indexing the object based on salient parameters derived from the at least one digital representation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content information comprises at least one of graphical content information claim 1 , animation content information claim 1 , video content information and text content information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein incorporating the content information into the game further comprises visually presenting by the at least one mobile device claim 3 , the content information based on at least one of a position and orientation of the at least one ...

HANDHELD ARTHROPOD DETECTION DEVICE

Various embodiments include systems and methods of arthropod detection using an electronic arthropod detection device. A processor of an electronic arthropod detection device may scan a surface or a subject using the electronic arthropod detection device and capture at least one image while scanning the surface or the subject using the electronic arthropod detection device. The processor may determine whether the at least one image includes a region of interest (ROI) corresponding to an arthropod and provide an identification area of the at least one image to an object detection model in response to determining that the at least one image includes an ROI. The processor may initiate an arthropod detected procedure in response to receiving a result from the object detection model that indicates that an arthropod is detected within the identification area of the at least one image. 1. A method of arthropod detection using an electronic arthropod detection device , the method comprising:scanning a surface or a subject using the electronic arthropod detection device;capturing, by the electronic arthropod detection device, at least one image while scanning the surface or the subject using the electronic arthropod detection device;determining whether the at least one image includes a region of interest (ROI) corresponding to an arthropod;providing an identification area of the at least one image to an object detection model in response to determining that the at least one image includes an ROI; andinitiating an arthropod detected procedure in response to receiving a result from the object detection model that indicates that an arthropod is detected within the identification area of the at least one image.2. The method of claim 1 , 'capturing an IR image; and', 'wherein capturing the at least one image while scanning the surface or the subject using the electronic arthropod detect device comprises defining the identification area within the captured IR image; and', ' ...

Mobile device application for ocular misalignment measurement

Disclosed are a mobile device and method which include acquiring, by an image acquisition unit installed in a mobile device, an image of eyes of a patient while light provided by a light source reflects from an optical surface of the eyes of the patient; and obtaining, by a processor installed in the mobile device, ocular misalignment measurements, including a magnitude and a direction of ocular misalignment in the eyes of the patient, using the acquired image or set of images.

Mobile Device Camera Display Projection

An example method of providing data to an application running on a mobile device includes receiving a request from a first application to activate a camera interface. The method also includes switching the mobile device into an application selection mode and displaying a set of applications on the display of the mobile device. The method further includes detecting a first input selection of a second application and displaying a document on the display of the mobile device. The document is associated with the second application. The method also includes detecting, while the document is displayed on the display, a second input selection of a user selectable option to activate a software camera of the mobile device. The method further includes capturing a screenshot of the document displayed on the display in response to detecting the second input selection. The method also includes providing the captured screenshot to the first application. 1. A method of providing data to an application running on a mobile device , comprising:receiving, at a mobile device, a request from a first application to activate a camera interface;switching the mobile device into an application selection mode;displaying a set of applications on the display of the mobile device;detecting a first input selection of a second application of the set of applications;displaying a document on the display of the mobile device, wherein the document is associated with the second application;detecting, while the document is displayed on the display, a second input selection of a user selectable option to activate a software camera of the mobile device;capturing a screenshot of the document displayed on the display in response to detecting the second input selection; andproviding the captured screenshot to the first application.2. The method of claim 1 , further including:displaying the camera interface on the display of the mobile device in response to the request from the first application, wherein the ...

Universal Pointing and Interacting Device for the Guidance of the Blind and Visually Impaired

This invention describes a universal pointing and interacting (UPI) device that is used for the guidance of the blind or visually impaired. The UPI device uses a camera and employs a visual positioning algorithm to determine its exact location, azimuth and orientation. Using the exact location, azimuth and orientation and utilizing information about the surroundings from a database, the UPI device provides visual-substitution capabilities to the blind or visually impaired, in scanning the surroundings, locating targets in the surroundings and walking navigation in the surroundings from a starting point to a destination point.

WRITING PEN, SIGNATURE RECOGNITION METHOD AND SIGNATURE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

A writing pen, a signature recognition method, and a signature recognition system are provided. A non-writing end of the writing pen is equipped with a motion sensing device. The writing pen records a motion trajectory of the non-writing end when the writing pen writes on a plane writing trajectory generating device. When the motion trajectory and/or a plane writing trajectory pass a comparison, a signature comparison device determines that a signature is from a specific person.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INK DATA GENERATION, INK DATA RENDERING, INK DATA MANIPULATION AND INK DATA COMMUNICATION

A method is provided for generating ink data including stroke objects. The method includes generally four steps. The first step receives device-dependent user-input data including either one of pen event data of Type 1, which includes indicator position data and indicator pressure data, or pen event data of Type 2, which includes indicator position data but does not include indicator pressure data. The second step determines whether the pen event data is Type 1 or Type 2. The third step derives one or both of radius data for defining a width of the stroke object and transparency data for defining a transparency of the stroke object, based on the pen event data of Type 1 or Type 2. The fourth step outputs the stroke object including said one or both of radius data and transparency data as device-independent common attribute value(s) of each of multiple points of the stroke object. 1. A method of outputting ink data , comprising:based on position data detected in accordance with a movement of an indicator, generating control point data capable of indicating a path of the movement using a defined curve interpolation algorithm;determining whether the position data is associated with pressure data;when the position data is associated with pressure data, deriving transparency data of a curve generated from the control point data based on the pressure data;when the position data is not associated with pressure data, deriving transparency data of a curve generated from the control point data based on an amount of change in the position data; andoutputting point data in which the control point data is associated with the transparency data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outputting includes outputting a position coordinate claim 1 , which is indicated by the control point data claim 1 , and the transparency data claim 1 , wherein the position coordinate and the transparency data are included in one unit of the point data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ...

FIREARM AND/OR FIREARM SIGHT CALIBRATION AND/OR ZEROING

A method for calculation of firearm sight calibration instructions by processing an image of a shooting target. The method comprises receiving at least one image from at least one imaging device, the at least one image depicts a shooting target with a shot group comprising a plurality of bullet holes, receiving an indication of a firearm type and/or a firearm sight type to calibrate, using at least one hardware processor for calculating firearm sight calibration instructions according to at least one relative location of one of the plurality of bullet holes in relation to another of the plurality of bullet holes by processing the at least one image and at least one predefined parameter of the firearm and/or the firearm sight type, and outputting presentation instructions to present the firearm sight calibration instructions on a display of a client device. 1. A method for calculation of firearm sight calibration instructions based on processing one or more images of a shooting target , comprising:receiving at least one image from at least one imaging device, the at least one image depicts a shooting target with a plurality of bullet holes;using at least one hardware processor for calculating firearm sight calibration instructions for a firearm sight according to at least one relative location of one or more of the plurality of bullet holes in relation to one or more other bullet holes of the plurality of bullet holes by processing the at least one image; andoutputting instructions to at least one of: a display of a client device that presents the firearm sight calibration instructions and a manipulation mechanism that adjusts automatically the firearm sight according to the firearm sight calibration instructions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying the plurality of bullet holes by:aligning the at least one image,calculating a difference image based on differences between the at least one image and at least one previously captured image of the ...

STRAPPING APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a strapping head of a strapping device for strapping packaged goods with a strap. The strapping head includes an advancing apparatus and tensioning apparatus having at most three rollers for transferring an advancing motion, a retracting motion, and a tensioning motion to the strap. A least one of the wheels is operatively connected to a driving apparatus to cause the at least one of the wheels to rotate about a rotational axis for the advancing, retracting, and tensioning motions. The rollers can be brought in contact with the strap in pairs on both sides of the strap in different combinations with each other. 117-. (canceled)18. A strapping head for an apparatus for strapping packaged articles with a strapping band , the strapping head comprising:no more than three rollers sized and arranged to transmit an advancement, a retraction, and a tensioning movement to the strapping band; anda drive device operatively connected to at least one of the rollers to rotate the at least one of the rollers about a rotational axis to cause the advancement, the retraction, and the tensioning movement,wherein a first pair of the rollers contact opposing sides of the strapping band to transmit the advancement movement to the strapping band, a second pair of the rollers contact opposing sides of the strapping band to transmit the retraction movement to the strapping band, and a third pair of the rollers contact opposing sides of the strapping band to transmit the tensioning movement to the strapping band.19. The strapping head of claim 18 , wherein a first one of the rollers is movable between: (1) a first position in which the first roller pinches the strapping band between the first roller and a second one of the rollers; and (2) a second position in which the first roller pinches the strapping band between the first roller and a third one of the rollers.20. The strapping head of claim 19 , wherein the first roller is pivotable between the first ...

AUXILIARY FILTERING DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CELLPHONE

An auxiliary filtering device for face recognition is provided. The auxiliary filtering device is used to exclude an ineligible object to be identified according to the relative relationship between object distances and image sizes, the image variation with time and/or the feature difference between images captured by different cameras to prevent the possibility of cracking the face recognition by using a photo or a video. 1. An auxiliary filtering device of an electronic device , the auxiliary filtering device comprising:a first camera configured to successively capture first images at different times;a second camera configured to successively capture second images at different times; exclude an ineligible object according to two first images captured by the first camera at two different times or according to two second images captured by the second camera at the two different times, and', 'identify a current face in the two first images or in the two second images being the ineligible object when there is no expression difference between the two first images or between the two second images., 'a processor configured to'}2. The auxiliary filtering device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a cellphone claim 1 , and the first camera is a front camera of the cellphone.3. The auxiliary filtering device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a number of pixels of the second camera is smaller than that of the first camera.4. The auxiliary filtering device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to perform identity recognition through face recognition according to the first images.5. The auxiliary filtering device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the two first images or the two second images are two images captured at two non-adjacent sample times.6. The auxiliary filtering device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured tocalculate face distances and face sizes respectively in the captured first images ...

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND PROJECTION SYSTEM

The present technology relates to a control device, a method for control, a program, and a projection system that enable to, in a case where input information is to be presented by projecting an image, naturally attract the attention of a person around a projection surface. A control device of an aspect of the present technology projects an image representing input information onto a projection surface so as to follow an input of the input information, with an effect in accordance with the type of the projection surface. As the projection surface, a thin sheet material attached on a wall surface is prepared, for example. The color of the thin sheet material is a dark color, for example, and in time with projection of the image representing a handwritten character or picture, a sound, which will come out when the character or the picture is drawn with a chalk on a chalkboard, is output from a speaker installed on the back side of the projection surface. The present technology can be applied to a system that presents information by projecting an image from a projector. 1. A control device comprisinga process unit that causes an image representing input information to be projected onto a projection surface so as to follow an input of the input information, with an effect in accordance with a type of the projection surface.2. The control device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga sound effect control unit that causes a sound effect synchronized with the image representing the input information to be output, as an effect in accordance with the type of the projection surface.3. The control device according to claim 2 , whereinthe sound effect control unit causes a speaker to output the sound effect, the speaker being installed on a back side of the projection surface.4. The control device according to claim 2 , whereinthe sound effect control unit causes the sound effect to be output, the sound effect varying in accordance with a time elapsed from start of input of ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Provided is a mobile terminal including: a camera; a touch screen; and a controller that outputs to the touch screen a keypad that includes at least one graphic object of a first graphic object in conjunction with an optical character reader (OCR) function relating to the camera and a second graphic object in conjunction with a photographing function relating to the camera, in which the first and second graphic objects are together displayed on the keypad or one graphic object of the first and second graphic objects is displayed on the keypad, and in which, in a case where one graphic object of the first and second graphic objects is displayed on the keypad, based on application of a predetermined-type touch to the one graphic object, the controller changes one graphic object to the other graphic object. 1. A mobile terminal comprising:a camera;a touch screen; anda controller configured to display, on the touch screen, a keypad comprising at least one of a first graphic object or a second graphic object, the controller configured to display the first graphic object in conjunction with an optical character reader (OCR) function relating to the camera and to display the second graphic object in conjunction with a photographing function relating to the camera,wherein the controller is configured to display both the first graphic object and the second graphic object together on the keypad or to display one graphic object among the first graphic object and the second graphic object on the keypad, and based on displaying one graphic object among the first graphic object and the second graphic object on the keypad, determine whether a predetermined type of touch input has been applied to the displayed one graphic object; and', 'based on a determination that the predetermined type of touch input has been applied to the displayed one graphic object, change the displayed one graphic object to the other graphic object among the first graphic object and the second graphic ...

Systems and Methods for Providing a Continuous Check Scanner Utilizing a Tablet Computer and Camera

Embodiments of the disclosure can provide systems and methods for providing a continuous check scanner utilizing a tablet computer and camera. In one embodiment, a system can be provided. The system can include a mirror device configured to mount with respect to an upper display screen of a tablet computer, wherein the mirror device is further configured to project image information to a camera associated with the tablet computer. The system can also include a holder configured to position the tablet computer with respect to a base surface, wherein a portion of the holder is configured to permit sound to be transmitted to an associated speaker and microphone of the tablet computer when the computer is mounted to the holder. In certain embodiments, the system can include an application program executing on the tablet computer when the tablet computer is mounted to the holder. 1. A system comprising:a mirror device configured to mount with respect to an upper display screen of a tablet computer, wherein the mirror device is further configured to project image information to a camera associated with the tablet computer; anda holder configured to position the tablet computer with respect to a base surface, wherein a portion of the holder is configured to permit sound to be transmitted to an associated speaker and microphone of the tablet computer when the computer is mounted to the holder.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mirror device comprises a housing configured to mount to an edge of the upper display screen claim 1 , and wherein the housing is further configured to position a mirror to project the image information received from an instrument positioned adjacent to the tablet computer towards the camera.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a cavity operable to insert a portion of the tablet computer.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises one or more perforations operable to permit sound to pass through a wall of the holder ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHS USING MOBILE DEVICES

Methods and apparatus to capture photographs using mobile devices are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a photograph capturing controller to capture a photograph with a mobile device. The apparatus further includes a blurriness analyzer to determine a probability of blurriness of the photograph. The example apparatus also includes a photograph capturing interface to prompt a user to capture a new photograph when the probability of blurriness exceeds a blurriness threshold. 1. An apparatus comprising:a photograph capturing controller to capture a photograph with a mobile device;a blurriness analyzer to determine a probability of blurriness of the photograph; anda photograph capturing interface to prompt a user to capture a new photograph when the probability of blurriness exceeds a blurriness threshold.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blurriness analyzer is to determine the probability of blurriness by:applying an edge detection filter to the photograph;identifying pixels having a pixel value above a pixel value threshold;estimating a variance of pixel values corresponding to the identified pixels; andcalculating the probability of blurriness based on the estimated variance.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the variance of the pixel values is a first variance of a plurality of variances of the pixel values claim 2 , the first variance associated with a first area of a plurality of areas of the photograph claim 2 , the blurriness analyzer to estimate the first variance based on the pixels identified within the first area.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the blurriness analyzer is to calculate the probability of blurriness by applying a logistic model to the plurality of variances of the pixel values corresponding to the plurality of areas of the photograph.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blurriness analyzer is to:divide the photograph into separate areas; anddetermine the probability of blurriness based on an analysis of a subset of ...

METHOD FOR GENERATING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCTION OF A HANDWRITTEN, HANDAFFIXED OR PRINTED TRACE

A method for generating at least one information about the production of a handwritten, hand-affixed or printed trace on a surface. The method includes extracting several features describing the trace from at least one three-dimensional image of the trace, acquired by an imagery system. The method includes inputting the extracted features in a trained module to output the at least one information. The module has been trained beforehand with a plurality of previously-acquired three-dimensional images of traces and corresponding information related to the production of these traces. 1. A method for generating at least one information about the production of a handwritten , hand-affixed or printed trace on a surface , comprising:extracting several features describing the trace from at least one three-dimensional image of said trace, acquired by an imagery system, andinputting said extracted features in a trained module to output said at least one information, said module having been trained beforehand with a plurality of previously-acquired three-dimensional images of traces and corresponding information related to the production of these traces.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said extracted features are chosen amongst the following: the order of strokes claim 1 , the number of strokes claim 1 , the relief of the trace claim 1 , the pressure exerted along the trace claim 1 , the order of letter writing claim 1 , the letter spacing claim 1 , grey-levels of voxels claim 1 , the position of pixels forming the trace claim 1 , the width of the trace claim 1 , or gradient-based features claim 1 , slope-based features claim 1 , features based on internal and external contours claim 1 , topographic features based on texture analysis claim 1 , fractal measures.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in order to generate said at least one information about the production of the trace claim 1 , at least a weighted combination of said extracted features describing the ...

TRANSLATION PEN AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

A translation pen includes: a pen body, an indication component, an image collector and a first processor. The pen body has a pen tip end. The indication component is arranged on the pen tip end. The image collector is arranged on the pen body, and the image collector is configured to: collect an image including a text to be translated according to a position indicated by the indication component, and send the image collected. The first processor is arranged in the pen body and electrically connected to the image collector, and the first processor is configured to: receive the image sent by the image collector, and recognize the text to be translated in the image 1. A translation pen , comprising:a pen body having a pen tip end;an indication component arranged on the pen tip end of the pen body;an image collector arranged on the pen body, the image collector configured to: collect an image including a text to be translated according to a position indicated by the indication component, and send the collected image including the text to be translated; anda first processor arranged in the pen body and electrically connected to the image collector, the first processor configured to: receive the image including the text to be translated sent by the image collector, and recognize the text to be translated in the image.2. The translation pen according to claim 1 , wherein the pen body further has a pen tail end opposite to the pen tip end;the image collector is arranged on a side face of the pen body, and in a direction pointing from the pen tip end to the pen tail end of the pen body, the image collector is farther away from the pen tip end than the indication component; andthe indication component is arranged within a viewing angle range of the image collector.3. The translation pen according to claim 2 , wherein the image collector and the indication component have a spacing therebetween.4. The translation pen according to claim 1 , wherein the indication component is ...

ELECTRO-SHOCK PROJECTILE LAUNCHER

Described embodiments include an electro-shock projectile launcher, a method, and a system. An electro-shock projectile launcher includes a deployment tube configured to launch an electro-shock projectile toward a target human. The launcher includes a recognition circuit configured to recognize a body portion of the target human authorized for administration of a selected electric shock by electro-shock projectiles. The launcher includes a guidance circuit configured to determine a flight path of the electro-shock projectile from the deployment tube to the recognized body portion of the target human. The launcher includes an activator circuit configured to initiate a launch from the deployment tube of the electro-shock projectile along the determined flight path in response a received authorization. 1. An electro-shock projectile launcher comprising:a deployment tube configured to launch an electro-shock projectile toward a target human;a recognition circuit configured to recognize a body portion of the target human authorized for administration of a selected electric shock by electro-shock projectiles;a guidance circuit configured to determine a flight path of the electro-shock projectile from the deployment tube to the recognized body portion of the target human; andan activator circuit configured to initiate a launch from the deployment tube of the electro-shock projectile along the determined flight path in response a received authorization.2. The electro-shock projectile launcher of claim 1 , wherein the activator circuit is configured to record the time when the launch of the projectile is activated.3. (canceled)4. The electro-shock projectile launcher of claim 1 , wherein the deployment tube includes an aimable deployment tube configured to launch the electro-shock projectile along a flight path selected from at least different two flight paths.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The electro-shock projectile launcher of claim 1 , wherein the deployment ...

Image Capture and Identification System and Process

A digital image of the object is captured and the object is recognized from plurality of objects in a database. An information address corresponding to the object is then used to access information and initiate communication pertinent to the object. 1. A product information system comprising:a content server configured to store information pertinent to known products;a mobile device connection configured to couple with a mobile device; and obtain a digital representation related to a product from the mobile device over the mobile device connection;', 'recognize the product as a target object from the digital representation;', 'identify product information associated with the target object; and', 'cause the mobile device, via an address related to target object, to exchange the product information with the content server., 'a recognition platform coupled with the content server and mobile device connection, and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising the mobile device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile device comprises the recognition platform.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile device comprises at least one of the following: a cellular telephone claim 2 , a portable telephone claim 2 , a mobile phone claim 2 , a vehicle claim 2 , and personal data assistant.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile device comprises a robot.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device connection comprises a wireless connection.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the wireless connection comprises a cellular network connection.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the product comprises a box.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the product comprises an item in a warehouse.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the product comprises an item in a store.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the target object represents a part of a machine.12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the target object represents a part on an assembly line.13. The system of ...

METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING A SPECIFIC OBJECT INSIDE AN IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

A method and an apparatus for recognizing a specific object inside an image in an electronic device are provided. The method includes displaying at least one image; detecting at least one gesture; selecting a recognition function related to at least one object existing in the at least one image according to the detected at least one gesture; and recognizing the at least one object using the selected recognition function. 1. A portable communication device comprising:a display; and display a photographic image including an object via the display, the displayed object including first information corresponding to a first information type and second information corresponding to a second information type;', 'receive, via the display, a user input with respect to the displayed object;', 'based at least in part on a determination that the user input is received with respect to the first information, display, via the display, a first recognition outcome generated using a first recognition function corresponding to the first information type; and', 'based at least in part on a determination that the user input is received with respect to the second information, display, via the display, a second recognition outcome generated using a second recognition function corresponding to the second information type., 'a processor configured to2. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:identify a text as at least part of the first information type; andidentify a non-textual object as at least part of the second information type.3. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:perform the displaying of the first recognition outcome generated using an optical character reader function as at least part of the first recognition function.4. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:perform the displaying of the second recognition outcome ...

Simple authentication of elements in blister packages

A simple and quick verification of the authenticity of a blister of elements, such as pills in the pharmaceutical industry, is provided. The pills packaged in a blister can be authenticated using mobile imaging devices such as a mobile smartphone. Generally speaking, an image of the pills and their differentiating physical characteristics in the blister is acquired and compared to at least one code which is marked on the blister itself. This code may also be encrypted. A dedicated software application on the mobile smartphone can be used to decrypt the code and compare the code to the image of the pills in the blister, to thereby evaluate authenticity of the blister and its contents.

IMAGE-BASED ITEM IDENTIFYING SYSTEM AND METHOD

An image-based item identifying system and method including a mobile device hosting an application software in communication with a server via a communication network and a database on the server. The mobile device having a built-in camera is configured to capture a digital image of an object. The digital image of the object is submitted or uploaded to a search engine on the server to be analyzed. The application software then analyzes and matches the object included in the digital image with a stored object identifier of the object. Information regarding a captured the object is transmitted to a user and displayed on a display of the mobile device. The system allows a user to identify an object in real-time and learn about the object. 1. An image-based item identifying system comprising:a mobile device hosting an application software in communication with a server via a communication network;a database on said server;wherein said mobile device having a built-in camera is configured to capture a digital image of an object;wherein said database stores object identifiers and information on a plurality of said objects;wherein said digital image of said object is uploaded to said server;wherein said application software uses object recognition to analyze and match said object included in said digital image with a stored object identifier of said object; andwherein information regarding a captured said object is transmitted to a user and displayed on a display of said mobile device.2. The image-based item identifying system of claim 1 , wherein said mobile device is selected from the group consisting of a smartphone claim 1 , tablet claim 1 , mobile phone claim 1 , gaming device claim 1 , mobile electronic messaging device claim 1 , and a music player.3. The image-based item identifying system of claim 2 , wherein said mobile device includes an optical sensor configured to capture and generate said digital image.4. The image-based item identifying system of claim 3 , ...