VORRICHTUNG, PRODUKT UND VERWENDUNG BETREFFEND DIE INTRALUMINALE PHOTOTHERMOFORMGEBUNG

A coffee production process

Spray device for dispensing a cooling fluid

Inhaler

A dry powder inhaler (2) comprises a housing (6, 8) including a mouthpiece (10) and a cover (11, 12) movably mounted to the housing (6, 8). The cover (11, 12) is movable between an open configuration of the inhaler (2) in which the mouthpiece (10) is exposed for use and a closed configuration of the inhaler (2) in which the mouthpiece (10) is enclosed. In the open position, the cover (11, 12) at least partly defines an inlet aperture (71) to an inhalation air flow path leading through the inhaler (2) and communicating with the mouthpiece (10). The inlet aperture (71) is positioned in such a way that makes it difficult for a user to obstruct it when using the inhaler (2). Preferably, in the closed position, the mouthpiece (10) is received into the inlet aperture (71) to protect the mouthpiece (10) when the inhaler (2) is stored.

Inhalation device and method of dispensing medicament

The present invention relates to an inhaler, comprising a base having at least one air-tight, foil-sealed cavity containing medicament. An actuator is engagable with a separating element attached to the foil, the actuator having an energized position in which it is biased towards an unloaded position so as to cause the separating element and attached foil to be moved away from the cavity. A latch has a first position, in which it latches the actuator in said energized position, wherein the latch is at least partly arranged in a flow path such that an inhalation flow through the flow path affects the latch to move from the first position to the second position. The invention also relates to a method of dispensing a medicament from a sealed cavity inside an inhaler.

BIOMATERIALS FOR TRACK AND PUNCTURE CLOSURE

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved.

IMPLANTS AND BIODEGRADABLE FIDUCIAL MARKERS

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

Stereo camera with preset modes

There is disclosed a stereographic camera system and method. A stereographic camera may include a left camera and a right camera including respective lenses and an interface for receiving a selection of a selected mode from a plurality of preset operating modes. One or more preset stereo parameters associated with each of the plurality of operating modes may be stored in a preset parameter memory. An interocular distance mechanism may set an interocular distance between the left camera and the right camera based on, at least in part, the one or more preset stereo parameters associated with the selected mode.

BREATH ACTIVATED INHALER

The disclosure relates to an inhaler, comprising an outlet and a plurality of sealed compartments containing medicament. An opening mechanism is provided to open the compartment presently aligned with the outlet. An indexing mechanism sequentially aligns the compartments with the outlet. A latch is provided for latching the opening mechanism in an energized position. The latch cannot latch the opening mechanism before the indexing mechanism has aligned the next compartment with the outlet. The disclosure also relates to a method of priming an inhaler and a method of dispensing a medicament from an inhaler.

Conformal films for light-trapping in thin silicon solar cells

Implants and biodegradable fiducial markers

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

Integrated 2D/3D camera

There is disclosed an integrated 2D/3D camera system which may include a 2D camera and a 3D camera affixed to the 2D camera. The 2D camera may include a first lens that is lens adjustable to set a 2D focus distance. The 3D camera may include a left camera and a right camera including respective left and right lenses, the left and right lenses synchronously adjustable to set a 3D focus distance. A focus mechanism may set the 2D focus distance and the 3D focus distance to be essentially equal by at least one of adjusting the first lens and synchronously adjusting the left and right lenses.

Inhalation device and method of dispensing medicament

NEW DEVICE 503

The invention relates to a medical dispenser, comprising an outlet and a plurality of sealed compartments containing medicament to be sequentially aligned with and dispensed through said outlet. Movement of an actuator sequentially causes mechanical energy to be built up and then released and converted into an indexing movement of the compartments. The invention also relates to an indexing method for a medical dispenser.

INHALER

A dry powder inhaler (2) comprises a housing (6, 8) including a mouthpiece (10) and a cover (11, 12) movably mounted to the housing (6, 8). The cover (11, 12) is movable between an open configuration of the inhaler (2) in which the mouthpiece (10) is exposed for use and a closed configuration of the inhaler (2) in which the mouthpiece (10) is enclosed. In the open position, the cover (11, 12) at least partly defines an inlet aperture (71) to an inhalation air flow path leading through the inhaler (2) and communicating with the mouthpiece (10). The inlet aperture (71) is positioned in such a way that makes it difficult for a user to obstruct it when using the inhaler (2). Preferably, in the closed position, the mouthpiece (10) is received into the inlet aperture (71) to protect the mouthpiece (10) when the inhaler (2) is stored.

3D Camera With Foreground Object Distance Sensing

There is disclosed a stereographic camera system and a method of operating a stereographic camera system. The stereoscopic camera system may include a left camera and a right camera having respective left and right lenses and an IOD mechanism to set an interocular distance between the left and right cameras. A foreground distance sensor may provide an output indicative of a distance to a closest foreground object. A controller may causes the IOD mechanism to set the interocular distance based on, in part, the output of the foreground distance sensor.

POROUS CERAMIC STRUCTURE FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE

In one inventive concept, a product includes a three dimensional ceramic structure having an open cell structure with a plurality of pores, wherein the pores connect through the ceramic structure from one side of the ceramic structure to an opposite side of the ceramic structure.

Abgabekopf für einen ein fließfähiges Medium unter Druck aufnehmenden Druckbehälter

Abgabekopf aus Kunststoff für einen ein fließfähiges Medium unter Druck aufnehmenden Druckbehälter, mit einer auf den Druckbehälter aufsetzbaren Kappe, der einen relativ zur Kappe bewegbaren Betätigungsabschnitt aufweist für ein Abgabeventil, das am Druckbehälter angebracht und das mit einem Kanal im Abgabekopf in Verbindung steht und einem mit dem Ausgang des Kanals verbindbaren Applikator am Abgabekopf, über den das Medium ausgetragen wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Inneren der Kappe ein bewegbarer Sperrabschnitt vorgesehen ist, der in einer Sperrstellung eine Betätigung des Betätigungsabschnitts blockiert und der Applikator gegenüber dem Abgabekopf bewegbar so gelagert ist, daß der bei einer Bewegung in Richtung auf den Abgabekopf zu den Sperrabschnitt in eine Freigabestellung bewegt, in der eine Betätigung des Betätigungsabschnitts und damit eine Betätigung des Abgabeventils freigegeben ist.

MORE SALMONIDENFUTTER

3D camera with foreground object distance sensing

There is disclosed a stereographic camera system and a method of operating a stereographic camera system. The stereoscopic camera system may include a left camera and a right camera having respective left and right lenses and an IOD mechanism to set an interocular distance between the left and right cameras. A foreground distance sensor may provide an output indicative of a distance to a closest foreground object. A controller may causes the IOD mechanism to set the interocular distance based on, in part, the output of the foreground distance sensor.

IMPLANTS AND BIODEGRADABLE FIDUCIAL MARKERS

Inhalation device and method of dispensing medicament

The present invention relates to an inhaler, comprising a base having at least one air-tight, foil-sealed cavity containing medicament. An actuator is engagable with a separating element attached to the foil, the actuator having an energized position in which it is biased towards an unloaded position so as to cause the separating element and attached foil to be moved away from the cavity. A latchhas a first position, in which it latches the actuator in said energized position, wherein the latch is at least partly arranged in a flow path such that an inhalation flow through the flow path affects the latch to move from the first position to the second position. The invention also relates to a method of dispensing a medicament from a sealed cavity inside an inhaler.

Nitrogen-doped carbon aerogels for electrical energy storage

Disclosed here is a composition comprising a nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel, wherein the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel comprises a polymerization product of formaldehyde and at least one nitrogen-containing resorcinol analog. Also disclosed is a supercapacitor comprising the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel.

Sprühkappe für einen mit einem Abgabeventil versehenen Druckbehälter

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sprühkappe für einen mit einem Abgabeventil versehenen Druckbehälter, wobei die Sprühkappe einen Kappenkörper aufweist, in dessen Inneren ein Austrittskanal angeordnet ist, dessen eines Ende mit Betätigungsmitteln zum Betätigen des Abgabeventils versehen ist, und wobei Mittel zum Bewegen des Austrittskanals in Richtung auf das Abgabeventil vorgesehen sind, um das Abgabeventil über die Betätigungsmittel zu betätigen. Um eine derartige Sprühkappe zu schaffen, die leichter handhabbar ist, wird im Rahmen der Erfindung vorgeschlagen, daß die Mittel zum Bewegen des Austrittskanals mindestens eine um eine senkrecht zur Achse des Abgabeventils schwenkbare Nocke und mindestens eine im wesentlichen radial an der Außenwand des Austrittskanals angeordnete Druckfläche aufweisen, auf die die Nocke Druck ausübt, wenn sie zum Inneren des Kappenkörpers hin verschwenkt wird, wobei mindestens ein Betätigungsknopf an der Seitenfläche des Kappenkörpers vorgesehen ist, um die Nocke ...

INHALATORVENTILMECHANISMUS

APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU-EDUCATION OF HYDRAULIC GELS

Inhaler

A dry powder inhaler comprises a disc-shaped assembly (14) having cavities (16) filled with medicament powder for inhalation. The assembly is rotatably mounted in a housing (6, 8) on which is mounted a rotatable external casing (11, 12). A mouthpiece (10) is movably mounted on the housing (6, 8) allowing it to be brought into and out of engagement with the edge of the disc (14) whereby the mouthpiece acts as a brake to prevent or permit rotational movement of the disc (14). The inhaler is opened by rotating the housing with respect to the casing (11, 12) to expose the mouthpiece (10). As the inhaler is opened and closed, cam followers (105) on the mouthpiece move along cam tracks (109) in the casing (11, 12), causing the mouthpiece to move against or away from the disc (14). A gap is defined between the disc and mouthpiece to allow a flow of bypass air to enter the mouthpiece.

Inhaler

A dry powder inhaler comprises a disc-shaped assembly (14) having cavities (16) filled with medicament powder for inhalation. The assembly is rotatably mounted in a housing (6, 8) on which is mounted a rotatable external casing (11, 12). A mouthpiece (10) is movably mounted on the housing (6, 8) allowing it to be brought into and out of engagement with the edge of the disc (14) whereby the mouthpiece acts as a brake to prevent or permit rotational movement of the disc (14). The inhaler is opened by rotating the housing with respect to the casing (11, 12) to expose the mouthpiece (10). As the inhaler is opened and closed, cam followers (105) on the mouthpiece move along cam tracks (109) in the casing (11, 12), causing the mouthpiece to move against or away from the disc (14). A gap is defined between the disc and mouthpiece to allow a flow of bypass air to enter the mouthpiece.

Biomaterials for track and puncture closure

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved. 7560045_1 (GHMatters) P88693.AU.1 DENISET ...

COMPOSITION COMPRISING PHOSPHOROUS FOR USE IN PREVENTING DEFORMITIES IN TRIPLOID FISH

The present invention relates to a composition comprising phosphorous for use in preventing deformities in triploid fish. The invention additionally relates to the use of phosphorous for the manufacture of a medicament comprising phosphorous for the prevention of deformities in triploid fish and to a method of preventing deformities in triploid in fish. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a fish feed.

INHALER WITH AUDIBLE INDICATOR MEANS

The invention relates to an inhaler comprising an outlet through which doses of medicament may be dispensed. The inhaler also comprises a dispensing mechanism having a primed state, in which it is ready for dispensing a dose, and a fired state, in which it has dispensed a dose. In one aspect, the inhaler also comprises a disabler which, after the final dose has been dispensed, is activated to disable the dispensing mechanism from generating a sound which has been audible when the dispensing mechanism has moved from its primed state to its fired state. In a second aspect, the disabler prevents the dispensing mechanism from being in its primed state when an outlet cover is in an open position, whereby a not ready indication is presented to the user.

A BREATH ACTIVATED INHALER

The invention relates to an inhaler, comprising an outlet and a plurality of sealed compartments containing medicament. An opening mechanism is provided to open the compartment presently aligned with the outlet. An indexing mechanism sequentially aligns the compartments with the outlet. A latch is provided for latching the opening mechanism in an energized position. The latch cannot latch the opening mechanism before the indexing mechanism has aligned the next compartment with the outlet. The invention also relates to a method of priming an inhaler and a method of dispensing a medicament from an inhaler.

INHALATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING MEDICAMENT

The present invention relates to an inhaler, comprising a base having at least one air-tight, foil-sealed cavity containing medicament. An actuator is engagable with a separating element attached to the foil, the actuator having an energized position in which it is biased towards an unloaded position so as to cause the separating element and attached foil to be moved away from the cavity. A latch has a first position, in which it latches the actuator in said energized position, wherein the latch is at least partly arranged in a flow path such that an inhalation flow through the flow path affects the latch to move from the first position to the second position. The invention also relates to a method of dispensing a medicament from a sealed cavity inside an inhaler.

Syringe retention feature for fluid injector system

An injector system for delivering a medical fluid, the injector system including an injector configured to receive at least one syringe, the injector comprising at least one piston for releasably engaging and reciprocally driving a plunger or an end wall of the at least one syringe; and a syringe retaining interface comprising one or more retaining elements configured to engage at least a portion of a distal end portion of the at least one syringe to limit movement of the at least one syringe in a distal direction relative to the injector as the medical fluid is delivered from the reservoir via distal movement of the at least one piston.

INHALER

A dry powder inhaler comprises a disc-shaped assembly (14) having cavities (16) filled with medicament powder for inhalation. The assembly is rotatably mounted in a housing (6, 8) on which is mounted a rotatable external casing (11, 12). A mouthpiece (10) is movably mounted on the housing (6, 8) allowing it to be brought into and out of engagement with the edge of the disc (14) whereby the mouthpiece acts as a brake to prevent or permit rotational movement of the disc (14). The inhaler is opened by rotating the housing with respect to the casing (11, 12) to expose the mouthpiece (10). As the inhaler is opened and closed, cam followers (105) on the mouthpiece move along cam tracks (109) in the casing (11, 12), causing the mouthpiece to move against or away from the disc (14). A gap is defined between the disc and mouthpiece to allow a flow of bypass air to enter the mouthpiece.

Inhaler with audible indicator means

Nitrogen-doped carbon aerogels for electrical energy storage

Disclosed here is a method for making a nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel, comprising: preparing a reaction mixture comprising formaldehyde, at least one nitrogen-containing resorcinol analog, at least one catalyst, and at least one solvent; curing the reaction mixture to produce a wet gel; drying the wet gel to produce a dry gel; and thermally annealing the dry gel to produce the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel. Also disclosed is a nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel obtained according to the method and a supercapacitor comprising the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel.

Integrated 2D/3D Camera with Fixed Imaging Parameters

There is disclosed an integrated 2D/3D camera system which may include a 2D camera and a 3D camera affixed to the 2D camera. An inter-camera convergence angle between the 2D camera and the 3D camera may be preset. At least some imaging parameters of one of the 2D camera and the 3D camera may be preset. Imaging parameters of the other of the 2D camera and the 3D camera may be remotely controllable. 1. An integrated 2D/3D camera system , comprising:a 2D camera; anda 3D camera affixed to the 2D camera, whereinan inter-camera convergence angle between the 2D camera and the 3D camera is preset,at least some imaging parameters of one of the 2D camera and the 3D camera are preset, andimaging parameters of the other of the 2D camera and the 3D camera are remotely controllable.2. The integrated 2D/3D camera system of claim 1 , wherein at least some imaging parameters of the 3D camera are preset and imaging parameters of the 2D camera are remotely controllable.3. The integrated 2D/3D camera system of claim 2 , wherein the preset imaging parameters of the 3D camera include one or more of a 3D focus distance claim 2 , a 3D focal length claim 2 , an interocular distance claim 2 , and a stereo convergence angle.4. The integrated 2D/3D camera system of claim 2 , wherein the preset imaging parameters of the 3D camera include all of the 3D focus distance claim 2 , the 3D focal length claim 2 , the interocular distance claim 2 , and the stereo convergence angle.5. The integrated 2D/3D camera system of claim 2 , wherein the remotely controllable imaging parameters of the 2D camera include one or more of a 2D focus distance claim 2 , a 2D focal length claim 2 , and a 2D lens aperture.6. The integrated 2D/3D camera system of claim 2 , wherein a 3D lens aperture is remotely controllable.7. The integrated 2D/3D camera system of claim 1 , whereinat least some imaging parameters of the 2D camera are preset and imaging parameters of the 3D camera are remotely controllable.8. The integrated ...

Modular support frame assembly

A MEDICAMENT -CONTAINING DISPENSER PROVIDED WITH A DISPLAY FOR PRESENTING INDICIA TO A USER

The invention relates to a medicament-containing dispenser, such as an inhaler. The dispenser comprises an outlet for dispensing medicament, e.g. a mouthpiece or a nasal adaptor. The dispenser also comprises a display for presenting indicia to a user. The dispenser further comprises an outlet cover movable between a first position in which it covers the outlet and a second position in which the outlet is uncovered, wherein, when said outlet cover is in said first position, indicia is visible said display, and wherein, when said outlet cover is in said second poisition, indicia is out of sight to the user.

Stabilized stereographic camera system

A stabilized stereographic camera system may include an upright support having a longitudinal axis. A camera support coupled to one end of the upright support may mount first and second cameras, the first camera movable with respect to the second cameras. A ballast may be coupled to another end of the upright support. A balance mechanism may move a movable portion of the stereographic camera system relative to the upright support in response to movement of the first camera with respect to the second camera to maintain a constant weight distribution of the stereographic camera system.

Display panel frame

Biomaterials for track and puncture closure

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved. 7560045_1 (GHMatters) P88693.AU.1 DENISET ...

COMPOSITE METAL AND POLYMER LOCKING STENTS FOR DRUG DELIVERY

The composite locking stent includes a metal structural member laminated between two layers of a polymeric material capable of carrying and delivering therapeutic drugs. The metal and polymer components are incorporated into a rolled locking design. The head end includes a slot for receipt of the tail end, so that the tail end and main body portion are insertable through the slot so as to form a cylindrical loop. The tail end preferably includes a plurality of teeth adapted to cooperatively engage the slot of the head end for retaining the tail end when inserted in the slot. The metal structural member can function as the mechanical structural backbone and a radio-opaque visualization marker, or with a polymeric material sufficiently strong to provide the structural strength required for a stent, the metal structural member can simply be provided to function as a radio-opaque visualization marker.

3D CAMERA WITH FOREGROUND OBJECT DISTANCE SENSING

There is disclosed a stereographic camera system and a method of operating a stereographic camera system. The stereoscopic camera system may include a left camera and a right camera having respective left and right lenses and an IOD mechanism to set an interocular distance between the left and right cameras. A foreground distance sensor may provide an output indicative of a distance to a closest foreground object. A controller may causes the IOD mechanism to set the interocular distance based on, in part, the output of the foreground distance sensor.

STEREO CAMERA WITH AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF INTEROCULAR DISTANCE

There is disclosed stereographic camera system (100) including a left and a right camera (510L, 510R) including respective lenses (512L, 512R), plural mechanisms (558, 556, 554, 552) to synchronously set a focal length of the lenses, to synchronously set a focal distance of the lenses, to set a convergence angle between the left and right cameras, and to set an intraocular distance between the left and right cameras. A distance measuring device (565) may be used to measure the distance to an extreme object. A controller (560) may cause an interocular distance and a convergence angle between the left and right cameras to be set based on a maximum allowable disparity, the focal length of the lenses, and a convergence distance.

MOLTEN HYDROXIDE MEMBRANE FOR SEPARATION OF ACID GASES FROM EMISSIONS

In one embodiment, a method for separating acidic gases from a gas mixture includes exposing the gas mixture to a separation membrane at an elevated temperature, where the separation membrane includes a porous support and at least one molten alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support. 1. A method for separating acidic gases from a gas mixture , the method comprising:exposing the gas mixture to a separation membrane at an elevated temperature, wherein the separation membrane comprises a porous support and at least one molten alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising reversibly solvating the acidic gases in the at least one molten alkali metal hydroxide at an inlet of the separation membrane.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising releasing solvated ions from an outlet of the separation membrane claim 1 , the solvated ions being anionic forms of the acidic gases.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising applying a potential across the separation membrane.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising applying an alternating current (A/C) across the separation membrane.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising applying a pressure gradient across the separation membrane claim 1 , wherein the pressure gradient is in a range from about 0 atmospheres to about 20 atmospheres.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the elevated temperature is in a range from about 200 C to about 700 C.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the acidic gases are gases having a formula selected from a group consisting of: CO claim 1 , NOand SO claim 1 , wherein x is a value in a range from 1-2 claim 1 , y is a value in a range from 1-3 claim 1 , and z is a value in a range from 1-4.9. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising exposing the separation membrane to a sweep gas on a side of the separation membrane opposite a side to which the gas mixture is ...

A breath activated inhaler

Biomaterials for track and puncture closure

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved. 9843935_1 (GHMatters) P88693.AU.2 ...

A breath activated inhaler

The invention relates to an inhaler, comprising an outlet and a plurality of sealed compartments containing medicament. An opening mechanism is provided to open the compartment presently aligned with the outlet. An indexing mechanism sequentially aligns the compartments with the outlet. A latch is provided for latching the opening mechanism in an energized position. The latch cannot latch the opening mechanism before the indexing mechanism has aligned the next compartment with the outlet. The invention also relates to a method of priming an inhaler and a method of dispensing a medicament from an inhaler.

Inhaler

A dry powder inhaler (2) comprises a housing (6, 8) including a mouthpiece (10) and a cover (11, 12) movably mounted to the housing (6, 8). The cover (11, 12) is movable between an open configuration of the inhaler (2) in which the mouthpiece (10) is exposed for use and a closed configuration of the inhaler (2) in which the mouthpiece (10) is enclosed. In the open position, the cover (11, 12) at least partly defines an inlet aperture (71) to an inhalation air flow path leading through the inhaler (2) and communicating with the mouthpiece (10). The inlet aperture (71) is positioned in such a way that makes it difficult for a user to obstruct it when using the inhaler (2). Preferably, in the closed position, the mouthpiece (10) is received into the inlet aperture (71) to protect the mouthpiece (10) when the inhaler (2) is stored.

BIOMATERIALS FOR TRACK AND PUNCTURE CLOSURE

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved.

IMPLANTS AND BIODEGRADABLE FIDUCIAL MARKERS

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

STEREO CAMERA WITH PRESET MODES

There is disclosed a stereographic camera system and method. A stereographic camera may include a left camera and a right camera including respective lenses and an interface for receiving a selection of a selected mode from a plurality of preset operating modes. One or more preset stereo parameters associated with each of the plurality of operating modes may be stored in a preset parameter memory. An interocular distance mechanism may set an interocular distance between the left camera and the right camera based on, at least in part, the one or more preset stereo parameters associated with the selected mode.

IMPLANTS AND BIODEGRADABLE TISSUE MARKERS

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

SALMONIDENFUTTER

A coffee production process

Between two and five types of green coffee beans are discharged from respective hoppers 12 into a cumulative weigher 14 to produce a mixed batch. The batch is blown along a supply pipe 16 to a rotating drum gas-fired roaster 20. After roasting, the beans are cooled on a perforated support plate 25 and then delivered to a weigher 30. After testing for colour and taste, the sorted beans are ground 50, de-gassed 60 and then packed. ...

Inhaler with audible indicator means

The invention relates to an inhaler comprising an outlet through which doses of medicament may be dispensed. The inhaler also comprises a dispensing mechanism having a primed state, in which it is ready for dispensing a dose, and a fired state, in which it has dispensed a dose. In one aspect, the inhaler also comprises a disabler which, after the final dose has been dispensed, is activated to disable the dispensing mechanism from generating a sound which has been audible when the dispensing mechanism has moved from its primed state to its fired state. In a second aspect, the disabler prevents the dispensing mechanism from being in its primed state when an outlet cover is in an open position, whereby a not ready indication is presented to the user.

Inhaler with indexing linked to movement of cover

On-shelf tracking (OST) system

A system to be installed on a merchandising unit having one or more inventory zones, one or more units of product, one or more product sensors, a mounting structure, and an electromagnetic signal processor. The one or more inventory zones can present the one or more units of product in several different arrangements. The one or more product sensors, each at least associated operatively with one of the one or more inventory zones, converts a sensed quantity of the one or more units of product into a respective analog electromagnetic signal. The mounting structure secures the one or more product sensors to the merchandising unit relative to the one or more units of product so that the one or more product sensors sense a quantity of the one or more units of product. The electromagnetic signal processor in communication with the one or more product sensors can sample output from the one or more product sensors periodically and converts the analog signal into a digital signal.

Inhaler with audible indicator means

STEREO CAMERA WITH CONTROLLABLE PIVOT POINT

There is disclosed stereographic camera system including first and second cameras (310L, 310R) including respective first and second lenses (312L, 312R). A convergence mechanism (354) may set a convergence angle by rotating at least the first camera about a first pivot axis. A first pivot shift mechanism (355) may adjust the position of the first camera such that the first pivot axis passes through a nodal point of the first lens.

INTEGRATED 2D/3D CAMERA

There is disclosed an integrated 2D/3D camera system which may include a 2D camera and a 3D camera affixed to the 2D camera. The 2D camera may include a first lens that is lens adjustable to set a 2D focus distance. The 3D camera may include a left camera and a right camera including respective left and right lenses, the left and right lenses synchronously adjustable to set a 3D focus distance. A focus mechanism may set the 2D focus distance and the 3D focus distance to be essentially equal by at least one of adjusting the first lens and synchronously adjusting the left and right lenses.

3D camera with foreground object distance sensing

There is disclosed a stereographic camera system and a method of operating a stereographic camera system. The stereoscopic camera system may include a left camera and a right camera having respective left and right lenses and an IOD mechanism to set an interocular distance between the left and right cameras. A foreground distance sensor may provide an output indicative of a distance to a closest foreground object. A controller may causes the IOD mechanism to set the interocular distance based on, in part, the output of the foreground distance sensor.

Integrated 2D/3D camera

There is disclosed an integrated 2D/3D camera system which may include a 2D camera and a 3D camera affixed to the 2D camera. The 2D camera may include a first lens that is lens adjustable to set a 2D focus distance. The 3D camera may include a left camera and a right camera including respective left and right lenses, the left and right lenses synchronously adjustable to set a 3D focus distance. A focus mechanism may set the 2D focus distance and the 3D focus distance to be essentially equal by at least one of adjusting the first lens and synchronously adjusting the left and right lenses.

BIOMATERIALS FOR TRACK AND PUNCTURE CLOSURE

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved.

BIOMATERIALS FOR TRACK AND PUNCTURE CLOSURE

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved.

Platform for stereoscopy for hand-held film/video camera stabilizers

To compensate for changes in weight distribution of transportable, hand-held camera supports when one or both camera translate or pivot in a two-camera stereographic imaging system, the bottom of the elongated camera support attaches to a compensation mechanism. The mechanism has a balance plate movable laterally on a bottom housing. Ballast mounts below the bottom housing. A motor in the bottom housing moves the balance plate and the pole laterally in response to camera pivoting or lateral movement to maintain the center of gravity of the system centered along the longitudinal axis of the elongated support.

Implants and biodegradable tissue markers

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

A medicament-containing dispenser provided with a display for presenting indicia to a user

Connection member for a modular support frame

Spray head for atomizing a medium

Inhalation device and method of dispensing medicament

The present invention relates to an inhaler, comprising a base having at least one air-tight, foil-sealed cavity containing medicament. An actuator is engagable with a separating element attached to the foil, the actuator having an energized position in which it is biased towards an unloaded position so as to cause the separating element and attached foil to be moved away from the cavity. A latch has a first position, in which it latches the actuator in said energized position, wherein the latch is at least partly arranged in a flow path such that an inhalation flow through the flow path affects the latch to move from the first position to the second position. The invention also relates to a method of dispensing a medicament from a sealed cavity inside an inhaler.

Composition comprising phosphorous for use in preventing deformities in triploid fish

The present invention relates to a composition comprising phosphorous for use in preventing deformities in triploid fish. The invention additionally relates to the use of phosphorous for the manufacture of a medicament comprising phosphorous for the prevention of deformities in triploid fish and to a method of preventing deformities in triploid in fish. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a fish feed.

Echolucent implant compositions and methods

Implantable materials visible under ultrasound may be delivered to a selected placement site and biodegrade after a certain period of time. Ultrasound visible implantable materials may be delivered through an applicator and may include ultrasound contrast agents and/or radiopaque agents. Applications include monitoring the delivery of an implant of the implantable materials to the placement site with ultrasound and delivery of therapeutic agents to a tissue at the placement site for treating a patient.

POROUS CERAMICS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, FILTRATION, AND MEMBRANE APPLICATIONS

In accordance with one aspect of the presently disclosed inventive concepts, a porous ceramic structure includes a three-dimensional printed structure having predefined features, where the three-dimensional structure has a geometric shape. The average length of the features may be at least 10 microns. The three-dimensional structure includes a ceramic material having an open cell structure with a plurality of pores, where the pores form continuous channels through the ceramic material from one side of the ceramic material to an opposite side of the ceramic material. 1. A product , comprising:a ceramic material having an open cell structure with a plurality of pores, wherein the pores connect through the ceramic material from one side of the ceramic material to an opposite side of the ceramic material; andan aqueous sorbent solution in the pores of the ceramic material, wherein a portion of the aqueous sorbent solution is retained in the pores by capillary action.2. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the ceramic material comprises YO doped ZrO.3. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein an average diameter of the pores is in a range of about 50 nanometers to about 500 nanometers.4. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein an average diameter of the pores is in a range of about 50 nanometers to about 200 nanometers.5. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein a density of the ceramic material is in a range of about 20% to about 50% of a density of a solid nonporous ceramic form having the same composition as the ceramic material.6. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the ceramic material is in a form of a crushed ceramic structure having a plurality of crushed pieces claim 1 , wherein an average diameter of the plurality of crushed pieces is less than 400 microns.7. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the aqueous sorbent solution is an ionic solution.8. The product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the aqueous sorbent solution is sodium ...

Consolidated 2D/3D camera

A consolidated 2D/3D camera system and method of operation. A consolidated 2D/3D camera system may include a first camera having a first lens and a second camera having a second lens. A 3D frame extractor may extract a first 3D image frame from an image captured by the first camera and extract a second 3D image frame from an image captured by the second camera to provide a stereo image pair. A 2D frame extractor may extract a 2D image frame, different from the first 3D image frame, from the image captured by the first camera.

Spendevorrichtung für eine Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Getränkespender

Die erfindungsgemäße Spendevorrichtung für Flüssigkeit umfasst eine in einer Öffnung eines Behälters festlegbare Ventilanordnung, eine mit dem Behälter verbindbare Betätigungsanordnung zum Öffnen und Schließen der Ventilanordnung, eine außerhalb des Behälters angeordnete und mit einem Druckgas gefüllte Gaspatrone, die mit dem Behälter in Verbindung steht, zum Austreiben der in dem Behälter enthaltenen Flüssigkeit über die Ventilanordnung und einen in der Verbindung zwischen der Gaspatrone und dem Behälter angeordneten Druckregulator.

Implants and biodegradable fiducial markers

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

Inhaler with indexing linked to movement of cover

The invention relates to a medical dispenser, comprising an outlet and a plurality of sealed compartments containing medicament to be sequentially aligned with and dispensed through said outlet. Movement of an actuator sequentially causes mechanical energy to be built up and then released and converted into an indexing movement of the compartments. The invention also relates to an indexing method for a medical dispenser.

Biomaterials for track and puncture closure

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved. 9843935_1 (GHMatters) P88693.AU.2 ...

STEREO CAMERA WITH PRESET MODES

A stereographic camera and a method of operating a stereographic camera are disclosed. The stereographic camera may include a left camera and a right camera having respective lenses and an interface for receiving a selection of a selected preset operating mode from a plurality of preset operating modes. A preset parameter memory may store a plurality of preset parameter sets, each of the plurality of preset parameter sets associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of preset operating modes, each of the plurality of preset parameters sets including an assumed minimum object distance and an assumed extreme object distance. An interocular distance mechanism may set an interocular distance between the left camera and the right camera based on, at least in part, the assumed minimum object distance and the assumed extreme object distance associated with the selected operating mode. 1. A stereographic camera system , comprising:a left camera and a right camera including respective lenses;an interface for receiving a selection of a selected preset operating mode from a plurality of preset operating modes;a preset parameter memory storing a plurality of preset parameter sets, each of the plurality of preset parameter sets associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of preset operating modes, each of the plurality of preset parameters sets including an assumed minimum object distance and an extreme object distance; andan interocular distance mechanism to set an interocular distance between the left camera and the right camera based on, at least in part, the assumed minimum object distance and the assumed extreme object distance associated with the selected operating mode.2. The stereographic camera system of claim 1 , further comprising:a convergence angle mechanism to set a convergence angle between the left camera and the right camera based on, at least in part, the set interocular distance and a focus distance of the lenses.3. The stereographic camera ...

Magnetic pressure jacket for fluid injector

A fluid injector having at least one injector head with a front end configured to releasably receive the at least one syringe is described. The fluid injector further includes at least one pressure jacket releasably associated with the front end of the at least one injector head for securing the at least one syringe during an injection procedure. A connection mechanism releasably connects the at least one pressure jacket to the front end of the at least one injector head. The connection mechanism includes at least one electromagnet.

Single Seat-Kill Camera System

There is disclosed a single seat-kill camera system and method. The single seat-kill camera may include a camera head, a support structure, and an elevator configured to move the camera head relative to the support structure to position the camera head in one of a down position and an up position. An obstruction detector mounted to the support structure may determine whether or not a field of view of the camera head is obstructed, at least in part, when the camera head is in the down position. A controller coupled to the elevator and the obstruction detector may automatically cause the elevator to position the camera head in the up position when the obstruction detector determines that the field of view of the camera head in the down position is obstructed. 1. A single seat-kill camera , comprising:a camera head;a support structure;an elevator configured to move the camera head relative to the support structure to position the camera head in one of a down position and an up position;an obstruction sensor mounted to the support structure, the obstruction sensor to determine whether or not a field of view of the camera head is obstructed, at least in part, when the camera head is in the down position; anda controller coupled to the elevator and the obstruction detector,wherein the controller automatically instructs the elevator to position the camera head in the up position when the obstruction sensor determines that the field of view of the camera head in the down position is obstructed.2. The single seat-kill camera of claim 1 , wherein the obstruction sensor comprises a distance sensor configured to sense a distance to a closest object within a field of view of the distance sensor.3. The single seat-kill camera of claim 2 , wherein the field of view of the distance sensor is the same or slightly larger than the field of view of the camera head.4. The single seat-kill camera of claim 2 , wherein the obstruction sensor determines that the field of view of the camera ...

Feed for salmonids

A medicament-containing dispenser provided with a display for presenting indicia to a user

The invention relates to a medicament-containing dispenser, such as an inhaler. The dispenser comprises an outlet for dispensing medicament, e.g. a mouthpiece or a nasal adaptor. The dispenser also comprises a display for presenting indicia to a user. The dispenser further comprises an outlet cover movable between a first position in which it covers the outlet and a second position in which the outlet is uncovered, wherein, when said outlet cover is in said first position, indicia is visible said display, and wherein, when said outlet cover is in said second poisition, indicia is out of sightto the user.

3D camera with foreground object distance sensing

A stereographic camera system and a method of operating a stereographic camera system. The stereoscopic camera system may include a left camera and a right camera having respective left and right lenses, a zoom mechanism to set a focal length of the left and right lenses, a focus mechanism to set a focus distance of the left and right lenses, and an IOD mechanism to set an interocular distance between the left and right cameras. A foreground distance sensor may sense, in near-real time, a distance to a closest foreground object. A controller may cause the IOD mechanism to set the interocular distance based on, in part, the focal length, the focus distance, and the distance to the closest foreground object.

Stereo Camera With Automatic Control of Interocular Distance

There is disclosed stereographic camera system including a left and a right camera including respective lenses, plural mechanisms to synchronously set a focal length of the lenses, to synchronously set a focal distance of the lenses, to set a convergence angle between the left and right cameras, and to set an intraocular distance between the left and right cameras. A controller may determine a convergence based on the focal length. The controller may cause an interocular distance and a convergence angle between the left and right cameras to be set based on a maximum allowable disparity, the focal length of the lenses, the convergence distance, and a distance to an object in the scene.

Integrated 2D/3D camera

An integrated 2D/3D camera system may include a 2D camera and a 3D camera affixed to the 2D camera. The 2D camera may include a first lens that is lens adjustable to set a 2D focus distance. The 3D camera may include a left camera and a right camera including respective left and right lenses, the left and right lenses synchronously adjustable to set a 3D focus distance. A focus mechanism may automatically set the 2D focus distance and the 3D focus distance to be essentially equal by one of adjusting the first lens based on the 3D focus distance and synchronously adjusting the left and right lenses based on the 2D focus distance.

Echolucent implant compositions and methods

Implantable materials visible under ultrasound may delivered to a selected placement site and biodegrade after a certain period of time. Ultrasound visible implantable materials may be delivered through an applicator and may include ultrasound contrast agents and/or radiopaque agents. Applications include monitoring the delivery of an implant of the implantable materials to the placement site with ultrasound and delivery of therapeutic agents to a tissue at the placement site for treating a patient.

DEVICE

Un inhalador de polvo seco (2) que comprende una cubierta (6, 8) que incluye una boquilla (10) y una carcasa (11, 12) montada en forma giratoria sobre la cubierta (6, 8). La carcasa (11, 12) es móvil entre una configuración abierta del inhalador (2) en la cual la boquilla (10) está expuesta para el uso y una configuración cerrada del inhalador (2) en la cual la boquilla (10) está envuelta. En la posición abierta, la carcasa (11, 12) define al menos en parte una abertura de entrada (71) a un pasaje de flujo de aire de inhalación que circula a través del inhalador (2) y se comunica con la boquilla (10). La abertura de entrada (71) está ubicada de tal modo que hace difícil que un usuario la obstruya cuando utiliza el inhalador (2). Preferentemente, en la posición cerrada, la abertura de entrada (71) recibe la boquilla (10) para proteger la boquilla (10) cuando el inhalador (2) está guardado.

IMPLANTS AND BIODEGRADABLE FIDUCIAL MARKERS

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

Stereo camera with preset modes

A stereographic camera and a method of operating a stereographic camera are disclosed. The stereographic camera may include a left camera and a right camera having respective lenses and an interface for receiving a selection of a selected preset operating mode from a plurality of preset operating modes. A preset parameter memory may store a plurality of preset parameter sets, each of the plurality of preset parameter sets associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of preset operating modes, each of the plurality of preset parameters sets including an assumed minimum object distance and an assumed extreme object distance. An interocular distance mechanism may set an interocular distance between the left camera and the right camera based on, at least in part, the assumed minimum object distance and the assumed extreme object distance associated with the selected operating mode.

VORRICHTUNG, PRODUKT UND VERWENDUNG BETREFFEND DIE INTRALUMINALE PHOTOTHERMOFORMGEBUNG

Biomaterials for track and puncture closure

Embodiments include coatings for adherence of biomaterials to a tissue. Systems and methods for adapting such coated materials to vascular access closure are further proved.

Radioopaque covalently crosslinked hydrogel particle implants

A pharmaceutically acceptable implant system comprising a collection of pharmaceutically acceptable, covalently-crosslinked hydrogel particles having a radioopaque agent covalently attached to a plurality of the particles in the collection, with the radioopaque agent being present in the collection at a concentration of at least about 0.1% w/w. The implantable materials may be used, for instance, in an iatrogenic site and for fiducial marking.

Implants and biodegradable tissue markers

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking.

Stabilized Stereographic Camera System

A stabilized stereographic camera system may include an upright support having a longitudinal axis. A camera support coupled to one end of the upright support may mount first and second cameras, the first camera movable with respect to the second cameras. A ballast may be coupled to another end of the upright support. A balance mechanism may move a movable portion of the stereographic camera system relative to the upright support in response to movement of the first camera with respect to the second camera to maintain a constant weight distribution of the stereographic camera system.

Extra luminal scaffold

Methods and devices for treating a luminal pathology affecting an anatomical lumen of a patient comprising forming, in situ, a continuous cohesive layer of covalently-crosslinked hydrogel in a luminal wall of the anatomical lumen.

Conversion of additively manufactured organic polymer parts to substantially pure carbon

In one embodiment, a method includes creating a three-dimensional, carbon-containing structure using an additive manufacturing technique and converting the three-dimensional, carbon-containing structure to a substantially pure carbon structure. Moreover, the substantially pure carbon structure has an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm. In another embodiment, a product includes a substantially pure carbon structure having an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm. In yet another embodiment, a product includes an aerogel having inner channels corresponding to outer walls of a three-dimensional printed template around which the aerogel was formed. In addition, the inner channels have an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm.

Spray For Fluent Materials

Certain embodiments relate to a sprayer or other medical apparatus for applying a biocompatible coating in situ. Such an apparatus may have a first conduit connected to a first exit opening and a second conduit connected to a second exit opening to deliver a first composition through the first conduit and a second composition through the second conduit to mix the first composition and the second composition outside both the first conduit and the second conduit. The first composition may be, e.g., a precursor to a material formed after the mixing of the first composition and the second composition. The first exit opening and the second exit opening may be approximately adjacent to each other and define an angle that is less than about 140 degrees. 132.-. (canceled)33. A medical apparatus for applying a biocompatible coating in situ , the apparatus comprising:an elongated barrel having a distal end defining a gas flow outlet;a first conduit having a distal end extending through the gas flow outlet and beyond the distal end of the elongated barrel, the first conduit defining a first exit opening;a second conduit having a distal end extending through the gas flow outlet and beyond the distal end of the elongated barrel, the second conduit defining a second exit opening, the first and second conduits being configured to deliver a first composition through the first conduit and a second composition through the second conduit, the first and second exit openings being positioned externally of the elongated barrel distally of the gas flow outlet to mix the first composition and the second composition externally of the elongated barrel and the first and second conduits,wherein the distal end of the first conduit has a first beveled tip defining the first exit opening, the first beveled tip defining a first plane having a first axis which is angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the first conduit and the distal end of the second conduit has a second beveled tip ...

On-Shelf Tracking System

A system to be installed on a merchandising unit having one or more inventory zones, one or more units of product, one or more product sensors, a mounting structure, and an electromagnetic signal processor. The one or more product sensors, each at least associated operatively with one of the one or more inventory zones, converts a sensed quantity of the one or more units of product into a respective analog electromagnetic signal. The mounting structure secures the one or more product sensors to the merchandising unit. The electromagnetic signal processor in communication with the one or more product sensors can sample output from the one or more product sensors. 1. A system to be installed on a merchandising unit comprising: the one or more units of product arranged in a container in a geometric pattern of one or more layers deep,', 'the one or more units of product arranged loosely in a container, or', 'the one or more units of product each hanging from a peg hook;, 'One or more inventory zones, where within the inventory zones, the inventory zones present one or more units of product in one or more of the following arrangementsOne or more product sensors, each at least associated operatively with one of the one or more inventory zones, that convert a sensed quantity of the one or more units of product into a respective analog electromagnetic signal;A mounting structure that secures the one or more product sensors to the merchandising unit relative to the one or more units of product so that the one or more product sensors sense a quantity of the one or more units of product;An electromagnetic signal processor in communication with the one or more product sensors that samples output from the one or more product sensors periodically and converts the analog signal into a digital signal; self-calibration system in communication with the electromagnetic signal processor that detects background variability of the analog electromagnetic signal and therefrom establishes ...

INTEGRATED BROADCAST AND AUXILIARY CAMERA SYSTEM

An integrated broadcast/auxiliary camera system includes a broadcast camera and an auxiliary camera. The broadcast camera may capture a first image of a scene, wherein operational parameters of the broadcast camera including a broadcast focus distance, a broadcast focal length, a broadcast pan angle and a broadcast tilt angle are operator controlled. The auxiliary camera may capture a second image of the scene, the second image different from the first image. A controller may automatically control operational parameters of the auxiliary camera including an auxiliary focus distance, an auxiliary focal length, an auxiliary pan angle and an auxiliary tilt angle based on the operational parameters of the broadcast camera. 1. An integrated broadcast/auxiliary camera system , comprising:a broadcast camera to capture a first image of a scene, wherein operational parameters of the broadcast camera including a broadcast focus distance, a broadcast focal length, a broadcast pan angle and a broadcast tilt angle are operator controlled;an auxiliary camera to capture a second image of the scene, the second image different from the first image;a controller configured to automatically control operational parameters of the auxiliary camera including one or more of an auxiliary focus distance, an auxiliary focal length, an auxiliary pan angle and an auxiliary tilt angle based on the operational parameters of the broadcast camera.2. The integrated broadcast/auxiliary camera system of claim 1 , whereinthe broadcast camera and the auxiliary camera are two-dimensional cameras, andthe second image differs from the first image in at least one of field of view, resolution, and frame rate.3. The integrated broadcast/auxiliary camera system of claim 1 , further comprising:a memory to store video data from the auxiliary camera; anda replay processor to retrieve and process all or a portion of the stored video data.4. The integrated broadcast/auxiliary camera system of claim 3 , whereinthe ...

CAMERA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

A camera mounting assembly is configured to couple to a camera housing. The camera mounting assembly includes a plurality of indentations configured to allow for the passage of light through the indentations and upon the image sensor of a camera enclosed by the camera housing. The camera mounting assembly can further include recessed channels within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to further allow for the passage of light through the indentations, through the recessed channels, and upon the image sensor. 1. A camera housing comprising:an enclosure body configured to enclose a camera, the enclosure body comprising a top face, a bottom face, a left face, a right face, and a front face, the bottom face comprising an inner hinge structure, and the top face comprising a first fastening structure;an enclosure door comprising an outer hinge structure on a first edge of the enclosure door and a second fastening structure on a second edge of the enclosure door opposite the first edge, the outer hinge structure and the inner hinge structure forming a hinge when coupled such that the enclosure door is pivotally attached to the enclosure body about the hinge, and the second fastening structure detachably coupling to the first fastening structure such that the enclosure door is secured to the enclosure body in a closed position when the first fastening structure is coupled to the second fastening structure; anda camera mounting assembly coupled to the front face of the enclosure body, the camera mounting assembly comprising an opening within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to be placed over a camera lens of a camera when the camera is enclosed within the enclosure body when the enclosure door is secured to the enclosure body in the closed position, and the camera mounting assembly further comprising a plurality of indentations at four corners of the camera mounting assembly, the plurality of indentations ...

ON-SHELF TRACKING SYSTEM

A system to be installed on a merchandising unit having one or more inventory zones, one or more units of product, one or more product sensors, a mounting structure, and an electromagnetic signal processor. The one or more inventory zones can present the one or more units of product in several different arrangements. The one or more product sensors, each at least associated operatively with one of the one or more inventory zones, converts a sensed quantity of the one or more units of product into a respective analog electromagnetic signal. The mounting structure secures the one or more product sensors to the merchandising unit relative to the one or more units of product so that the one or more product sensors sense a quantity of the one or more units of product. The electromagnetic signal processor in communication with the one or more product sensors can sample output from the one or more product sensors periodically and converts the analog signal into a digital signal. 1. A system to be installed on a merchandising unit comprising: the one or more units of product arranged in a container in a geometric pattern of one or more layers deep,', 'the one or more units of product arranged loosely in a container, or', 'the one or more units of product each hanging from a peg hook;, 'One or more inventory zones, where within the inventory zones, the inventory zones present one or more units of product in one or more of the following arrangementsOne or more product sensors, each at least associated operatively with one of the one or more inventory zones, that convert a sensed quantity of the one or more units of product into a respective analog electromagnetic signal;A mounting structure that secures the one or more product sensors to the merchandising unit relative to the one or more units of product so that the one or more product sensors sense a quantity of the one or more units of product;An electromagnetic signal processor in communication with the one or more product ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FRACTURING A WELL

Apparatus and methods are provided for fracturing a well in a hydrocarbon bearing formation. The apparatus can include one or more valve sub-assemblies assembled into a tubing string inserted into an unlined well. The valve sub-assembly can include a sliding piston initially pinned in place to seal off ports that provide communication between the interior of the tubing string and a production zone of the formation. A ball can be inserted into a tubing string and moved along the tubing string by injected pressurized fracturing fluid until the ball sits on a valve seat of a valve sub-assembly coupled to the sliding piston to close off the tubing string below the valve. The force of the fluid forces the piston downwards to shear off the pins and open the ports. Fracturing fluid can then exit the ports to fracture the production zone of the formation. 1. An apparatus for fracturing a well in a formation , comprising:(a) a tubular valve body comprising an upper end and a lower end, and a valve passageway extending therethrough, the valve body further comprising at least one valve port extending through a sidewall thereof, the at least one valve port located nearer the upper end;(b) a tubular piston valve slidably disposed in the valve passageway and configured to provide communication therethrough, the piston valve configured to move from a raised position where the at least one valve port is closed to a lowered position where the at least one valve port is open;(c) a ball seat sub-assembly slidably disposed in the valve passageway between the piston valve and the lower end, the ball seat sub-assembly comprising a ball seat passageway extending therethrough; and(d) an inner piston sub-assembly releasably coupled to the piston valve and configured to disengage from the piston valve when pulled away from the ball seat;wherein the ball seat sub-assembly is configured to move the piston valve from the raised position to the lowered position when downward force is applied to ...

Apparatus and Method for Fracturing a Well

An apparatus and method is provided for fracturing a well in a a hydrocarbon bearing formation. The apparatus can include a valve subassembly that is assembled with sections of casing pipe to form a well casing for the well. The valve subassembly includes a sliding piston that is pinned in place to seal off ports that provide communication between the interior of the well casing and a production zone of the formation. A dart can be inserted into the well casing and propelled by pressurized fracturing fluid until the dart reaches the valve subassembly to plug off the well casing below the valve subassembly. The force of the fracturing fluid against the dart forces the piston downwards to shear off the pins and open the ports. The fracturing fluid can then exit the ports to fracture the production zone of the formation. 1. An apparatus for fracturing a well , comprising:a) a tubular valve body comprising upper and lower ends defining communication therebetween, the valve body further comprising at least one port extending through a sidewall thereof nearer the upper end;b) a tubular piston slidably disposed in the valve body and configured to provide communication therethrough, the piston closing the at least one port in a closed position, the piston opening the at least one port in an open position;c) means for moving the piston from the closed position to the open position when a downward force is placed on the piston; andd) a tubular end cap disposed on the lower end of the valve body, the end cap configured to stop the piston when the piston moves from the closed position to the open position.2. The apparatus as set forth in where the moving means comprises a tubular sleeve disposed in the piston and configured to provide communication therethrough claim 1 , the sleeve further comprising at least two grooves disposed on an interior sidewall thereof extending from an upper end to a lower end thereof claim 1 , the sleeve and piston configured whereby the piston will ...

Stereo camera with automatic control of interocular distance based on lens settings

A stereographic camera system and method of operating a stereographic camera system are disclosed. The stereographic camera system may include a left camera and a right camera including respective lenses having a focal length and a focus distance, an interocular distance mechanism to set an intraocular distance between the left and right cameras, and a controller. The controller may receive inputs indicating the focal length and the focus distance of the lenses. The controller may control the intraocular distance mechanism, based on the focal length and focus distance of the lenses and one or both of a distance to a nearest foreground object and a distance to a furthest background object, to automatically set the interocular distance such that a maximum disparity of a stereographic image captured by the left and right cameras does not exceed a predetermined maximum disparity.

CONSOLIDATED 2D/3D CAMERA

A consolidated 2D/3D camera system and method of operation. A consolidated 2D/3D camera system may include a first camera having a first lens and a second camera having a second lens. A 3D frame extractor may extract a first 3D image frame from an image captured by the first camera and extract a second 3D image frame from an image captured by the second camera to provide a stereo image pair. A 2D frame extractor may extract a 2D image frame, different from the first 3D image frame, from the image captured by the first camera. 1. An consolidated 2D/3D camera system , comprising:a first camera including a first lens;a second camera including a second lens;a 3D frame extractor to extract a first 3D image frame from an image captured by the first camera and extract a second 3D image frame from an image captured by the second camera to provide a stereo image pair; anda 2D frame extractor to extract a 2D image frame, different from the first 3D image frame, from the image captured by the first camera.2. The consolidated 2D/3D camera system of claim 1 , further comprising:an operator interface coupled to the controller, whereinan extent of a first one of the 2D image frame and the stereo image pair is defined by a first operator input via the operator interface.3. The consolidated 2D/3D camera system of claim 2 , wherein:the controller is configured to automatically determine an extent of a second one of the 2D image frame and the stereo image pair based on, at least in part, the extent of the first one of the 2D image frame and the stereo image pair.4. The consolidated 2D/3D camera system of claim 3 , wherein:the extent of the second one of the 2D image frame and the stereo image pair and the extent of the first one of the 2D image frame and the stereo image pair are related by a one of a proportionality constant, a lookup table, and a formula.5. The consolidated 2D/3D camera system of claim 3 , wherein:an offset of the second one of the 2D image frame and the stereo ...

BORON-NITROGEN HETEROCYCLES

A compound having a structure represented by: 3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein at least one of Rto Ris methyl.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein only one of Rto Ris a C-Calkyl.5. The compound claim 1 , wherein only one of Rto Ris methyl.7. The compound of claim 6 , wherein each of Rto Ris individually selected from H claim 6 , or a C-Calkyl.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound has a melting point of less than 35° C. at 1 atmosphere.9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a liquid at a temperature of 20° C. at 1 atmosphere.10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound has a gravimetric density of at least 4.0 wt % and a volumetric density of at least 35 g H/L.12. A method comprising reacting an N-protected claim 1 , optionally-substituted allylamine with triethylamine borane to produce a N-substituted claim 1 , optionally-carbon-substituted boron-nitrogen cyclopentane intermediate that is subsequently deprotected and hydrogenated to produce an optionally-carbon-substituted boron-nitrogen cyclopentane.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the N-protected claim 12 , optionally-substituted allylamine has a structure of (R)C═C(R)—CH(R)—N(trimethylsilyl).16. The hydrogen storage system of claim 14 , wherein at least one of R-Ris methyl.17. The hydrogen storage system of claim 14 , wherein only one of Rto Ris a C-Calkyl.19. A hydrogen storage system comprising a compound of .20. The hydrogen storage system of claim 14 , wherein the hydrogen storage system is a liquid.21. The hydrogen storage system of claim 14 , wherein the system comprises a composition that is a liquid at a temperature of 20° C. at 1 atmosphere.22. The hydrogen storage system of claim 14 , wherein the system further comprises at least one additional additive.23. The hydrogen storage system of claim 22 , wherein the at least one addition additive comprises an additional hydrogen fuel additive.24. The hydrogen storage system of claim 23 , wherein the additional hydrogen ...

ANISOTROPIC BIOLOGICAL PACEMAKERS AND AV BYPASSES

The present invention provides biological pacemakers or AV-node bypasses The biological pacemakers or AV-node bypasses of the invention are useful for the treatment of, inter alia, cardiac arrhythmias and AV-node conduction defects. 1. A pacemaker , comprising:a flexible polymer layer; andan anisotropic tissue structure comprising a population of pacemaker cells coated on the flexible polymer layer, wherein the tissue structure is configured for epicardial or myocardial attachment and is further configured to propagate an action potential through the attached tissue.2. The pacemaker of claim 1 , wherein said cells are selected from the group consisting of sinoatrial node cells claim 1 , atrioventricular node cells claim 1 , embryonic stem cells claim 1 , adult mesenchymal stem cells claim 1 , committed ventricular progenitor cells claim 1 , and genetically engineered cells.3. The pacemaker of claim 1 , wherein said cells are human cells.4. The pacemaker of claim 1 , wherein said cells express an ion channel that promotes electrical excitability.5. The pacemaker of claim 4 , wherein said ion channel is encoded by an HCN gene.6. The pacemaker of claim 5 , wherein said HCN gene is a human HCN.7. A method for producing a pacemaker claim 5 , comprisingproviding a base layer;depositing a sacrificial polymer on the base layer, thereby generating a sacrificial polymer layer;depositing a flexible polymer layer that is more flexible than the base layer on the sacrificial polymer layer;patterning a biopolymer on the flexible polymer layer;seeding cells on the flexible polymer layer;culturing the cells such that an anisotropic tissue forms on the flexible polymer layer; andreleasing the flexible polymer layer comprising the anisotropic tissue from the base layer, thereby producing a pacemaker comprising the tissue structure, wherein the tissue structure is configured for epicardial or myocardial attachment and is further configured to propagate an action potential through the ...

Robotic Camera System with Context Display

Remotely operated camera systems and methods of operating a remote camera. A camera platform may include a primary scene camera having a first field of view, a context camera optically aligned with the primary scene camera and having a second field of view larger than the first field of view, and a pointing mechanism. A control station remote from the camera platform may include a display system to display images captured by the primary scene camera and the context camera, and an operator interface configured to accept operator inputs to control the primary scene camera, the context camera, and the pointing mechanism. 1. A remotely operated camera system , comprising: a primary scene camera having a first field of view,', 'a context camera optically aligned with the primary scene camera, the context camera having a second field of view larger than the first field of view, and', 'a pointing mechanism; and, 'a camera platform including a display system to display images captured by the primary scene camera and the context camera; and', 'an operator interface configured to accept operator inputs to control the primary scene camera, the context camera, and the pointing mechanism., 'a control station remote from the camera platform including2. The remotely operated camera system of claim 1 , whereinthe display system comprises a first monitor to display the image from the primary scene camera and a second monitor to display the image from the context camera.3. The remotely operated camera system of claim 2 , whereinrelative sizes of the first monitor and the second monitor are approximately proportional to the first field of view and the second field of view, respectively, andthe first monitor is positioned in front of the second monitor for viewing.4. The remotely operated camera system of claim 2 , whereinthe first monitor and the second monitor are adjacent, andthe system further comprises a video processor to add a rectangular graphic to the image displayed on the ...

INHALER

A dry powder inhaler () comprises a housing () including a mouthpiece () and a cover () movably mounted to the housing (). The cover () is movable between an open configuration of the inhaler () in which the mouthpiece () is exposed for use and a closed configuration of the inhaler () in which the mouthpiece () is enclosed. In the open position, the cover () at least partly defines an inlet aperture () to an inhalation air flow path leading through the inhaler () and communicating with the mouthpiece (). The inlet aperture () is positioned in such a way that makes it difficult for a user to obstruct it when using the inhaler (). Preferably, in the closed position, the mouthpiece () is received into the inlet aperture () to protect the mouthpiece () when the inhaler () is stored. 1. An inhaler comprising:a housing enclosing medicament and a dispensing system, the housing further including a mouthpiece;a cover movably mounted to the housing so as to be movable between an open configuration of the inhaler in which the mouthpiece is exposed for use and a closed configuration of the inhaler in which the mouthpiece is enclosed;wherein, in the open position, the cover at least partly defines an inlet aperture to an inhalation air flow path leading through the inhaler and communicating with the mouthpiece and wherein, in the closed position, the mouthpiece is received into the inlet aperture.2. An inhaler as claimed in wherein the inlet aperture is defined between the is housing and the cover when the cover is in the open configuration.3. An inhaler as claimed in or wherein claim 1 , in the closed configuration claim 1 , the inlet aperture is closed.4. An inhaler as claimed in any preceding claim wherein claim 1 , in the open configuration claim 1 , the inlet aperture is located adjacent the mouthpiece.5. An inhaler as claimed in any preceding claim having a generally flat shape with opposed major surfaces6. An inhaler as claimed in claim 5 , wherein in the open ...

Edge-Based Electronic Image Stabilization

An image stabilization system applies a “pinned-edge” or “soft pinned edge” image stabilization technique to digital video to compensate for unwanted camera motion in a captured video. In these stabilization techniques, a warping function is applied to an image frame to achieve a non-uniform shifting of depicted points in the image frame such that a reference point is stabilized with respect to a reference frame. In pinned-edge image stabilization, the final stabilized output video has the same dimensions as the pre-stabilized input video captured by the image sensor. In soft pinned-edge image stabilization, the pre-stabilized input video has slightly larger dimensions than the stabilized output video but these larger dimensions are still reduced compared to traditional electronic image stabilization. 1. A method for stabilizing a digital video , the method comprising:receiving a reference video frame depicting a scene, the reference video frame depicting a reference point represented by one or more pixels at a reference pixel location;receiving a second frame depicting at least a portion of the scene, wherein movement of the reference point between the first and second frame results in the reference point being depicted at a different pixel location in the second frame;non-uniformly shifting non-edge points depicted in the second frame by an amount based on distances of the non-edge points from an edge of the second frame and applying zero shift to edge points depicted in the second frame;generating a stabilized video comprising a sequence of frames including the reference frame and the stabilized second frame, wherein depicted motion of the reference point between the first frame and the stabilized second frame is reduced relative to depicted motion of the reference point between the first frame and the second frame.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein non-uniformly shifting non-edge points comprises applying a shift as a linear function of the distance.3. The ...

IMAGE BLUR BASED ON 3D DEPTH INFORMATION

Blurring is simulated in post-processing for captured images. A 3D image is received from a 3D camera, and depth information in the 3D image is used to determine the relative distances of objects in the image. One object is chosen as the subject of the image, and an additional object in the image is identified. Image blur is applied to the identified additional object based on the distance between the 3D camera and the subject object, the distance between the subject object and the additional object, and a virtual focal length and virtual f-number. 1. A method for applying image blur based on depth information , comprising:receiving a 3D image captured by a 3D camera, the 3D image comprising a plurality of objects and depth information for each of the plurality of objects;identifying one of the plurality of objects as a subject object;determining a first distance between the 3D camera and the subject object based on the depth information associated with the subject object;determining a second distance between the subject object and a first additional object of the plurality of objects based on the depth information associated with the first additional object and the depth information associated with the subject object;receiving a virtual f-number and a virtual focal length;calculating a first blur factor for the first additional object, the first blur factor based on the first distance, the second distance, the virtual f-number, and the virtual focal length; andapplying a first image blur to the first additional object based on the first blur factor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 3D image comprises a first image and a second image claim 1 , the first image captured by a first camera and the second image captured by a second camera claim 1 , two cameras separated by a separation distance and pointed in the same direction.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the depth information for each of the plurality of objects in the 3D image comprises an offset between ...

Image Capture Accelerator

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. An image capture accelerator , comprising: a pre-processing engine configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and', 'a compression engine configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine;, 'accelerator circuitry comprisinga demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array, the demultiplexer configured to output the received image data to an image signal processor (“ISP”) when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a first capture mode, and configured to output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a second capture mode; andan output interface configured to output the compressed image data.2. The image capture accelerator of claim 1 , wherein the pre-processing engine is configured to perform one or more of the following processing operations: clean Bayer processing claim 1 , noise reduction claim 1 , tone mapping claim 1 , and image data ...

Image Capture Accelerator

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A method for image capture acceleration in an image signal processor (“ISP”) , comprising:receiving image data captured by an image sensor array, the image data comprising a set of pixel bits, each pixel bit with an associated bit depth;bypassing demosaicing operations performed by the ISP;converting the pixel bit depths of the pixel bits of the image data using one or more look-up tables;reordering the converted image data into a format of the YUV color space;encoding the transformed image data using one or more encoders; andstoring the encoded image data in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:accessing the stored encoded image data;transforming the outputted encoded image data into the Bayer color space;formatting the Bayer color space image data into a displayable image format configured to allow for the display of one or more images associated with the image data; andstoring the formatted image data in a second non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.3 ...

Implants and biodegradable fiducial markers

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking. Applications include a method of treating a patient with a pharmaceutically acceptable implant system comprising implanting a collection of pharmaceutically acceptable, covalently-crosslinked hydrogel particles, wherein the collection comprises a plurality of sets of the particles, with the sets having different rates of biodegradation.

INHALER

A dry powder inhaler comprises a disc-shaped assembly () having cavities () filled with medicament powder for inhalation. The assembly is rotatably mounted in a housing () on which is mounted a rotatable external casing (). A mouthpiece () is movably mounted on the housing () allowing it to be brought into and out of engagement with the edge of the disc () whereby the mouthpiece acts as a brake to prevent or permit rotational movement of the disc (). The inhaler is opened by rotating the housing with respect to the casing () to expose the mouthpiece (). As the inhaler is opened and closed, cam followers () on the mouthpiece move along cam tracks () in the casing (), causing the mouthpiece to move against or away from the disc (). A gap is defined between the disc and mouthpiece to allow a flow of bypass air to enter the mouthpiece. 1. An inhaler comprising:a housing and a mouthpiece mounted on the housing, the mouthpiece having an inhalation channel,a disc shaped assembly comprising a plurality of compartments containing medicament, the disc assembly being rotatably mounted to the housing to allow medicament-containing compartments to be brought sequentially into registry with the mouthpiece, the mouthpiece being located at or beyond the outer periphery of the disc assembly and being in communication with the disc assembly via an aperture in the housing,an indexing mechanism associated with the disc assembly,wherein the mouthpiece is movably mounted with respect to the housing and the mouthpiece forms part of the indexing mechanism.2. An inhaler as claimed in wherein the mouthpiece is a brake claim 1 , being movable between (i) a braking position in which it is engaged with the disc assembly and the disc assembly is thereby prevented from rotating and (ii) a released position in which it is disengaged from the disc assembly.3. An inhaler as claimed in wherein the mouthpiece includes a spacing member which extends towards the disc assembly and is engaged with a notch ...

Stereo camera system with wide and narrow interocular distance cameras

A stereographic camera system and method of operating a stereographic camera system. A camera platform may include a first camera head including first left and right cameras separated by a first interocular distance, the first camera head providing first left and right video streams, and a second camera head aligned with the first camera head, the second camera head including second left and right cameras separated by a second interocular distance, the second camera head providing second left and right video streams. An output selector may select either the first left and right video streams or the second left and right video streams to output as a 3D video output. The first interocular distance may be settable over a first range, and the second interocular distance may be settable over a second range, at least a portion of the second range smaller than the first range.

VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEM AND CARTRIDGE THEREFOR

A cartridge for use in a vapor provision system includes an inner container holding a reservoir of fluid to be vaporized, and an outer housing having a mouthpiece formed therein, wherein the outer housing extends in a longitudinal direction along the outside of the inner container for at least a substantial portion of the inner container. The inner container and outer housing are provided with a latch mechanism to retain the inner container within the outer housing. 1. A cartridge for use in a vapor provision system , wherein the cartridge comprises:an inner container holding a reservoir of fluid to be vaporized; andan outer housing having a mouthpiece formed therein,wherein the outer housing extends in a longitudinal direction along an outside of the inner container for at least a substantial portion of the inner container, wherein the inner container and the outer housing are provided with a latch mechanism to retain the inner container within the outer housing, and wherein the outer housing comprises a mechanical connector for longitudinally attaching the cartridge to a control unit of the vapor provision system.2. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the latch mechanism is operable independent of the relative rotational angle between the inner container and the outer housing with respect to the longitudinal direction.3. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the latch mechanism includes a first member formed on one of the outer housing or the inner container claim 1 , and a cooperating second member formed on the other of the outer housing or the inner container claim 1 , and wherein the first member and the second member abut one another to engage the latch mechanism.4. The cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the first member and the second member are located at or near an end of the inner container which is longitudinally opposite to a location of the mouthpiece.5. The cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the inner container includes a body holding the reservoir of fluid and a ...

GRAPHENE MACRO-ASSEMBLY-FULLERENE COMPOSITE FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE

Disclosed here is a method for producing a graphene macro-assembly (GMA)-fullerene composite, comprising providing a mixture of graphene oxide and water, adding a hydroxylated fullerene to the mixture, and forming a gel of the hydroxylated fullerene and the mixture. Also described are a GMA-fullerene composite produced, an electrode comprising the GMA-fullerene composite, and a supercapacitor comprising the electrode. 1. A method for producing a graphene macro-assembly (GMA)-fullerene composite , comprising:providing graphene oxide;adding a hydroxylated fullerene compound to the graphene oxide; andperforming a gelation process using the graphene oxide and the hydroxylated fullerene.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the graphene oxide comprises providing a water suspension of graphene oxide.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the water suspension of graphene oxide comprises a mixture of at least about 7 mg of graphene oxide in 1 mL of water.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxylated fullerene compound comprises a Chydroxylated fullerene claim 1 , a Chydroxylated fullerene claim 1 , or a Chydroxylated fullerene.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein adding the hydroxylated fullerene compound comprises adding about 5 mg of water soluble C(OH)to the graphene oxide claim 1 , the graphene oxide comprising a mixture of about 20 mg of graphene oxide in 1 mL of water.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sonicating the hydroxylated fullerene and the graphene oxide.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding claim 1 , to about 1 g of a suspension formed from the hydroxylated fullerene compound and the graphene oxide claim 1 , about 211 μL of ammonium hydroxide solution to form a mixture claim 1 , wherein performing the gelation process comprises performing the gelation process using the mixture.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing the gelation process comprises performing the gelation process at about 80° C. for about 72 hours.9. The ...

Image Stitching in a Multi-Camera Array

Images captured by multi-camera arrays with overlap regions can be stitched together using image stitching operations. An image stitching operation can be selected for use in stitching images based on a number of factors. An image stitching operation can be selected based on a view window location of a user viewing the images to be stitched together. An image stitching operation can also be selected based on a type, priority, or depth of image features located within an overlap region. Finally, an image stitching operation can be selected based on a likelihood that a particular image stitching operation will produce visible artifacts. Once a stitching operation is selected, the images corresponding to the overlap region can be stitched using the stitching operation, and the stitched image can be stored for subsequent access. 1. A method for stitching images , comprising:accessing a set of images associated with an overlap region for display to a user, the overlap region comprising a corresponding portion of each of the set of images;identifying one or more image features within the overlap region;for each identified image feature, determining a feature type associated with the identified image feature;selecting, for each identified image feature, an associated image stitching operation based on the feature type associated with the identified image feature;stitching the set of images together to produce a stitched image by, for each identified image feature, performing the selected image stitching operation associated with the identified image feature on portions of the set of images corresponding to the identified image feature; andstoring the stitched image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of images comprises images captured by a multi-camera array claim 1 , each image in the set of images captured by a different camera in the multi-camera array.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein one or more feature types comprise one or more of: a resolution claim 1 , a ...

Audio decoder for wind and microphone noise reduction in a microphone array system

An audio system encodes and decodes audio captured by a microphone array system in the presence of wind noise. The encoder encodes the audio signal in a way that includes beamformed audio signal and a “hidden” representation of a non-beamformed audio signal. The hidden signal is produced by modulating the low frequency signal to a high frequency above the audible range. A decoder can then either output the beamformed audio signal or can use the hidden signal to generate a reduced wind noise audio signal that includes the non-beamformed audio in the low frequency range.

AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF VIDEO AND DIRECTIONAL AUDIO FROM SPHERICAL CONTENT

A spherical content capture system captures spherical video and audio content. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. For each sub-frame, a corresponding portion of an audio track is generated that includes a directional audio signal having a directionality based on the selected sub-frame. 1. A method for generating a video with corresponding audio , comprising:receiving a spherical video;receiving a plurality of audio channels representing audio captured concurrently with the spherical video, each of the plurality of audio channels comprising directional audio corresponding to a different direction;mapping different spatial regions of the spherical video to different audio channels;for each of a plurality of frames of the spherical video, extracting a sub-frame having a reduced field of view relative to a field of view of the spherical video;for each of the sub-frames, determining, by a processor, one or more of the spatial regions overlapping the sub-frame and generating a portion of an audio stream from one or more different audio channels corresponding to the one or more spatial regions overlapping the sub-frame; andoutputting the generated video and the audio stream.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the portion of the audio stream comprises:weighting each of the plurality of audio channels based on an amount of overlap between the spatial regions and the extracted sub-frame; ...

Image stitching in a multi-camera array

Images captured by multi-camera arrays with overlap regions can be stitched together using image stitching operations. An image stitching operation can be selected for use in stitching images based on a number of factors. An image stitching operation can be selected based on a view window location of a user viewing the images to be stitched together. An image stitching operation can also be selected based on a type, priority, or depth of image features located within an overlap region. Finally, an image stitching operation can be selected based on a likelihood that a particular image stitching operation will produce visible artifacts. Once a stitching operation is selected, the images corresponding to the overlap region can be stitched using the stitching operation, and the stitched image can be stored for subsequent access.

Image stitching in a multi-camera array

Images captured by multi-camera arrays with overlap regions can be stitched together using image stitching operations. An image stitching operation can be selected for use in stitching images based on a number of factors. An image stitching operation can be selected based on a view window location of a user viewing the images to be stitched together. An image stitching operation can also be selected based on a type, priority, or depth of image features located within an overlap region. Finally, an image stitching operation can be selected based on a likelihood that a particular image stitching operation will produce visible artifacts. Once a stitching operation is selected, the images corresponding to the overlap region can be stitched using the stitching operation, and the stitched image can be stored for subsequent access.

AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF VIDEO AND DIRECTIONAL AUDIO FROM SPHERICAL CONTENT

A spherical content capture system captures spherical video and audio content. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. For each sub-frame, a corresponding portion of an audio track is generated that includes a directional audio signal having a directionality based on the selected sub-frame. 1. A method for generating a video with corresponding audio , the method performing by a computing system including one or more processors , the method comprising:receiving, by the computing system, a video, the video comprising frames including a target, the video having a field of view;receiving, by the computing system, directional audio signals captured concurrently with the video;determining, by the computing system, a time-varying path of the target within the video based on an analysis of content of the video or information associated with the video;identifying, by the computing system, sub-frames from the frames based on the time-varying path of the target, the sub-frames having a reduced field of view relative to the field of view of the video, the sub-frames including the target;generating, by the computing system, an audio stream from the directional audio signals based on the time-varying path of the target, the audio stream including portions of one or more of the directional audio signals corresponding to a direction of the target; andoutputting, by the computing system, the sub-frames and the audio ...

Image Taping in a Multi-camera Array

Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. 1. A method comprising:capturing a plurality of images with each camera in a camera array comprising a plurality of cameras, each image comprising at least one portion overlapping with a corresponding portion of a corresponding image;aligning overlapping portions of corresponding images to produce a set of aligned images;for each aligned image, performing a warp operation on the aligned image to produce a warped image, wherein a magnitude of the warp operation on a portion of the aligned image increases with an increase in distance from the portion of the aligned image to the nearest overlapping portion of the aligned image;taping each warped image together based on the overlapping portions of the warped images to form a combined image; andcropping the combined image to produce a rectangular final image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of images is captured synchronously.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the warp operation comprises a plurality of local warps performed on portions of each aligned image.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a center of the warp operation performed on an aligned image is based on an overlapping portion of the image.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein aligning overlapping portions of corresponding images comprises aligning an object of interest within overlapping portions ...

CINEMATIC IMAGE BLUR IN DIGITAL CAMERAS BASED ON EXPOSURE TIMING MANIPULATION

Cinematic motion blur and other cinematic effects are enabled during image capture through exposure timing manipulation. The resulting captured images and videos include one or more cinematic effects without the need for a user to impose the cinematic effects post-capture. 1. A method for capturing an image by a digital camera , the method comprising:receiving, by a camera interface from a user, a selection of an image capture effect;generating, by a camera controller, a pulse pattern corresponding to the selected image capture effect, the pulse pattern including a plurality of pulse durations each separated by a non-zero spacing duration;capturing, by an image sensor of the camera, image data by applying the generated pulse pattern to an exposure input of the image sensor, the image information representative of light incident upon the image sensor during the pulse durations and not representative of light incident upon the image sensor during the spacing durations; andoutputting, by the image sensor, the captured image data by applying a signal to a read input of the input sensor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image capture effect comprises a motion blur effect.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image capture effect comprises a color emphasis effect.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image capture effect is representative of a film camera.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image capture effect specifies an exposure time.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the pulse durations comprise the same duration.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the pulse durations comprise different durations.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the spacing durations comprises the same duration.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the spacing durations comprise different durations.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the pulse pattern comprises accessing a stored pulse pattern corresponding to the selected ...

TAILORING OF PORES IN AEROGELS USING 3D PRINTED STRUCTURES

In one embodiment, a method includes acquiring a three-dimensional printed template created using an additive manufacturing technique, infilling the template with an aerogel precursor solution, allowing formation of a sol-gel, and converting the sol-gel to an aerogel. In another embodiment, a product includes an aerogel having inner channels corresponding to outer walls of a three-dimensional printed template around which the aerogel was formed. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring a three-dimensional printed template created using an additive manufacturing technique;infilling the template with an aerogel precursor solution;allowing formation of a sol-gel; andconverting the sol-gel to an aerogel.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising removing the template.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the template is removed by pyrolization.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the template is removed by application of a solvent thereto.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the aerogel has defined regions with different densities upon removal of the template therefrom.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the sol-gel to the aerogel includes pyrollyzing the sol-gel.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template remains after conversion of the sol-gel to the aerogel.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel is carbonaceous.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel includes a metal oxide.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template is created using a photo-activated resist.11. The method of claim 1 , comprising creating the template.12. A product claim 1 , comprising:an aerogel having inner channels corresponding to outer walls of a three-dimensional printed template around which the aerogel was formed.13. The product of claim 12 , wherein the template is not present in the product.14. The product of claim 12 , wherein the template is present in the product.15. The product of claim 12 , wherein the aerogel is carbonaceous.16. The product of claim 12 , wherein the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING LIQUID INTO A CARTRIDGE FOR A VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEM

A method and apparatus are provided for the automated filling of a cartridge with liquid for a vapor provision system. The method includes inserting a compressible matrix into a filling tube; injecting liquid into the matrix within the filling tube using a liquid filling pump to produce a wetted matrix; and pushing the wetted matrix out of the filling tube into the cartridge. 1. An automated method of filling a cartridge with liquid for a vapor provision system , the method comprising:inserting a compressible matrix into a filling tube;injecting liquid into the compressible matrix within the filling tube using a liquid filling pump to produce a wetted matrix; andpushing the wetted matrix out of the filling tube into the cartridge.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising compressing the compressible matrix in a lateral direction perpendicular to a main longitudinal axis of the compressible matrix prior to inserting the compressible matrix into the filling tube.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein tweezers are used to compress the compressible matrix in a lateral direction and to insert the compressible matrix into the filling tube.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the compressible matrix is held such that a portion of the compressible matrix is proud of the end of the tweezers during insertion of the compressible matrix into the filling tube.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filling tube has an internal surface which is roughened.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the internal surface of the filling tube has a roughness value Ra in the range 2 to 5.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filling tube has an open end claim 1 , and the compressible matrix is inserted into the filling tube through the open end and pushed out of the filling tube into the cartridge through the open end.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the filling tube has a substantially vertical orientation claim 7 , and the open end is at a bottom of the filling tube.9. The method of claim 1 , ...

CONVERSION OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED ORGANIC POLYMER PARTS TO SUBSTANTIALLY PURE CARBON

In one embodiment, a method includes creating a three-dimensional, carbon-containing structure using an additive manufacturing technique and converting the three-dimensional, carbon-containing structure to a substantially pure carbon structure. Moreover, the substantially pure carbon structure has an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm. In another embodiment, a product includes a substantially pure carbon structure having an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm. In yet another embodiment, a product includes an aerogel having inner channels corresponding to outer walls of a three-dimensional printed template around which the aerogel was formed. In addition, the inner channels have an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm. 1. A method , comprising:creating a three-dimensional, carbon-containing structure using an additive manufacturing technique,converting the three-dimensional, carbon-containing structure to a substantially pure carbon structure,wherein the substantially pure carbon structure has an average feature diameter of less than about 100 nm.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substantially pure carbon structure has at least one of an edge and a diameter of at least 1 mm in length.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substantially pure carbon structure has at least one of an edge and a diameter of at least 1 cm in length.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the three-dimensional claim 1 , carbon-containing structure to the substantially pure carbon structure includes heating the three-dimensional claim 1 , carbon-containing structure in a vacuum.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the heating is performed in a sequence of steps claim 4 , each step including an increasing heating rate and a holding period at a predefined temperature.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the three-dimensional claim 1 , carbon-containing structure to the substantially pure carbon structure includes heating the three- ...

Camera System Transmission In Bandwidth Constrained Environments

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor chip configured to produce image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor chip; an input to receive the image data from the image sensor chip;', 'a compression engine configured to decimate the received image data into a plurality of image sub-band components including a first image sub-band component representative of the image data; and', in response to the amount of bandwidth available to the camera system being less than a threshold amount of bandwidth, encode the first image sub-band component and output the encoded first image sub-band component; and', 'in response to the amount of bandwidth available to the camera system being greater than the threshold amount of bandwidth, encode the image data and output the encoded image data., 'an encoder configured to], 'an image signal processor chip (“ISP”) configured to detect an amount of bandwidth available to the camera system, the ISP comprising2. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the ISP further ...

Image Capture Accelerator

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor configured to produce image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor; an input configured to receive the image data from the image sensor;', 'a compression engine configured to decimate the received image data into a plurality of image sub-band components;', 'a processing engine configured to perform one or more image processing operations on the received data to produce first processed image data at a first resolution, and to perform one or more image processing operations on a first image sub-band component of the plurality of image sub-band components to produce second processed image data at a second resolution lower than the first resolution;', 'a first output configured to output the first processed image data; and', 'a second output configured to output the second processed image data., 'an image signal processor integrated circuit chip (“ISP”), comprising2. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the first processed image data and the second processed ...

Motion Estimation And Detection In A Camera System Accelerator Architecture

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor chip configured to produce image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor chip; an input configured to receive the image data from the image sensor chip;', 'a decimator configured to decimate the received image data into a plurality of image sub-band components;', 'a motion detection engine configured to generate a motion map based on a first subset of the plurality of image sub-band components;', 'a motion estimation engine configured to generate a set of motion vectors based on the generated motion map and a second subset of the plurality of image sub-band components; and', 'an output configured to output one or more of the received image data and the set of motion vectors., 'an image signal processor chip (“ISP”) configured to process the image data, the ISP comprising2. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the first subset of image sub-band components comprises a low/low image sub-band component claim 1 , a low/high image sub-band component claim 1 , and ...

Image Sensor Alignment In A Multi-Camera System Accelerator Architecture

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:a first image sensor chip configured to produce first image data representative of light incident upon the first image sensor chip; and one or more inputs configured to receive the first image data and to receive a second sub-band component representative of second image data from a second camera system, the camera system and the second camera system comprising at least partially overlapping fields of view;', 'a compression engine configured to decimate the first image data into a plurality of image sub-band components including a first sub-band component representative of the first image data; and', 'an alignment engine configured to adjust one or both of the fields of view of the camera system and the second camera system based on a comparison of the first sub-band component and the second sub-band component., 'an image signal processor chip (“ISP”) comprising2. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the first image sub-band component comprises a first low/low sub-band component claim 1 , and ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TRACKING CONSUMER INTERACTIONS WITH PRODUCTS USING ELECTROMAGNETIC BEAM SENSORS

The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for tracking consumer interactions with products using electromagnetic beam sensors. One system includes at least one transmitter configured to generate a beam of electromagnetic energy. The system further includes at least one receiver positioned with respect to the at least one transmitter to detect a portion of the beam of electromagnetic energy reflected from a consumer or a product when the consumer physically interacts with the product. The system further includes the at least one circuit board on which the at least one transmitter and the at least one receiver are mounted. The at least one circuit board is configured to mount at or near a product location. 1. A system for tracking consumer interaction with products using electromagnetic beam sensors , the system comprising:at least one transmitter configured to generate a beam of electromagnetic energy;at least one receiver positioned with respect to the at least one transmitter to detect a portion of the beam of electromagnetic energy reflected from a consumer or a product when the consumer physically interacts with the product.2. The system of further comprising at least one circuit board on which the at least one transmitter and the at least one receiver are mounted claim 1 , the at least one circuit board being configured to mount at or near a product location.3. The system of wherein the at least one transmitter comprises a narrow beam transmitter and wherein at least one receiver comprises a narrow beam receiver wherein the transmitter and the receiver are configured to detect the location of an object via infrared triangulation.4. The system of wherein the at least one circuit board includes a flexible substrate on which the at least one transmitter and the at least one receiver are mounted.5. The system of wherein the at least one circuit board includes a plurality of transmitter/receiver pairs and is configured ...

Image Blur Based on 3D Depth Information

Blurring is simulated in post-processing for captured images. A 3D image is received from a 3D camera, and depth information in the 3D image is used to determine the relative distances of objects in the image. One object is chosen as the subject of the image, and an additional object in the image is identified. Image blur is applied to the identified additional object based on the distance between the 3D camera and the subject object, the distance between the subject object and the additional object, and a virtual focal length and virtual f-number. 1. A method for applying image blur based on depth information , comprising:receiving a 3D image captured by a 3D camera, the 3D image including an object represented by the 3D image and an object distance between the 3D camera and the object;determining a focus distance between the 3D camera and a focal plane;determining a blur distance between the focal plane and the object, the blur distance comprising a difference between the object distance and the focus distance;calculating a blur magnitude based on the determined blur distance, wherein the blur magnitude is greater if the object is between the 3D camera and the focal plane than if the focal plane is between the 3D camera and the object; andapplying the blur magnitude to a portion of the 3D image representative of the object to produce a blurred image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 3D image comprises a first image and a second image claim 1 , the first image captured by a first camera and the second image captured by a second camera claim 1 , the first camera and the second camera separated by a separation distance and pointed in a same direction.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the object distance is determined based on an offset between the object's position in the first image and the object's position in the second image.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object distance comprises parallax information for the object.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

ADDRESSABLE SWITCHABLE TRANSPARENT DISPLAY

A display system includes a switchable display screen comprising a first transparent substrate, a first transparent conductive layer disposed upon the first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, and a second transparent conductive layer disposed upon the second transparent substrate. The display screen further includes a polymer-stabilized cholesteric texture layer and spacer elements disposed between and in contact with the first transparent conductive layer and the second conductive layer. The display screen comprises a plurality of addressable regions, each region capable of being switched from a transparent state to a diffuse state. 1. A display system , comprising: a first transparent substrate;', 'a first transparent conductive layer disposed upon the first transparent substrate;', 'a second transparent substrate;', 'a second transparent conductive layer disposed upon the second transparent substrate; and', 'a polymer-stabilized cholesteric texture layer and spacer elements disposed between and in contact with the first transparent conductive layer and the second conductive layer, wherein the display screen comprises a plurality of addressable regions, each region capable of being switched from a transparent state to a diffuse state., 'a switchable display screen that includes2. A display system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first transparent conductive layer and the second transparent conductive layer is patterned to form contacts and electrical leads for the addressable regions.3. A display system according to claim 1 , wherein:both of the first transparent conductive layer and the second transparent conductive layer are patterned to form contacts and electrical leads for the addressable regions; andthe addressable regions are configured to be passive matrix driven.4. A display system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first transparent conductive layer and the second transparent conductive layer ...

Audio encoding of control signals for displays

Synchronizing video content projected onto a transparent display with switching of pixels in the display. The transparent display has pixels capable of switching between a clear state to make portions of the display transparent and a hazy state to display the projected video. A decoder receives and decodes audio content associated with the video content in order to control the switching of the pixels in the display such that the video content is projected onto pixels in the hazy state.

Integrated Image Sensor and Lens Assembly

An integrated image sensor and lens assembly comprises an image sensor substrate, an image sensor assembly mounted on the image sensor substrate and housing an image sensor, the image sensor assembly having one or more side walls, a lens barrel including one or more lenses, and an adhesive formed between a region of the lens barrel and the one or more side walls, the region being directly adhered to the one or more side walls via the adhesive. 1. An integrated image sensor and lens assembly comprising:an image sensor substrate;an image sensor assembly mounted on the image sensor substrate and housing an image sensor, the image sensor assembly having one or more side walls;a lens barrel including one or more lenses; andan adhesive formed between a region of the lens barrel and the one or more side walls, the region being directly adhered to the one or more side walls via the adhesive.2. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more side walls are oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to the image sensor substrate.3. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lenses are affixed within a channel along an interior surface of the lens barrel claim 1 , wherein the lens barrel is positioned such that the image sensor assembly protrudes into the channel.4. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 3 , wherein the interior surface includes the region.5. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a gasket forming a seal between the interior surface and the one or more side walls.6. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 5 , wherein the gasket is positioned between the adhesive and the image sensor substrate.7. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 5 , wherein the gasket comprises a pliable material.8. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 7 , wherein the pliable material includes at least ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TRACKING CONSUMER INTERACTIONS WITH PRODUCTS USING MODULAR SENSOR UNITS

The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for tracking consumer interactions with products using modular sensor units. In one system, a plurality of weight and motion sensors is configured to track consumer interactions with products. The system further includes a plurality of sensor mounts for holding the sensors in place. Each sensor mount includes signal lines for transmitting power to the sensors and for conducting signals between the sensors and a signal processor. The system further includes a plurality of conductors for interconnecting sensor mounts to a signal processor. The system further includes a plurality of connectors to allow rapid addition and removal of the sensors and their mounts as needed for a particular product planogram. 1. A system for tracking consumer interactions with products using modular sensor units , the system comprising:a plurality of weight sensors configured to track pickup and putback of products;a plurality of mounting devices for securing the weight sensors in place relative to each product facing and each mounting device including signal lines for transmitting power to the sensors and for conducting signals to a signal processor;a plurality of conductors for connecting weight sensors to the signal processor; anda plurality of connectors associated with the conductors to allow rapid addition and removal of weight sensors as needed for a particular product planogram.2. The system of wherein wires between the weight sensors and a data logger are concealed underneath product and pickup sensor mounts.3. The system of where connections between the weight sensors and a data logger are made using electronic bushes in a sliding track.4. The system of wherein the weight sensors are daisy-chained to each other.5. The system of wherein the weight sensors are connectable to each other in shelf sections.6. The system of wherein the shelf sections are connectable to each other to allow daisy- ...

MOLTEN HYDROXIDE MEMBRANE FOR SEPARATION OF ACID GASES FROM EMISSIONS

In one embodiment, a separation membrane includes: a porous support structure, wherein the porous support structure comprises a system of continuous pores connecting an inlet of the separation membrane to an outlet of the separation membrane; and at least one alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support structure. Other aspects and embodiments of the disclosed inventive concepts will become apparent from the detailed description, which, when taken in conjunction with the drawings, illustrate by way of example the principles of the invention. 1. A separation membrane , comprising:a porous support structure, wherein the porous support structure comprises a system of continuous pores connecting an inlet of the separation membrane to an outlet of the separation membrane; andat least one alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support structure.2. The separation membrane as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one alkali metal hydroxide is selected from a group consisting of lithium hydroxide claim 1 , sodium hydroxide claim 1 , potassium hydroxide claim 1 , rubidium hydroxide claim 1 , and cesium hydroxide.3. The separation membrane as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one alkali metal hydroxide comprises a mixture of at least two alkali metal hydroxides selected from a group consisting of: lithium hydroxide claim 1 , sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.4. The separation membrane as recited in claim 3 , the mixture comprising at least three alkali metal hydroxides.5. The separation membrane as recited in claim 1 , wherein the porous support structure comprises a material selected from a group consisting of: inconel 600 claim 1 , grade 316 stainless steel claim 1 , grade 304 stainless steel claim 1 , an alkaline earth oxide claim 1 , yttrium doped zirconium oxide claim 1 , cerium oxide claim 1 , magnesium oxide claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , calcium carbonate and silicon carbide.6. The separation membrane as ...

Image Sensor Read Window Adjustment for Multi-Camera Array Tolerance

Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. 1. A method comprising:accessing image data captured by an image sensor in each of a plurality of cameras in a camera array, each image sensor comprising an image sensor window and a read window smaller than and located within the image sensor window, the image data from each image sensor representative of light incident upon the read window during capture, wherein at least a portion of a field of view of a first camera is common with a portion of a field of view of a second camera;determining an amount of correlation between first image data representative of the portion of the field of view of the first camera and second image data representative of the portion of the field of view of the second camera; andadjusting the location of one or more of the read window of the image sensor of the first camera and the read window of the image sensor of the second camera based on the determined amount of correlation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera array is a 2×1 camera array including two cameras.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera array is a 2×2 camera array including four cameras.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the common portion of the fields of view includes a common object.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein adjusting the location of one or more of the read window of the image sensor of the ...

ULTRATHIN GRAPHENE/POLYMER LAMINATE FILMS

A process includes layering a graphene layer onto a polymer layer to form a composite film. 1. A process , comprising:layering a graphene layer onto a polymer layer to form a composite film.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the layering is performed in a solution.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the graphene layer floats on the solution claim 2 , wherein the layering includes causing the polymer layer to lift the graphene layer from the solution.4. The process of claim 2 , wherein the solution has a neutral pH.5. The process of claim 1 , comprising layering a second graphene layer onto the composite film.6. The process of claim 5 , wherein the second graphene layer is added to the polymer layer on a side of the composite film claim 5 , the side being opposite the graphene layer.7. The process of claim 5 , wherein the second graphene layer is added to a side of the composite film claim 5 , the side being the same side as the graphene layer.8. The process of claim 5 , comprising coupling a third graphene layer to the composite film.9. The process of claim 1 , comprising coupling a second polymer layer to the composite film.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer includes several layers of graphene.11. The process of claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer is a single layer of graphene.12. The process of claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer includes islands of graphene held together by van der Waals forces.13. The process of claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer covers an entire side of the polymer layer. This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-AC52-07NA27344 awarded by the United States Department of Energy. The Government has certain rights in the invention.This application claims priority to U.S. Nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 15/698,473 filed Sep. 7, 2017, which is herein incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to polymer laminate films, and more particularly, this invention relates to ...

NITROGEN-DOPED CARBON AEROGELS FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE

Disclosed here is a method for making a nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel, comprising: preparing a reaction mixture comprising formaldehyde, at least one nitrogen-containing resorcinol analog, at least one catalyst, and at least one solvent; curing the reaction mixture to produce a wet gel; drying the wet gel to produce a dry gel; and thermally annealing the dry gel to produce the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel. Also disclosed is a nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel obtained according to the method and a supercapacitor comprising the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel. 1. A method for making a nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel , comprising:preparing a reaction mixture comprising formaldehyde, at least one nitrogen-containing resorcinol analog, at least one catalyst, and at least one solvent;curing the reaction mixture to produce a wet gel;drying the wet gel to produce a dry gel; andthermally annealing the dry gel to produce the nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resorcinol analog is selected from (a) an aromatic compound comprising a nitrogen-containing ring linked to at least two hydroxyl groups and (b) an aromatic compound comprising a benzene ring or nitrogen-containing ring linked to at least one hydroxyl group and at least one amine group claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen-containing ring is selected from the group consisting of pyridine claim 1 , pyrazine claim 1 , pyrimidine claim 1 , pyridazine claim 1 , pyrrole claim 1 , pyrazole and imidazole.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resorcinol analog is pyridinediol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resorcinol analog is aminophenol.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is water and/or an organic solvent.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is selected from the group consisting of acetic acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , ascorbic acid claim 1 , hydrochloric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , sodium carbonate claim 1 , sodium hydroxide claim 1 , ammonium hydroxide ...

CONVERSION BETWEEN ASPECT RATIOS IN CAMERA

A camera system captures an image in a source aspect ratio and applies a transformation to the input image to scale and warp the input image to generate an output image having a target aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio. The output image has the same field of view as the input image, maintains image resolution, and limits distortion to levels that do not substantially affect the viewing experience. In one embodiment, the output image is non-linearly warped relative to the input image such that a distortion in the output image relative to the input image is greater in a corner region of the output image than a center region of the output image. 1. An image capture apparatus , comprising:an image sensor configured to capture an input image having a source aspect ratio, the input image including pixels located at input positions;a display coupled to one or more physical processors; and obtain the input image, wherein a portion of the input image includes a subset of the pixels;', the transformation non-uniformly shifts the pixels from the input positions to the output positions based on distances between the input positions of the pixels and a center of the portion within the input image; and', 'the transformation non-uniformly shifts the pixels such that less shifting occurs between the input positions and the output positions of the subset of the pixels within the portion than between the input positions and the output positions of others of the pixels, wherein the transformation more fully corrects the subset of the pixels within the portion than the others of the pixels and distortion increases towards boundary of the output image; and, 'generate an output image by applying a transformation to the input image, the output image having a target aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio, the output image including the pixels located at output positions, wherein], 'the one or more physical processors configured topresent the output image on ...

Camera System Encoder/Decoder Architecture

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor chip configured to produce image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor chip; andan image signal processor chip (“ISP”) comprising: when the camera system is configured to operate in an accelerated capture mode, perform a first encoding operation on image data to produce first encoded image data and store the encoded image data in memory; and', 'when the camera system is configured to operate in a normal mode or a standby mode, perform a second encoding operation on image data to produce second encoded image data and output the second encoded image data; and, 'an encoder configured toa decoder configured to, when the camera system is configured to operate in the standby mode, access the first encoded image data from the memory and decode the first encoded image data to produce decoded image data, wherein the encoder, when the camera system is configured to operate in the standby mode, is configured to perform the second encoding operation on the decoded ...

SELECTION OF MICROPHONES IN A CAMERA

A camera, having: microphones including: a first microphone; and a second microphone. The camera including a sensor controller. The sensor controller being configured to receive audio, select between the microphones, and record the audio. The sensor controller receives the audio inputs from the first microphone and the second microphone. The sensor controller selects the first microphone or the second microphone based on the audio inputs so that one of the first and second microphones is a selected microphone, wherein the selected microphone receives the audio input having the lowest level of background noise within a predetermined frequency range associated with background noise. The sensor controller records audio data from only the selected microphone. 1. A camera , comprising: a first microphone; and', 'a second microphone; and, 'microphones comprising receive audio inputs from the first microphone and the second microphone;', 'based upon the audio input select a selected microphone from the first microphone and the second microphone so that one of the first microphone and the second microphone is a selected microphone, wherein the selected microphone receives the audio input having the lowest level of background noise within a predetermined frequency range associated with background noise; and', 'record audio data from only the selected microphone., 'a sensor controller configured to2. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the sensor controller is further configured to:switch recording the audio data between the first microphone and the second microphone based on a change in at least one of wind noise, wind direction, or camera orientation.3. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the sensor controller is further configured to continue to record the audio data using the selected microphone for at least one of:a pre-determined period of time;until a user selects an input associated with stopping a recording of audio/video; oruntil an above-threshold change in motion of the ...

Camera Heat Sink

A camera includes a camera body having a camera lens structured on a front surface of the camera body and electronics internal to the camera body for capturing images via the camera lens. A thermally conductive material is thermally coupled to the electronics and exposed on an external face of the camera body. The thermally conductive material transfers heat produced by the electronics to the external face of the camera, and a removable heat sink removably couples to the thermally conductive material. The camera further includes a housing structured to at least partially enclose the camera body. The housing is structured to enable at least a portion of the removable heat sink to protrude through the housing.

Prism-Based Focal Plane Adjustment for Thermal Compensation in a Lens Assembly

To compensate for a focal plane shifting away from an image plane due to a temperature change, an integrated image sensor and lens assembly includes an optical component and an optics compensator including passively actuating elements. The passively actuating elements couple the optical component to the inner surface of the lens mount. The passively actuating elements and the optics component are configured such that the focal plane is maintained to coincide with or substantially coincide with the image plane. The passively actuating elements and the optics component adjust the distance an incident ray travels in the optics compensator when the temperature changes to thereby maintaining the focal plane to coincide with or substantially coincide with the image plane. 1. An integrated sensor and lens assembly , comprising:an image sensor;a lens mount coupled to the image sensor;a lens barrel secured by the lens mount, the lens barrel comprising one or more lenses along an optical axis substantially perpendicular to a focal plane, the lens barrel comprising a first material that expands or contracts in response to a temperature change according to a first coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein expansion of the lens barrel causes a first shift in the focal plane in a first direction along the optical axis; anda pair of prisms intersecting the optical axis, the prisms comprising a second material that expands or contracts in response to the temperature change according to a second coefficient of thermal expansion to cause a first change in combined thickness of the pair of prisms along the optical axis;a pair of pushrods coupled between the lens mount and the pair of prisms, the pair of pushrods comprising a third material that expands or contracts in response to the temperature change according to a third coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein expansion of the pair of pushrods causes a second change in combined thickness of the pair of prisms along the optical ...

Rolling Shutter Synchronization

A camera system configuration generates 2D or 3D images capable of being stitched together to create panoramic images. The configuration detects a communication coupling of at least two cameras for capturing a sequence of images. The cameras themselves are configured such that their rolling shutters mitigate field of view artifacts from adjacent cameras (2D panoramas) and adjacent 3D camera pairs (3D panoramas) by allowing for the substantially temporally-aligned capture of light in overlap regions between adjacent cameras. 1. A system comprising:a slave camera having a first rolling shutter configured to expose a first image sensor to a first field of view; anda master camera communicatively coupled to the slave camera and having a second rolling shutter configured to expose a second image sensor to a second field of view overlapping the first field of view, the master camera configured to select a first rolling direction for the first rolling shutter such that the first rolling direction is substantially opposite a second rolling direction of the second rolling shutter, and to provide the selected first rolling direction and an image capture instruction to the slave camera such that the slave camera captures an image with the first rolling shutter rolling in the selected first rolling direction at a time temporally proximate to the capture of an image by the master camera with the second rolling shutter rolling in the second rolling direction.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the master camera and the slave camera each comprise:a camera body;a lens positioned on a front face of the camera body; anda communication interface for communicatively coupling to other cameras.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the front face of the master camera faces a direction 90° relative to the direction faced by the front face of the slave camera.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first rolling shutter and the second rolling shutter substantially roll towards the overlapping ...

MAGNETIC PRESSURE JACKET FOR FLUID INJECTOR

A fluid injector having at least one injector head with a front end configured to releasably receive the at least one syringe is described. The fluid injector further includes at least one pressure jacket releasably associated with the front end of the at least one injector head for securing the at least one syringe during an injection procedure. A connection mechanism releasably connects the at least one pressure jacket to the front end of the at least one injector head. The connection mechanism includes at least one electromagnet. 1. A fluid injector comprising:at least one injector head having a front end configured to releasably receive at least one syringe;at least one pressure jacket releasably associated with the front end of the at least one injector head for securing the at least one syringe during an injection procedure; anda connection mechanism for releasably connecting the at least one pressure jacket to the front end of the at least one injector head,wherein the connection mechanism comprises at least one electromagnet.2. The fluid injector of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic force of the at least one electromagnet is controlled by a controller of the fluid injector.3. The fluid injector of claim 1 , wherein the at least one injector head comprises the at least one electromagnet.4. The fluid injector of claim 3 , wherein the at least one electromagnet is configured to magnetically interact with at least one magnet associated with the at least one pressure jacket.5. The fluid injector of claim 4 , wherein the poles of the at least one electromagnet on the front end of the at least one injector head is opposite to the poles of the at least one magnet associated with the at least one pressure jacket.6. The fluid injector of claim 4 , wherein the at least one magnet associated with the at least one pressure jacket comprises a ferromagnetic material.7. The fluid injector of claim 1 , wherein the at least one injector head is configured to releasably ...

Integrated Sensor and Lens Assembly with Post-tuning Optical Alignment

An integrated image sensor and lens assembly may include a lens barrel, a collet, and a lens mount. The lens barrel may be coupled to the collet which is coupled to the lens mount. The lens barrel and the collet may each include a fastening structure reciprocal to each other. Alternatively, the collet and the lens mount may each include a fastening structure reciprocal to each other. The optical distance between the set of lenses and the image sensor may be tuned such that the focal plane of the lenses coincides with the image plane. The fastening structures allow the lens barrel to be adjusted relative to the lens mount in order to shift the focal plane in a direction along the optical axis to compensate for focal shifts occurring during assembly/cure and/or temperature cycling. 1. An integrated image sensor and lens assembly comprising:an image sensor substrate comprising an image sensor;a lens mount affixed to the image sensor substrate and comprising a tube portion and a base portion, the tube portion having a channel and extending from the base portion in a direction of an optical axis substantially perpendicular to a focal plane;a collet comprising a body extending into the channel of the tube portion and the collet comprising a first fastening structure; anda lens barrel housing a set of lenses for directing light to the image sensor, the lens barrel having a first portion extending into the body of the collet and the lens barrel comprising a second fastening structure reciprocal to the first fastening structure,wherein the collet is affixed to the lens mount and the lens barrel is mounted to the collet via the first fastening structure and the second fastening structure, andthe first fastening structure and the second fastening structure are configured to allow the lens barrel to move relative to the lens mount and to cause a shift in the focal plane in a direction along the optical axis.2. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

PROFILE SELECTIVE SYSTEM FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS

A method and apparatus for selectively actuating a downhole tool in a tubular conduit. An actuator tool has an actuator mandrel having an actuator bore through and a bypass and a profile key to selectively engage the downhole tool. The downhole tool has one or more profile receivers adapted to actuate the downhole tool. The actuator tool is conveyed into the tubular conduit and the actuator tool and the downhole tool are engaged if the profile key and the profile receiver match, and the actuator tool and the downhole tool are non-engaged if the profile key and the profile receiver do not match. Fluid may be circulated through the actuator bore to flush or wash ahead of the actuator tool. 1. A method of engaging a downhole tool in a tubular conduit comprising: an actuator mandrel having an actuator bore through and a bypass; and', 'a profile key to selectively engage the downhole tool;, 'providing an actuator tool comprisingproviding the downhole tool, comprising one or more profile receivers adapted to actuate the downhole tool;conveying the actuator tool into at least one of the one or more profile receivers, wherein the actuator tool and the downhole tool are engaged if the profile key and the profile receiver match, and the actuator tool and the downhole tool are non-engaged if the profile key and the profile receiver do not match.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular conduit is well tubing or well casing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the profile key matches one of the one or more profile receivers.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the profile key matches more than one of the one or more profile receivers.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:providing a retrieval tool;conveying the retrieval tool into the tubular conduit to connect with and release the actuator tool;opening the bypass; andcirculating fluid through the retrieval tool and the actuator bore of the actuator tool.6. A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by ...

SELECTION OF MICROPHONES IN A CAMERA

A camera is configured with multiple microphones to reduce wind noise in audio data collected by the camera. The camera receives motion data, which may comprise data indicating acceleration of the camera, a plurality of video frames received by the camera, or a background level of noise associated with one or more microphones configured on the camera. The camera determines a motion vector from the motion data. The motion vector is parallel to the direction of motion of the camera. The camera selects a subset of one or more microphones in the direction of the motion vector. By recording audio data using the one or more selected microphones, the camera reduces wind noise in the audio data. 1. A camera , comprising: a first surface; and', 'a second surface located on a different side of the camera than the first surface;, 'surfaces comprising a first microphone located on the first surface; and', 'a second microphone located on the second surface; and, 'microphones comprising receive audio inputs from the first microphone and the second microphone simultaneously;', 'select the first microphone or the second microphone based on the audio inputs so that one of the first and second microphones is a selected microphone; and', 'record audio data from only the selected microphone., 'a sensor controller configured to2. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the sensor controller is configured to:switch recording the audio data between the first microphone and the second microphone based on a change in wind noise, wind direction, or camera orientation.3. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the sensor controller is configured to continue to record the audio data using the selected microphone for:a pre-determined period of time;until a user selects an input associated with stopping a recording of audio/video; oruntil an above-threshold change in motion of the camera is detected.4. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the first surface is a bottom surface of the camera.5. The camera of claim 4 , ...

Auto-Alignment of Image Sensors in a Multi-Camera System

A pair of cameras having an overlapping field of view is aligned based on images captured by image sensors of the pair of cameras. A pixel shift is identified between the images. Based on the identified pixel shift, a calibration is applied to one or both of the pair of cameras. To determine the pixel shift, the camera applies correlation methods including edge matching. Calibrating the pair of cameras may include adjusting a read window on an image sensor. The pixel shift can also be used to determine a time lag, which can be used to synchronize subsequent image captures. 120-. (canceled)21. An image capture device comprising:a first image sensor having a first field of view, the first image sensor configured to capture a first image;a second image sensor having a second field of view, wherein a portion of the first field of view and a portion of the second field of view comprise an overlapping field of view, the second image sensor configured to capture a second image; and correlate data of the first image and the second image representative of the overlapping field of view by shifting at least one image by a first number of pixels along a rolling shutter direction such that a difference measure between pixels of the data of the first image and the second image representative of the overlapping field of view is substantially minimized;', 'identify a pixel shift between the first image and the second image based on the first number of pixels; and', 'calibrate the first image sensor or the second image sensor based on the identified pixel shift., 'a processor configured to22. The image capture device of claim 21 , wherein the processor is further configured to:compress, for each image, image pixels representative of the overlapping field of view; andcorrelate the compressed pixels of each image.23. The image capture device of claim 22 , wherein the processor is further configured to compress the image pixels in a direction perpendicular to the rolling shutter ...

Edge-based electronic image stabilization

An image stabilization system applies a “pinned-edge” or “soft pinned edge” image stabilization technique to digital video to compensate for unwanted camera motion in a captured video. In these stabilization techniques, a warping function is applied to an image frame to achieve a non-uniform shifting of depicted points in the image frame such that a reference point is stabilized with respect to a reference frame. In pinned-edge image stabilization, the final stabilized output video has the same dimensions as the pre-stabilized input video captured by the image sensor. In soft pinned-edge image stabilization, the pre-stabilized input video has slightly larger dimensions than the stabilized output video but these larger dimensions are still reduced compared to traditional electronic image stabilization.

CINEMATIC IMAGE BLUR IN DIGITAL CAMERAS BASED ON EXPOSURE TIMING MANIPULATION

Cinematic motion blur and other cinematic effects are enabled during image capture through exposure timing manipulation. The resulting captured images and videos include one or more cinematic effects without the need for a user to impose the cinematic effects post-capture. 1. A method for generating cinematic blur in a digital camera , the method comprising:accessing a cinematic effect comprising a total exposure time for a digital image sensor of the digital camera and an effective exposure time;generating a pulse pattern for the image sensor comprising a plurality of pulse durations such that consecutive pulse durations are separated by non-zero spacing durations, the sum of the plurality of pulse durations substantially equal to the total exposure time and the sum of the plurality of pulse durations and spacing durations being substantially equal to or less than the effective exposure time;applying the generated pulse pattern to the image sensor;capturing, by the image sensor, image information representative of light incident upon the image sensor, the image information representative of light incident upon the image sensor during the pulse durations and not representative of light incident upon the image sensor during the spacing durations; andstoring the captured image information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the effective exposure time is selected to correspond to an exposure time for a film camera.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the pulse durations comprise the same duration.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the pulse durations comprise different durations.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the spacing durations comprises the same duration.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the spacing durations comprise different durations.7. A camera system comprising a digital image sensor claim 1 , a processor claim 1 , and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions ...

SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF SCALE-FORMING IONS FOR WATER SOFTENING

Use of porous carbon aerogel materials as capacitive deionization (CDI) electrodes to selectively remove scale forming divalent ions (e.g., Mg, Ca) from “hard” waters. A first electrode and/or a second electrode are made from activated carbon with graphite current collectors. A non-conductive, electrolyte permeable paper or polymer membrane separator is sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode. 1. Apparatus for water softening , comprising:a first electrode conductor having first pores;a second electrode conductor having second pores;a separator between said first electrode conductor having first pores and said second electrode conductor having second pores,a voltage system for applying a voltage to said first electrode conductor and said second electrode conductor; andchannels for directing the water into said first pores said second pores.2. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said first electrode conductor is made of activated carbon.3. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said first electrode conductor is made of activated hierarchical carbon aerogel material.4. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said first electrode conductor is made of activated hierarchical carbon aerogel monoliths.5. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said second electrode conductor is made of activated hierarchical carbon aerogel material.6. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said first electrode conductor is made of activated hierarchical carbon aerogel material with graphite current collectors.7. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said first electrode conductor is made of activated hierarchical carbon aerogel material with graphite current collectors.8. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said first electrode conductor is a hierarchical carbon aerogel monolith.9. The apparatus for water softening of wherein said separator is a non-conductive claim 1 , electrolyte permeable paper or polymer material.10 ...

Augmented Reality Visualization Device

A visualization device allows a user to be immersed in visual content by projecting the visual content to the user. A projection element is positioned such that visual content projected from the projection element is reflected off of a mirror, which is angled such that the reflected projection is reflected onto a lens doublet. The lens doublet is angled such that the visual content projection reflected onto the lens doublet is partially reflected toward the user. In addition, an electrochromic slab can be controlled to allow configurable amounts of ambient light into the visualization device. If the electrochromic slab is configured such that no ambient light is allowed into the visualization device, the user is only able to see the visual content projected by the display device. The electrochromic slab can also be configured to allow some or all ambient light to travel into the visualization device. 1. A visualization device comprising:a device casing having front side, a back side, and a first side and a second side, the back side structured with a first eyepiece positioned toward the first side and a second eyepiece positioned toward the second side;an electrochromic slab structured on the front side of the device and configured to adjust a transparency level for passage of light; a convex lens comprising a convex side that is coated with a partially reflective material, and', 'a concave lens comprising a concave side that rests around the convex side of the convex lens;, 'a first lens doublet structured towards the front side of the device casing at a first doublet angle with respect to the electrochromic slab, and a second lens doublet structured towards the front side of the device casing at a second doublet angle with respect to the electrochromic slab , each the lens doublet comprisinga first projection element structured towards the back side of the device casing along the first side of the device casing and a second projection element structured towards ...

CLICK-CHEMISTRY COMPATIBLE STRUCTURES, CLICK-CHEMISTRY FUNCTIONALIZED STRUCTURES, AND MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

According to several embodiments, a composition of matter includes: a three-dimensional structure comprising photo polymerized molecules. At least some of the photo polymerized molecules further comprise one or more protected click-chemistry compatible functional groups; and at least portions of one or more surfaces of the three-dimensional structure are functionalized with one or more of the protected click-chemistry compatible functional groups. An additive manufacturing resin suitable for fabricating a click-chemistry compatible composition of matter includes: a photo polymerizable compound; and a click-chemistry compatible compound. A method of forming an additive manufacturing resin suitable for fabricating a click-chemistry compatible composition of matter includes: reacting a compound comprising a terminal alkyne group or a terminal azide group with a protecting reagent to form a protected reactive diluent precursor, reacting the precursor with a compound to form a protected reactive diluent; and mixing the protected reactive diluent with a photo polymerizable compound. 1. A composition of matter , comprising:a three-dimensional structure comprising photo polymerized molecules;wherein at least some of the photo polymerized molecules further comprise one or more protected click-chemistry compatible functional groups; andwherein at least portions of one or more surfaces of the three-dimensional structure are functionalized with one or more of the protected click-chemistry compatible functional groups.2. The composition of matter as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more protected click-chemistry compatible functional groups are selected from a group consisting of: an alkyne coupled to a protecting group and an azide coupled to the protecting group; andwherein the protecting group is selected from a group consisting of: a trimethylsilyl, a triethylsilyl, a t-butyl dimethylsilyl, a triisopropylsilyl, and a 2-(2-hydroxypropyl)alkyne.3. The composition of ...

CLICK-CHEMISTRY COMPATIBLE STRUCTURES, CLICK-CHEMISTRY FUNCTIONALIZED STRUCTURES, AND MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

According to various embodiments, systems, methods, and computer program products for click-chemistry compatible structures, additive manufacturing resins for forming the same, and method of formation of such structures and resins, as well as techniques for functionalizing click-chemistry compatible structures are disclosed. The inventive structures generally include a plurality of photo polymerized molecules structurally arranged according to a three-dimensional pattern, while surfaces of the structure are functionalized with one or more click-chemistry compatible molecules each having one or more click-chemistry compatible functional groups. The structures may be formed from single- or dual-component resins, each having unique synthetic pathways. The resulting structures may be functionalized for utility in a wide range of applications by leveraging click chemistry to further functionalize the structure with organic additives also compatible with click-chemistry reaction schemes. 1. A click-chemistry compatible structure , comprising:a plurality of photo polymerized molecules structurally arranged according to a three-dimensional pattern; andwherein surfaces of the structure are functionalized with one or more click-chemistry compatible molecules each having one or more click-chemistry compatible functional groups.2. The structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the click-chemistry compatible functional groups are configured to engage in a copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction.3. The structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the click-chemistry compatible functional groups each independently comprise either a terminal alkyne group or a terminal azide group.4. The structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the photo polymerized molecules each independently comprise one or more photo polymerized moieties; andwherein the photo polymerized moieties are characterized by formation from polymerizing precursor compounds having one or more photo ...

WIRELESS PRESENTATION SYSTEM ALLOWING AUTOMATIC ASSOCIATION AND CONNECTION

A wireless presentation system includes communication means for line-of-sight communication links such that an association between a content holder and a desired presentation device can be automatically established using line-of-sight communication links. 1. A system , comprising:a first presentation device having a wireless identification;a line-of-sight communication transmitter configured to transmit the wireless identification of the first presentation device via a line-of-sight communication transmission;a line-of-sight communication receiver configured to receive the wireless identification of the first presentation device;a first content holder communicatively coupled to the line-of-sight communication receiver and configured to obtain the wireless identification of the first presentation device from the line-of-sight communication receiver, the first content holder further configured to establish a first wireless connection with the first presentation device using the wireless identification of the first presentation device and transmit content to the first presentation device via the first wireless connection; anda second content holder configured to provide content to the first presentation device,wherein the first content holder is further configured to control whether the content provided by the second content holder will be presented on the first presentation device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the line-of-sight communication transmission is established by a light emission claim 1 , a sonic emission claim 1 , or a near field communication.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the line-of-sight communication transmitter is further configured to transmit an encryption key via the line-of-sight transmission and further wherein data transmitted via the wireless connection is encrypted with the encryption key.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the line-of-sight communication transmitter is further configured to transmit a pass code via the line-of-sight ...

IMPLANTS AND BIODEGRADABLE TISSUE MARKERS

Implantable materials may be used in an iatrogenic site. Applications include radioopaque materials for fiducial marking. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method for radiation therapy comprising introducing a hydrogel spacer at a site between a first tissue location and a second tissue location to increase a distance between the first tissue location and the second tissue location , the site being chosen to decrease radiation at the first tissue when the second tissue receives a dose of therapeutic radiation , wherein the hydrogel spacer comprises a polysaccharide and a radioopaque agent.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the polysaccharide is hyaluronic acid.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the radioopaque agent is a covalently attached radiopaque iodine agent.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the first tissue location is associated with the rectum and the second tissue location is associated with the prostate gland.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the spacer provides a fiducial marker for administration of the therapeutic radiation.21. The method of claim 20 , further comprising visualizing the interface of the fiducial marker and the second tissue.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the visualizing comprises computerized tomography or X-ray.23. The method of claim 16 , further comprising making a radiation plan based on a visualization of the hydrogel spacer claim 16 , with the hydrogel spacer being in contact with the second tissue.24. The method of claim 23 , with the plan having a reduced uncertainty in target definition relative to a radiation plan made without the hydrogel spacer.25. The method of claim 16 , wherein the hydrogel spacer has a Hounsfield number of more than about 50.26. The method of claim 16 , wherein the hydrogel spacer claim 16 , as placed in the tissue claim 16 , has a volume between 1 and 40 ml.27. The method of claim 16 , further comprising visualizing margins of the hydrogel spacer with a machine selected from computerized ...

CONVERSION BETWEEN ASPECT RATIOS IN CAMERA

A camera system captures an image in a source aspect ratio and applies a transformation to the input image to scale and warp the input image to generate an output image having a target aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio. The output image has the same field of view as the input image, maintains image resolution, and limits distortion to levels that do not substantially affect the viewing experience. In one embodiment, the output image is non-linearly warped relative to the input image such that a distortion in the output image relative to the input image is greater in a corner region of the output image than a center region of the output image. 1. An image capture apparatus , comprising:an image sensor configured to capture an input image having a source aspect ratio, the input image including pixels located at input positions;a display coupled to one or more physical processors; and{'claim-text': ['obtain the input image;', 'generate an output image by applying a transformation to the input image without cropping or padding of the input image to preserve entire field of view of the input image within the output image, the output image having a target aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio, the output image including the pixels located at output positions; and', 'present the output image on the display;', {'claim-text': ['the transformation includes a linear scaling to uniformly stretch or compress the input image and a non-linear warping to non-uniformly warp the input image;', 'the linear scaling and the non-linear warping change the pixels from being located at the input positions in the input image to output positions in the output image; and', {'claim-text': ['a horizontal warping that changes pixel positions as a function of horizontal coordinates of the pixels, an amount of horizontal change in pixel positions characterized by a horizontal distortion offset that an individual pixel moves away from a first reference edge; and', 'a ...

Camera Mounting Assembly

A camera mounting assembly is configured to couple to a camera housing. The camera mounting assembly includes a plurality of indentations configured to allow for the passage of light through the indentations and upon the image sensor of a camera enclosed by the camera housing. The camera mounting assembly can further include recessed channels within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to further allow for the passage of light through the indentations, through the recessed channels, and upon the image sensor. 1. A camera mounting assembly comprising:an attachment mechanism configured to attach the camera mounting assembly around a lens of a camera comprising an image sensor;a perimeter wall protruding a first distance from an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly, the perimeter wall comprising a plurality of indentations each protruding a second distance less than the first distance from the inner-front surface, each indentation corresponding to a corner of the image sensor; andone or more recessed channels within the inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly, each recessed channel corresponding to one of the plurality of indentations thereby forming an unobstructed path from a corner of the image sensor through the recessed channel and through the indentation.2. The camera mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the camera mounting assembly is rectangular.3. The camera mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the camera mounting assembly is a square.4. The camera mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein each recessed channel extends outward from a center of the camera mounting assembly towards and substantially aligned with the corresponding indentation.5. The camera mounting assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a cover lens secured to the perimeter wall thereby creating a water proof seal between the attachment mechanism and the lens of the camera.6. The camera mounting assembly of claim 5 , wherein a distance ...

Conversion Between Aspect Ratios in Camera

A camera system captures an image in a source aspect ratio and applies a transformation to the input image to scale and warp the image to generate an output image having a target aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio. The output image has the same field of view as the input image, maintains image resolution, and limits distortion to levels that do not substantially affect the viewing experience. In one embodiment, the output image is non-linearly warped relative to the input image such that a distortion in the output image relative to the input image is greater in a corner region of the output image than a center region of the output image.

ULTRATHIN GRAPHENE/POLYMER LAMINATE FILMS

According to one embodiment, a product includes a composite film comprising a polymer layer directly adjacent a graphene layer. According to another embodiment, a process includes layering a graphene layer onto a polymer layer to form a composite film. 1. A product , comprising:a composite film comprising a polymer layer directly adjacent a graphene layer.2. The product of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer has a thickness of less than about 100 nm.3. The product of claim 1 , wherein a weight fraction of graphene in the composite film is greater than 10%.4. The product of claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer includes several layers of graphene.5. The product of claim 1 , wherein the composite film includes a second graphene layer directly adjacent a second side of the polymer layer.6. The product of claim 1 , wherein the composite film includes a second graphene layer directly adjacent the graphene layer.7. The product of claim 1 , wherein the composite film includes a second polymer layer directly adjacent a second side of the graphene layer.8. The product of claim 1 , wherein the composite film has a stiffness that is at least twice as stiff as a sum of the stiffnesses of the layers thereof.9. The product of claim 1 , wherein the composite film has a stiffness that is at least five times a stiffness of the polymer layer.10. The product of claim 1 , wherein the composite film has a yield strength that is at least two times a yield strength of the polymer layer.11. A method claim 1 , comprising using the product of as a separation medium.12. A process claim 1 , comprising:layering a graphene layer onto a polymer layer to form a composite film.13. The process of claim 12 , wherein the layering is performed in a solution.14. The process of claim 13 , wherein the graphene layer floats on the solution claim 13 , wherein the polymer layer lifts the graphene layer from the solution during the layering.15. The process of claim 13 , wherein the solution has a neutral pH.16 ...

IMAGE SENSOR DATA COMPRESSION AND DSP DECOMPRESSION

An image sensor compresses image data prior to transmitting the image data to a DSP. The image sensor captures light representing an image, for instance via a camera's aperture. A focal plane array converts the captured light into pixel data. The pixel data is sorted into categories, and is compressed in parallel by a compression engine. The compressed pixel data is then sent to a DSP, which may be located off-chip. The DSP then decompresses the compressed pixel data, performs image signal processing operations on the compressed pixel data, and then compresses the processed pixel data into a digital image format. The image sensor may buffer the pixel data for one or more images to accommodate for slowdown by the compression engine. The pixel data may be sorted by row and column of a pixel array. Alternatively, the pixel data may be sorted by color from a Bayer color filter. 1. A method for decompressing image data , the method comprising:receiving, from an image sensor chip, compressed pixel data, the compressed pixel data comprising pixel data organized into a plurality categories and compressed in parallel by the image sensor chip at a magnitude of compression selected based on one or more of a rate at which the pixel data is captured and an amount of power available to the image sensor chip;decompressing, by a digital signal processor (DSP), the compressed pixel data to produce decompressed pixel data organized into the plurality of categories;combining the categories of decompressed pixel data to produce combined pixel data;compressing the combined pixel data to produce a digital image comprising a digital image format; andoutputting the digital image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each pixel of the decompressed pixel data is organized into a plurality of categories comprising a) either odd column pixel data or even column pixel data claim 1 , and b) either odd row pixel data or even row pixel data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein combining the categories ...

ON-CHIP IMAGE SENSOR DATA COMPRESSION

An image sensor compresses image data prior to transmitting the image data to a DSP. The image sensor captures light representing an image, for instance via a camera's aperture. A focal plane array converts the captured light into pixel data. The pixel data is sorted into categories, and is compressed in parallel by a compression engine. The compressed pixel data is then sent to a DSP, which may be located off-chip. The DSP then decompresses the compressed pixel data, performs image signal processing operations on the compressed pixel data, and then compresses the processed pixel data into a digital image format. The image sensor may buffer the pixel data for one or more images to accommodate for slowdown by the compression engine. The pixel data may be sorted by row and column of a pixel array. Alternatively, the pixel data may be sorted by color from a Bayer color filter. 1. A method for compressing image data , the method comprising:receiving pixel data representative of an image captured by an image sensor chip;determining an amount of power available to the image sensor chip;sorting the received pixel data into a plurality of categories;selecting a data compression factor based on the determined amount of available power;compressing, by the image sensor chip, the categorized pixel data at a magnitude of compression selected based on the selected data compression factor;transmitting, by the image sensor chip, the compressed pixel data to a digital signal processor (DSP);decompressing, by the DSP, the compressed pixel data; andcompressing, by the DSP, the decompressed pixel data into a digital image format.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:capturing light by the image sensor chip;converting the captured light into the received pixel data by a focal plane array (FPA); andperforming one or more image signal processing operations on the decompressed pixel data before compressing the decompressed pixel data into a digital image format.3. The method of ...

WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER AND SENSING FOR MONITORING PIPELINES

A system for use in wirelessly monitoring a pipeline such as a natural gas pipe. The system includes a locator configured to wirelessly transmit power and a subsoil sensor marker located adjacent the pipe and configured to wirelessly communicate with the locator. The sensor marker includes a microcontroller, a memory module, a sensor configured to sense the presence of a gas, and a power module. The power module is configured to harvest a sufficient amount of the power wirelessly transmitted from the locator in order to operate the microcontroller to take a measurement via the sensor, save the measurement in the memory module, and wirelessly transmit the measurement to the locator. 1. A sensor marker for use in monitoring a pipeline , comprising:a microcontroller;a memory module electrically coupled to the microcontroller;a sensor, electrically coupled to the microcontroller, configured to sense the presence of a gas; anda power module, electrically coupled to the microcontroller, configured to wirelessly harvest power received from an antenna, wherein the harvested power is sufficient to operate the microcontroller to take a measurement via the sensor, save the measurement in the memory module, and wirelessly transmit the measurement.2. The sensor marker of claim 1 , wherein the harvested power is sufficient to transmit an ID claim 1 , and energy stored over time from the harvested power is sufficient to operate the microcontroller to take the measurement via the sensor claim 1 , save the measurement in the memory module claim 1 , and wirelessly transmit the measurement.3. The sensor marker of claim 1 , wherein the power module comprises a rectifier circuit electrically coupled to a switch and voltage regulator to convert the harvested power to direct current.4. The sensor marker of claim 3 , wherein the power module further comprises a charge pump and capacitor bank electrically coupled between the rectifier circuit and the switch and voltage regulator.5. The ...

Hand Controller Support Assembly for a Fluid Delivery System

A fluid delivery system is provided, including a fluid injector head, a hand controller electronically interfaced with the fluid injector head, and a hand controller support assembly for supporting the hand controller. The hand controller support assembly includes a first component having a base portion and two outward extending support arms to support the hand controller and a second component adapted for fixation to a surface. The first component may be rotationally connected to the second component such that the first component may automatically reposition relative to the second component under the force of gravity to maintain the hand controller in an upright position and supported by the support assembly. 1. A hand controller support assembly , comprising:a first component comprising a base portion and two outward extending support arms to support the hand controller;a second component adapted for fixation to a surface; andwherein the first component is rotationally connected to the second component such that the first component may automatically reposition relative to the second component under the force of gravity to maintain the hand controller in an upright position and supported by the support assembly.2. A hand controller support assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second component comprises an L-shaped body comprising a first leg and a second leg defining approximately a 90° angle between one another.3. A hand controller support assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first leg is longer than the second leg.4. A hand controller support assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first leg defines a longitudinal slot between two arm portions claim 2 , the longitudinal slot formed with a circular recess to receive a support post extending from the base portion of the first component to enable rotational movement of the first component relative to the second component.5. A hand controller support assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the ...

Method and Apparatus to Dynamically Identify a Vehicle

Embodiments include the use of on-vehicle or in-vehicle dynamically projected or displayed identification data (e.g., names, brand names, pictures, ID codes, bar codes, etc.) that a person outside of the vehicle can see. The projection or display of the identification data can be presented when the vehicle is near the location of the intended passenger (e.g., determined via GPS data, by location of Bluetooth signals or WiFi signals, or other). The identification data may be interpretable by humans and/or can be encoded into patterns that a smartphone app or other electronic device can decode. 1. A system for identifying a vehicle to an intended passenger , comprising:a projector attachable to a vehicle and positioned to project an image on a side of the vehicle; anda controller coupled to the projector, the controller causing the projector to project an identifier on the side of the vehicle when the vehicle is in a vicinity of an intended passenger, wherein the identifier identifies the vehicle to the intended passenger.2. The system of wherein the controller determines that the vehicle is in the vicinity of the intended passenger based on geolocation data of the vehicle and of the intended passenger.3. The system of wherein the geolocation data is determined based on GPS signals received by the vehicle or by an electronic device operated by a driver of the vehicle.4. The system of wherein the geolocation data is determined based on GPS signals received by an electronic device operated by the intended passenger.5. The system of wherein the controller determines that the vehicle is in the vicinity of the intended passenger based on reception of a signal specific to the intended passenger or to an electronic device operated by the intended passenger.6. The system of wherein the signal produced by the electronic device operated by the intended passenger comprises a Bluetooth signal or a WiFi signal.7. The system of wherein the controller determines that the vehicle is ...

Image Capture Accelerator

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor configured to produce image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor during a capture interval;an image signal processor (“ISP”) with a first input and a second input; and an input configured to receive the image data from the image sensor;', 'a first output configured to output image data, the first output coupled to the first input of the ISP;', 'a compression engine configured to decimate the received image data into a plurality of image sub-band components; and', 'a second output configured to output to an image sub-band component, the second output coupled to the second input of the ISP., 'an image capture accelerator (“ICA”) coupled between the image sensor and the ISP, the image capture accelerator comprising2. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the image capture accelerator is configured to output the received image data via the first output.3. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the outputted image sub-band component is a low/low sub-band ...

Frame Manipulation to Reduce Rolling Shutter Artifacts

An image sensor of a camera system captures an image over an image capture interval of time, and waits a blanking interval of time before capturing an additional image. The captured image is provided to a frame controller, and is buffered until an image signal processor accesses the captured image. The image signal processor processes the accessed image over an image processing interval of time, producing a processed image. The image processing interval of time is selected to be greater than the image capture interval of time, but less than the sum of the image capture interval of time and the blanking interval of time. By reducing the image capture interval of time but maintaining an image processing interval of time, rolling shutter artifacts are beneficially reduced without increasing the processing resources or power required by the image signal processor to process the image.

Automatic Generation of Video Using Location-Based Metadata Generated from Wireless Beacons

A spherical content capture system captures spherical video content. A spherical video sharing platform enables users to share the captured spherical content and enables users to access spherical content shared by other users. In one embodiment, captured metadata provides proximity information indicating which cameras were in proximity to a target device during a particular time frame. The platform can then generate an output video from spherical video captured from those cameras. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from frames of one or more spherical videos to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. 1. A method for generating an output video , the method comprising:receiving captured first proximity data corresponding to a target device, the first proximity data indicating for a first time frame, first camera identifiers associated with a first plurality of cameras from which respective first beacon signals were detected by of the target device during the first time frame and the first proximity data indicating first signal strengths associated with the first beacon signals received from each of the first plurality of cameras;determining based on the first signal strengths, a first selected camera having a highest signal strength for the first time frame;querying a video database for video captured during the first time frame by the first selected camera to obtain a first spherical video captured during the first time frame by the first selected camera;processing each frame of the first spherical video corresponding to the first time frame to identify a first sequence of sub-frames corresponding to a first location of the target device relative to the first selected camera during the first time frame, the first sequence of sub-frames having a ...

Audio Decoder for Wind and Microphone Noise Reduction in a Microphone Array System

An audio system encodes and decodes audio captured by a microphone array system in the presence of wind noise. The encoder encodes the audio signal in a way that includes beamformed audio signal and a “hidden” representation of a non-beamformed audio signal. The hidden signal is produced by modulating the low frequency signal to a high frequency above the audible range. A decoder can then either output the beamformed audio signal or can use the hidden signal to generate a reduced wind noise audio signal that includes the non-beamformed audio in the low frequency range. 1. A method for decoding an encoded audio signal to generate a reduced noise audio signal , the method comprising:receiving an encoded audio signal comprising a low frequency range portion in a low frequency range, a mid-frequency range portion in a mid-frequency range, and a high frequency range portion in a high frequency range, wherein the high frequency range portion of the encoded audio signal encodes a first input audio signal, and wherein the low frequency range portion and the mid-frequency range portion of the encoded audio signal collectively encode a second input audio signal;demodulating the high frequency range portion of the encoded audio signal to generate a demodulated signal in the low frequency range; andcombining the demodulated signal in the low frequency range with the mid-frequency range portion of the encoded audio signal to generate the reduced noise audio signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein demodulating the high frequency range portion of the encoded audio signal comprises:band-pass filtering the encoded audio signal according to a band-pass filter corresponding to the high frequency range to obtain a high frequency band-pass filtered signal;amplifying the high frequency band-pass filtered signal to generate an amplified high frequency band-pass filtered signal; anddemodulating the amplified high frequency band-pass filtered signal based on a carrier signal.3. The method ...

ION CONDUCTIVE INKS AND SOLUTIONS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF LITHIUM MICROBATTERIES

A separator made of ion conductive ink is produced by additive manufacturing. A micro-battery is produced with the separator made of ion conductive ink located between the battery's anode and cathode. The separator functions to keep the anode and cathode apart and to facilitate the transport of ions to produce an operative micro-battery. 1. A micro-battery apparatus , comprising:a battery casing;an anode electrode connected to said battery casing;a cathode electrode connected to said battery casing;a separator in said battery casing connected to said anode electrode and said cathode electrode, said separator made of ion conductive ink;a matrix of anode micro-channels in said separator body;a matrix of cathode micro-channels in said separator body;an anode material in said anode micro-channels; andan cathode material in said cathode micro-channels.2. The micro-battery apparatus of wherein said separator is made of Lithium Bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide claim 1 , LiTFSI) and tetraglyme solvent added to a photo-curable resin formulation claim 1 , and dried using supercritical CO.3. The micro-battery apparatus of wherein said separator is made of methacrylpropylsulfate (MPS) salts and PEGDA.5. The micro-battery apparatus of wherein said separator has a gyroid structure.6. The micro-battery apparatus of wherein said matrix of anode micro-channels in said separator body and said matrix of cathode micro-channels in said separator body do not interconnect and form self-contained matrices for said anode material in said anode micro-channels and said cathode material in said cathode micro-channels.7. The micro-battery apparatus of wherein said matrix of anode micro-channels in said separator body and said matrix of cathode micro-channels in said separator body are interwoven to provide an interpenetrating network.8. The micro-battery apparatus of wherein said separator has a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface and wherein said matrix of anode ...

Multi-Camera Array With Shared Spherical Lens

Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. 1. A multiple camera system , comprising:a spherical front lens; anda set of cameras, each camera comprising an image sensor and a plurality of lenses enclosed within a lens module, each lens module comprising a first width at a front of the lens module and a second width greater than the first width at a rear of the lens module, each of the set of cameras configured to abut the spherical front lens and to capture an image representative of light passing through the spherical front lens, through the plurality of lenses of the camera, and incident upon the image sensor of the camera, the set of cameras configured to synchronously capture a set of images.2. The multiple camera system of claim 1 , wherein the set of cameras comprises two cameras arranged in a 2×1 camera array.3. The multiple camera system of claim 1 , wherein the set of cameras comprises four cameras arranged in a 2×2 camera array.4. The multiple camera system of claim 1 , further comprising a housing configured to at least partially enclose the spherical front lens and the set of cameras.5. The multiple camera system of claim 1 , wherein for at least one camera claim 1 , for every pair of lenses within the plurality of lenses claim 1 , a diameter of the lens within the pair of lenses closest to the front of the lens module is less than the diameter ...

Automatic Generation of Video and Directional Audio From Spherical Content

A spherical content capture system captures spherical video and audio content. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. For each sub-frame, a corresponding portion of an audio track is generated that includes a directional audio signal having a directionality based on the selected sub-frame. 1. A method for generating a video with corresponding audio , comprising:receiving a video;receiving a plurality of audio channels representing audio captured concurrently with the video, each of the plurality of audio channels comprising directional audio corresponding to respective different directions;defining respective spatial sub-regions to subdivide the frame of the video;mapping each of the plurality of audio channels to different spatial sub-regions of the video such that each sub-region is associated with at least one audio channel;for each of a plurality of frames of the video, extracting a sub-frame having a reduced field of view relative to a field of view of the video; determining one or more of the spatial sub-regions overlapping the sub-frame;', 'determining a composite audio channel, the composite audio channel being a combination of the audio channels mapped to the one or more of the spatial sub-regions overlapping the sub-frame;', 'generating a portion of an audio stream from the composite audio channel; and, 'for each of the sub-frames, by a processor,'}outputting the generated video and the ...

SEPARATION AND CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO SYNGAS USING A POROUS CERAMIC DUAL MEMBRANE IN A THERMO-ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR

A thermo-electrochemical reactive capture apparatus includes an anode and a cathode, wherein the anode includes a first catalyst, wherein the cathode includes a second catalyst, a porous ceramic support positioned between the anode and the cathode, an electrolyte mixture in pores of the ceramic support, and a steam flow system on an outer side of the cathode. The outer side of the cathode is opposite an inner side of the cathode and the inner side of the cathode is adjacent to the ceramic support. In addition, the electrolyte mixture is configured to be molten at a temperature below about 600° C. 1. A thermo-electrochemical reactive capture apparatus , the apparatus comprising:an anode and a cathode, wherein the anode includes a first catalyst, wherein the cathode includes a second catalyst;a porous ceramic support positioned between the anode and the cathode;an electrolyte mixture in pores of the ceramic support, wherein the electrolyte mixture is configured to be molten at a temperature below about 600 degrees Celsius; anda steam flow system on an outer side of the cathode, wherein the outer side of the cathode is opposite an inner side of the cathode, wherein the inner side of the cathode is adjacent to the ceramic support.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first catalyst is configured for an oxygen evolution reaction and the second catalyst is configured for a hydrogen evolution reaction.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second catalyst is configured for a carbon dioxide reduction reaction.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cathode is configured to generate syngas upon energization thereof and contact with carbon dioxide claim 1 , wherein the syngas comprises carbon monoxide gas and hydrogen gas.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 4 , wherein the apparatus is operable to generate the syngas at temperatures in a range of about 150 degrees Celsius to about 400 degrees Celsius.6. The apparatus as recited in ...

GRAPHENE MACRO-ASSEMBLY-FULLERENE COMPOSITE FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE

Disclosed here is a method for producing a graphene macro-assembly (GMA)-fullerene composite, comprising providing a GMA comprising a three-dimensional network of graphene sheets crosslinked by covalent carbon bonds, and incorporating at least 20 wt. % of at least one fullerene compound into the GMA based on the initial weight of the GMA to obtain a GMA-fullerene composite. Also described are a GMA-fullerene composite produced, an electrode comprising the GMA-fullerene composite, and a supercapacitor comprising the electrode and optionally an organic or ionic liquid electrolyte in contact with the electrode. 1. A composition comprising a graphene macro-assembly (GMA)-fullerene composite , wherein the GMA-fullerene composite comprises a GMA comprising a three-dimensional network of graphene sheets crosslinked by covalent carbon bonds , and at least 20 wt. % of at least one fullerene compound incorporated into the GMA based on the weight of the GMA.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fullerene compound is covalently bound to the graphene sheets.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the fullerene compound is represented by: F*—(R) claim 2 , wherein:F* comprises a fullerene having a surface comprising six-membered and five-membered rings,{'sup': '1', 'Rcomprises a conjugated linker covalently linking the fullerene to the graphene sheet, and'}n is at least one.4. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the conjugated linker comprises a conjugated C-Chydrocarbon chain optionally substituted with one or more heteroatoms.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the conjugated linker comprises alternating single and multiple bonds claim 4 , and optionally comprises at least one aromatic or heteroaromatic ring.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fullerene compound is noncovalently attached to the graphene sheets.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the fullerene compound comprises at least one phenylamine functionlized fullerene.9. The composition of claim 8 ...

Integrated Sensor and Lens Assembly with Post-tuning Optical Alignment

An integrated image sensor and lens assembly may include a lens barrel, a collet, and a lens mount. The lens barrel may be coupled to the collet which is coupled to the lens mount. The lens barrel and the collet may each include a fastening structure reciprocal to each other. Alternatively, the collet and the lens mount may each include a fastening structure reciprocal to each other. The optical distance between the set of lenses and the image sensor may be tuned such that the focal plane of the lenses coincides with the image plane. The fastening structures allow the lens barrel to be adjusted relative to the lens mount in order to shift the focal plane in a direction along the optical axis to compensate for focal shifts occurring during assembly/cure and/or temperature cycling. 1. An integrated image sensor and lens assembly comprising:a first member including a set of internal threads and a non-threaded portion spaced axially from the set of internal threads along an optical axis of the integrated image sensor and lens assembly;a second member extending into the first member, the second member supporting at least one lens and including a set of external threads configured for engagement with the set of internal threads; andan adherent located between the first member and the second member to fixedly connect the first member and the second member.2. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lens includes a plurality of lenses spaced axially along the optical axis.3. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 1 , further including a third member positioned about the first member.4. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein the set of internal threads and the set of external threads are configured to maintain the optical axis in substantially perpendicular relation to a focal plane.5. The integrated image sensor and lens assembly of claim 4 , wherein the set of internal threads and the ...

Auto-Alignment of Image Sensors in a Multi-Camera System

An image capture device having multiple image sensors having overlapping fields of view that aligns the image sensors based on images captured by image sensors. A pixel shift is identified between the images. Based on the identified pixel shift, a calibration is applied to one or more of the image sensors. To determine the pixel shift, a processor applies correlation methods including edge matching. Calibrating the image sensors may include adjusting a read window on an image sensor. The pixel shift can also be used to determine a time lag, which can be used to synchronize subsequent image captures. 1. An image capture device comprising:a first image sensor having a first field of view, the first image sensor configured to capture a first image;a second image sensor having a second field of view, wherein a portion of the first field of view and a portion of the second field of view comprise an overlapping field of view, the second image sensor configured to capture a second image; and identify a pixel shift between the first image and the second image;', 'calibrate the first image sensor or the second image sensor iteratively based on the identified pixel shift until a next identified pixel shift is below a predefined pixel shift threshold; and', 'output a two-dimensional (2D) or a three-dimensional (3D) image based on the first image and the second image., 'a processor configured to2. The image capture device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:compress, for each image, image pixels representative of the overlapping field of view; andcorrelate the compressed pixels of each image.3. The image capture device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to compress the image pixels in a direction perpendicular to a rolling shutter direction.4. The image capture device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to adjust a read window of the first image sensor in a rolling shutter direction to calibrate the first image sensor.5 ...

Generating Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Content for a Live Event

A content visualization system generates visual content for a visualization device based on visual content of a live event. The content visualization system collects visual content and source perspective data from visual content sources. The visualization device requests visual content from the content visualization system by providing device perspective data to the content visualization system. The content visualization system generates visual content for the visualization device based on the visual content from the visual content sources, the source perspective data, and the device perspective data. The content visualization system can determine visual content that is relevant to the device perspective by identifying source perspectives that overlap with the device perspective. The content visualization system generates visual content for the visualization device based on the identified visual content. The content visualization system can generate composited or non-composited visual content, based on the similarity of the source perspectives to the device perspective. 1. A method comprising:receiving visual content of a live event from a plurality of visual content sources;receiving source perspective data from the plurality of visual content sources, the source perspective data describing, for each visual content source of the plurality of visual content sources, a source perspective of the live event;receiving device perspective data from a visualization device, the device perspective data describing a device perspective of the visualization device, the device perspective being a perspective of the live event to be presented to the a user of the visualization device;identifying one or more visual content sources of the plurality of visual content sources that are associated with a source perspective that overlaps with the device perspective, the one or more visual content sources being identified based on the source perspective data and the device perspective ...

CAMERA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

A camera mounting assembly is configured to couple to a camera housing. The camera mounting assembly includes a plurality of indentations configured to allow for the passage of light through the indentations and upon the image sensor of a camera enclosed by the camera housing. The camera mounting assembly can further include recessed channels within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to further allow for the passage of light through the indentations, through the recessed channels, and upon the image sensor. 1. A camera housing comprising:an enclosure body configured to enclose a camera, the enclosure body comprising a top face, a bottom face, a left face, a right face, and a front face, the bottom face comprising an inner hinge structure, and the top face comprising a first fastening structure;an enclosure door comprising an outer hinge structure on a first edge of the enclosure door and a second fastening structure on a second edge of the enclosure door opposite the first edge, the outer hinge structure and the inner hinge structure forming a hinge when coupled such that the enclosure door is pivotally attached to the enclosure body about the hinge, and the second fastening structure detachably coupling to the first fastening structure such that the enclosure door is secured to the enclosure body in a closed position when the first fastening structure is coupled to the second fastening structure; anda camera mounting assembly coupled to the front face of the enclosure body, the camera mounting assembly comprising an opening within an inner-front surface of the camera mounting assembly configured to be placed over a camera lens of a camera when the camera is enclosed within the enclosure body when the enclosure door is secured to the enclosure body in the closed position, the camera mounting assembly further comprising an indentation at each of four corners of the camera mounting assembly, the inner-front surface of the camera mounting ...

DUAL-MICROPHONE CAMERA

A camera is configured with multiple microphones to reduce wind noise in audio data collected by the camera. The camera receives motion data, which may comprise data indicating acceleration of the camera, a plurality of video frames received by the camera, or a background level of noise associated with one or more microphones configured on the camera. The camera determines a motion vector from the motion data. The motion vector is parallel to the direction of motion of the camera. The camera selects a subset of one or more microphones in the direction of the motion vector. By recording audio data using the one or more selected microphones, the camera reduces wind noise in the audio data. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising;receiving motion data associated with a camera;determining a movement direction of the camera using the motion data;selecting one or more of a plurality of microphones of the camera using the movement direction, each selected microphone facing the movement direction; andcapturing audio data using the one or more selected microphones.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the camera is a waterproof camera.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the motion data comprises any of acceleration data from an accelerometer of the camera claim 21 , video data from a plurality of video frames associated with the camera claim 21 , audio data from the plurality of microphones.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:for each surface of the camera that includes a microphone of the plurality of microphones, determining a surface vector that is normal to the corresponding surface; anddetermining the movement direction as a motion vector using at least in part a combination of the determined surface vectors.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein determining the movement direction as a motion vector using at least in part a combination of the determined surface vectors comprises:identifying a subset of the determined surface vectors, an angular displacement ...

Multi-Camera Array with Shared Spherical Lens

Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image.

IMAGE CAPTURE ACCELERATOR

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera , comprising:an image sensor chip configured to capture image data;an image signal processor chip configured to process captured image data at a first processing rate; and a capture mode input configured to receive information from the camera identifying whether the image data was captured in a first capture mode or a second capture mode;', 'accelerator circuitry configured to process captured image data a second processing rate faster than the first processing rate; and', 'a demultiplexor configured to receive the captured image data from the image sensor chip, to provide the captured image data to the image signal processor in response to a determination that the image data was captured in the first capture mode, and to provide the captured image data to the accelerator circuitry in response to a determination that the image data was captured in the second capture mode., 'an accelerator chip comprising2. The camera of claim 1 , wherein the accelerator circuitry is configured to perform one or more of the ...

Image sensor data compression and dsp decompression

An image sensor compresses image data prior to transmitting the image data to a DSP. The image sensor captures light representing an image, for instance via a camera's aperture. A focal plane array converts the captured light into pixel data. The pixel data is sorted into categories, and is compressed in parallel by a compression engine. The compressed pixel data is then sent to a DSP, which may be located off-chip. The DSP then decompresses the compressed pixel data, performs image signal processing operations on the compressed pixel data, and then compresses the processed pixel data into a digital image format. The image sensor may buffer the pixel data for one or more images to accommodate for slowdown by the compression engine. The pixel data may be sorted by row and column of a pixel array. Alternatively, the pixel data may be sorted by color from a Bayer color filter.

Automated Variable Pitch Propeller Blade

A propeller blade includes a first material and a second material. The first material includes fibers. The second material is different from the first material. The fibers are interspersed through the second material and the fibers are oriented in a same direction within the second material. The propeller blade is anisotropic and includes sections of the fibers. 1. A propeller blade comprising:a first material comprising fibers; anda second material different from the first material, wherein the fibers are interspersed through the second material and the fibers are oriented in a same direction within the second material,wherein the propeller blade is anisotropic and includes sections of the fibers.2. The propeller blade of claim 1 , wherein the fibers are oriented perpendicular to a chord line of the propeller blade.3. The propeller blade of claim 2 , wherein a volume fraction of the first material decreases from a leading edge to a trailing edge of the propeller blade.4. The propeller blade of claim 3 , wherein the leading edge comprises 66% carbon fiber and 34% polycarbonate and the trailing edge comprises 4% carbon fiber and 96% polycarbonate.5. The propeller blade of claim 1 , wherein the sections of the fibers are three or more sections.6. The propeller blade of claim 1 , wherein the first material includes carbon fibers and the second material is a polycarbonate matrix.7. The propeller blade of claim 6 , wherein the carbon fibers are present in an amount of 4% by volume and the polycarbonate matrix are present in an amount of 96% by volume.8. The propeller blade of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises any of carbon fibers and glass fibers and the second material comprises any of polycarbonate and nylon.9. A propeller blade comprising: a first material comprising fibers; and', 'a second material different from the first material,, 'multiple sections, wherein the multiple sections comprisewherein the fibers of the first material are interspersed ...

Upscaling and downscaling in a camera architecture

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 120-. (canceled)21. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor configured to provide image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor; a decimator configured to decimate the image data into a plurality of image components,', 'a downscale engine configured to downscale the image data using one or more of the plurality of image components, and', 'an upscale engine configured to upscale the image data using one or more of the plurality of image components; and, 'an accelerator comprisingan image signal processor configured to process image data outputted by any of the image sensor and the accelerator and to output the processed image data.22. The camera system of claim 21 , wherein the accelerator further comprises an H.264 engine configured to decode image components encoded as H.264 video.23. The camera system of claim 22 , wherein upscaling the image data comprises decoding the one or more of the plurality of image components using the H.264 engine.24. The camera system of claim 21 , wherein the accelerator ...

Camera System Encoder/Decoder Architecture

An image capture accelerator performs accelerated processing of image data. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator includes accelerator circuitry including a pre-processing engine and a compression engine. The pre-processing engine is configured to perform accelerated processing on received image data, and the compression engine is configured to compress processed image data received from the pre-processing engine. In one embodiment, the image capture accelerator further includes a demultiplexer configured to receive image data captured by an image sensor array implemented within, for example, an image sensor chip. The demultiplexer may output the received image data to an image signal processor when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in a standard capture mode, and may output the received image data to the accelerator circuitry when the image data is captured by the image sensor array in an accelerated capture mode. 1. A camera system , comprising:an image sensor chip configured to produce image data representative of light incident upon the image sensor chip; perform a first encoding operation on image data to produce first encoded image data and store the encoded image data in memory; and', 'perform a second encoding operation on image data to produce second encoded image data and output the second encoded image data; and, 'an encoder configured toa decoder configured to access the first encoded image data from the memory and decode the first encoded image data to produce decoded image data, wherein the encoder is further configured to perform the second encoding operation on the decoded image data to produce the second encoded image data.2. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein the encoder comprises a wavelet encoder claim 1 , and wherein the decoder comprises a wavelet decoder.3. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein a format of the first encoded image data is not a displayable image format.4. The camera system of claim 1 , wherein ...