Steganographic camera communication

    公开(公告)号:US10778867B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-15

    申请号:US16267071

    申请日:2019-02-04

    Abstract: Identifiers or references to supplemental information or content regarding images may be steganographically encoded into the images. The identifiers or references may be encoded into least significant bits or less significant bits of pixels within the image that may be selected on any basis. The identifiers or references may include alphanumeric characters, bar codes, symbols or other features. When an image is captured of an image having one or more identifiers or references steganographically encoded therein, the identifiers or references may be interpreted, and the supplemental information or content may be accessed and displayed on a computer display. In some embodiments, the supplemental information or content may identify and relate to a commercial product expressed in an image, and may include a link to one or more pages or functions for purchasing the commercial product.

    Directed fragmentation for unmanned airborne vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US10343776B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15793386

    申请日:2017-10-25

    Abstract: Directed fragmentation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is described. In one embodiment, the UAV includes various components, such one or more motors, batteries, sensors, a housing, casing or shell, and a payload for delivery. Additionally, the UAV includes a controller. The controller determines a flight path and controls a flight operation of the UAV. During the flight operation, the controller develops a release timing and a release location for one or more of the components based on the flight path, the flight conditions, and terrain topology information, among other factors. The controller can also detect a disruption in the flight operation of the UAV and, in response, direct fragmentation of one or more of the components apart from the UAV. In that way, a controlled, directed fragmentation of the UAV can be accomplished upon any disruption to the flight operation of the UAV.

    Smart earphones
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09961435B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US14965656

    申请日:2015-12-10

    Abstract: A set of earphones or other wearable or portable audio equipment may be configured to play relevant sound signals from a speaker provided within a cavity mounted about an ear of a user. The earphones may include one or more microphones for capturing acoustic energy within a vicinity of the earphones, or may be in communication with one or more external microphones. Where one or more of the microphones captures acoustic energy that includes a plurality of sound signals, the signals may be processed to identify one of the signals that is relevant to the user. The relevant signal may be reconstructed and amplified from the speaker, and all other signals may be ignored or attenuated. The signals may be further processed to determine any additional information regarding sources of the signals, including whether such signals are within a vicinity of the user, or may pose a risk to the user.

    Tactile and visual feedback for electronic shopping

    公开(公告)号:US10424001B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-24

    申请号:US15190042

    申请日:2016-06-22

    Abstract: A customer who visits an online marketplace to view information regarding an item formed from fabric may request and receive instructions for producing a sample of the fabric that mimics the sensations of touch and feel of the fabric. The sample may be produced using an automated fabricator, such as a 3D printer, associated with a client device from which the customer made the request. The instructions may include or describe a digital model of the fabric, customized for the automated fabricator. In particular, the sample may be formed from various plastics or other materials that are accessible to the automated fabricator, and need not be formed from the actual materials that are included in the fabric.

    Selection of items via item-specific image and attribute information

    公开(公告)号:US10290047B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-14

    申请号:US15081525

    申请日:2016-03-25

    Abstract: Items, such as produce items, may be placed in containers, imaged, weighed, and stored for subsequent retrieval. Images that depict the items and attributes associated with the items may be presented to customers via an interface. Upon receiving an indication that a customer has purchased one or more items via the interface, a container that includes the one or more items is retrieved. The one or more items are removed from the container and packaged for delivery to the customer. The resulting empty container is refilled with new items, which are then imaged, weighed, and stored.

    Focus-based shuttering
    7.
    发明授权
    Focus-based shuttering 有权
    基于焦点的快门

    公开(公告)号:US09516237B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US14842674

    申请日:2015-09-01

    Abstract: Blur metrics may be calculated for each of the image pixels of a digital image of a scene captured using an imaging device. The blur metrics may be indicative of the level of blur expressed in the digital image, and a blur image representative of the blur metrics may be generated. Subsequently, when another digital image is to be captured using the imaging device, pixel sensors corresponding to high blur metrics may be digitized at a high level of priority, or at a high rate, compared to pixel sensors corresponding to low blur metrics, which may be digitized at a low level of priority, or at a low rate. The blur images may be updated based on changes in blur observed in subsequent images, and different pixel sensors may be digitized at higher or lower levels of priority, or at higher or lower rates, based on the changes in blur.

    Abstract translation: 可以对使用成像装置拍摄的场景的数字图像的每个图像像素计算模糊度量。 模糊度量可以指示在数字图像中表达的模糊度,并且可以生成表示模糊度量的模糊图像。 随后,当使用成像装置捕获另一数字图像时,与对应于低模糊度量的像素传感器相比,与高模糊度量相对应的像素传感器可以以高优先级或高速率被数字化, 以低水平的优先级或低速率数字化。 可以基于随后图像中观察到的模糊度的变化来更新模糊图像,并且可以基于模糊的变化以不同的优先级或更高或更低的速率将不同的像素传感器数字化。

    Optical vibrometric testing of container for items

    公开(公告)号:US10229487B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-12

    申请号:US15443677

    申请日:2017-02-27

    Abstract: Techniques for automated quality control of containers and items are disclosed. Images of a container can be successively captured over time. A consolidated image can be generated from the captured images. A non-image representation of the consolidated image can be determined. The non-image representation can be used to determine whether the container satisfies a condition. An imaging system can include a visual reference object or an object sensor used to detect entry of the container into a view volume of an electronic camera. A motion system can transport the container into the view volume. Some examples operate in an automated-warehouse environment.

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