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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120127290 | LIQUID MEDICINE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND LIQUID MEDICINE IDENTIFICATION METHOD A liquid medicine identification apparatus includes a pattern projection unit, a placing unit that places thereon a medicine container filled with a liquid medicine, an imaging camera, and an image processing unit. Imaged image information imaged by the imaging camera a... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120127289 | IMAGING-BASED RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TRANSPONDER The present invention relates to an imaging-based radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder. Specifically, the transponder includes a photo-responsive cell for capturing an image; and an analysis component. The photo-responsive cell captures images of objects. O... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120127298 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BIREFRINGENT PARTICLES IN A FLUID An imaging system with an imaging mechanism which includes polarization analyzers, which may be crossed polarization analyzers, positioned to provide birefringence images of particles in the fluid passing through the flow chamber. Captured images are of high resolution ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120102808 | SIGHT SYSTEM A sight system is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example, the sight system may be positioned on a rifle to provide a rifle sight system. In this example, the sight system may be positioned on the rifle barrel a substantial ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120081529 | METHOD OF GENERATING AND REPRODUCING MOVING IMAGE DATA BY USING AUGMENTED REALITY AND PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS USING THE SAME A method of generating and reproducing moving image data by using augmented reality (AR) and a photographing apparatus using the method includes features of capturing a moving image, receiving augmented reality information (ARI) of the moving image, and generating a fil... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120081530 | System for Juxtaposition of Separately Recorded Scenes An Internet-based application allows a user to sign in to a web site to record a performance thus creating a take of a scene between two actors (actor A and actor B) with the actors alternately speaking their respective lines. The system delivers the actors lines in a t... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120069165 | LOCATION-BASED AV FLASHLIGHT AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING MAP RELATED VIDEO THEREOF An audio and video (AV) flashlight has a head portion, a body portion and a rear portion. Mounted on the head portion is a video camera module incorporating a visible light source and an infrared light source. Mounted on the body portion are a GPS module, an electronic ... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120048490 | Method for syncronizing a plurality of roller shades using variable linear velocities Presented is a method for synchronizing movement of a plurality of roller shades each disposed at a first position to a common second position. The method includes obtaining information related to the position of each of the plurality of roller shades with a respective ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052563 | OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR HIGH RESOLUTION THERMAL MELT DETECTION This invention relates to systems and methods for imaging sample materials within a microfluidic device during an assay reaction process. In accordance with certain aspects of the invention, images are formed with a pixel array and a region of interest (“ROI”) is de... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120050324 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed by which a user can be informed of an event associated with augmented reality based on an occurrence of the event using various haptic effects that differ from each other.... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120053731 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE ROLLER SHADES Presented is a roller shade system that includes a flexible shade material having a lower end, a rotatably supported roller tube that windingly receives the shade material, a stepper motor that operably engages the roller tube to rotate the roller tube to move the lower... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120038759 | DEVICE FOR TRACKING OBJECTS IN A VIDEO STREAM The invention discloses a device for tracking objects in a video stream comprising a processing unit in turn including a selection module configured for selecting video portions comprising sequences of a predetermined object, from the video stream, a module for tracking... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120038760 | INTRINSICALLY-SAFE HANDHELD FIELD MAINTENANCE TOOL WITH IMAGE AND/OR SOUND CAPTURE An intrinsically-safe handheld field maintenance tool includes a process communication module configured communicatively couple to a field device. A camera is configured to obtain at least one image relative to the field device. A controller is coupled to the process co... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120026306 | Image Recording Assemblies and Coupling Mechanisms For Stator Vane Inspection A system is disclosed that includes an image recording assembly for recording images of a stator vane of a compressor and a mechanism configured to magnetically couple the image recording assembly to a rotor blade of a compressor. Additional systems are provided that in... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120019642 | Portable Telescope A portable telescope that takes advantage of an offset optical pathway between the objective tube and eyepiece tube that allows adjustment of the eyepiece height independent of the objective tube elevation. A user-friendly, motorized, interactive, self-calibrating porta... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120019641 | Portable Multifunctional Multimedia Device for Personal Services Industry and Mounting System and Methods of Use A novel portable multimedia device for improving client experiences in a personal services industry can be detachably mounted to a tool used by the service provider, such as a hair clipper for a barber. The device comprises a processor, data storage, memory, video displ... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120019640 | CAMERA GUARANTEEING AUTHENTICITY OF VIDEOS OR PHOTOS TAKEN AND OF WHEN TAKEN AND OPTIONALLY OF ALL ADDITIONAL MEASURABLE FACTS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE TAKEN VIDEOS OR PHOTOS The invention is a camera that reasonably guarantees that videos or photos taken by it and presented are authentic videos or photos of the real world and that they were taken at a particular date and time, and therefore guarantees that those videos or photos are not tam... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120013721 | AUDIO/VIDEO REPRODUCTION SYSTEM, HEARING AID, AND AUDIO/VIDEO PROCESSING DEVICE An audio/video processing device includes a signal processing circuit and a video reproduction circuit. The signal processing circuit supplies an audio signal to a hearing aid, and delays a video signal from the audio signal by a delay time of the hearing aid and suppli... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120007971 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF IMAGING CUT STONES A method of imaging a cut stone. The method comprises a) identifying an orientation of a cut stone, b) creating a volumetric model of the cut stone according to the orientation, c) capturing a plurality of images of the cut stone from a plurality of viewing angles aroun... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120002041 | Golf Ball Finder A golf ball finder includes a thermal imaging camera or sensor, a display, a nonvolatile memory storing golf ball detection software, and a processor for executing the golf ball detection software. The processor is programmed to locate a golf ball by causing the thermal... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120002029 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SWEEPING MIRROR ENHANCED IMAGING FLOW CYTOMETRY An imaging flow cytometry system and method which includes a flow chamber, tracking mirror, microscope and imaging optics, image capturing system, device to regulate fluid flow through the chamber, and backlighting generator. The tracking mirror moves at a rate matched ... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110316993 | OSCILLATING MICROTOME WITH FLEXURE DRIVE A microtome method and apparatus includes a microtome blade configured to oscillate in a direction transverse to a direction of advancing a cut, and a first flexure to support and guide the blade. The first flexure is compliant in the transverse direction while being st... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110298907 | Device for Identifying Specific Tire Type The present invention relates to a device for identifying the type of tire by measuring the size and shape of the tire with a 3D scanner. A tire identification device according to the present invention is connected with a 3D scanner and a user terminal, and includes a t... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110292193 | TELE-ROBOTIC SYSTEM WITH A ROBOT FACE PLACED ON A CHAIR A robot system that includes a robot face with a monitor, a camera, a speaker and a microphone. The robot face is connected to a stand that can be placed in a chair. The stand is configured so that the robot face is at a height that approximates the location of a person... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110280437 | Narrowcasting From Public Displays, and Related Methods A user with a cell phone interacts, in a personalized session, with an electronic sign system. In some embodiments, the user's location relative to the sign is discerned from camera imagery—either imagery captured by the cell phone (i.e., of the sign), or captured by ... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110279662 | Reflex Longitudinal Imaging Using Through Sensor Insonification An ultrasonic reflex imaging device and a method are described. A device according to the invention may include a platen, a generator, and a receiver positioned between the platen and the generator. A backer may be positioned so that the insonification device is between... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110279661 | ATTENTION ATTRACTING DEVICE AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing device operable to output an actuating signal, and an attention attracting device connected to the image capturing device. The attention attracting device includes an attention attracting unit electrically operabl... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110273546 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENCE DETECTION Systems and methods are provided for presence detection using an image system. The image system may be a camera that is integrated into an electronic device. In some embodiments, the image system can accommodate multiple operating modes of the electronic device. For exa... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110273547 | STAGGERED CONTACT IMAGE SENSOR IMAGING SYSTEM A method and an apparatus for imaging a biologic sample is provided. The apparatus includes at least one light source, at least one lens array, at least one image detector, a positioning system, and an image processor. The lens array has a plurality of lengthwise extend... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110267443 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING STRAY LIGHT IN LENS MODULE An exemplary apparatus for detecting stray light in an lens module includes a worktable having a top surface, a protractor dial defined in the top surface, a lens module supporting seat on the top surface, a light source supporting seat on the top surface, a track defin... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110267465 | System and Method for Acquiring Images of Medication Preparations A system for holding a camera for acquiring images of preparations includes a rail that can be mounted above a preparation surface. A camera carrier couples a camera with the rail such that the camera is movable relative to the rail and such that the camera can acquire ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110261176 | TACTICAL VISION SYSTEM A system comprising at least a wearable control unit, a camera apparatus and a wearable vision apparatus. The wearable control unit may receive information from the camera apparatus and may process the received camera information. For example, the received camera inform... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110261175 | MULTIPLE CHANNEL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLUORESCENCE GUIDED SURGERY The invention relates to an imaging system for use in operating rooms and other applications. According to one example, the imaging system includes a plurality of imaging sensors that receive image information from a subject via a plurality of spectral channels and that... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110261164 | OPTICAL SECTIONING OF A SAMPLE AND DETECTION OF PARTICLES IN A SAMPLE The invention relates to an apparatus, a method and a system for obtaining a plurality of images of a sample arranged in relation to a sample device. The apparatus comprises at least a first optical detection assembly having an optical axis and at least one translation ... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110254980 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS A method to process an image acquired through an optical-fiber guide includes acquiring a first reference image through the optical-fiber guide, acquiring a second calibration image through the optical-fiber guide, spatially identifying each fiber of the optical-fiber g... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110249104 | Peripheral for a Handheld Communication Device A peripheral device to a preexisting handheld communication device is disclosed. The peripheral device may include a housing capable of receiving the preexisting handheld communication device, a connector disposed in association with the housing, the connector configure... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110242299 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A PACKAGE HANDLING SYSTEM A monitoring apparatus for sensing conditions associated with a package handling system. The monitoring apparatus includes a test package configured for being handled by the package handling system with non-test packages handled by the package handling system. The test ... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110234779 | Remotely controllable photo booth with interactive slide show and live video displays An advanced photo booth comprises a camera, a kiosk printer; and attraction means for inducing patronage of passers-by. The attraction means comprises: a camera and a touch screen for capturing and displaying passerby images; and interactive communication with passers-b... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110234778 | Remote Controller and Related System A remote controller including a wireless communication module, an image capture module and a host processor is provided. The wireless communication module is for communicating with a be-controlled appliance. The image capture module is for photographing and generating a... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110228063 | GEMSTONE VIEWER An apparatus for viewing images of a gemstone is described. The apparatus comprises a support structure for supporting the gemstone at an observation position. An illumination structure comprises a plurality of directional light sources directed towards the observation ... | 09/22/2011 |
