Abstract:
A wireless communication device, such as an RFID tag, is provided material that is dielectric, unless a voltage is applied that exceeds the materials characteristic voltage level. In the presence of such voltage, the material becomes conductive. The integration of such material into the device may be mechanical and/or electrical.
Abstract:
An index (120) is provided that holds information about each image content item in a collection of items, For each image content item, a first information item (125) identifying the image content item and its location on a network, and at least one of (i) a second information item identifying a signature value of an object in the image content, or (ii) identification of a recognized object in the image content.
Abstract:
A rack assembly (10, 110) is provided for mounting solar modules (114) over an underlying body (15). The rack assembly (10, 110) may include a plurality of rail structures (12, 220) that are arrangeable over the underlying body (15) to form an overall perimeter for the rack assembly. One or more retention structures (245, 265) may be provided with the plurality of rail structures (12, 220), where each retention structure (245, 265) is configured to support one or more solar modules (114) at a given height above the underlying body (15). At least some of the plurality of rail structures (12, 220) are adapted to enable individual rail structures o be sealed over the underlying body (15) so as to constrain air flow underneath the solar modules (114). Additionally, at least one of (i) one or more of the rail structures (12, 220), or (ii) the one or more retention structures (245, 265) are adjustable so as to adapt the rack assembly (10, 110) to accommodate solar modules (114) of varying forms or dimensions.
Abstract:
Speech data from the operation of a speech recognition application is recorded over the course of one or more language learning sessions. The operation of the speech recognition application during each language learning sessions corresponds to a user speaking, and the speech recognition application generating text data. The text data may a recognition of what the user spoke. The speech data may comprise the text data, and confidence values that are an indication of an accuracy of the recognition. The speech data from each language learning session may be analyzed to determine an overall performance level of the user.
Abstract:
Three-dimensional position information is used to identify the gesture created by a body part of interest. At one or more instances of an interval, the posture of a body part is recognized, based on the shape of the body part and its position and orientation. The posture of the body part over each of the one or more instances in the interval are recognized as a combined gesture. The gesture is classified for determining an input into a related electronic device.
Abstract:
A plurality of sound-detecting devices are configured to detect sound from an event of interest. Information about the sound is recorded that is dependent on a distance between the source position and the location of the sound-detection devices. The source position is approximated using the recorded information and the relative position of individual sound-detection devices to one another. The approximated source position is used as input for operating a electronic device.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein include a computing device that is capable of inductive signal transfer with other computing devices. Such computing devices are provided a shield that protects the device and other components from electromagnetic interference and unwanted electrical affects resulting from the inductive signal transfer.
Abstract:
A mobile computing device ('MCD') and docking station ('dock') are individually equipped with features and components that enable charging/power signals to be communicated from the dock to the MCD without use of connectors. Other embodiments provide for the MCD or the dock to identify an orientation of the MCD as retained on the docking station. As an addition or alternative, magnetic coupling may be used to maintain and/or orient the two devices in a mated position.
Abstract:
Supplemental content, such as advertisement media and promotional content, may be presented as seeds from which additional, highly relevant supplemental content may be provided to the user. The highly relevant supplemental content may be determined from criteria that is generated or associated with image content (and text and/or metadata) of the seed supplemental content.
Abstract:
A mobile computing device having a display assembly that is configured to otherwise capable of distinguishing contact by a magnitude of force or inward movement of the display surface as a whole.