2569 results about "Visualization" patented technology

A mental-model elicitation process and apparatus, called the Mental-Model Elicitation Device (MMED) is described. The MMED is used to give rise to more effective end-user mental-modeling activities that require executive function and working memory functionality. The method and apparatus is visual analysis based, allowing visual and other sensory representations to be given to thoughts, attitudes, and interpretations of a user about a given visualization of a mental-model, or aggregations of such visualizations and their respective blending. Other configurations of the apparatus and steps of the process may be created without departing from the spirit of the invention as disclosed.

A robot includes a hazard sensor, a locomotor, and a system controller. The robot senses a hazard intensity at a location of the robot, moves to a new location in response to the hazard intensity, and autonomously repeats the sensing and moving to determine multiple hazard levels at multiple locations. The robot may also include a communicator to communicate the multiple hazard levels to a remote controller. The remote controller includes a communicator for sending user commands to the robot and receiving the hazard levels from the robot. A graphical user interface displays an environment map of the environment proximate the robot and a scale for indicating a hazard intensity. A hazard indicator corresponds to a robot position in the environment map and graphically indicates the hazard intensity at the robot position relative to the scale.

The present disclosure relates to a control system for user-guided robotic control of a medical device and includes an electronic control unit, a computer-readable memory coupled to the ECU, and a visualization system configured to provide a view of an anatomical model. The memory contains user interface logic configured to be executed by the ECU, and configured to obtain input from a touch screen display with respect to the view of an anatomical model. Control logic stored in the memory is also configured to be executed by said ECU and is configured to produce an actuation control signal responsive to the input to control actuation of a manipulator assembly so as to move the medical device.

A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

The invention relates to a method of performing a drilling operation for an oilfield, which has a subterranean formation with geological structures and reservoirs. The method includes collecting oilfield data, at least a portion of the oilfield data being generated from a wellsite of the oilfield, selectively manipulating the oilfield data for real-time analysis according to a defined configuration, comparing the real-time drilling data with oilfield predictions based on the defined configuration, and selectively adjusting the drilling operation based on the comparison.

A display system can include a head-mounted display configured to project light to an eye of a user to display augmented reality image content to the user. The display system can include one or more user sensors configured to sense the user and can include one or more environmental sensors configured to sense surroundings of the user. The display system can also include processing electronics in communication with the display, the one or more user sensors, and the one or more environmental sensors. The processing electronics can be configured to sense a situation involving user focus, determine user intent for the situation, and alter user perception of a real or virtual object within the vision field of the user based at least in part on the user intent and/or sensed situation involving user focus. The processing electronics can be configured to at least one of enhance or de-emphasize the user perception of the real or virtual object within the vision field of the user.

A vehicle navigation system helps guide a driver to a destination by enhancing visualization of upcoming intersections. The navigation system stores animation data that depicts the intersection as it will appear to the driver. The animation data may be a sequence of images (e.g., digital camera images) taken at intervals before and after the intersection. The navigation system may show the images in synchronism with the progress of the vehicle to provide an animated display of the intersection for the driver. The animated display aids the driver with following a recommended navigation route to the destination.

Disclosed systems, methods, and computer readable media can detect an association between semantic entities and generate semantic information between entities. For example, semantic entities and associated semantic collections present in knowledge bases can be identified. A time period can be determined and divided into time slices. For each time slice, word embeddings for the identified semantic entities can be generated; a first semantic association strength between a first semantic entity input and a second semantic entity input can be determined; and a second semantic association strength between the first semantic entity input and semantic entities associated with a semantic collection that is associated with the second semantic entity can be determined. An output can be provided based on the first and second semantic association strengths.

The invention is suitable for the field of unmanned planes and provides an unmanned plane panorama video-based virtual reality live broadcast system which comprises an unmanned plane, a mobility control terminal, a VR live broadcast cloud server, an immersion type visualization device, a VR processor and a panorama video camera. In a preferred solution, the unmanned plane panorama video-based virtual reality live broadcast system also comprises various kinds of wearable intelligent sensors that can be worn on all parts of a user. According to the virtual reality live broadcast system, VR live broadcast of an unmanned plane panorama video can be realized via three experience modes; specifically, the motional tendency of a user body can be felt via the wearable intelligent sensors and then can be converted into corresponding unmanned plane flight control instructions, the unmanned plane flight control instructions are sent to the mobility control terminal via the VR live broadcast cloud server, the control instructions are sent to the unmanned plane via the mobility control terminal, the unmanned plane synchronously performs flying motions after receiving the control instructions, a virtual operation user is embedded into the panorama video captured by the panorama video camera, then the panorama video is sent in real time to the immersion type visualization device in a reverse direction, and therefore VR interactive live broadcast effects can be realized.

Methods and systems for forming a team of experts and evaluating a portfolio of patent documents have been provided. The methods comprise the step of determining a bias of an expert, and then providing evaluations of patent documents assigned to the expert according to a selected evaluation method, which is bias corrected to reduce or compensate for the bias of the expert. A system for evaluating a patent portfolio comprises means for assigning the patent documents to said experts and monitoring progress of the evaluation process of each expert, and means for performing evaluations of the assigned patent documents by each expert. The system is further enhanced with the means for determining the bias of the expert, and with a 10 visualization unit for visualizing the results of the patent portfolio evaluation by color coding the evaluation results, wherein patent documents having different values are represented by different colors of a visible part of the light spectrum. A corresponding computer program product, a computer memory and a web site for providing access to the system and management of activities of the experts are also described.

A method for deploying a device in a tortuous vessel, comprising: placing a virtual generalized-cylinder within a virtual representation of the tortuous vessel; measuring length along the perimeter of the virtual generalized-cylinder at a set numbers of longitudes; determining the maximum measured length; selecting a device based upon the maximum measured length; and deploying the device in the tortuous vessel.

A computer-implemented schema-independent method of modeling data from a plurality of diverse sources. A server transmits to a client a blueprint for visualizing and interacting with data, wherein the blueprint defines an application, for visualizing and interacting with data that runs on the client. The application may operate on the client within a web browser and may include program code or scripts that operate within the web browser and transmit data and commands to and from the server. In response to receiving a data fetch message from the application running on a client computer, the server receives data from a selected one of a plurality of domains. The server then transforms the received data into a semantic data format. The transformed data is then stored by the server as a first data set. The first data set can then be transmitted to the client computer for further processing and visualization by the application on the client using the blueprint.

A computer-based visualization system for visualizing an anatomical structure comprising a 3-D computer model with at least one first software object corresponding to the anatomical structure; a database of second software objects, wherein at least one corresponds to a graft implant which is to be deployed adjacent or into the anatomical structure; selection apparatus for permitting a user to select one of the second software objects; registration apparatus for positioning the selected second software objects into the 3-D computer model thereby creating an augmented 3-D computer model, with the selected second software objects being positioned in the augmented 3-D computer model in proper registration with the first software object contained in the augmented 3-D model; and processing apparatus for generating an image of the augmented 3-D computer model thereby simultaneously providing a view of the first and the selected second software objects and a method of using the same.

A view optimizing assembly, method and kit for use in combination with a laparoscope having a lens located on the shaft tip of the laparoscope, and a source of insufflation CO₂. The invention includes a multi-lumen sheath assembly, a deflector assembly in fluid communication with the lumens of the sheath assembly, wherein the flow of CO₂ through the lumens forms a vortex when coming into contact with the deflector assembly, thereby preventing fogging of the laparoscope lens.

Methods, systems and computer programs can electronically provide a visual comparison of rendered 3-D medical images. The methods include: (a) providing first and second 3-D medical digital images of a patient on at least one display; (b) electronically altering a visualization of the first 3-D image on the at least one display; and (c) automatically electronically synchronizing visualization of the second 3-D image responsive to the altering of the first 3-D image.

A method for visualizing the interior of a bodily passageway comprising providing a system comprising a plurality of concentric telescoping shafts; visualization apparatus disposed within the telescoping shafts; and a helical thread disposed on the exterior of the telescoping shafts, the helical threads having a sufficient structural integrity and surface profile such that when the telescoping shafts are disposed in the passageway, rotation of the telescoping shafts induces a relative movement between the telescoping shafts and the passageway; wherein the telescoping shafts are configured to be selectively coupled together and de-coupled from one another; inserting the system into the passageway; rotating the telescoping shafts so as to draw the passageway onto the telescoping shafts in a pleating fashion; de-coupling the telescoping shafts; rotating the innermost telescoping shaft so as to draw the passageway onto the innermost telescoping shaft in a pleating fashion; and visualizing the interior of the passageway.

An improvement in a method for closed-chest, video-assisted diagnostic or surgical treatment of a patient is provided. The improvement comprises draping a video monitor with a transparent sterile surgical drape and positioning the draped monitor within the surgical field so that a surgeon can perform an internal surgical or diagnostic procedure and view it on the monitor to provide improved visual alignment for the surgeon. A flexible, sterile drape for covering the video monitor is disclosed. An apparatus for assisting the surgeon in performing closed-chest, video-assisted surgical or diagnostic treatment of a patient is disclosed which comprises a movable cabinet having an adjustable arm to which is affixed a video monitor that can be extended into the surgical field of an operating room to improve the visualization of the surgery performed by the surgeon. An improved operating table for assisting a surgeon in performing closed-chest, video-assisted surgical or diagnostic treatment of a patient is also disclosed along with endoscopic visualization apparatus and an improved design of a view scope that allows the doctor to get closer to a patient during the operation.

In certain implementations, a first data element set associated with a first attribute may be provided on a user interface. Individual first data elements of the first data element set may each represent a first value associated with the first attribute. A control element set may be provided on the user interface. Individual control elements of the control element set may each represent an attribute. A first touch-based input indicating an association of a first one of the individual control elements with a first one of the individual first data elements may be received. Responsive to the indicated association, a second data element set associated with a second attribute that is represented by the first one of the individual control elements may be provided on the user interface. Individual second data elements of the second data element set may each represent a second value associated with the second attribute and correspond to the first value represented by the first one of the first individual data elements.

This invention pertains to a computer-implemented method and program for the comparison of color gamuts. Using first and second collections of sample color points respective hulls are created in a color space. The set of all of the points disposed on the surface of the a hull or within the volume enclosed thereby represents the respective color gamut. The hulls are combined, preferably by a Boolean operation, to create a third hull in the color space representing at least one region of overlap or at least one region of exclusion between the first color gamut and the second color gamut. The volume of at least one of the hulls may be calculated and compared to the volume of the region of overlap and/or the region of exclusion. A visual display of the contour produced by the intersection of one or both of the hulls with a plane perpendicular to a predetermined reference line in the color space may be created to ascertain qualitatively the degree of alignment of the first and second hulls along the reference line. The determination of whether a given color point lies within a hull may also be made.

A device (e.g., a valve) can be visualized in a patient's body (e.g., in the patient's heart) using an ultrasound system with added position sensors. One position sensor is mounted in the ultrasound probe, and another position sensor is mounted in the device installation apparatus. The device's position with respect to the imaging plane is determined based on the detected positions of the position sensors and known geometric relationships. A representation of the device and the imaging plane, as viewed from a first perspective, is displayed. The perspective is varied to a second perspective, and a representation of the device and the imaging plane, as viewed from the second perspective, is displayed. Displaying the device and the imaging plane from different perspectives helps the user visualize where the device is with respect to the relevant anatomy.

The invention discloses an implementation method based on a 3D (Three Dimensional) printing data processing software platform. The implementation method based on the 3D printing data processing software platform comprises the following steps of establishing a 3D model of a part to be processed, and generating a corresponding STL (Standard Template Library) file according to the established model; adopting an OpenGL visualization technology to carry out visualization processing on the generated STL file; carrying out rapid hierarchical slicing processing on a 3D model subjected to the visualization processing according to the position and the topological relationship of a triangular patch in the STL file, and automatically adding a support structure for the 3D model of the part to be processed; according to the result of hierarchical slicing processing and the characteristics of processing materials, adopting a birth-death element method to simulate a processing process based on SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) and SLM (Selective Maping) technology processes for the part to be processed; carrying out parameter selection and model optimization on the part to be processed according to the simulation result, so that optimal printing parameters and an optimal processing model of the part to be processed are obtained. The implementation method based on the 3D printing data processing software platform has the advantages of high efficiency, low cost and good forming quality, and can be widely applied in the field of automatic control.

The invention relates to an inter-tube-bundle high-temperature high-pressure vapor-liquid two-phase flow pattern experimental device and a flow pattern identification method. An upper visualization window and a lower visualization window are symmetrically formed in the front side and the rear side of a pressure container of the experimental device; a laser generator and a high-speed video camera are arranged corresponding to the visualization windows; electric heating tubes are arranged in the pressure container; thermocouple sensors are arranged on the electric heating tubes; pressure sensors, a liquid level sensor and double-headed conductive probes are arranged on the pressure container; a flowmeter and a sheathed thermocouple are arranged at an inlet tube and an outlet tube of the pressure container; a conducting wire of an electric heating control system penetrates through the outer shell of the pressure container and is connected with the electric heating tubes; a conducting wire of a data acquisition system is connected with the measurement sensors and the high-speed video camera. The data acquisition system acquires shot images and sensor signals; a vapor-liquid two-phase flow pattern map is obtained by performing digital processing on the shot images; a quantitative relationship between fluid parameters and vapor-liquid two-phase flow patterns is established.

The invention discloses an interpretation and evaluation method for a reservoir area engineering geological survey and particularly relates to a hierarchy interpretation method and a comprehensive evaluation method for reservoir area engineering geological survey and evaluation. According to the interpretation and evaluation method, the interpretation of bad geologic bodies of landslide, collapse, debris flow and the like can be achieved, the precision can meet a requirement of feasibility, and the comprehensive evaluation of engineering geological problems of reservoir leakage, reservoir bank stability, reservoir bank collapse, reservoir immersion, the debris flow and the like can be achieved. The steps of the interpretation and evaluation method includes firstly, establishing a geographic information system (GIS) data bank of a reservoir area engineering geology and a three-dimensional true color remote-sensing image visualization system; secondly, establishing remote-sensing interpretation marks of the bad geologic bodies of the landslide, the collapse, the debris flow and the like; thirdly, performing preliminary interpretation with geography interpretation as a priority; fourthly, performing outdoor verification by matching of image interpretation; fifthly, performing detailed comprehensive interpretation with three-dimensional interpretation as a priority; sixthly performing reservoir leakage comprehensive interpretation based on a GIS; seventhly, performing reservoir bank stability comprehensive interpretation based on the GIS; eighthly, performing reservoir bank collapse and reservoir immersion comprehensive interpretation based on the GIS; and ninthly, performing reservoir debris flow comprehensive interpretation based on the GIS.

The invention provides a system and a method for realizing full-process visualization in order execution. The method comprises an order initialization module, an order full-process execution module, an order full-process monitoring module, an order abnormity analysis module, an order early-warning module, an order predicating module and an order visualization module. The method comprises the stepsof order initialization, order full-process execution, order full-process monitoring and analysis, order early-warning, order predication and order full-process visualization. The system and the method are advantages in that an end-to-end full-process order circulation model is designed; through flow standardization, the operation steps of related personnel in each step are simplified; all ordersare visible; multidimensional order checking can be realized and multiple data acquisition and checking manners are realized; order full-process tracking is performed, and all responses in the stepsare mastered; in-time notification of abnormal orders and high-efficiency coordination without stoppage are realized; order state collection and analysis are simplified; a basis is laid for analysis and decision; convenient informationized operation is realized and operation efficiency is improved.

A system, method, and device for forming contextualized competitions in a work environment are disclosed. The system includes a performance metric computation component which computes performance metrics, a visualization component which generates a visual interface for display to a supervisor, and a processor which implements the components. The method includes receiving information related to a set of agents operating in a work environment. A first aggregated value for a first performance metric and a second aggregated value for a second performance metric are computed. The first and second values are visualized, and a predicted effect on the second performance metric when the first performance metric is altered is visualized. The device serves as a decision-making support tool including a plurality of control mechanisms for altering at least one performance metric and displaying the predicted effect on another.

The invention belongs to the field of computer graphics and image processing, and specifically discloses a real-time multi-class and multi-target tracking method of a video. The tracking method comprises the following steps: s1: carrying out video frame preprocessing, such as superpixel segmentation; s2: on the basis of a superpixel block, designing a target detector, carrying out off-line training, and fully utilizing movement features so as to detect all moving targets in the video; s3: utilizing the trained detector to carry out target detection on a given video; s4: designing a target tracking model, and tracking the targets in the video; and s5: carrying out trajectory visualization. The tracking method has the following beneficial effects: 1: the complexity and the time consumption of an algorithm are greatly lowered since the video is subjected to the target detection on the basis of the superpixel block; and 2: all multiple classes of moving targets in the video can be detected, so that the tracking of all moving objects in the video can be realized under a situation of one camera, and therefore, hardware cost is greatly lowered.

Techniques for computing a globally consistent set of image feature correspondences across a wide range of viewpoints suitable for interactive walkthroughs and visualizations. The inventive approach takes advantage of the redundancy inherent in a dense set of images captured in a plane (or in higher dimensions, e.g., images captured in a volume, images captured over time, etc). The technique may detect features in a set of source images and track the features to neighboring images. When features track to the same position in the same image, they are flagged as potential correspondences. Among the potential correspondences, the technique selects the maximal set using a greedy graph-labeling algorithm (e.g., best-first order). Only correspondences that produce a globally consistent labeling are selected. After globalization is done, a set of features common to a group of images can be quickly found and used to warp and combine the images to produce an interpolated novel view of the environment.

The invention provides for a graphical user interface which provides for very simple and intuitive ways of changing single or multiple inspection parameters. The graphical display immediately shows what the monitoring or inspection result would have been if the effected change had been in place during the inspection of the last “N” parts. This retrospective graphical “look-back” invokes immediate re-inspection facilitating an estimation of what the future inspection or process monitoring results will be if future production looks similar to the recent past production. The re-inspection results are immediately shown with a combination of visualization for ease of understanding and settings optimization. The visualization also shows selected other associated data to each specific inspection for ease of tracking and optimizing production processes.

An augmented reality (AR) system for generating and displaying an enhanced situation visualization (ESV) is provided. The AR system may include an ESV computing device, a user computing device operated by a user and a reference database. The user computing device may transmit a reference request message to the ESV device, the reference request message including an image representative of a current view of a user. The ESV computing device may determine a subject of the image, retrieve reference information associated with the subject from the reference database, and determine situation information specific to the subject. The reference and situation information may be displayed on the user computing device to provide an ESV of the subject. The ESV may be used for insurance-related activities, such as handling, adjusting, and/or generating homeowner's insurance claims, and/or for instructional guidance.

A computer facilitates multiple parameters data analysis by special visualization and navigation methods. Data to be analyzed is loaded from an external source the computer displays the data in response to user input using a variety of methods including data tables, slices of data spaces, hierarchically navigated data spaces, dynamic slice tables, filters, sorting, color-mapping, numerical operations, and other methods. Data and inputs are shared among multiple users for collaborative analysis.