Abstract:
A messaging system and method are described. The system includes acquisition means for acquiring audio and/or video data, e.g. microphones and cameras. The system further comprises database means (16). In the database (16), sets (32, 34, 36) of situational information (32a, 34a, 36a) and associated messaging information (32b, 34b, 36b) are stored. Processing means try to match the audio/video data to the stored situational information (32a, 34a, 36a). In case a match is found, the associated messaging information (32b, 34b, 36b) is presented using presentation means (18, 75a, 75b). The device and method are thus able to recognize a predefined situation observed by the acquisition means and to present a predetermined message associated with the recognized situation. This can advantageously be employed to present advertising messages adapted to a presently occurring situation.
Abstract:
The invention describes an interactive system (1) comprising interacting means (2) and control means (6) for controlling the interacting means (2). The control means (6) are responsive to control parameters. The control parameters comprise an inherited parameter (IP) and an interaction parameter, wherein the inherited parameter (IP) is constant, wherein the interaction parameter is influenced by an external factor (EF), and wherein the influence of the external factor (EF) on the interaction parameter is dependent on the inherited parameter (IP).
Abstract:
A system and a method are described for reading data from a document and a method of detecting data. To read data which are present in volatile (i.e. time-variable) and weakly structured documents (e.g. HTML pages), a system with a computer having indicator and input means for operation by a user is proposed. The computer can access at least one document. The computer runs a program by which at least one first input by the user is processed with which a data range of the document to be read is fixed. The program automatically creates an extract instruction for reading the fixed data range. The extract instruction can, for example, be stored. When executing the extract instruction, the fixed data range of the document is read. This can be iterated with time intervals.
Abstract:
An electric apparatus and a method of communication between an apparatus and a user are described. The apparatus comprises sensor means, for example, a camera (18) for detecting objects (34, 36) in its proximity. The position of objects (34, 36) is stored in a memory (M). A directional pointing unit (20), for example, in the form of a mechanical pointing element or with a light source for generating a concentrated light beam (40) can be directed onto objects in the proximity of the apparatus. In a dialog, the corresponding object can thus be pointed out to a human user.
Abstract:
The invention describes a dialog management system and method for control of an application (A 1 , A 2 , ..., A n ). The dialog management system (1) for controlling an application (A 1 , A 2 , ..., A n ) comprises a mobile pointing device comprising a camera for generating an image (22, 23, 31) of a target area in the direction (D) in which the mobile pointing device (2) is aimed and a transmission interface (4 a , 4 b ) for transmitting the target area image (22, 23, 31) to a local interaction device (7). The local interaction device (7) comprises an audio interface arrangement (5) for detecting and processing speech input and generating and outputting audible prompts, a core dialog engine (11) for coordinating a dialog flow by interpreting user input and generating output prompts, an application interface (12) for communication between the dialog management system (1) and the application (A 1 , A 2 , ..., A n ), a receiving interface (13 a , 13 b ) for receiving the target area image (22, 23, 31) from the mobile pointing device (2) and an image processing arrangement (14) for processing the target area image (22, 23, 31).
Abstract:
A messaging system and method are described. The system includes acquisition means for acquiring audio and/or video data, e.g. microphones and cameras. The system further comprises database means (16). In the database (16), sets (32, 34, 36) of situational information (32a, 34a, 36a) and associated messaging information (32b, 34b, 36b) are stored. Processing means try to match the audio/video data to the stored situational information (32a, 34a, 36a). In case a match is found, the associated messaging information (32b, 34b, 36b) is presented using presentation means (18, 75a, 75b). The device and method are thus able to recognize a predefined situation observed by the acquisition means and to present a predetermined message associated with the recognized situation. This can advantageously be employed to present advertising messages adapted to a presently occurring situation.
Abstract:
The invention describes a method for controlling a display, which method comprises the steps of displaying a portion of a visual presentation (VP) on the display (4) and aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) at a target area (A) to indicate a target (P
Abstract:
The invention describes a method for contesting at least two interactive systems (2A, 2B) against each other where a message (M) of a first of the interactive systems (2A) is output by the first interactive system in form of an audio-visual and/or tactile expression (AE, VE, TE) and where the audio-visual and/or tactile expression (AE, VE, TE) is detected by a second of the interactive systems (2B) as an input signal (ISA, ISV). The input signal (ISA, ISV) is analyzed by the second interactive system to derive a content of the message (M) and, depending on the content of the message (M) and on given competition rules, a reaction of the second system is triggered. Moreover, the invention describes an interactive system (2A, 2B) usable for taking part in a competition according to this method and an interactive system competition arrangement (1) with at least two of such interactive systems (2A, 2B).
Abstract:
The invention describes a method of controlling a position (x', y') of a control point (c) on a command area (A CM ). This method comprises the steps of: - aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) in the direction of the command area (A CM ); - generating an image (I) of a target area (A I ) aimed at by the pointing device; - processing the target area image (I) to determine a target point (T) at which the pointing device (1) is aimed; - determining position (x', y') of the control point (C) according to the position (x, y) of the target point (T) within a currently defined control area (A CT ), which control area (A cr ) includes at least partially the command area (A CM ). Moreover the invention describes an adequate system and a pointing device (1) for controlling a control point position (P) on a command area (A CM ).
Abstract translation:本发明描述了一种控制命令区域(A CM SUB>)上的控制点(c)的位置(x',y')的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤: - 在命令区域(A CM SUB>)的方向上瞄准包括照相机(2)的指示设备(1) - 生成由所述指示设备瞄准的目标区域(A I SUB>)的图像(I) - 处理目标区域图像(I)以确定指向设备(1)瞄准的目标点(T); - - 根据当前定义的控制区域(A CT SUB>)内目标点(T)的位置(x,y)确定控制点(C)的位置(x',y') ,该控制区域(A cr SUB>)至少部分包括命令区域(A CM SUB>)。 此外,本发明描述了用于控制命令区域(A CM SUB>)上的控制点位置(P)的适当系统和定点设备(1)。
Abstract:
A method of searching for media objects is described, in which, in order to establish degrees of correspondence (UG) between a search request (SA) and selectable media objects, at least one feature (i1, d1, d11, d12) of the search request is compared with at least one feature of the selectable media objects, in which the search request comprises at least one representation-describing feature (d1), and in which a search result based on the degrees of correspondence (UG) is organized. In addition, a corresponding system of searching for media objects is described.