Abstract:
A section of electronic text is semantically analysed to identify a potential graphical representation for at least one feature, such as a physical aspect of a scene or character, depicted in the text. The image, animation, scene, diagram or picture may subsequently be displayed with the text section. It may also be changed, manipulated, swapped, confirmed or otherwise customized or selected by a user. Multiple iterations of semantic analysis on the section of text may identify more features. Features may include physical aspects such as size, colour, shape, shading and spatial relationships such as size, position, shape and spacing. Multiple graphics may be associated with the same text portion and the user may scroll and select between them, the graphics may also be ranked according to user profile match criteria. Earlier or subsequent graphical representations may be displayed in a timeline and selecting an image from the time line may display an associated text portion. The images may be two or three dimensional and may be virtual bookmarks or illustrations in e-books, narratives, e-magazines, social media messages or user generated content.
Abstract:
An apparatus 109 comprises at least one periodicity estimator 16 configured to determine estimates of periodicity based on positional data associated with at least two apparatus 19 experiencing the same audio event 103, such as a live music performance or radio broadcast. A joint tempo determiner determines a joint tempo (BPM) estimate 163 based on the estimates of periodicity associated with the at least two apparatus. The apparatus may also determine a periodicity distribution and a dominant periodicity estimate, which may be displayed to an event audience and/or an event creator. The at least two apparatus may be mobile devices, containing accelerometers or other position sensors, which transmit position data relating to the dancing or other rhythmic motion of people in an audience. The joint tempo estimate may be used, along with signals recorded by microphones, to estimate the tempo of the audio produced during the event. Claims to an apparatus for determining and transmitting positional data relating to at least one apparatus experiencing an audio event is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Apparatuses, computer programs and methods are provided. A first method comprises: responding to user input, at a wearable user input device, by causing transmission of a radio frequency signal comprises a request from a pedestrian wearer of the wearable user input device. The request may be a request to cross a road. A second method comprises: responding to the user input, provided by the pedestrian wearer of the wearable user input device, by causing motion of a vehicle to change. The motion of the vehicle may be changed in order to enable the pedestrian to cross the road.