Abstract:
An overhead scanner device includes an area sensor, a linear sensor, and a control unit, wherein the control unit includes an area-image acquiring unit that controls the area sensor to successively acquire a plurality of images, a feature-point extracting unit that extracts feature points from the images acquired by the area-image acquiring unit, a velocity-vector computing unit that computes a velocity vector of each of the feature points by comparing the feature points extracted by the feature-point extracting unit between the images, and a read-start determining unit that determines a read start by the linear sensor, based on the velocity vector computed by the velocity-vector computing unit.
Abstract:
There are provided systems and methods for extensible device assessment and dynamic policy configuration, where a plurality of devices associated with a primary device owner can be covered in a dynamically adjustable insurance policy. In one embodiment, a primary device is tested and assessed for insurability, then additional related devices may be discovered devices through network connections established through communications interfaces with the primary device (as well as direct inputs from the device owner. Then once devices are discovered and more fully diagnosed for operational status, insurance/warranty options are assessed, and a list of devices, coverage options, and cost is provided to the device owner. As such, comprehensive insurance with known and manageable risk may be provided for a collection of devices, not all of which may be presented to an insurance agent in person.