Disclosed are various systems and features for use with a machine, such as a sewing machine, to facilitate augmented-reality features such as projecting assistive visual elements or virtual UI elements into an operational area. Such systems and features may be useful in the context of performing an action along a self-guided path on a substrate.

Disclosed are various systems and features for use with a machine, such as a sewing machine, to facilitate augmented-reality features such as projecting assistive visual elements or virtual UI elements into an operational area. Such systems and features may be useful in the context of performing an action along a self-guided path on a substrate.

Based on information about a vehicle, the information can be projected and displayed onto a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus, which projects an image, includes an acquisition unit that acquires the information about the vehicle, and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit.

A projection system and a projection method are provided. The projection system includes a projection device, a streaming device, and a control device. The projection device includes a first image input port and a second image input port. The streaming device is electrically connected to the first image input port of the projection device and is coupled to the projection device in a detachable manner. The control device is communicatively connected to the streaming device. The control device transmits a first command signal to the streaming device, so that the projection device projects image data from the streaming device. The projection method may be executed by the projection system. The projection system and the projection method of the disclosure provide a user with more convenient operation environment and operation interface.

Based on information about a vehicle, the information can be projected and displayed onto a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus, which projects an image, includes an acquisition unit that acquires the information about the vehicle, and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit.

Based on information about a vehicle, the information can be projected and displayed onto a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus, which projects an image, includes an acquisition unit that acquires the information about the vehicle, and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit.

A monitoring system incorporates, and method and computer program product provide a contextual gaze detection based user selection for prompting caregiver actions by a person with ambulatory and communication deficits or limitations. A controller of the monitoring system receives receiving at least one image stream from a camera system comprising at least one image capturing device. The camera system captures a first image stream that encompasses eyes of a person and a second image stream that at least partially encompasses surrounding object(s) and surface(s) viewable by the person. The controller determines an eye gaze direction of the person and a region of interest (ROI) aligned with the eye gaze direction. The controller identifies an object and associated caregiver action contained within the ROI. The controller communicates a notification to an output device, which presents to a second person, an indication of interest by the person in the caregiver action.

A monitoring system incorporates, and method and computer program product provide a contextual gaze detection based user selection for prompting caregiver actions by a person with ambulatory and communication deficits or limitations. A controller of the monitoring system receives receiving at least one image stream from a camera system comprising at least one image capturing device. The camera system captures a first image stream that encompasses eyes of a person and a second image stream that at least partially encompasses surrounding object(s) and surface(s) viewable by the person. The controller determines an eye gaze direction of the person and a region of interest (ROI) aligned with the eye gaze direction. The controller identifies an object and associated caregiver action contained within the ROI. The controller communicates a notification to an output device, which presents to a second person, an indication of interest by the person in the caregiver action.

A handheld, battery powered projection device for projecting a traffic command image onto a road surface. The projection device uses a laser light source to project the traffic command image. The projection device includes a twist actuator for selecting from a plurality of projectable traffic command images.

A handheld, battery powered projection device for projecting a traffic command image onto a road surface. The projection device uses a laser light source to project the traffic command image. The projection device includes a twist actuator for selecting from a plurality of projectable traffic command images.