Transformation between Image and Map Coordinates

Systems and methods for transformations between image and map coordinates, such as those associated with a video surveillance system, are described herein. An example of a method described herein includes selecting a reference point within the image with known image coordinates and map coordinates, computing at least one transformation parameter with respect to a location and a height of the camera and the reference point, detecting a target location to be tracked within the image, determining image coordinates of the target location, and computing map coordinates of the target location based on the image coordinates of the target location and the at least one transformation parameter. 1. A method of identifying map coordinates of a location within an image captured by a camera , the method comprising:selecting a reference point within the image with known image coordinates and map coordinates;computing at least one transformation parameter with respect to a location and a height of the camera and the reference point;detecting a target location to be tracked within the image;determining image coordinates of the target location; andcomputing map coordinates of the target location based on the image coordinates of the target location and the at least one transformation parameter.2. The method of wherein the at least one transformation parameter comprises a rotation angle and a tilt angle of the camera relative to the reference point.3. The method of wherein computing the map coordinates of the target location comprises computing a horizontal displacement angle and a vertical displacement angle from a center of the image to the target location within the image.4. The method of wherein computing the map coordinates of the target location comprises determining a position of the target location relative to an Earth-based coordinate system based on the horizontal displacement angle claim 3 , the vertical displacement angle claim 3 , the location and height of the camera ...

ABSORBENT PADS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

The present disclosure provides high-performance absorbent pads for use with food products, for example for inclusion with packaged meat. The present disclosure also provides food packages, packaged food products, and methods of packaging a food product using a high-performance absorbent pad as disclosed herein. The food product may be poultry or seafood or other food product that releases a liquid that the seller desires to control. 1. An absorbent pad comprising:a first layer for contacting a food product;a second layer substantially opposite the first layer; andan absorbent material disposed between the first layer and the second layer, the absorbent material forming part of at least one absorbent region of the absorbent pad disposed adjacent to at least one non-absorbent region of the absorbent pad arranged for placement beneath at least a portion of the food product.2. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region forms a border around the at least one non-absorbent region.3. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region and the at least one non-absorbent region comprises a plurality of rows of absorbent regions separated by a plurality of rows of non-absorbent regions.4. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region comprises two strips claim 1 , and the at least one non-absorbent region comprises a strip that is flanked by the two strips of the at least one absorbent region.5. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region comprises a plurality of discrete zones claim 1 , and each discrete zone is surrounded by the at least one non-absorbent region.6. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one non-absorbent region defines at least one channel or void that facilitates flow of fluid along the absorbent pad.7. The absorbent pad of claim 6 , wherein the at least one channel or void is formed in the second layer.8. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , ...

ABSORBENT FLUFF AND TISSUE LAMINATE PADS FOR FOOD PACKAGING

An absorbent pad has: a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film; a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer; a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising a tissue laminate comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being either activated by contact with or soluble in an aqueous liquid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area of the surface area between the at least first ply and second ply: and a fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, with or without a chemical agent or system, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer. 120-. (canceled)21. An absorbent pad comprising:a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable material:a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable material, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer;a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being activated by contact with a fluid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area between the at least first ply and second ply; anda fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer and being in fluid communication with the fourth layer.22. The absorbent pad of claim 21 , wherein the fourth layer is disposed between the third layer and the second layer or between the third layer and the first ...

ABSORBENT FLUFF AND TISSUE LAMINATE PADS FOR FOOD PACKAGING

An absorbent pad has: a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film; a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer; a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising a tissue laminate comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being either activated by contact with or soluble in an aqueous liquid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area of the surface area between the at least first ply and second ply: and a fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, with or without a chemical agent or system, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer. 1. An absorbent pad comprising:a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film:a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer;a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising a tissue laminate comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being either activated by contact with or soluble in a liquid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area of the surface area between the at least first ply and second ply; anda fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer and in fluid communication with the fourth layer when it absorbs fluid entering the pad.2. The absorbent pad of wherein the fourth layer is disposed between the third ...

Absorbent fluff and tissue laminate pads for food packaging

An absorbent pad has: a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film; a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer; a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising a tissue laminate comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being either activated by contact with or soluble in an aqueous liquid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area of the surface area between the at least first ply and second ply: and a fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, with or without a chemical agent or system, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer.

Transformation between image and map coordinates

Systems and methods for transformations between image and map coordinates, such as those associated with a video surveillance system, are described herein. An example of a method described herein includes selecting a reference point within the image with known image coordinates and map coordinates, computing at least one transformation parameter with respect to a location and a height of the camera and the reference point, detecting a target location to be tracked within the image, determining image coordinates of the target location, and computing map coordinates of the target location based on the image coordinates of the target location and the at least one transformation parameter.

Brake mechanism

Absorbent fluff and tissue laminate pads for food packaging

An absorbent pad has: a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film; a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer; a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising a tissue laminate comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being either activated by contact with or soluble in an aqueous liquid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area of the surface area between the at least first ply and second ply: and a fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, with or without a chemical agent or system, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer.

Heat regulator

Jointless coded track circuits for railroad signal systems

Jointless coded track circuits for railroad signal systems

Transformation between image and map coordinates

Systems and methods for transformations between image and map coordinates, such as those associated with a video surveillance system, are described herein. An example of a method described herein includes selecting a reference point within the image with known image coordinates and map coordinates, computing at least one transformation parameter with respect to a location and a height of the camera and the reference point, detecting a target location to be tracked within the image, determining image coordinates of the target location, and computing map coordinates of the target location based on the image coordinates of the target location and the at least one transformation parameter.