A communication method allows two users to interact using mixed-reality technology. The first user sends a virtual character and a virtual object, which is a digital copy of a real object they have, to the second user's device. The second user can modify this virtual object during their interaction. In return, the second user sends their own virtual character back to the first user's device. This setup creates an engaging and interactive experience for both users in a shared virtual space. more»

A new type of patch can measure glucose levels in sweat without needing to draw blood. It sticks to the skin and has a special layer that changes color when glucose is present. The patch is designed to collect sweat from the skin and direct it to the glucose sensor. Users can check their glucose levels by looking at the color change or by using a smartphone. This method is useful for people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to monitor their health easily. more»

An actor-replacement system allows for changing an actor in a video while keeping the original performance. It starts by figuring out the movements of the original actor in each frame of the video. Then, it gathers images of a new actor and records their voice to match what the original actor said. Using this information, the system creates new frames that show the replacement actor with matching facial expressions and speech. Finally, it combines these new frames and audio to produce a video featuring the replacement actor instead of the original. more»

A smart bra can help find abnormal breast tissue using light. It has a special cup with two parts: one that is tight against the chest and another that is more flexible. Light is sent through the breast from one side of the cup to the other, where it is received and analyzed. Any changes in the light can indicate issues with the tissue. The bra also has expandable chambers that gently press on the breast to make the scanning more effective. more»

An augmented reality (AR) display system uses special technology to show digital images over real-world views. It has a panel with a polarizer that lets light from objects pass through as polarized light. A liquid crystal layer on this panel changes the light to create AR content, with tiny pixels that can adjust the light. Users wear eyeglasses that have another polarizer to receive this modified light clearly. A camera captures the user's face position, and a controller adjusts the AR content based on where the user is looking. more»

A virtual environment has different locations where users can interact. Users create a main avatar in one location using their personal data and interaction preferences. When a user wants to interact with something in another location, a request is sent from their device. The system then creates a new avatar for the user in that second location, using updated personal data and preferences. Finally, the new avatar can engage with entities in the second location based on the user's criteria. more»

A system has been developed to identify and separate background voices from noise in a player's environment while they play a video game. It uses unique sounds from those voices to create realistic speech for characters in the game. This speech can be adjusted to match different ages, genders, and other features of the characters. Players can choose from various background voices and apply them to characters or elements in the game. The speech can be based on fixed scripts or change according to the gameplay. more»