An Apple patent (number 20100110303) for a look-ahead system and method for pan and zoom detection in video sequences has appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office. It relates generally to analysis of motion in video sequences and, more particularly, to identifying pan and zoom global motion in video sequences.
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AT&T and Apple probably have a quid pro quo in place that has extended the mobile carrier’s exclusive deal with the iPhone in exchange for heavily-discounted data plan pricing for the iPad, Brian Marshall, an analyst at BroadPoint AmTech, tells “Computerworld” (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9176351/AT_T_extends_iPhone_exclusive_in_quid_pro_quo_says_analyst).
“AT&T had to do something dramatic to get the iPad,” he says. He thinks that, in exchange for its special data pricing for the iPad, AT&T was able to negotiate a six-month extension on the iPhone exclusive.
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Sagois Slu has released Serisag 310 for Macintosh and Windows platforms (http://www.sagois.com/en/serisag/index.html). It lets you manage your serials, licenses, installers and their invoices, keeping them organized.
Version 310 adds an Expenses summary tab. Also now you can get a month and year summary of real and purchase prices.
Serisag is being offered for US$2.90 for the rest of the month; it’s normally $19.90. The offer expires May 31.
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Grantwood Technology has announced the SimpleSleeve for iPad (http://grantwoodstore.com/SimpleSleeve-for-iPad-Grantwood-Technologys-Premium/M/B003KXJE4M.htm), a protective neoprene sleeve for the iPad. It retails for US$29.99.
The neoprene is durable, yet lightweight. The zipper is an external, asymmetric, plastic design to allow easy placement and removal of the iPad along with charging in the case. The inside of the sleeve is soft to protect your iPad from any unnecessary wear and tear. The SimpleSleeve for iPad works as a standalone or with your favorite carrying bag.
Read MoreThere’s a new line of instruments, custom-made for Live by Ableton’s favorite sound partners. These new partner instruments are available now at the Ableton web shop (http://www.ableton.com/partner-instruments).
The range of sounds includes sampled grand pianos, Balinese gamelan, EBow guitar, boutique vintage synthesizers, found objects, acoustic and electronic percussion, atmospheres, and soundscapes. All partner instruments work with Suite 8, Live 8 or Live Intro, and many of them are exclusive to Ableton Live.
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