Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd.

SangWook Lee

Franz Aschenbrenner

DooHong Kim

Priscilla Eng Choo Goh

Meijia Ng

JunMo Gil

YeinSze Ong

Ali Yahiaoui

Shruti Aryal

Jaewoon Byun

Kenneth G Heckner

Hyun Ho Kim

Stephanie Michelle Martin

Ronnie Lee Phillips

Sohyun Sara Park

Lin Miao

Daebong Kim

Xueen George Hao

Chunlei Pu

Kyoungjeon Jeong

Eunjeong Kim

Jinhyuk Choi

Seongha Jeon

Kibum Park

Eunji Choi

Chansoo Oh

Youngje Jung

Eunyoung Kim

Junsik Kim

Jina Gwag

Jeongeun Lim

Seungin Noh

Priscilla Goh Eng Goh

Cai Shan Tan

Disclosed is a device for processing a camera image. The device for processing the camera image is configured to linearly control a noise removal intensity in accordance with a sensor gain amplification in an image obtained by an image capture device in a low luminance environment, and, when an object in the image is recognized, reduce the noise removal intensity in accordance with the speed of movement of the object, and thus, maintain a noise removal intensity having minimized motion blur.

Noise removal for surveillance camera image by means of AI-based object recognition

Provided is an operating method for an artificial intelligence (AI) camera that communicate with at least one another AI camera, the operating method including: configuring a cluster for the image analysis together with other AI camera by exchanging registration information with the other AI camera; sharing, with the other AI camera, registration information about normal cameras used to access the normal cameras; receiving, based on one of the normal cameras being allocated to AI camera, an image captured by the allocated normal camera by accessing the allocated normal camera; analyzing the received image using an AI processor in the AI camera; and transmitting a result of the analyzing the received image together with an identifier of the allocated normal camera to an external device.

Camera analyzing images on basis of artificial intelligence, and operating method therefor

An absorbent article () capable of inhibiting leakage of a fluid insult generally extends in a plane defined by a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. The absorbent article () contains fluid-shrinkable members (), a topsheet (), and a base pad () that includes a baffle () and an absorbent core () positioned between the topsheet () and the baffle (). The topsheet () extends in the longitudinal direction to define a distal end () and an opposing proximal end (). At least a portion of the proximal end () remains generally unbonded to the baffle (). The fluid-shrinkable members () extend in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article () so that at least a portion of the fluid-shrinkable members () are located adjacent to the proximal end () of the topsheet (). Thus, when the fluid-shrinkable members () contract upon contacting a fluid insult, the proximal end () of the topsheet () can raise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article (). The raised area creates a barrier to the leakage of fluids from the center of the absorbent article () towards its end. Contraction of the fluid-shrinkable members can also cause an outer region of the topsheet () to raise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article () to create a barrier to the leakage of fluid from the center of the absorbent article () towards the side edge. Because such barriers are generally created only after contact with a fluid insult, their effectiveness is not diminished through use of the article prior to the insult.

Absorbent article having enhanced leakage protection

An absorbent article has non-uniform dimensioned side barrier features and includes a lower structure. The article also includes an upper structure in fluid communication with the lower structure. The upper structure is adjacent and bonded to the lower structure. Embossment channels or embossment features and said side barrier feature lateral-most edges define side barrier features having either non-uniform lateral width dimensions or a combination of non-uniform lateral width and non-uniform height dimensions along the longitudinal direction of said article.

Absorbent article with non-uniform dimensioned side barriers

A feminine hygiene absorbent personal care article includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, at least one absorbent core layer positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer and a decolorizing structure positioned along the article side edges, with the decolorizing structure extending laterally beyond the lateral most side edges of the absorbent core layer.

Absorbent articles with decolorizing structures

Disclosed herein is a personal care absorbent article such as a feminine hygiene absorbent personal care article for receiving a body exudate such as menses. The article includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, at least one absorbent core layer positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer, optionally a pair of wings, and a decolorization means associated with the article for altering the visual appearance and/or physical characteristics of the a body exudate. The use of the decolorization means provides several benefits to the end user including the creation of a visually smaller stain on the top surface of the topsheet layer and a possible reduction in staining of the wearer's apparel should the body exudate leak from or off of the article being worn.

Absorbent articles with improved stain decolorization

A feminine hygiene absorbent personal care article includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, at least one absorbent core layer positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer and decolorizing agents positioned on at least one decolorizing agent-containing layer, adjacent the article side edges, with the decolorizing agent-containing layer extending laterally beyond the lateral side edges of the absorbent core layer and being noncontinuous over at least a portion of the article in the article transverse direction.

Absorbent articles with decolorizing agents

An absorbent article that is capable of inhibiting leakage of a fluid insult is provided. The absorbent article contains a fluid-shrinkable member, topsheet, and a base pad that includes a baffle and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the baffle. The fluid-shrinkable member extends in a longitudinal direction of the article so that at least a portion of the member is located adjacent to an end of the topsheet. At least a portion of the end of the topsheet remains generally unbonded to the baffle. Thus, when the fluid-shrinkable member contracts upon contacting a fluid insult, the end of the topsheet can rise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article. The raised area creates a barrier to the leakage of fluids from the center of the article towards its end. In certain embodiments, contraction of the fluid-shrinkable member can also cause an outer region of the topsheet to rise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article to create a barrier to the leakage of fluids from the center of the article towards the side edge. Notably, because such barriers are generally created only after contact with a fluid insult, their effectiveness is not diminished through use of the article prior to the insult.

A diagnostic kit for biomarkers of beneficial vaginal health is described. The kit includes a first detection zone within which a D-lactic acid detection signal is capable of being generated, wherein the presence or quantity of D-lactic acid, is determinable from the D-lactic acid detection signal. The kit further includes a second detection zone within which a hydrogen peroxide detection signal is capable of being generated, wherein the presence or quantity of hydrogen peroxide, is determinable from the hydrogen peroxide detection signal.

Vaginal indicator to detect biomarkers of good health

An absorbent article that contains a topsheet having embossed regions is provided. The embossed regions propagate in a longitudinal direction of the article in the form of a wave having one or more alternating crests (peaks) and troughs (valleys). Such a wave pattern helps slow down the flow of bodily fluid by directing it along a tortuous path defined by the densified edges rather than in a straight line. Among other things, this reduction in flow rate can help provide sufficient time for the absorbent core to absorb the fluid, which is particularly helpful when it is already partially filled with fluid. Nevertheless, bodily fluids can still sometimes pool near the crests and/or troughs and result in leakage. To help counteract this tendency, the present inventors have discovered that a plurality of apertures can be employed in the topsheet that are arranged in a column that generally extends in a longitudinal direction of the article. At least a portion of the apertures are located proximate to contiguous crests and/or contiguous troughs of the embossed region. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the registration of the apertures with contiguous crests and/or contiguous troughs of the embossed region puts them in a better position to receive bodily fluids that tend to pool around the embossed regions and thus reduce the likelihood of leakage.

Absorbent article containing apertures arranged in registration with an embossed wave pattern

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Seongnam-si, South Korea

SangWook Lee