Abstract: Internet access or connectivity is determined by sending a request to a third-party service to which connectivity is desired with an application on a client computing device and responsive to receiving a response, attempting to rule out a false positive response from an entity other than the third-party service.

Abstract: Computer-based methods and devices for establishing a content mirroring session during which two devices concurrently present or display the same content are disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, a first device displays a visual indicator when the first device is physically positioned and oriented to target a second device, with which the first device is authorized to establish a content mirroring session. The visual indicator, which may be a graphical user interface element such as a button or icon, identifies the device that is being targeted by the first device, and in some embodiments, indicates to a user that a content mirroring session can be established with the targeted device.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an intelligent adaptive content canvas that can enable users to access content, such as photos and videos, and consume the content in an adaptive environment that tailors the user experience in accordance with various parameters. The user experience is personalized to the user and is adaptively predictive in a manner that attempts to surface content that the user would likely wish to consume.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an intelligent adaptive content canvas that can enable users to access content, such as photos and videos, and consume the content in an adaptive environment that tailors the user experience in accordance with various parameters. The user experience is personalized to the user and is adaptively predictive in a manner that attempts to surface content that the user would likely wish to consume.

Abstract: User device information, identifying a first plurality of devices associated with a first user, is stored. A first device of the first plurality of devices is identified as being active. Data pertaining to an interaction session, within which the first user is participating, is provided to the first device based on the determination that the first device is active.

Abstract: Internet access or connectivity is determined by sending a request to a third-party service to which connectivity is desired with an application on a client computing device and responsive to receiving a response, attempting to rule out a false positive response from an entity other than the third-party service.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an intelligent adaptive content canvas that can enable users to access content, such as photos and videos, and consume the content in an adaptive environment that tailors the user experience in accordance with various parameters. The user experience is personalized to the user and is adaptively predictive in a manner that attempts to surface content that the user would likely wish to consume.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an intelligent adaptive content canvas that can enable users to access content, such as photos and videos, and consume the content in an adaptive environment that tailors the user experience in accordance with various parameters. The user experience is personalized to the user and is adaptively predictive in a manner that attempts to surface content that the user would likely wish to consume.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an intelligent adaptive content canvas that can enable users to access content, such as photos and videos, and consume the content in an adaptive environment that tailors the user experience in accordance with various parameters. The user experience is personalized to the user and is adaptively predictive in a manner that attempts to surface content that the user would likely wish to consume.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive a configuration of a configurable software object, the configuration including size and position data for displaying the configurable software object in a display. Further actions include retrieving data for the configurable software object, the data retrieved by a client-side engine associated with the display. The data is displayed in the display using the configurable software object, where the configurable software object is configured using the configuration. Apparatus, systems, and methods may also receive a request for a configurable software object, the configurable software object including size and position data for use within a display. Then, retrieve the configurable software object and transmit the configurable software object to a client, the client adapted to display the configurable software object using the size and position data. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive an electronic document and an associated document profile at a client. The client may then open the electronic document using a software application and configure the software application using the associated document profile. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: User device information, identifying a first plurality of devices associated with a first user, is stored. A first device of the first plurality of devices is identified as being active. Data pertaining to an interaction session, within which the first user is participating, is provided to the first device based on the determination that the first device is active.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, a system and method is shown that includes joining a first device to an asset sharing session to access an asset with the first device. Additionally, a system and method is shown for receiving gesture-based input via the first device, the gesture-based input relating to the asset. Further, a system and method is shown for sharing the asset with a second device, participating in the asset sharing session, based on the gesture-based input.

Abstract: A network device is determined to be within a determinable proximity of a physical structure. Data pertaining to an interaction session is provided to the network device, via a network, based on the determination, the interaction session being between a number of network devices within the determinable proximity of the physical structure.

Abstract: Computer-based methods and devices for establishing a content mirroring session during which two devices concurrently present or display the same content are disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, a first device displays a visual indicator when the first device is physically positioned and oriented to target a second device, with which the first device is authorized to establish a content mirroring session. The visual indicator, which may be a graphical user interface element such as a button or icon, identifies the device that is being targeted by the first device, and in some embodiments, indicates to a user that a content mirroring session can be established with the targeted device.

Abstract: Distributed media player branding is described, including receiving a request indicating retrieval of data associated with a media player, the request being sent from another media player, retrieving the data associated with the media player by the another media player, the data being configured to present at least a portion of a brand associated with the media player on a display used by the another media player, and presenting the at least the portion of the brand on the display used by the another media player.