Abstract: A remote commander (RC) for a TV or other entertainment system component has a microphone. A device can query the RC for its serial number, access the Internet with the serial number to look up characteristics of the microphone, and then knowing the characteristics, use the RC microphone to detect sound such as speaker test chirps to calibrate an audio system in a convenient and user-friendly manner while achieving the accuracy of calibration that can only be obtained by using a calibrated microphone system.

Abstract: A robot in a location interacts with a user. The robot includes a camera, an image recognition processor, a microphone and a loudspeaker, a voice assistant, and a wireless transceiver. The robot moves around and creates a model of the location, and recognizes changes. It recognizes objects of interest, beings, and situations. The robot monitors the user and recognizes body language and gesture commands, as well as voice commands. The robot communicates with the user, the TV, and other devices. It may include environment sensors and health status sensors. It acts as a user companion by answering queries, executing commands, and issuing reminders. It may monitor to determine if the user is well. The robot may monitor objects of interest, their placement and their status. When necessary, it communicates with the user.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to configuring settings of a television. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a signal at a television, where the signal is associated with a television program. The method further includes determining the television program. The method further includes determining a plurality of variations of television settings based on the television program. The method further includes displaying a plurality of windows on a display of the television. The method further includes displaying the television program in each window of the plurality of windows, where the television program is displayed in each window based on a different variation of the plurality of variations of the television settings.

Abstract: A remote commander (RC) for a TV or other entertainment system component has a microphone. A device can query the RC for its serial number, access the Internet with the serial number to look up characteristics of the microphone, and then knowing the characteristics, use the RC microphone to detect sound such as speaker test chirps to calibrate an audio system in a convenient and user-friendly manner while achieving the accuracy of calibration that can only be obtained by using a calibrated microphone system.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to setting up a new television linked with an existing television. In some implementations, a method includes detecting, by a first television, a presence of a second television. The method further includes establishing communication with the second television. The method further includes sending a setup information request to the second television. The method further includes receiving setup information from the second television. The method further includes modifying one or more settings of the first television based at least in part on the setup information from the second television.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to monitoring the health condition of a television user. In some implementations, a method includes detecting one or more activities of a user, wherein the one or more activities include watching television. The method further includes monitoring one or more health vitals of the user. The method further includes tracking a health status of the user based on the one or more activities and based on the monitoring of the one or more health vitals. The method further includes detecting one or more health anomalies based the health status. The method further includes responding to the one or more health anomalies based on one or more predetermined policies.

Abstract: A robot in a location interacts with a user. The robot includes a camera, an image recognition processor, a microphone and a loudspeaker, a voice assistant, and a wireless transceiver. The robot moves around and creates a model of the location, and recognizes changes. It recognizes objects of interest, beings, and situations. The robot monitors the user and recognizes body language and gesture commands, as well as voice commands. The robot communicates with the user, the TV, and other devices. It may move around to monitor for regular and non-regular situations. It anticipates user commands based on a situation. It determines if a situation is desired, and mitigates the situation if undesired. It can seek immediate help for the user in an emergency. It can capture, record, categorize and document events as they happen. It can categorize and document objects in the location.

Abstract: An audio-video (AV) reproduction device that comprises at least one audio capturing device, at least one speaker, a memory, and circuitry. The memory stores setup information associated with first-time device setup of the audio-video reproduction device. The first-time device setup is associated with a plurality of configuration settings of the AV reproduction device. The circuitry controls the at least one speaker to output a message in the setup information, and controls the at least one audio capturing device to receive a user input based on the message. The circuitry compares the user input with at least one condition associated with the message. The circuitry configures a configuration setting from the plurality of configuration settings based on the comparison. The circuitry controls at least a function of the AV reproduction device based on the configured configuration setting.

Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more processors for executing instructions. A communication device detects wake words and instructions from a smart assistant. Upon detecting wake words, the communication device generates a detection signal. An infographics agent is coupled to the communication device and generates a control signal in response to the detection signal. A power controller is coupled to the infographics agent and the one or more processors and provides a power control signal in response to the control signal, where the power control signal changes the power setting of the electronic device from a low power state to a full power state. When the electronic device is in the full power state, it sends and receives graphical data relating to the instructions and displays received graphical data.

Abstract: An audio-video (AV) reproduction device that comprises at least one audio capturing device, at least one speaker, a memory, and circuitry. The memory stores setup information associated with first-time device setup of the audio-video reproduction device. The first-time device setup is associated with a plurality of configuration settings of the AV reproduction device. The circuitry controls the at least one speaker to output a message in the setup information, and controls the at least one audio capturing device to receive a user input based on the message. The circuitry compares the user input with at least one condition associated with the message. The circuitry configures a configuration setting from the plurality of configuration settings based on the comparison. The circuitry controls at least a function of the AV reproduction device based on the configured configuration setting.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to configuring settings of a television. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a signal at a television, where the signal is associated with a television program. The method further includes determining the television program. The method further includes determining a plurality of variations of television settings based on the television program. The method further includes displaying a plurality of windows on a display of the television. The method further includes displaying the television program in each window of the plurality of windows, where the television program is displayed in each window based on a different variation of the plurality of variations of the television settings.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to setting up a new television linked with an existing television. In some implementations, a method includes detecting, by a first television, a presence of a second television. The method further includes establishing communication with the second television. The method further includes sending a setup information request to the second television. The method further includes receiving setup information from the second television. The method further includes modifying one or more settings of the first television based at least in part on the setup information from the second television.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to an artificial intelligence agent that provides optimized playback experience. In some implementations, a method includes receiving, at an agent device, a media content request from a user. The method further includes determining a plurality of devices that are connected to the agent device. The method further includes determining device capabilities of each device of the plurality of devices, wherein the device capabilities are associated with media content. The method further includes selecting a target device from the plurality of devices based on one or more predetermined selection criteria.

Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more processors for executing instructions. A communication device detects wake words and instructions from a smart assistant. Upon detecting wake words, the communication device generates a detection signal. An infographics agent is coupled to the communication device and generates a control signal in response to the detection signal. A power controller is coupled to the infographics agent and the one or more processors and provides a power control signal in response to the control signal, where the power control signal changes the power setting of the electronic device from a low power state to a full power state. When the electronic device is in the full power state, it sends and receives graphical data relating to the instructions and displays received graphical data.

Abstract: A robot in a location interacts with a user. The robot includes a camera, an image recognition processor, a microphone and a loudspeaker, a voice assistant, and a wireless transceiver. The robot moves around and creates a model of the location, and recognizes changes. It recognizes objects of interest, beings, and situations. The robot monitors the user and recognizes body language and gesture commands, as well as voice commands. The robot communicates with the user, the TV, and other devices. It may move around to monitor for regular and non-regular situations. It anticipates user commands based on a situation. It determines if a situation is desired, and mitigates the situation if undesired. It can seek immediate help for the user in an emergency. It can capture, record, categorize and document events as they happen. It can categorize and document objects in the location.

Abstract: A robot in a location interacts with a user. The robot includes a camera, an image recognition processor, a microphone and a loudspeaker, a voice assistant, and a wireless transceiver. The robot moves around and creates a model of the location, and recognizes changes. It recognizes objects of interest, beings, and situations. The robot monitors the user and recognizes body language and gesture commands, as well as voice commands. The robot communicates with the user, the TV, and other devices. It may include environment sensors and health status sensors. It acts as a user companion by answering queries, executing commands, and issuing reminders. It may monitor to determine if the user is well. The robot may monitor objects of interest, their placement and their status. When necessary, it communicates with the user.

Abstract: A TV interacts with a robot. The robot can move around in a location. The TV has a camera, an image processor, a microphone, a loudspeaker, a voice assistant, and a wireless transceiver. The TV communicates with the robot and other devices, issues commands to the robot, and receives remote images and sounds from the robot. It also communicates with the user. The TV monitors local and remote sounds and images, and recognizes objects, beings, and situations. The TV monitors the user directly and via the robot. The TV accepts user commands to change the status of a selected object, being, or situation.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to monitoring the health condition of a television user. In some implementations, a method includes detecting one or more activities of a user, wherein the one or more activities include watching television. The method further includes monitoring one or more health vitals of the user. The method further includes tracking a health status of the user based on the one or more activities and based on the monitoring of the one or more health vitals. The method further includes detecting one or more health anomalies based the health status. The method further includes responding to the one or more health anomalies based on one or more predetermined policies.

Abstract: Disclosed are approaches for user interface control. In one embodiment, a method can include: indicating a highlight of a first object of a plurality of objects displayed on a display screen; accepting a signal deriving from a first gesture input of a user indicating a neutral position relative to the highlighted first object; accepting a signal deriving from a second gesture input of the user indicating a directional position at least a predetermined distance from the neutral position; and indicating, in response to the second gesture input, a movement of the highlight from the first object to a second object adjacent to the first object, and where the directional position of the second gesture input correlates to a position on the display screen of the second object relative to the first object.

Abstract: A voice keyword can be used to login/switch into a personalized experience on an electronic device. Both the speech of the keyword may be recognized and the audible fingerprint of the keyword can be recognized to match the fingerprint to a specific person.