Abstract: According to one aspect, there is provided an apparatus comprising at least one processing unit and at least one memory. The at least one memory stores program instructions that, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the apparatus to cause display of executed task instances relating to at least one application on a graphical user interface on a display, detect a storing command associated with the executed task instances, and store task information relating to the executed task instances in a task file in the at least one memory for later resumption of execution of the task instances.

Abstract: A system for producing extended-reality images for a display apparatus. The system includes camera(s) and processor communicably coupled to camera(s), wherein processor is configured to: control camera(s) to capture image(s) representing test object present in real-world environment, wherein test object is physically covered three-dimensionally with coded pattern; obtain information pertaining to three-dimensional geometry of coded pattern; analyze image(s) to identify first image segment representing part of coded pattern visible in image(s); determine virtual content to be presented for test object, based on said part of coded pattern; process image(s) to generate extended-reality image(s) in which virtual content is virtually superimposed over said part of the coded pattern, based on information pertaining to three-dimensional geometry of coded pattern.

Abstract: An input device including first sensor that measures first sensor data indicative of at least one of: pressure applied to input device, presence or absence of given object in proximity of input device, distance of given object from input device, position and orientation of input device; and processor coupled to first sensor. Processor processes first sensor data to determine state of input device, said state indicating whether or not input device is lying on given object; obtains, from user device, context information pertaining to visual scene being presented to user; and controls input device to operate in first mode of operation or second mode of operation based on said state and context information. Input device acts as computer mouse during first mode of operation and as six-degrees-of-freedom controller during second mode of operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display apparatus and a method of indicating a level of immersion of the user. The display apparatus comprises: at least one image renderer for rendering an image; a see-through arrangement for projecting a real world image upon user's eyes; at least one optical combiner for optically combining a projection of the rendered image with a projection of the real world image to create a visual scene; means for detecting a gaze-direction of the user; a visual indicator for indicating a level of immersion of the user when the display apparatus is in use, and positioned on an outer side of the display apparatus; and a processor configured to generate a drive signal for the visual indicator, based upon at least one of: the gaze direction of the user, a current mode of operation of the display apparatus, and to control the visual indicator via the drive signal.

Abstract: An imaging system for producing mixed-reality images for display apparatus. The imaging system includes a camera and a processor communicably coupled to the camera. The processor is configured to control the camera to capture image of real-world environment; analyze the image to identify surface that displays visual content; compare the visual content displayed in the image with reference image of the visual content to determine size, position and orientation of the surface with respect to the camera; process the reference image of the visual content to generate processed image of the visual content; and replace the visual content displayed in the image with the processed image to generate mixed-reality image, wherein resolution of the processed image is higher than resolution of the visual content displayed in the image.

Abstract: An imaging system for producing mixed-reality images for display apparatus. The imaging system includes a camera and a processor communicably coupled to the camera. The processor is configured to control the camera to capture image of real-world environment; analyze the image to identify surface that displays visual content; compare the visual content displayed in the image with reference image of the visual content to determine size, position and orientation of the surface with respect to the camera; process the reference image of the visual content to generate processed image of the visual content; and replace the visual content displayed in the image with the processed image to generate mixed-reality image, wherein resolution of the processed image is higher than resolution of the visual content displayed in the image.

Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method and an apparatus for providing a multitasking view. Task information of a task executed on a first device and a preview image of the executed task is received. The preview image comprises at least partly a task view on a display of the first device. A multitasking view is provided on a display of a second device, and the multitasking view comprises tasks currently executed by the second device as well as the preview image of the task executed by the first device. A user of the second device is then able to select the preview image to initiate a further action.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus comprises at least one processing unit and at least one memory. The at least one memory stores program instructions that, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the apparatus to detect a context related view activation input from a user, determine a context in response to detecting the context related view activation input from the user, and cause a view relating to the context to be provided with the wearable apparatus such that the view appears to be at ground level around at least one foot of the user.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for determining contact-related information items for presentation to a user, such that the user can refer to the information items to enhance the user's communication with the contact. Contact-related information items that have a high relevance level may be accessed and presented to the user. In a case in which no or limited high relevance level information items exist, contact-related information items associated with incrementally lower levels of relevance may be accessed and presented. Moreover, according to some example embodiments, relevance may be derived based on the relationship of the user with the particular contact and/or the frequency of communications with the contact.

Abstract: An imaging system and a method of producing images for a display apparatus, via the imaging system includes at least one focusable camera for capturing at least one image of a given real-world scene; means for generating a depth map or a voxel map of the given real-world scene; and a processor coupled to the focusable camera and the aforesaid means. The processor is communicably coupled with the display apparatus. The processor is configured to receive information of the gaze direction of the user; map the gaze direction to the depth map or the voxel map to determine an optical depth of a region of interest in the given real-world scene; and control the focusable camera to employ a focus length that is substantially similar to the determined optical depth of the region of interest when capturing the at least one image.

Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.

Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for determining contact-related information items for presentation to a user, such that the user can refer to the information items to enhance the user's communication with the contact. Contact-related information items that have a high relevance level may be accessed and presented to the user. In a case in which no or limited high relevance level information items exist, contact-related information items associated with incrementally lower levels of relevance may be accessed and presented. Moreover, according to some example embodiments, relevance may be derived based on the relationship of the user with the particular contact and/or the frequency of communications with the contact.

Abstract: In an embodiment a device to convert conversations from a meeting to text and annotate the text is disclosed. In an embodiment a device is disclosed, comprising: a microphone; a camera; a processor; and a storage comprising a set of instructions; wherein the set of instructions causes a processor to: receive from the microphone, an audio recording containing speech of a participant of a meeting; receive from the camera, a video of the participant; identify the participant; convert the speech of the participant to a digital text; develop a skeletal map of the participant; recognize a gesture of the participant from the skeletal maps; detect and identify a target of the gesture; based on the target and the gesture determine an annotation for the digital text corresponding to a point of time of the gesture.

Abstract: Mechanisms are described for helping users manage their time and achieve predefined goals. One or more goals for a user may be received (e.g., from the user or some other source), and activities that the user performs over a period of time may be monitored, where the activities are informative regarding how the user is progressing towards the goal. A calendar entry may be determined based on the user's monitored activity, where the calendar entry is designed to help the user move closer to his goal. The calendar entry may be accepted or rejected by the user, and if accepted may be added to the user's calendar. In this way, the user's time may be optimized, and the user may be able to take defined steps towards his goal by taking the actions suggested.

Abstract: A wireless device and a method for secure data transmission is described. Information representing biometric data of a user is obtained. The information is processed to produce a code and the code is sent over a wireless technology. A response is requested of a device that has a matching code, where the matching can be within a predetermined tolerance. A response is received that includes at least one of a public key which includes the code as a part of the key and the identity of the device having the matching code. The data to be transmitted is encrypted with the public key and sent to the device with the matching code.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for facilitating location selection. A method may include causing display of a user interface for selecting a location associated with a calendar entry. The method may further include determining a location selected via the user interface. The method may additionally include associating the determined location with the calendar entry. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract: A 360-degree camera captures images from every direction. The user specifies the region of interest for the camera with a gesture, for example by pointing with one end of the device to a specific direction. The region of interest is saved as metadata with the image or video recording. The device may assign the user among multiple persons near the device by detecting from the omnidirectional view who has been the last person in physical contact with the device. The region of interest may be assigned with voice commands.

Abstract: A display apparatus including at least one focus display; at least one electromechanical faceplate detachably attached to an outer surface of the display apparatus; and a processor coupled to the aforementioned components, wherein the processor is configured to render focus image at the focus display. The display apparatus is arranged to be detachably attached to portable electronic device, the electromechanical faceplate including a wireless communication interface, wherein the aforementioned interface is employed to communicably couple the portable electronic device and the display apparatus. A processor of the portable electronic device is configured to render context image at a display thereof, an angular width of a projection of the rendered context image being greater than an angular width of a projection of the rendered focus image. Furthermore, projection of the rendered context image is optically combined with projection of the rendered focus image to create a visual scene.