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.

Abstract: A display apparatus and a method of displaying, via the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes at least one focus display, and a processor coupled to the at least one focus display. The processor of the display apparatus is configured to render a focus image at the at least one focus display. The display apparatus is arranged to be detachably attached to a portable electronic device and to be communicably coupled with the portable electronic device. A processor of the portable electronic device is configured to render a context image at a display of the portable electronic device. The projection of the rendered context image is combined with the projection of the rendered focus image to create a visual scene.

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 display apparatus and a method of displaying, via the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes at least one focus display, and a processor coupled to the at least one focus display. The processor of the display apparatus is configured to render a focus image at the at least one focus display. The display apparatus is arranged to be detachably attached to a portable electronic device and to be communicably coupled with the portable electronic device. A processor of the portable electronic device is configured to render a context image at a display of the portable electronic device. The projection of the rendered context image is combined with the projection of the rendered focus image to create a visual scene.

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 pocket computer is presented having an apparatus housing and a user interface with a touch-sensitive display provided at a first side surface of said apparatus housing, at least one key for navigation among content shown on said display, and at least one key for performing zooming on content shown on said display. Various methods of operating this user interface are also presented.

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 user interface module for a device having a touch display arranged with virtual keys and at least one first area. The device is adapted to execute at least one application adapted to receive text input and the touch display is arranged to display content associated with the application. The touch display is also arranged to display a text input area upon activation of the application's receiving of text input. The text input area, at least partially, overlaps the at least one first area. The touch display is also arranged to display the content being displayed in the first area as shaded and arranged to display text input received through the text input area clearly.

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 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: 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: 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: 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 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 method comprising determining at least one separate apparatus property of a separate apparatus, determining that the separate apparatus property satisfies a location sharing group inclusion criteria, causing establishment of a location sharing group that includes the separate apparatus based, at least in part, on the determination that the separate apparatus property satisfies the location sharing group inclusion criteria, and causing communication of location information with the separate apparatus based, at least in part, on the location sharing group is disclosed.

Abstract: A method comprising determining a user apparatus location of a user apparatus, determining historical navigation movement data based, at least in part, on the user apparatus location, the historical navigation movement data comprising at least one historical navigation route, and causing display of a historical navigation movement indication that indicates a direction from the user apparatus location, the direction being indicative of, at least a portion of, the historical navigation movement data is disclosed.

Abstract: An approach is provided for group formation based on a synchronized response mechanism. A group platform may determine a request to form at least one group of one or more devices. Then, the group platform may cause, at least in part, a transmission of at least one challenge signal to the one or more devices, wherein the at least one challenge signal includes, at least in part, at least one audio signal, at least one visual signal, or a combination thereof, and wherein the transmission specifies at least one synchronized response time. Then, the group platform causes, at least in part, a formation of the at least one group comprising the one or more devices that provide at least one response signal in reply to the at least one audio signal, the at least one visual signal, or a combination thereof at least substantially currently with the at least one synchronized response time.

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: 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: A task manager for a computing device which provides a user interface to the currently running tasks on the computing device. The user interface comprises a representation for each task which is a reduced size version of the display which would be visible to the user if that task were in the foreground. Preferably, the task manager sets out the representations so that no more than a maximum number of representations is visible at one time.