Abstract: A method at an electronic device with a display includes: displaying a user interface having a first region and a second region; receiving, and displaying in the first region of the user interface, a live video stream of a physical environment captured by a remote video camera; displaying, in the second region, a timeline corresponding to a timespan for a first portion of a duration during which the live video stream may have been recorded; in response to receiving a user interaction to move the timespan to a second portion of the duration, transitioning the displayed timeline to a new timeline that corresponds to the timespan for the second portion, and while transitioning, displaying, in the first region, a subset of video frames representing the first and/or second portion of the duration.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display and one or more processors operable with the display and a calendaring application. The one or more processors detect a mismatch in starting or ending times occurring between a calendaring event notification and an agenda associated with the calendaring event notification, and present a prompt upon the display identifying the mismatch when the mismatch is detected. The prompt can include at least one remediating option for correcting the mismatch.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a system to automatically conduct hygiene cycles for a confined space such an interior space of a box suitable for storing and/or carrying packaged food. The system may include a hygiene device that can be attached to the box to conduct the hygiene cycles and a mobile device that can wirelessly communicate with the hygiene device to control the conduction of the hygiene cycles. The method may include automatically collecting information related to the hygiene cycles using the hygiene device and transmitting the collected information to a network directly or through the mobile device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an intelligent inventory system are disclosed. The systems and methods described herein may receive data from a point-of-sale (POS) device of a merchant indicating an item to add to an inventory catalog of the merchant. A rate may be determined that is associated with how many times the item may be returned or exchanged with a similarly-situated merchant. Additionally, or alternatively, the rate may comprise a fluctuation in price for the item and/or an amount of times the item may be re-stocked and/or re-ordered by the similarly-situated merchant. If the determined rate exceeds a threshold rate, a suggestion may be sent to the POS device of the merchant. The suggestion may comprise a suggested second item rather than the item requested, a suggested price to charge for the item suggested, and/or a suggested quantity to order of the item requested.

Abstract: A control system includes: a communication unit that sends, to each of a plurality of devices, a control command for controlling the device; a registration unit that registers a standard action for collectively controlling at least two devices included in the plurality of devices, based on device control consecutiveness which is determined by control history information of the plurality of devices; and an executor that causes the communication unit to send a control command to each of the at least two devices when execution of the standard action registered is instructed.

Abstract: A control device acquires position information of an unmanned machine subject to control, and position information of an unmanned machine not subject to control; attempts to detect a target object, using a sensor signal from a sensor mounted in at least one of the unmanned machines; calculates a presence probability distribution of the target object based on information on a position and a time at which detection of the target object is successful; determines a formation of the unmanned machines based on the presence probability distribution of the target object; calculates an operation amount of the unmanned machine subject to control, based on the formation; and performs operation setting on the unmanned machine subject to control, according to the calculated operation amount.

Abstract: A conveyance system discriminates the front and back of a frame wafer without human intervention. A frame is partially formed asymmetrically with respect to a predetermined center line when viewed in a direction orthogonal to a surface of a wafer. The conveyance system includes a hand configured to hold the frame so that the frame extends in a predetermined virtual plane, a first sensor configured to detect a portion of the frame held on the hand and located in a predetermined first region in the virtual plane, a second sensor configured to detect a portion of the frame held on the hand and located in a second region opposite to the first region across the center line, and a controller configured to determine the front and back of the frame wafer based on a detection result obtained by the first sensor and a detection result obtained by the second sensor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for reducing a likelihood that a doorbell might be used. One of the methods includes determining that a visitor arrived at a premises; determining that the visitor used a computing device at a first time; determining that a user device of a person of the premises received a message at a second time; determining that the first time and the second time both satisfy a timing criteria; and in response to determining that the first time and the second time both satisfy the timing criteria, sending, to the user device, a notification that indicates that the visitor arrived at the premises.

Abstract: A computer system may generate a curated health sub-ontology. This may include receiving a set of selection criteria corresponding to a curated health ontology. A subset of concept nodes may be determined using the set of selection criteria. Generating the curated health sub-ontology may include identifying the subset of concept nodes and combining the subset of concept nodes to define the curated health sub-ontology. The curated health sub-ontology may be transmitted to a consuming system.

Abstract: An access control system including a building management system in communication with a wireless device, a smart lighting system and a locking device, wherein the building management system communicates and assigns a lighting attribute to at least one of the wireless device, the smart lighting system and the locking device; and method for providing visually aided access to a building location including: assigning a lighting attribute by a building management system to a user; communicating the lighting attribute from the building management system to a wireless device of the user; displaying the lighting attribute on the wireless device; communicating the lighting attribute to a smart lighting system in communication with the building management system, to display the lighting attribute; and terminating the lighting attribute when a locking device in communication with the building management system has been opened by the user.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for dynamically assorting merchandise. For example, a method may include receiving or generating a plurality of cells defined by one or more dimensions, receiving a total number of resources for allocation to the plurality of cells, allocating the total number of resources among the plurality of cells, determining one or more stock keeping units for each cell, determining a quantity of each of the one or more stock keeping units in each cell, assigning one or more launch dates for each of the one or more stock keeping units for each cell, and stocking the one or more inventories with one or more articles corresponding to the stock keeping units in each cell, based on the determined quantity and the assigned one or more launch dates of each of the stock keeping units in each cell.

Abstract: A computer system may generate a curated health sub-ontology. This may include receiving a set of selection criteria corresponding to a curated health ontology. A subset of concept nodes may be determined using the set of selection criteria. Generating the curated health sub-ontology may include identifying the subset of concept nodes and combining the subset of concept nodes to define the curated health sub-ontology. The curated health sub-ontology may be transmitted to a consuming system.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet. A door is coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between an opened position and a closed position. An audio interface is disposed on the door. The audio interface includes a microphone for receiving a voice command and a speaker for projecting an audio output. A visual interface is disposed on the door. The visual interface is configured to display a message in response to at least one of the voice command and the audio output. A microcontroller is disposed on the door. The microcontroller is operably coupled to the audio interface and the visual interface. A proximity sensor is configured to communicate sensed information to the microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to activate at least one of the audio interface and the visual interface in response to the sensed information.

Abstract: An information processing device includes: a user action recognition part configured to recognize an action of a user of a moving body; an operation state acquisition part configured to acquire an operation state of an electrical apparatus installed in a building; and an information presentation part configured to display the operation state of the electrical apparatus at a display part installed in the moving body, and in a case where a specific action with which it is estimated that the user is to start traveling of the moving body is detected by the user action recognition part, the operation state of the electrical apparatus is acquired by the operation state acquisition part and the acquired operation state is displayed at the display part by the information presentation part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a visualized light adjustment method and system. The method includes the steps of: S1. acquiring a light spot projection scenario of lights using an imaging device, and displaying the light spot projection scenario in real time by a display device; S2. selecting coordinates of a light spot on the display device using an input device, and inputting a desired light effect; and S3. controlling, by a console, the light corresponding to a physical address to generate a corresponding light effect, based on the selection by the input device and an association relationship between the coordinates of the light spot and a physical address of the light.

Abstract: A modular door and frame that can be manufactured and supplied to end users with various combinations of intelligent features. The intelligent features allow functions to be performed by the door and/or frame. Also, conditions or events to be detected and monitored at the intelligent door and/or remote locations. Data relating to the various functions, events, or conditions can be communicated across a network that is communicatively coupled to the door.

Abstract: An automation hub may automatically identify the arrival of a package to a location and provide a notification of the delivery to a user. A package authenticator may be generated via the automation hub at the location for embedment in a packaging of a product that is being ordered from a merchant for delivery to the location. Subsequently, the package authenticator may be associated with a pending delivery of the product at the location in response to receiving an indication that the package authenticator is submitted to the merchant via an order. The presence of an arrived package authenticator may be detected in proximity of the location via a sensor that is connected to the automation hub. A notification of arrival for the product may be generated for presentation on connected user devices in response to the arrived package authenticator matching the package authenticator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for configuring, a method for monitoring and a method for controlling at least one home-automation system of a building, said home-automation system comprising a plurality of home-automation devices, wherein each home-automation device is represented by at least one instance of a generic device model (GDM) and least one instance of a low-level device model (RDM), the method being executed by a CPU connected to the at least one home-automation system and comprising the following steps: determination of a status, model or control conversion that converts status, model or control variables between the low-level model and the generic model.

Abstract: Doorbells can send data to each other to enable a first doorbell user to warn a second doorbell user regarding a suspicious visitor. A first user can indicate a first trait of a visitor via a first remote computing device. The first user can create a user group to enable the members of the user group to use their doorbells to take pictures of suspicious visitors and to send the pictures of the suspicious visitors to other members of the user group.

Abstract: A display apparatus, a terminal apparatus, and controlling methods are provided. The display apparatus includes: a communicator to communicate with a terminal apparatus or a relay server in order to receive collected status information about at least one peripheral device from the terminal apparatus, a display unit to display a user interface (UI) screen; and a controller to generate a control UI for controlling the at least one peripheral device or a security UI for monitoring a peripheral space through the at least one peripheral device based on the status information about the at least one peripheral device and based on whether a communication with the terminal apparatus is possible, thereby controlling a home device t in real time according to a communication status with the terminal apparatus.

Abstract: A solar panel is electrically coupled to a battery and configured to convert solar energy to electricity to charge the battery. A heating element is electrically coupled to the battery. A thermal sensor is configured to detect an ambient temperature. The thermal sensor is configured to produce a temperature stream indicative of the detected ambient temperature. A humidity sensor is configured to detect an ambient humidity. The humidity sensor is configured to produce a humidity stream indicative of the detected ambient humidity. A controller is electrically couple to the thermal sensor the humidity sensor, and the heating element. The controller is configured to receive a profile that includes an initial designated duration and an initial temperature needed for a designated machine, and produce a current for the heating element to heat the designated machine for the designated duration and temperature.

Abstract: A control system for a terminal device includes a retrieval circuitry, a computing circuitry, a power circuitry, and a control circuitry. The retrieval circuitry is arranged to receive a plurality of electrical signals transmitted from a sensor of the terminal device. The electrical signals correspond to a first operational status thereof. The computing is arranged to determine a first variable value based on the electrical signals and a reference value. The power circuitry is arranged to retrieve a remaining power level of the terminal device, and determine a second variable value based on the remaining power level. The control circuitry is arranged to drive the terminal device to switch from the first operational status to the second operational status when the first variable value is greater than the second variable value.

Abstract: A method at an electronic device with a display includes: displaying a user interface having a first region and a second region; receiving, and displaying in the first region of the user interface, a live video stream of a physical environment captured by a remote video camera; displaying, in the second region, a timeline corresponding to a timespan for a first portion of a duration during which the live video stream may have been recorded; in response to receiving a user interaction to move the timespan to a second portion of the duration, transitioning the displayed timeline to a new timeline that corresponds to the timespan for the second portion, and while transitioning, displaying, in the first region, a subset of video frames representing the first and/or second portion of the duration.

Abstract: A tape feeder management device includes a feeder classifying unit and a feeder arrangement setting unit. The feeder classifying unit classifies a plurality of tape feeders into a plurality of types of tape feeders. The feeder arrangement setting unit sets arrangement of the plurality of tape feeders in a component feeding unit, according to classification of the tape feeders made by the feeder classifying unit. The feeder arrangement setting unit includes a first setting unit. The first setting unit extracts a special type feeder classified as a tape feeder of a special type by the feeder classifying unit, and sets arrangement of the plurality of tape feeders such that a given reference number or more of the special type feeders are arranged consecutively in a row in an area of the component feeding unit, the area being defined by at least excluding both ends of the component feeding unit.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a method for using a doorbell system to detect a presence of a visitor. The doorbell system can comprise a doorbell having a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button. The method can include detecting, by the doorbell system, the presence of the visitor while the visitor is located outside a building to which the doorbell is attached. The building can include a door having a lock that is configured to fasten the door to inhibit unauthorized entry into the building. In response to detecting the presence of the visitor, the method can include the step of actuating, by the doorbell system, a first appliance associated with the building.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for medical device management are disclosed. An example tangible computer readable storage medium includes instructions that, when executed, cause a processor to at least launch a first user interface to configure a first user group based on a first role, generate a role mapping in response to configuring the first user group based on the first association, launch a second user interface to configure the first user group based on a first deployment location, generate a location mapping in response to configuring the first user group based on the second association, generate a combined location and role mapping based on the role mapping and the location mapping, and launch a third user interface to facilitate interaction of the first user account with the medical device in response to determining whether the first user account is authorized to access the medical device based on the combined mapping.

Abstract: A method and system for measuring satisfaction for a smart building is disclosed. A method includes detecting a presence of a user at the smart building; monitoring actions of the user in the smart building with respect to each of a plurality of aspects; receiving feedback via a human machine interface from the user regarding one or more of the plurality of aspects; and building the profile for the user based on the actions and feedback; wherein: monitoring actions comprises using one or more sensors to detect movement of the user through the smart building; receiving feedback includes determining a satisfaction level of the user with respect to thermal comfort; and adjusting the one or more of the plurality of aspects based on the profile.

Abstract: A virtual resistive load feedback circuit for driving a piezoelectric actuator is provided that accounts for a hysteresis error and drift within the movement of the actuator. The circuit may include a voltage divider and charge divider. A voltage monitor signal corresponding to a voltage of a driver signal and a current monitor signal corresponding to a current provided to the amplifier are combined by an operational amplifier and include electrical characteristics of the actuator such that the circuit approximates a virtual load across the actuator. A feedback portion of the operational amplifier may include a resistor and capacitor connected in parallel to provide the voltage and charge divide functions. The use of the virtual resistive circuit allows for the piezoelectric actuator to be ground referenced, with no external components connected directly to the actuator while gaining the feedback effect to counter the hysteresis and drifts errors of the actuator.

Abstract: An information recommendation system and method of the present invention provide a user interface for the user to operate and thereby to generate some confirmation signals. A processing unit calculates recommendation parameters respectively based on aforesaid confirmation signals which includes a temperature confirmation signal, a physique confirmation signal, a residence confirmation signal, and a wearing habit confirmation signal. In another word, the generation of the recommendation information is based on the user's residence temperature and climate as well as the user's physique and wearing habits, and in particular, by further calculating on every recommendation parameters. Therefore, the products recommended by the recommendation information can better match the user's residence and habits whereby increasing the product fitness and decreasing the chances of waste due to unfitness.

Abstract: The invention provides an automated batch sample preparation method for button battery, comprising the following steps: preparing an electrolyte and elements of different specifications, presetting an injection amount of a liquid injection component, scanning and recording the identification information of the elements by a scanning component, grabbing the elements onto a sealing component, injecting the electrolyte into the elements on the sealing component, sealing the elements as a button battery by the sealing component, removing the button battery, then repeat the above steps. The automated batch sample preparation method for button battery provided by the invention has the advantages of high automation degree, simple operation, high-precision assembly and high efficiency. The injection amount can be adjusted and controlled, and button batteries with different specifications can be produced in batch. The information recorded by the scanning component can facilitate the optimization of the process.

Abstract: A queue control system controls a queue structure of a queue in an amusement park. The queue control system includes a controller and a queue structure control associated with the queue structure. The controller receives, from an input device that monitors a queue characteristic of the queue, data feedback indicative of the queue characteristic. The queue characteristic is indicative of a queue length, queue wait time, queue rate, or queue throughput. The controller also outputs a control command based on the data feedback. The queue structure control receives the control command and changes at least one aspect of the queue structure based on the control command.

Abstract: A system and method may be used to position or orient a camera within a surgical field. A method may include generating a graphical user interface including a first set of instructions to reposition the camera, and determining whether the camera is within a target volume location. The method may include automatically outputting an indication when the camera is within the target volume location. The method may include outputting a second set of instructions for display on the graphical user interface to align a laser, coupled to or integrated into the camera, to the tracker by changing an angle of the camera.

Abstract: A computer implemented messaging and management system for organizing and extracting information sent between users, and for automatically generating and updating management data based on information extracted from messages. One or more processors are configured to receive posts and post relational data and configured to generate a set of P-tags from the received posts and post relational data, wherein each P-tag has a value associated therewith, wherein some of the values are derived from users' input and wherein some of the values are generated by a tag management engine and a statistics engine. A logic engine having logic gates groups the P-tags or P-tags and keywords into a plurality of logic expressions; and, a compilation engine for creates and displays one or more management views in dependence upon at least some of the plurality of logic expressions.

Abstract: A digital content communications system for providing customer or product support using predictive analytics is provided. The system may include an analytics subsystem that communicates with one or more servers and one or more data stores in a network. The analytics subsystem may include a data access interface to receive a first set of data associated with a plurality of users or user accounts from a first data source, and to receive a second set of data associated with a plurality of users or user accounts from a second data source. The analytics subsystem may include processor to: prepare the first set of data; train a model using the first set of prepared data, wherein the model is at least one of a cancel-defer-go live model, a regular-extended warranty model, or a phase duration forecasting model.

Abstract: A user device may use a curated health sub-ontology to index a user's health record data sourced from multiple electronic health record (EHR) systems. As part of indexing the health record data, the user device may create a personal health ontology that is specific to the user's health record data.

Abstract: A locking and unlocking control system includes: a first information acquisition part configured to acquire presence information as to whether a parcel associated with a first user is present in a predetermined region defined in a vehicle or a facility, the predetermined region having a door configured to be locked and unlocked through a locking and unlocking process performed by a locking and unlocking control device; and a locking and unlocking control part configured to execute a predetermined process so as not to permit unlocking of the door by a second user when the locking and unlocking control part determines based on the presence information that the parcel is present in the predetermined region and when the door is locked.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to a dialogue guidance system. The dialogue guidance system is configured to receive input data captured from a communication event among at least a first participant and a second participant. The input data may include one or more of text data, audio data, or video data. The dialogue guidance system is configured to identify, based on the input data, one of a sentiment or a disposition corresponding to the communication event, determine dialogue guidance for the first participant based on one of the sentiment or the disposition, and provide the dialogue guidance to the first participant.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for dynamically assorting merchandise. For example, a method may include receiving or generating a plurality of cells defined by one or more dimensions, receiving a total number of resources for allocation to the plurality of cells, allocating the total number of resources among the plurality of cells, determining one or more stock keeping units for each cell, determining a quantity of each of the one or more stock keeping units in each cell, assigning one or more launch dates for each of the one or more stock keeping units for each cell, and stocking the one or more inventories with one or more articles corresponding to the stock keeping units in each cell, based on the determined quantity and the assigned one or more launch dates of each of the stock keeping units in each cell.

Abstract: A method of arranging a plurality of lighting fixtures in a room or on an object includes the steps of: (a) producing a virtual model of the room or the object in or on which the lighting fixtures are to be placed; (b) virtually arranging the lighting fixtures on the virtual model; (c) identifying one or more guide lighting fixtures in the virtual arrangement, based on one or more predetermined positions; (d) generating a sequence of actuation of the lighting fixtures, which actuates at least the guide lighting fixtures; and (e) arranging the lighting fixtures so that at least the position of the guide lighting fixtures coincides with the position thereof at steps (b) and (c).

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that limits the incentive for authorized users to share content with unauthorized users, while still allowing users to access content virtually anywhere. Specifically, the media guidance application allows an authorized user to receive only a portion of a media asset that he or she is authorized to access on a different device, after a designated time period, and/or when the remaining portion of the media asset is inaccessible.

Abstract: A cooking appliance and system for a two-step activation for a gas cooktop burner includes at least one control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate the valve, with a user-configurable two-step activation sequence used to control a digital gas valve and an ignitor for the gas cooktop burner to ignite and activate the gas cooktop burner.

Abstract: A method of controlling building equipment to facilitate repurposing of a space includes selecting a first job profile for a space. The first job profile corresponds to a first job to be performed at the space and defines a first set of control logic configured to cause building equipment that serve the space to facilitate the first job. The method includes controlling the building equipment using the first set of control logic and selecting a second job profile for the space in response to determining that a second job different from the first job will be performed at the space. The second job profile corresponds to the second job and defines a second set of control logic configured to cause the building equipment to facilitate the second job. The method includes controlling the building equipment using the second set of control logic.

Abstract: A customer interfacing with a credential manager may be enabled to request and obtain securely from the credential manager additional details related to a service transaction previously effected between the customer and a service provider using a customer transaction credential managed by the credential manager. To obtain such a detailed customer receipt for presentation to a customer, the credential manager may provide an authenticatable customer receipt request to the service provider that may include certain information indicative of an active session between the credential manager and an authenticated customer and/or certain information indicative of a trusted relationship between the credential manager and service provider. When a request is authenticated, the service provider may provide a detailed customer receipt to the credential manager in a format that may be presented to the customer but that may not be used by the credential manager to easily access details conveyed by the receipt.

Abstract: A washing machine has a remote control function, and the control method comprises: after a washing procedure is finished, judging whether a remote control function is in an open state. If the judgment is yes, controlling a lock to keep a locked state, and executing a standby process for a time duration of t1, and if the judgment is no, controlling the lock to open, and executing a standby process for a time duration of t2, wherein t1?t2; preferably, t1>t2. After a washing procedure is finished, the waiting time of a washing machine when the remote control function is in an open state is longer than the waiting time of a washing machine when the remote control function is in a closed state, thereby effectively preventing a remote controller from missing further control of a washing machine in a standby process.

Abstract: Confusion reduction in an online social network. A method identifies elements in social media message content, determines, based on the identified elements, a plurality of candidate audiences to which the social media message content is potentially targeted, indicates, to a user, the plurality of candidate audiences and suggested additional elements to apply to the social media message content to tailor the social media message content to a target audience of the plurality of candidate audiences, and modifies the social media message content with one or more additional elements of the suggested additional elements, the modifying adding the one or more additional elements to the social media message content and targeting the social media message content to the target audience.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for commissioning a smart home appliance, having the following features: detecting that the smart home appliance is due to be commissioned; configuring the smart home appliance in an interactive voice operation with a user of the smart home system; and adding the smart home appliance to the smart home system. The disclosure also provides a corresponding device, a corresponding computer program and a corresponding storage medium.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products for defining a navigation user interface that is to be presented by multiple client devices. A representation of the navigation user interface is presented. User input specifies a first collection of files that are to be accessible to users of the multiple client devices upon selection of a first element from the presentation of the navigation user interface. User input specifies a second collection of files that are to be accessible upon selection of a second element from the presentation of the navigation user interface. User input specifies multiple individuals to which the navigation user interface is to be displayed, and the navigation user interface is provided for display on devices assigned to the multiple individuals.

Abstract: Various smart package configurations may include a package intelligence and communication module (PICM) intelligently interacting with smart heating appliances and users. A thermodynamic load profile may correlate thermodynamic response characteristics of the package and be stored in or associated with a unique identifier in the PICM. The TLP enables efficient and safe heating of packages on a smart appliance as well as package validation and authentication. Package configurations also include structural elements for efficient heating of food, beverage, cosmetic and personal care products.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined that may affect the outcomes of a fantasy game. In some embodiments, player location may affect available opponents for a game. Groups may play against one another in a fantasy competition. Various examples of fantasy gaming options are given.

Abstract: A pricing administration and calculation tool comprises user interface logic, pricing administration logic and pricing calculation logic that cooperates with the user interface logic to generate display screens configured to receive user inputs specifying credit guarantee pricing and user inputs specifying terms and conditions for mortgage backed security (MBS) loan commitments. The inputs are specific to individual external user (seller). The credit guarantee price is a fee for guaranteeing to an investor the timely payment of principal and interest from the mortgages underlying a mortgage backed security. The credit guarantee pricing may be specified via the display screens on a seller-by-seller basis, a mortgage product-by-product basis, an issue month-by-issue month, and a coupon-by-coupon basis.