Abstract: A component management server computer (“server”) and processing methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the server is programmed to continuously receive input data regarding what is happening in the physical room from one or more input devices. The server is programmed to then detect an utterance of a spoken word from the input data and generate one or more sound metrics based on the input data. Based on the sound metrics as applied to certain criteria, the server is programmed to activate a component, such as an input device, variable, software system, or output device, and cause one or more output devices to execute an action that alerts a user of the activated component. The server can also be programmed to turn on, off, up, or down any of the components based on the activated component.

Abstract: A method of customizing contextual controls of a remote-control unit (RCU) having a plurality of user interface elements is disclosed. A processor within the RCU receives context information from an integrated output device that includes an output mechanism, the context information being related to an active application being run on the integrated output device and an active object being presented by the active application. The processor determines a set of actions that can be performed on the active object within the active application. The processor dynamically maps actions to user interface elements of the RCU based on the context information. The processor receives a selection of a user interface element and sends a request from the RCU to the integrated output device specifying an action mapped to the user interface element to be performed on the active object and the active application.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving from an input device, a capture of user action as an initial command; interpreting the initial command into an interpreted command; generating a first set of modified commands that are based on the interpreted command, including: a first modified command that has a phonetic similarity to the interpreted command within a certain threshold, and a second modified command that is semantically related to an earlier command; transmitting, to an output device, the first set of modified commands; receiving a response to a group of commands including the first set of modified commands; recording an identifier of an input device from which the response was received and a type of the response in a log; when the response includes acknowledging a specific command of the group of commands as an accepted command, executing, the accepted command; otherwise, generating a second set of modified commands.

Abstract: A measurement system is proposed for building a magnetic field map of an object. The system comprising: a light source arrangement for emitting a plurality of light beams, a respective light beam being configured to travel in the measurement system along a respective optical path; a plurality of measurement sensors sharing a first magneto-optical layer comprising at least a first Faraday material layer and a first light reflector for reflecting the plurality of light beams travelled through the first Faraday material layer in a first direction back to the first Faraday material layer in a second, opposite direction; one or more reference sensors; and one or more light detectors.

Abstract: A data management server computer (“server”) is disclosed. The server receives action data associated with one or more users identifying a plurality of actions performed through one or more computer devices in a multi-modal networked environment, identifies useful sequences of actions as compound actions, and generates deep links representing the compound actions as UI elements which when invoked cause execution of the represented compound actions.

Abstract: Interpretation of user commands is accelerated through digital user interfaces of various modalities, including generation and presentation of command modifications for rapid correction of incomplete or erroneous user commands. An embodiment detects whether the interpreted command is accurate and, if inaccurate, precisely what was the intended command or, at least, what suggested modification to the interpreted command would be sufficient to match the intent of the user. Disambiguation occurs that entails multiple recommendation generators proposing modified commands that may more accurately reflect the intent of the user. The user may provide a response that is either a confirmation of which one of several modified commands that were automatically proposed does the user intend or a correction that computer device may use to filter or replace currently offered modified commands to generate improved modified commands.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of a present disclosure, a method for generating and utilizing a text fingerprint performed by a computing device is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: dividing text data into one or more segments based on a predetermined text segmentation algorithm; determining a mapping value assigned to one or more subsegments that form the divided segment based on a predetermined mapping algorithm; generating a coordinate value for each of the one or more segments based on the determined mapping value; and generating the virtual fingerprint having a phonetic feature for the text data based on the generated coordinate value. That is, whether a plurality of the text data are similar to each other can be easily determined, when the text data also has a unique virtual fingerprint based on a pronunciation, in the same way every person has a unique fingerprint.

Abstract: A measurement system is proposed for building a magnetic field map of an object. The system comprising: a light source arrangement for emitting a plurality of light beams, a respective light beam being configured to travel in the measurement system along a respective optical path; a plurality of measurement sensors sharing a first magneto-optical layer comprising at least a first Faraday material layer and a first light reflector for reflecting the plurality of light beams travelled through the first Faraday material layer in a first direction back to the first Faraday material layer in a second, opposite direction; one or more reference sensors; and one or more light detectors.

Abstract: A device management server computer (“server”) and processing methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the server is programmed to manage a plurality of input devices and output devices in a physical room. The server is programmed to analyze media data capturing actions performed by a user in real time as a participant in the physical room, determine how the user would like to connect at least one of the input devices and one of the output devices from the analysis, and enable the connection. The sever is programmed to interpret the actions and derive commands for connecting two or more devices based on predetermined data regarding the input devices and output devices and rules for referring to and connecting these devices.

Abstract: A system for detecting and identifying occupants of rooms in a building works with an application allowing configurable control and actuation of various controller and actuators around the building and easy configuration of short range communication devices.

Abstract: A device for enabling Internet access over a wireless short-range communications network that comprises the means to detect and identify the occupants of the room the device resides in, includes a safety mode to prevent unauthorized device reprogramming and works in conjunction with a smart device application to improve accuracy of its occupancy detection capabilities.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes an upright mounting assembly having a top and a bottom spaced-apart from the top. The exercise machine includes a seat operatively connected to the upright mounting assembly. The exercise machine includes a first pair of space-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the top of the upright mounting assembly. The exercise machine includes a second pair of spaced-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the bottom of the upright mounting assembly. The exercise machine includes a plurality of exercise resistance cables connected at proximal end portions to the upright mounting assembly and extending around and outward, respectively, from the first and second pairs of spaced-apart pulley assemblies.

Abstract: A universal controller holster for holding one- or two-lobed controllers on the person of a user, such as game controllers is disclosed. The universal controller holster is adjustable and designed to hold on the person of a user most controllers that are commercially available. The universal controller holster comprises two collars connected together by an arm and further to a spine having an angled tooth at one end. The spine is adjustably fastenable to a mount having a plurality of detents to which the angled tooth of the spine can be attached, thus adjusting the height of the mount to accommodate the size of various controllers. The universal controller holster further comprises a clip that can be used to attach the holster to a user such as the waist band of slacks or a belt, or can be used to attach to other items such as a purse or any other item. The universal controller holster allows for the user to hold the controller hands-free while moving and changing locations.

Abstract: There is provided an exercise machine. The machine includes an upright mounting assembly having a top and a bottom spaced-apart from the top. The machine includes a seat operatively connected to the mounting assembly. The machine includes a first pair of space-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the top of the mounting assembly. The machine includes a second pair of spaced-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the bottom of the mounting assembly. The machine includes a plurality of exercise resistance cables connected at proximal end portions to the mounting assembly and extending around and outward from the pulley assemblies.

Abstract: A device for enabling Internet access over a wireless short-range communications network that comprises the means to detect and identify the occupants of the room the device resides in, includes a safety mode to prevent unauthorized device reprogramming and works in conjunction with a smart device application to improve accuracy of its occupancy detection capabilities.

Abstract: There is provided an exercise machine. The machine includes an upright mounting assembly having a top and a bottom spaced-apart from the top. The machine includes a seat operatively connected to the mounting assembly. The machine includes a first pair of space-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the top of the mounting assembly. The machine includes a second pair of spaced-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the bottom of the mounting assembly. The machine includes a plurality of exercise resistance cables connected at proximal end portions to the mounting assembly and extending around and outward from the pulley assemblies.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting the final temperature of a pre-heated load transported from a first location to a second location by one of a plurality of transport vehicles is disclosed. The system comprises a database containing a plurality of models for use in predicting a temperature of the load within one of a plurality of trucks at a destination, each of the models corresponding to a particular truck, an interface adapted to receive at least one factor affecting a change in temperature of the load and a processor operable to calculate the predicted terminal temperature of the load. The method comprises retrieving a particular model from the database receiving at least one factor and utilizing the processor, calculating the predicted terminal temperature of the load. The method may further comprise, modifying the model for that particular truck and updating the database for that particular truck.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for determining the health of a storage network of electronic devices. In some embodiments, the method may include determining a data size of a catalog of data items stored in one or more electronic devices within a network of electronic devices; determining a storage capacity of the network of electronic devices; determining a storage health of the network of electronic devices based on the data size of the catalog of data items and the storage capacity of the one or more electronic devices; and outputting the storage health of the network of electronic devices.