Abstract: Provided are an electronic device, a control method thereof, and a sound output control system of the electronic device, for example, a technique for controlling sound that is output from an electronic device located in the same space as a voice recognition device.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, servers and methods for providing a novel framework that enables the unique cataloging and organization of audio files, upon which audio rendering experiences can be created and provided to requesting users, whether the users are individuals or third-party partners. The disclosed framework enables audio files to be stripped down, uniquely stored, and then stitched together in a novel manner that previously did not exist within the computing arts. The disclosed systems and methods, therefore, provide a novel platform where audio is not just provided to consumers, but audio experiences are compiled from various types of audio formats and types in a unique, dynamically determined manner for a listening user.

Abstract: Access to functionality of a software service is enabled at a first device associated with a user based on the first device being in a primary mode. A connection may thereafter be established between the software service and a second device associated with the same user. In response to that connection, access to a subset of the functionality of the software service is limited at the second device based on the second device being in a secondary mode determined based on the second device. Because the first device and the second device are used by the same user, the software service does not represent those devices as separate users of the software service, but rather identifies only the first device, as the primary mode device, in connection with the user to other users of the software service.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media playback via a media playback system include detecting a first wake word via a first network microphone device of a first playback device, detecting a second wake word via a second network microphone device of a second playback device, and forming a bonded zone that includes the first playback device and the second playback device. In response to detecting the first wake word, a first voice utterance following the first wake word is transmitted a first voice assistant service. In response to detecting the second wake word, a second voice utterance following the second wake word is transmitted to a second voice assistant service. Requested media content received from the first and/or second voice assistant service is played back via the first playback device and the second playback device in synchrony with one another.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include facilitating clock synchronization and/or synchronous playback among multiple playback devices in a group. An individual playback device estimates and/or calculates a clock time at a clock time source (or a time offset/error between the playback device and the clock time source) based on (i) first clock timing received from the clock time source via a primary timing link and (i) second clock timing received from the clock time source via a secondary timing link. In some embodiments, estimating and/or calculating a clock time and/or clock time offset/error comprises estimating and/or calculating the clock time and/or clock time offset/error with a state estimator, such as a Kalman filter, an extended Kalman filter, or other state estimator configured to estimate a clock time and/or clock time error based on clock timing received via two or more communications links.

Abstract: An immersive teleconferencing system includes three-dimensional sides positioned about a vertical axis forming a line of reflection of the immersive teleconferencing system. Tree-dimensional sides terminating at ends form an enclosure that houses a camera housed at a substantially central position. A first loudspeaker is disposed above the camera about the vertical axis and a second loudspeaker is disposed below the camera about the vertical axis.

Abstract: A remote healthcare system is described. The remote healthcare system includes a system interface that includes patient and user interfaces in the form of electronic device applications that are accessed by a patient and a user, respectively. The remote healthcare communication system enables secure, HIPAA compliant phone, video, and data-sharing between the patient and user. During a video session, the user may be able to access the patient's medical records and/or other patient health-related data.

Abstract: A callback action is enabled for a first user in association with a voice message (VM) that is in a shared VM inbox. A determination is made that the VM is not responded to within a response time. Responsive to determining that the VM is not responded to within the response time, the VM is reassigned from the first user to a second user. Responsive to reassigning the VM from the first user to the second user, the callback action is enabled for the second user and is disabled for the first user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to originating calling party identifier lifecycle management methods that include the steps of capturing calling party reputation data for each originating calling party identifier with pending lifecycle status. Changing from pending to ready lifecycle status when calling party reputation data indicates correct labeling. Changing ready to warm-up and throttling up originating calling party identifier use frequency over a warm-up period, then setting lifecycle status active. Throttling down originating calling party identifier usage when lifecycle status is active and originating calling party identifier sustained use threshold is reached over a throttle-down period, then setting lifecycle status to cool-down. And, resting the originating calling party identifier for a non-use resting period before setting the lifecycle status to pending, and restarting the lifecycle management.

Abstract: An electronic device receives a first media content item and receives information indicating: a first insertion time within the first media content item; and a second media content item to be played at the first insertion time and/or one or more properties of the second media content item. The electronic device stores the first media content item. The electronic device provides the first media content item to the second electronic device, including queuing the second electronic device to playback, in sequence and without user intervention: the first media content item until the first insertion time; the second media content item at the first insertion time; and the first media content item resumed after playback of the second media content item is ceased.

Abstract: A first playback is configured to (i) while connected to a local data network via a network interface using a first wireless networking protocol, receive a command to begin communicating with a second playback device in a group of playback devices for synchronous playback, (ii) based on the received command, begin communicating with the second playback device, (iii) determine that the second playback device is connected to the local data network using a second wireless networking protocol, (iv) based the determining, cause the second playback device to operate as a group coordinator of the group of playback devices, wherein the group coordinator (a) receives audio content from an audio source, and (b) transmits the audio content to the first playback device during rendering of the audio content by the group of playback devices, and (v) thereafter, receive the audio content from the second playback device.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for video broadcasting includes receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), first information relating to a first shot including one or more first digital media resources and second information relating to a second shot including one or more second digital media resources. A first video feed in accordance with the first information is played on a digital canvas. A second video feed in accordance with the second information is loaded on the digital canvas, such that the second video feed is hidden by the first video feed. A broadcast is generated by capturing a series of video frames of the digital canvas, and the broadcast is transmitted to one or more first remote devices.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for detecting a wearing status of a wearable device, the wearing status indicating whether a user is wearing the wearable device and sending wearing status data to a companion communication device to control a behavior of the companion communication device.

Abstract: A disclosed method of operation includes detecting emergency call data from an emergency call data feed to an emergency network; obtaining the emergency call data from the emergency network over a network connection; and providing emergency data to the emergency network over the network connection based on device identifiers contained in the emergency call data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining when to present video data via a head-worn wearable device. A head-wearable device includes a display, one or more processors, and memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause a head-wearable device, when worn, to detect an electronic device associated with a user of the head-wearable device. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the head-wearable device, when worn, to in accordance with a determination that the electronic device is in proximity to the head-wearable device and presenting video data, and further in accordance with a determination that sensor data received at the head-wearable device indicates that a video-viewing precondition is present, cease to cause presentation of the video data at the electronic device, and cause the presentation of the video data at the display of the head-wearable device.

Abstract: An earpiece in embodiments of the present invention may have one or more of the following features: (a) an earpiece housing, (b) at least one speaker, (c) a plurality of sensors disposed within the earpiece housing, and (d) a processor disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the plurality of sensors and the at least one speaker, wherein the processor is configured to use an artificial intelligence framework to evaluate sensor input from the plurality of sensors to provide advice to the user.

Abstract: When creators generate media content in accordance with media programs, the media content is evaluated to identify any number of violations of policies, and to generate scores representing a level of risk that the creators will violate one or more of the policies in the future. Subsequently, media content of the creators is transmitted to listeners in accordance with the scores. In addition to audio data of creators or transcripts of the audio data, scores may be generated based on images associated with the creators, titles or summaries of media programs, or reports received from listeners. Scores calculated for creators may increase or decrease over time, depending on numbers of violations of policies by such creators, or other factors, and be utilized with a goal of protecting listeners against exposure to harmful content.

Abstract: Disclosed are an audio information transmission system, method, and apparatus, and a corresponding two-wheeled vehicle and helmet. The system includes a media control apparatus and an audio switching apparatus connected to the media control apparatus. The audio switching apparatus is connected to a mobile terminal and the helmet and is configured to receive first audio information transmitted by the mobile terminal and transmit same to the media control apparatus. The media control apparatus is configured to receive and mix second audio information generated by the two-wheeled vehicle with the first audio information, to generate mixed audio information. The audio switching apparatus transmits the mixed audio information to the helmet. In the present application, the audio information transmitted by the mobile terminal and information such as navigation voices, alarms emitted by the two-wheeled vehicle are mixed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented lighting system for video recording and display includes: a first user device featuring a front-facing camera, a front-facing display, a processor, a memory, and a networking interface; and a second user device featuring a front-facing camera, a front-facing display, a processor, a memory, and a networking interface; wherein the first user device's processor: receives a first video captured by the second user device's front-facing camera; displays the first video on the first user device's display, wherein a portion of the first video is replaced by one or more lighting elements; and captures a second video using the first user device's front-facing camera, wherein the second video is illuminated during capture, in part, by the one or more lighting elements.

Abstract: A method of generating audio assets, comprising the steps of: receiving an input audio asset having a first duration, generating an input image representative of the input audio asset, training a generative model on the input image and implementing the trained generative model to generate an output image representative of an output audio asset having a second duration different to the first duration, and generating the output audio asset based on the output image.