Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to placing virtual objects in an augmented reality environment. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method comprising receiving sensor data comprising one or more of motion data, location data, and orientation data from one or more sensors located on a head-mounted display device, and based upon the motion data, determining a body-locking direction vector that is based upon an estimated direction in which a body of a user is facing. The method further comprises positioning a displayed virtual object based on the body-locking direction vector.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and a mobile processing device provide reminder data in association with contact information for a known entity. A notification may be provided when communication occurs which is associated with a known entity. Communications may take the form of a phone call, an SMS message, an email, or a third-party application providing communication services. Any detectable communication in a personal computing device may trigger a reminder based on a known entity. Reminder notifications can be triggered on inbound communications and outbound communications.

Abstract: Various technologies for managing mobile device communications can be offered to implement a virtual personal operator. Incoming calls and texts can be managed intelligently based on a rich network-stored context, allowing the network to make decisions and interact with callers. Because context is stored by the network, the virtual personal operator can function without contacting the called mobile phone, and can even provide helpful information to callers if the mobile phone is offline. Rich do-not-disturb functionality can be provided, and privileged callers can be given additional information or functionality based on their privileged status. Numerous other features that assist with communications management can be supported.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to placing virtual objects in an augmented reality environment. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method comprising receiving sensor data comprising one or more of motion data, location data, and orientation data from one or more sensors located on a head-mounted display device, and based upon the motion data, determining a body-locking direction vector that is based upon an estimated direction in which a body of a user is facing. The method further comprises positioning a displayed virtual object based on the body-locking direction vector.

Abstract: Because of the small size and mobility of smart phones, and because they are typically hand-held, it is both natural and feasible to use hand, wrist, or arm gestures to communicate commands to the electronic device as if the device were an extension of the user's hand. Some user gestures are detectable by electro-mechanical motion sensors within the circuitry of the smart phone. The sensors can sense a user gesture by detecting a physical change associated with the device, such as motion of the device or a change in orientation. In response, a voice-based or image-based input mode can be triggered based on the gesture. Methods and devices disclosed provide a way to select from among different input modes to a device feature, such as a search, without reliance on manual selection.