Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for dynamically adjustable content based on detected traits. Dynamically adjustable content (e.g., advertisements, videos, announcements, location-specific information, maps, to name a few non-limiting examples) may be configured based on the determined traits of nearby users by performing character/word analysis of the names of nearby devices to determine likely associated user traits.

Abstract: A wireless router may comprise a spherical housing, and may move an antenna within the housing to different positions. The movement of the antenna may direct a wireless beam between various positions. The movement may also or alternatively be based on one or more device identifiers associated with one or more devices.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing variable bitrate content (e.g., video content, audio content, multimedia content, etc.). The content may comprise a plurality of portions (e.g., frames, segments, fragments, etc.). Each portion of the content may be tagged and/or associated with a content element. A content element may be associated with and/or indicate one or more of an encoding parameter associated with a respective portion of the content, attributes of the content (e.g., a scene transition, scene change, etc.) associated with the respective portion of the content, or additional content related items (e.g., one or more advertisements, etc.) associated with the respective portion of the content. The content element may be used to determine a bitrate to associate with the respective portion of the content. The content may be received/retrieved according to the determined bitrates.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for selectively modifying output of one more portions of a content item. Selective modifications may comprise enabling closed captioning for portions with difficult-to-understand dialogue, alerts of upcoming portions of a content item, skipping or replaying portions of a content item, volume adjustments, and/or contrast adjustments. Output modification may be automatic or partially automatic (e.g., based on acceptance after a prompt).

Abstract: An interference signal may be used to add a layer of security to a wireless communication. The interference signal may comprise media content, such as video, audio, text, or other content available to a user device via a media service. The wireless communication may be used to transmit a data signal, which may include sensitive data. The interference signal may be filtered to process the data signal.

Abstract: A wireless router may comprise a spherical housing, and may move an antenna within the housing to different positions. The movement of the antenna may direct a wireless beam between various positions. The movement may also or alternatively be based on one or more device identifiers associated with one or more devices.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for configuring and using a wireless network are described herein. A wireless network may include a gateway device, one or more access points, and/or one or more client devices. The gateway device, one or more access points, and one or more client devices may be configured for wireless communication. A computing device may determine the presence or absence of an individual based on signal characteristics of one or more wireless signals and take an action or prevent an action based thereon.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for determining a notification based on device properties. A device identification database may associate device identifications with device properties. A device identification associated with a device may be received, and corresponding device properties may be determined. Based on the device properties, a notification may be determined and sent.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing variable bitrate content (e.g., video content, audio content, multimedia content, etc.). The content may comprise a plurality of portions (e.g., frames, segments, fragments, etc.). Each portion of the content may be tagged and/or associated with a content element. A content element may be associated with and/or indicate one or more of an encoding parameter associated with a respective portion of the content, attributes of the content (e.g., a scene transition, scene change, etc.) associated with the respective portion of the content, or additional content related items (e.g., one or more advertisements, etc.) associated with the respective portion of the content. The content element may be used to determine a bitrate to associate with the respective portion of the content. The content may be received/retrieved according to the determined bitrates.

Abstract: An interference signal may be used to add a layer of security to a wireless communication. The interference signal may comprise media content, such as video, audio, text, or other content available to a user device via a media service. The wireless communication may be used to transmit a data signal, which may include sensitive data. The interference signal may be filtered to process the data signal.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for selectively modifying output of one more portions of a content item. Selective modifications may comprise enabling closed captioning for portions with difficult-to-understand dialogue, alerts of upcoming portions of a content item, skipping or replaying portions of a content item, volume adjustments, and/or contrast adjustments. Output modification may be automatic or partially automatic (e.g., based on acceptance after a prompt).

Abstract: A speaker system uses destructive wave interference to generate “dead spots” with respect to an audio presentation. The signal for the dead spot generating device can be an inverted signal generated using the audio signal. In one embodiment, the inverted signal is generated using the audio signal, an indication of loudness at one or more active speakers, and a determination of the characteristics of the sound path from the one or more active speakers (including delay and attenuation).

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for dynamically adjustable content based on detected traits. Dynamically adjustable content (e.g., advertisements, videos, announcements, location-specific information, maps, to name a few non-limiting examples) may be configured based on the determined traits of nearby users by performing character/word analysis of the names of nearby devices to determine likely associated user traits.

Abstract: Audio content captured by a plurality of microphones associated with a device, such as a hearing device, may be received. It may be determined that a first portion of the audio content is associated with a first microphone of the plurality of microphones. The first microphone may be a unidirectional microphone. Audio indicative of the first portion may be generated and sent to the device for output. It may be determined that a second portion of the audio content is associated with a second, different microphone of the plurality of microphones. The second microphone may be an omnidirectional microphone. Audio indicative of the second portion may be generated and sent to the device for output.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method that may include receiving a watering restriction for a location, detecting that a sprinkler controller is associated with a property within the location, and transmitting, to the sprinkler controller, the watering restriction. Additionally, a method may include receiving, at a sprinkler controller, a watering restriction for a location, the sprinkler controller associated with a property within the location, and adjusting, in response to the watering restriction, a sprinkling schedule for the property.

Abstract: Audio content captured by a plurality of microphones associated with a device, such as a hearing device, may be received. It may be determined that a first portion of the audio content is associated with a first microphone of the plurality of microphones. The first microphone may be a unidirectional microphone. Audio indicative of the first portion may be generated and sent to the device for output. It may be determined that a second portion of the audio content is associated with a second, different microphone of the plurality of microphones. The second microphone may be an omnidirectional microphone. Audio indicative of the second portion may be generated and sent to the device for output.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses may be provided for modifying audio content. A content item that includes audio content and video content may be received. The content item may include or be associated with closed captioning data or other text data. The text data and the audio content for the content item may be evaluated to determine when, within the audio content, spoken words are occurring. While the spoken words are occurring in the audio content, the audio content may be modified to reduce or eliminate background noise and other sounds within the audio content that occur at or around the time that the spoken words occur within the audio content.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for selectively modifying output of one more portions of a content item. Selective modifications may comprise enabling closed captioning for portions with difficult-to-understand dialogue, alerts of upcoming portions of a content item, skipping or replaying portions of a content item, volume adjustments, and/or contrast adjustments. Output modification may be automatic or partially automatic (e.g., based on acceptance after a prompt).

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for receiving and processing video content to aid in a user's rest cycles, such as sleep and wake cycles. Video content may be received and processed to determine information related to a plurality of pixels to be displayed on a screen. Each of the plurality of pixels may have a corresponding color value. A time of day when the video content is to be displayed is determined, and compared to a current time of day. Based on the comparison or other data, a color value of one or more of the pixels can be adjusted or changed.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for determining a notification based on device properties. A device identification database may associate device identifications with device properties. A device identification associated with a device may be received, and corresponding device properties may be determined. Based on the device properties, a notification may be determined and sent.