Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems and machine readable media are disclosed herein for analyzing response data from subjects exposed to media. An example method includes collecting electroencephalography data from a brain of a subject exposed to an advertisement. The example method also includes determining neuro-response data from the electroencephalography data, the neuro-response data representative of interaction between a first frequency band and a second frequency band of the electroencephalography data, the second frequency band being different than the first frequency band. In addition, the example method includes determining resonance to the advertisement based on the neuro-response data and identifying one or more priming levels for one or more locations in a source material based on an attribute of the source material. The example method also includes selecting a first one of the one or more locations for inclusion of the advertisement based on the resonance and the priming levels.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems and machine readable media are disclosed herein for selecting advertisement or entertainment location based on neuro-response data. An example method includes analyzing first neuro-response data from a first subject exposed to source material. The example method also includes identifying a candidate location in the source material for introduction of an advertisement or entertainment based on the first neuro-response data. In addition, the example method includes analyzing second neuro-response data from at least one of the first subject and a second subject exposed to a combination of the source material and the advertisement or entertainment inserted in the candidate location. The example also includes determining an effectiveness of the advertisement or entertainment based on the second neuro-response data.

Abstract: A system analyzes neuro-response measurements including regional electroencephalography (EEG) measurements from subjects exposed to stimulus materials to determine locations in stimulus materials eliciting controlled attention and automatic attention. Additional stimulus materials are inserted into locations having salient attention attributes. In some examples, a challenging task is used to direct controlled attention onto a location and additional stimulus material is subtly presented in the location to benefit from automatic attention and salient attention measurements.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for facilitating mobile device connections using geo data items. The method comprises receiving data packets transmitted over a network from a first mobile device corresponding to a first user. The data packets include a request for a dining companion, user information corresponding to the first user, and geo data items identifying a geo-location associated with the first user. A point-of-interest is determined based on the geo data items. One or more other mobile devices, corresponding to system users, within a bounded geographical area of the point-of-interest, are located based on the request and corresponding geo data items. An aggregated score for each system user is calculated based on user attributes and a connection between the first user and a system user is facilitated by the system if the aggregated score corresponding to the system user meets a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for implementing protective gear testing platforms. Systems may include a support structure and a pendulum coupled to the support structure via a first coupling. The pendulum may be configured to be positioned at a first position, and further configured to swing along a pathway in a first direction when released from the first position. Systems may also include a first headform coupled with the pendulum, where the first headform is configured to measure a plurality of forces associated with an impact on the first headform. The systems may also include a base stage configured to be coupled with a target, and further configured to position the target within the pathway.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for implementing protective gear testing platforms. Systems may include a support structure and a pendulum coupled to the support structure via a first coupling. The pendulum may be configured to be positioned at a first position, and further configured to swing along a pathway in a first direction when released from the first position. Systems may also include a first headform coupled with the pendulum, where the first headform is configured to measure a plurality of forces associated with an impact on the first headform. The systems may also include a base stage configured to be coupled with a target, and further configured to position the target within the pathway.

Abstract: Protective gear such as a helmet includes multiple shell layers connected using one or more shear protection devices. The shear protection devices have a general V-shaped configuration with one vertex point and two endpoints. Elastic bands connect the vertex with each endpoint. The vertex is secured to the inner surface of the outer shell layer and the two endpoints are attached to the outer surface of a middle shell layer. The devices have means for adjusting the tension in the elastic bands. The bands flex downward or contracts when there is an impact on the helmet. The adjustable device is able to absorb energy from the impact by flexing and allowing movement of the outer shell layer relative to the middle shell layer.

Abstract: Protective gear such as a helmet includes multiple shell layers connected using one or more shear protection devices. The shear protection devices have a general V-shaped configuration with one vertex point and two endpoints. Elastic bands connect the vertex with each endpoint. The vertex is secured to the inner surface of the outer shell layer and the two endpoints are attached to the outer surface of a middle shell layer. The devices flex downward or contracts when there is an impact on the helmet, such as a direct, rotational, or shear force. The device is able to absorb energy from the impact by flexing and allowing movement of the outer shell layer relative to the middle shell layer.

Abstract: Software for designing, configuring, and manufacturing a smart, biomechanically aware helmet is described. The software has numerous modules. One module creates instructions on designing and configuring a baseline helmet where number of shell layers, air vents, sensors, lining layer, and other features are provided. Another module is used for creating instructions on the number of energy and impact transformer layers and the mechanical and non-mechanical means used in each to absorb energy from mechanical impacts to the helmet. These dampers can include ball bearings, elastic devices, conical structures, liquids, gels, foams, and other structures that function in the transformer layers which are between the hard shell layers.

Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for more effectively monitoring pets to enhance caregiving and pet development. In one example, a system includes a pet monitoring device having a plurality of sensors that gather measurement data, such as motion and arousal, from a pet. The system also includes a monitoring hub that receives the measurement data from the pet monitoring device and analyzes the measurement data in relation to a learning receptivity model obtained from a remote platform. The measurement data is analyzed to predict a time and duration when a pet associated with the pet monitoring device will be receptive to learning.

Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for analyzing eye and contact lens condition. According to various embodiments, a method is provided comprising receiving an image of an eye. The method further comprises extracting condition information of the eye and receiving diagnosis information from a database. The method further comprises comparing the condition information with the diagnosis information and providing an analysis of the eye. In various embodiments, the eye may include a contact lens on the surface of the eye and the condition information may include a condition of the contact lens. In some embodiments, the analysis may include an estimated suggested time to remove the contact lens. In other embodiments, the analysis may include an estimated expiration of the contact lens. In some embodiments, the database may comprise both local storage and global databases access through a global network.

Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for more effectively monitoring infants to enhance caregiving and infant development. A system may include a wearable infant monitoring device, transmission interface, and monitoring hub. The wearable infant monitoring device includes sensors that detect activity and position of an infant. The transmission interface transmits measurement data associated with the activity and position of the infant. The monitoring hub receives the measurement data and includes a processor configured to determine the infant's receptivity to learning. Learning materials are then provided to a caregiver through a display interface based on the infant's receptivity to learning.

Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes relating to intelligent variable resistance exercise equipment such as a weight lifting machine or weight training apparatus. In one example, a system includes a magnetic resistance mechanism that applies and varies magnetic resistance corresponding to gravity based weight resistance for a user performing a weight training exercise. The equipment may include data storage that maintains exercise profiles and a processor that adjusts the amount of gravity based weight resistance based on a profile identified for the user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to identify an emotion evoked by media are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a synthesizer to generate a first synthesized sample based on a pre-verbal utterance associated with a first emotion. A feature extractor is to identify a first value of a first feature of the first synthesized sample. The feature extractor to identify a second value of the first feature of first media evoking an unknown emotion. A classification engine is to create a model based on the first feature. The model is to establish a relationship between the first value of the first feature and the first emotion. The classification engine is to identify the first media as evoking the first emotion when the model indicates that the second value corresponds to the first value.

Abstract: A stimulus compression device determines neuro-feedback significance corresponding to stimulus material and modifies the stimulus material using neuro-feedback significance measures. For example, the stimulus compression device determines portions of a media stream corresponding to low neuro-feedback significance and removes them from the media stream. Compression of stimulus material may involve removal, modification, repetition, bit rate adjustment, resolution adjustment, etc. Transitions can be smoothed or lengthened to further improve processed stimulus material.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for facilitating mobile device connections using geo data items. The method comprises receiving data packets transmitted over a network from a first mobile device corresponding to a first user. The data packets include a request for a dining companion, user information corresponding to the first user, and geo data items identifying a geo-location associated with the first user. A point-of-interest is determined based on the geo data items. One or more other mobile devices, corresponding to system users, within a bounded geographical area of the point-of-interest, are located based on the request and corresponding geo data items. An aggregated score for each system user is calculated based on user attributes and a connection between the first user and a system user is facilitated by the system if the aggregated score corresponding to the system user meets a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system provides programming and advertising to a video decoder such as a digital video recorder, computer system, software or hardware player, etc. When a user makes a request to skip a commercial by issuing a command such as 30 second skip forward, alternate media is provided. In some examples, an image advertisement is provided for a predetermined period of time either during the commercial break or when regular programming resumes. In other examples, a substitute commercial is shown. The substitute commercial may be shortened or compressed. The alternate media may be perceptually encoded in a video stream, hidden in a video stream, or provided in a separate stream. In some examples, survey based and neuro-response based data is used to evaluate and select alternate media for particular programming.

Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes relating to securing legal interactions between a client and a legal professional. In one example, a process includes receiving a legal transaction request from a client, where the legal transaction request includes legal transaction parameters such as location and practice area. Legal professional profiles associated with legal professionals are then obtained, where the legal professional profiles include legal professional parameters such as level of experience and practice area. At least one legal professional is selected based on a comparison of the legal professional profiles and the legal transaction request. A legal services agreement is then generated by analyzing legal services agreements for prior legal transactions and determining vector space distances between these legal services agreements and the legal transaction parameters.

Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices and methods for rapid fermentation. According to various embodiments, a device is provided comprising a container for housing an amount of a carbohydrate solution therein. An atomizer coupled to the container converts the carbohydrate solution into an aerosol suspension of particles that is emitted into a first chamber. A first panel separating the first chamber from a second chamber includes a fermentation agent thereon. The carbohydrate solution is emitted as the aerosol suspension of particles into the first chamber and onto the first panel such that the carbohydrate solution is fermented by the fermentation agent. The carbohydrate solution is collected in the second chamber and is returned to the atomizer until the carbohydrate solution has been fermented to a desired state. In certain embodiments, the fermentation agent comprises a yeast culture or other microorganism.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to identify a mood of media are disclosed. An example method includes accessing a known audio known to evoke a first emotion. A first synthesized sample is synthesized based on the known audio sample. A first value of a first feature of the first synthesized sample is calculated. A mood model is created based on the first feature. The mood model is to establish a relationship between the first feature and the first emotion. A second value of the first feature of first media evoking an unknown emotion is identified. The unknown emotion is identified as the first emotion when the mood model indicates that the second value corresponds to the first value.