Abstract: Systems and methods for recommending an outdoor activity geographic location are provided. In some aspects, multiple data items that are associated with a recurring time period and a destination geographic location are selected from one or more data repositories. That an outdoor activity for the user is available in the destination geographic location during the recurring time period is determined using information in the selected multiple data items and at least one characteristic of a user of a client computing device. An indication that the outdoor activity is available in the destination geographic location is provided to the client computing device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for retrieving images based on a seasonal time period. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a query including image data defining an image depicting a subject. A location at which the image was captured by an image capturing device is determined. One or more additional images of the subject that were captured by an image capturing device at the identified location are identified. At least a portion of the additional images are provided in response to receiving the query.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for automatically adjusting temporal creation data for a plurality of images is disclosed. The method may generally include receiving a plurality of image files associated with the plurality of images, wherein each of the plurality of image files includes an initial creation time. In addition, the method may include determining a baseline creation time by analyzing the plurality of image files based on their association with at least one of daytime hours or nighttime hours and adjusting the initial creation time for at least one of the plurality of image files based on the baseline creation time.

Abstract: A system and method for suggesting alternative travel destinations is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method may generally include receiving, at a computing device, a query from a client device associated with a requested travel destination. The requested travel destination may be at a first geographic location. The method may also include analyzing travel pattern data for at least one user that previously requested travel directions to the requested travel destination to identify at least one second geographic location that is associated with the requested travel destination. The travel pattern data may include information associated with a location of the at least one user after requesting the travel directions. In addition, the method may include transmitting to the client device a suggestion for at least one alternative travel destination based on the at least one second geographic location.

Abstract: A device is configured to receive a translation query that requests a translation of terms from a source language to a target language; determine translation features associated with the translation query; assign a feature value to each of the translation features to form feature values; apply a feature weight to each of the feature values to generate a final value; and determine whether to provide a dialog translation user interface or a non-dialog translation user interface based on whether the final value satisfies a threshold. The dialog translation user interface may facilitate translation of a conversation, the non-dialog translation user interface may provide translation search results, and the non-dialog translation user interface may be different than the dialog translation user interface. The device also configured to provide the dialog translation user interface for display when the final value satisfies the threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for comparing products in a marketplace. An image or video of the products may be captured using a camera associated with a mobile device. User input may be received to select two or more products within the image. Machine vision techniques may be applied to specifically identify the selected products. Product features associated with each of the identified products may be retrieved and formatted into a comparison of product features. The comparison may be presented to the user.

Abstract: Techniques for summarizing media are described. A viewer-interaction analyzer receives a media file containing media, the media file including a plurality of segments. A segment of the media file is scored based on interactions of a set of raters. Viewer metrics on the segment of the media file are measured based on interactions with the segment of the media file by a set of viewers. A set of feature vectors are formed based on the measured viewer interactions, where feature vectors in the set of feature vectors are based on interactions of the set of viewers. A model is trained based on the set of feature vectors and the score assigned to the segment of the media file. The model is applied to segments of the media file to generate an interest rating for segments of the media file. An edited media file is generated based on segments of the media file having interest ratings that meet a criterion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media aggregation are disclosed herein. The system includes a media system that can transform user generated media items into at least one aggregated media item. A synchronization component can synchronize media items with respect to time. Synchronized media items can be analyzed and transformed into an aggregated media item for storage and/or display. In addition, the aggregated media item is capable of being manipulated to create an enhanced and customizable viewing and/or listening experience. Accordingly, media item aggregation can be accomplished.

Abstract: A system, computer-implemented method and non-transitory computer-readable medium for automatically searching for images from events is provided. One or more personal identity tags are provided, wherein the personal identity tags relate to identification information for one or more individuals. Next, at least one event group is identified, wherein the event group is a collection of images associated with an event, the collection of images including one or more images tagged with one or more of the provided personal identity tags. A collection of the images for each of the identified event groups is then received.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media aggregation are disclosed herein. The system includes a media system that can transform user generated media items into at least one aggregated media item. A synchronization component can synchronize media items with respect to time. Synchronized media items can be analyzed and transformed into an aggregated media item for storage and/or display. In addition, the aggregated media item is capable of being manipulated to create an enhanced and customizable viewing and/or listening experience. Accordingly, media item aggregation can be accomplished.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing videos with a mobile device is provided. The method may include identifying, at a computing device, an intended target of a video recording, wherein the intended target is substantially centered within a display of the computing device. The method may include determining, in response to the intended target being out of position, that the intended target is not substantially centered within the display and outputting a non-visual indication that the intended target is not currently substantially centered within the display.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lensless optical device for acquiring an image. The device can include a light attenuating layer having a plurality of elements, where transmittance of each of the plurality of elements is controllable, and an image detector disposed at a distance from the light attenuating layer, the image detector configured to acquire an image with light that passes through the light attenuating layer. The device also can include a light attenuating layer controller configured to simultaneously control transmittance of each of the plurality of elements independent of each other. Methods of detecting and tracking an object in a scene are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lensless optical device for acquiring an image. The device can include a light attenuating layer having a plurality of elements, where transmittance of each of the plurality of elements is controllable, and an image detector disposed at a distance from the light attenuating layer, the image detector configured to acquire an image with light that passes through the light attenuating layer. The device also can include a light attenuating layer controller configured to simultaneously control transmittance of each of the plurality of elements independent of each other. Methods of detecting and tracking an object in a scene are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lensless optical device for acquiring an image. The device can include a light attenuating layer having a plurality of elements, where transmittance of each of the plurality of elements is controllable, and an image detector disposed at a distance from the light attenuating layer, the image detector configured to acquire an image with light that passes through the light attenuating layer. The device also can include a light attenuating layer controller configured to simultaneously control transmittance of each of the plurality of elements independent of each other. Methods of detecting and tracking an object in a scene are also disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a device includes a light modulator layer having a plurality of elements, each having a controllable transmittance, and a plurality of lenses, wherein each of the plurality of lenses is disposed to receive light independently of each other. The device further includes an image detector disposed at a distance from the light modulator layer and configured to acquire images from light that passes through the light modulator layer. In addition, the device includes a controller configured to control transmittance of the elements of the light modulator layer. Methods of acquiring images are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for displaying 3D images using a display system having multiple physical layers. The physical layers of the display system are controlled (or manufactured) such that the display system produces a desired 4D light field corresponding to a real or synthetic 3D object or scene to be viewed by an observer. This may be accomplished, for example, by determining the transmittance values of one or more points in each physical layer that are required such that the desired 4D light field is produced by the display system. Various alternative embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lensless optical device for acquiring an image. The device can include a light attenuating layer having a plurality of elements, where transmittance of each of the plurality of elements is controllable, and an image detector disposed at a distance from the light attenuating layer, the image detector configured to acquire an image with light that passes through the light attenuating layer. The device also can include a light attenuating layer controller configured to simultaneously control transmittance of each of the plurality of elements independent of each other. Methods of detecting and tracking an object in a scene are also disclosed.

Abstract: Imaging devices and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a device includes a light modulator layer having a plurality of elements, each having a controllable transmittance, and a plurality of lenses, wherein each of the plurality of lenses is disposed to receive light independently of each other. The device further includes an image detector disposed at a distance from the light modulator layer and configured to acquire images from light that passes through the light modulator layer. In addition, the device includes a controller configured to control transmittance of the elements of the light modulator layer. Methods of acquiring images are also provided.