Abstract: Robotic task program synthesis embodiments are presented that generally synthesize a robotic task program based on received examples of repositioning tasks. In one implementation, the exemplary repositioning tasks are human demonstrations of object manipulation in an actual or displayed robot workspace. A domain specific language (DSL) designed for object repositioning tasks is employed for the robotic control program. In general, candidate robotic task programs are generated from the example tasks. Each candidate program includes instructions for causing the robot to reposition objects, and represents a different permutation of instructions consistent with the received example tasks. The candidate programs are ranked, and whenever the top ranking program accomplishes the repositioning specified in each example task, it is designated as the synthesized robotic task program.

Abstract: Robotic task program synthesis embodiments are presented that generally synthesize a robotic task program based on received examples of repositioning tasks. In one implementation, the exemplary repositioning tasks are human demonstrations of object manipulation in an actual or displayed robot workspace. A domain specific language (DSL) designed for object repositioning tasks is employed for the robotic control program. In general, candidate robotic task programs are generated from the example tasks. Each candidate program includes instructions for causing the robot to reposition objects, and represents a different permutation of instructions consistent with the received example tasks. The candidate programs are ranked, and whenever the top ranking program accomplishes the repositioning specified in each example task, it is designated as the synthesized robotic task program.

Abstract: Robotic task demonstration interface embodiments are presented that generally employ a user interface to synthesize a robotic control program based on user demonstrations of object repositioning tasks, where the user manipulates objects in a displayed workspace to indicate what tasks that it is desired for a robot to perform on objects in the actual workspace associated with the robot. For example, this can involve a user repositioning objects displayed on a touch screen of a tablet computer. The configuration of the displayed workspace can be changed and additional repositioning examples performed. A robotic control program is synthesized for instructing the robot to perform the tasks indicated in the object repositioning demonstrations. The resulting learned robotic control program can be executed virtually for validation purposes, before applying it to the robot.

Abstract: To accommodate different types and versions of execution environments on mobile devices, requests for applications from a programmable device, such as a smart phone or other mobile device include status data about the characteristics of the device. Information about the display, memory, storage, and/or script engine may be forwarded with a request. At a fulfillment server, the information is evaluated so that an appropriately versioned and configured application can be custom built, or selected from a pre-built inventory of applications. This allows a user to postpone an upgrade and still receive appropriate versions of executable, optimized to the particular mobile device.

Abstract: Selectively caching content related to routing data in a computing device. Prior to traversing a route, one or more access points to a network are identified. An expected level of access to a network (e.g., signal strength) along the route is determined. Portions of the route are selected based on the expected level of access. Content corresponding to at least one of the selected portions is received and stored for access during traversal of the route. For example, map images for areas expected to have poor network connectivity are cached prior to traversing the route to ensure that routing data is displayed to a user when in those areas. During transversal of the route, content is obtained and cached if a current level of access is less than a defined threshold.

Abstract: A method of managing software issues includes receiving issue data from a remote host, where the issue data is related to an issue associated with a software application installed on the remote host. The method identifies a potential solution for the issue and sends solution data to the remote host, where the solution data is related to the identified potential solution. Feedback data may be received from the remote host, where the feedback data is indicative of a degree to which the identified potential solution was effective in resolving the issue.

Abstract: To accommodate different types and versions of execution environments on mobile devices, requests for applications from a programmable device, such as a smart phone or other mobile device include status data about the characteristics of the device. Information about the display, memory, storage, and/or script engine may be forwarded with a request. At a fulfillment server, the information is evaluated so that an appropriately versioned and configured application can be custom built, or selected from a pre-built inventory of applications. This allows a user to postpone an upgrade and still receive appropriate versions of executable, optimized to the particular mobile device.

Abstract: Selectively caching content related to routing data in a computing device. Prior to traversing a route, one or more access points to a network are identified. An expected level of access to a network (e.g., signal strength) along the route is determined. Portions of the route are selected based on the expected level of access. Content corresponding to at least one of the selected portions is received and stored for access during traversal of the route. For example, map images for areas expected to have poor network connectivity are cached prior to traversing the route to ensure that routing data is displayed to a user when in those areas. During transversal of the route, content is obtained and cached if a current level of access is less than a defined threshold.