Abstract: A conferencing system terminal device includes an image capture device capturing images of a subject during a videoconference occurring across a network and a communication device transmitting the images to at least one remote electronic device engaged in the videoconference. One or more processors apply a virtual background or virtual background indicia in the images behind depictions of the subject. In response to one or more sensors detecting initiation of a demonstration operation by the subject, the one or more processors cause the virtual background or virtual background indicia to appear behind depictions of a demonstration object of the demonstration operation such that the demonstration object is visible against the virtual background indicia or virtual background.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing having a front side and a rear side, a first image capture device positioned on the front side, and a second image capture device positioned on the rear side. One or more processors of the electronic device cause, in response to user input received at a user interface requesting the second image capture device capture an image of an object, the first image capture device to capture another image of a user delivering the user input. The one or more processors then define an image orientation of the image of the object to be the same as another image orientation of the other image of the user.

Abstract: A monitoring system incorporates, and method and computer program product provide image projection of content of subjective interest to a person responsive to a detected mood of the person. A controller of the monitoring system receives image stream(s) from a camera system including image capturing device(s) that a first image stream encompassing a face of a person. The controller compares the first image stream with facial expression trigger(s) in a visual object library. In response to determining that the first image stream includes facial expression trigger(s) among the visual object library, the controller determines one or more objects in the visual object library having an associated interest value in the preference tracking data structure above a threshold soothing value corresponding to the person. The controller triggers an image projector to present the object(s) within the field of view of the person to respond to the trigger.

Abstract: A monitoring system incorporates, and method and computer program product provide for learning about objects of interest to a person based on gaze direction. A controller of the monitoring system receives image stream(s) from a camera system of image capturing device(s) that capture a first image stream that encompasses eyes of a person and a second image stream that at least partially encompasses surrounding object(s) and surfaces viewable by the person. The controller determines a first region of interest (ROI) among the surrounding object(s) and surfaces that is aligned with an eye gaze direction of the person. The controller identifies an object contained within the first ROI. The controller determines an interest value of the object to the person, in part based on duration and/or frequency that the person gazes at the object. The controller stores the interest value along with identifying data of the identified object.

Abstract: A monitoring system incorporates, and method and computer program product provide a monitoring system that captures image stream of regions of interest based on identified facial cues of a person. A controller of the monitoring system receives a first image stream that encompasses a face of a person and a second image stream that encompasses surrounding object(s) and surface(s) viewable by the person. The controller detects a facial expression of the face. In response to determining that the facial expression is a mood associated expression, the controller determines, from the first image stream, an eye gaze direction of the person. The controller determines a region of interest (ROI) aligned with the eye gaze direction. The controller captures the second image stream and identifies an object contained within the ROI. The controller communicates a notification including the expression and the object within the ROI to an output device.

Abstract: A method in an electronic device includes detecting, with one or more processors, initiation of an image capture operation using an image capture device situated on a first surface of the electronic device and having a first field of view extending away from the first surface in a first direction. In response to detecting the initiation of the image capture operation, the method includes actuating a second image capture device situated on a second surface of the electronic device and having a second field of view extending away from the second surface in a second direction. The method then captures image content with the second image capture device and presenting the image content on a display situated on the first surface of the electronic device. Thereafter, the one or more processors capture at least one image with the first image capture device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an image capture device that can be an always on image capture device. The electronic device includes one or more processors operable with the image capture device and a wireless communication circuit operable with the one or more processors. The one or more processors determine, from images of a face and torso of a user of the electronic device captured by the image capture device, that a heartrate of the user of the electronic device increases by a predetermined threshold above a resting level heartrate of the user of the electronic device. In response, the one or more processors cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit a climate adjustment request to a climate control device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing supporting a user interface, one or more touch sensors, and at least one image capture device. One or more processors cause, in response to the user interface receiving user input initiating a video capture operation, the at least one image capture device to capture a plurality of video frames. The plurality of video frames are processed with a first video stabilization operation when the electronic device is supported by a multi-handed touch input and a second video stabilization operation when the electronic device is supported by a single-handed touch input. The first video stabilization operation crops less of each image than the second video stabilization operation since the electronic device is likely more stable when supported by the multi-handed touch input.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for automatic camera adjustments based on eye gaze tracking. The method includes capturing, via a front facing camera, an image stream containing a face of a user and determining, via a processor, an eye gaze direction of the user based on an image retrieved from the image stream. The eye gaze direction corresponds to a location on a display where the user is looking. The method further includes mapping the location on the display to a region of interest (ROI) for focusing a rear facing camera and generating camera settings of the rear facing camera based on the ROI. The method further includes adjusting the rear facing camera using the generated camera settings such that the rear facing camera focuses on the ROI.

Abstract: Techniques for context-based display of content and alert based on distance on a multi-display system are described. For instance, the described techniques can be implemented to determine a device context based on one or more of a first instance of media content displayed on a first display device positioned at a first surface of a client device or an environment in which the client device is positioned. Based on the device context, the described techniques enable output of a second instance of media content via a second display device positioned at a second surface of the client device.

Abstract: Techniques for context-based display of content and alert based on distance on a multi-display system are described. For instance, the described techniques can be implemented to determine a device context based on one or more of a first instance of media content displayed on a first display device positioned at a first surface of a client device or an environment in which the client device is positioned. Based on the device context, the described techniques enable output of a second instance of media content via a second display device positioned at a second surface of the client device.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for selecting an active camera from among a front facing camera and at least one rear facing camera. The method includes capturing, via a front facing camera, an image stream containing a face of a user and determining, via a processor, an eye gaze direction of the user based on an image retrieved from the image stream. The eye gaze direction corresponds to a location where the user is looking. The method further includes in response to determining that the user is looking away from a front surface of an electronic device and towards a direction within a field of view of the at least one rear facing camera, selecting, as an active camera, a corresponding one of the at least one rear facing cameras with a field of view containing the location to which the user is looking.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for camera adjustments based on eye gaze tracking. The method includes capturing, via a front facing camera, an image stream containing a face of a user and determining, via a processor, an eye gaze direction based on images retrieved from the image stream. The eye gaze direction corresponds to a location where the user is looking. In response to determining that the user is looking away from the front surface of the electronic device and towards a direction within a field of view of a rear facing camera, the method further includes identifying image characteristics of the location, generating camera settings of the rear facing camera based on the eye gaze direction/characteristics of the location and adjusting the rear facing camera using the generated camera settings such that the rear facing camera focuses on the location.

Abstract: An electronic device incorporates, and method and computer program product provide improved auto white balance (AWB) performance. The electronic device receives first image content from a first image capturing device of an electronic device. The electronic device receives second image content from a second image capturing device. The second image capturing device has a second field of view (FOV) that differs from a first FOV of the first image capturing device. The controller identifying, during an image capturing process for a target image within the first FOV, whether a condition exists that causes a distortion in a white balance of the first image content. In response to identifying that the condition exists, the controller captures the second image content within the second FOV, determining an AWB value for the second image content, and automatically adjusting the first image content using the AWB value for the second image content.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for selecting an active camera from among a front facing camera and at least one rear facing camera. The method includes capturing, via a front facing camera, an image stream containing a face of a user and determining, via a processor, an eye gaze direction of the user based on an image retrieved from the image stream. The eye gaze direction corresponds to a location where the user is looking. The method further includes in response to determining that the user is looking away from a front surface of an electronic device and towards a direction within a field of view of the at least one rear facing camera, selecting, as an active camera, a corresponding one of the at least one rear facing cameras with a field of view containing the location to which the user is looking.

Abstract: A conferencing system terminal device includes an image capture device capturing images of a subject during a videoconference occurring across a network and a communication device transmitting the images to at least one remote electronic device engaged in the videoconference. One or more processors apply a virtual background or virtual background indicia in the images behind depictions of the subject. In response to one or more sensors detecting initiation of a demonstration operation by the subject, the one or more processors cause the virtual background or virtual background indicia to appear behind depictions of a demonstration object of the demonstration operation such that the demonstration object is visible against the virtual background indicia or virtual background.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing having a front side and a rear side, a first image capture device positioned on the front side, and a second image capture device positioned on the rear side. One or more processors of the electronic device cause, in response to user input received at a user interface requesting the second image capture device capture an image of an object, the first image capture device to capture another image of a user delivering the user input. The one or more processors then define an image orientation of the image of the object to be the same as another image orientation of the other image of the user.

Abstract: Techniques for video content based on multiple capture devices are described and are implementable to enable multiple video capture devices to be utilized for a video feed. Generally, the described implementations enable video content captured by multiple video capture devices to be utilized, such as to integrate different instances of video content into a merged video content stream. In at least one implementation this provides higher quality video attributes to be utilized than is provided by utilizing a single video content source.

Abstract: Techniques for video content based on multiple capture devices are described and are implementable to enable multiple video capture devices to be utilized for a video feed. Generally, the described implementations enable video content captured by multiple video capture devices to be utilized, such as to integrate different instances of video content into a merged video content stream. In at least one implementation this provides higher quality video attributes to be utilized than is provided by utilizing a single video content source.

Abstract: Techniques for notification handling based on identity and physical presence are described and may be implemented to determine whether to route a notification from a first device (e.g., a mobile device) to a second device (e.g., a display device) for output at the second device. Generally, the described implementations utilize sensor data captured at a physical location to detect and/or identify persons present at the physical location and to determine whether to route notifications between devices based on the detected persons/identities.