Abstract: Techniques are described herein for marking virtual objects. An exemplary system includes one or more processors; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the one or more processors and storing instructions thereon. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: (1) receive a transaction listing from a first entity, the transaction listing including (i) a digital asset that is associated with a virtual object in a virtual environment and (ii) a status of the digital asset indicating an active association with the first entity, (2) generate a transaction based upon the transaction listing, the transaction including an indication of the virtual object, (3) record the transaction in a distributed ledger, and (4) responsive to recording the transaction in the distributed ledger, cause the status of the digital asset to be displayed when the virtual object is viewed in the virtual environment.

Abstract: A backup control server for reducing dangers to automation systems of autonomous vehicles includes a memory and a processor. The processor is programmed to detect an anomalous event which may include one of a geomagnetic interference event and a cyber-attack event. The processor may also be programmed to perform a threat assessment for the anomalous event relative to an automation system of a vehicle. The automation system may be configured to control an aspect of autonomous operation of the vehicle. The processor may be further programmed to determine one or more mitigating actions to perform on the automation system based upon the threat assessment. The one or more mitigating actions are configured to reduce a danger to the vehicle presented by the anomalous event. The processor may also be programmed to transmit to the vehicle instructions to perform one or more mitigating actions on the automation system.

Abstract: A senior living computer platform is provided, as well as systems and methods for using a senior living computer platform to facilitate senior engagement with their daily schedule and caregivers associated with the seniors, and coordinate care between caregivers. In particular, the present embodiments relate to enhanced communication techniques between a senior and their family/friends via a social networking application. For instance, “stories functionality” is provided within a social networking application running on the senior's mobile device that allows the senior to interact with their virtual care circle. The senior may “video answer” several life experience questions, and/or otherwise record video stories, memories, and/or life experiences for sharing with their family and friends within the social networking application.

Abstract: A protection service management system may (1) detect a change in context information associated with a user having a protection service plan that protects an asset of the user, the context information being automatically determined without the user being required to manually provide the context information and including location information associated with the asset of the user; (2) determine a modification of the protection service plan of the user based upon the change in the context information; (3) transmit a prompt to a user device associate with the user, the prompt requesting approval of the modification; and/or (4) initiate the modification upon receiving approval of the modification via the user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dampening impact to a vehicle. The system may include a vehicle frame component; a plurality of adjustable exterior vehicle body components coupled to the frame component, wherein the vehicle body components are on different sides of a vehicle and are configurable to dampen an external force exerted on the vehicle; a plurality of actuator components configured to adjust physical configurations of the vehicle body components relative to the frame component; a component configured to collect data representing an external environment of the vehicle; and one or more processors configured to detect, by processing the data, an external driving condition, wherein the external driving condition is an impending collision between the vehicle and one or more objects external to the vehicle, and when the external driving condition is detected, cause the actuator components to correspondingly adjust the physical configurations of the vehicle body components.

Abstract: A backup control server for reducing dangers to automation systems of autonomous vehicles includes a memory and a processor. The processor is programmed to detect an anomalous event which may include one of a geomagnetic interference event and a cyber-attack event. The processor may also be programmed to perform a threat assessment for the anomalous event relative to an automation system of a vehicle. The automation system may be configured to control an aspect of autonomous operation of the vehicle. The processor may be further programmed to determine one or more mitigating actions to perform on the automation system based upon the threat assessment. The one or more mitigating actions are configured to reduce a danger to the vehicle presented by the anomalous event. The processor may also be programmed to transmit to the vehicle instructions to perform one or more mitigating actions on the automation system.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for marking virtual objects. An exemplary system includes one or more processors; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the one or more processors and storing instructions thereon. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: (1) receive a transaction listing from a first entity, the transaction listing including (i) a digital asset that is associated with a virtual object in a virtual environment and (ii) a status of the digital asset indicating an active association with the first entity, (2) generate a transaction based upon the transaction listing, the transaction including an indication of the virtual object, (3) record the transaction in a distributed ledger, and (4) responsive to recording the transaction in the distributed ledger, cause the status of the digital asset to be displayed when the virtual object is viewed in the virtual environment.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) computing device including at least one processor may be provided. The at least processor may be programmed to (i) receive a proposed trip including a destination location and a departure time, (ii) determine environmental conditions data based on the destination location and the departure time, (iii) retrieve current software ecosystem data for the AV, (iv) retrieve aggregated data for a plurality of AVs, the aggregated data including a plurality of correlations, each correlation including a) an interaction between at least one software application and at least one environmental condition and b) an adverse performance outcome associated with the interaction, (v) compare the environmental conditions data for the proposed trip and the current software ecosystem data for the AV to the plurality of correlations to identify an adverse performance outcome, and (vi) execute a remedial action to avoid the adverse performance outcome.

Abstract: A senior living computer platform is provided, as well as systems and methods for using a senior living computer platform to facilitate senior engagement with their daily schedule and caregivers associated with the seniors, and coordinate care between caregivers. In particular, the present embodiments relate to enhanced communication techniques between a senior and their family/friends via a social networking application. For instance, “stories functionality” is provided within a social networking application running on the senior's mobile device that allows the senior to interact with their virtual care circle. The senior may “video answer” several life experience questions, and/or otherwise record video stories, memories, and/or life experiences for sharing with their family and friends within the social networking application.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) chatbot for intelligent negotiation of terms is disclosed herein. An exemplary computing system includes one or more processors; and a memory storing executable instructions thereon. When executed by the processors, these instructions may cause the processors to: determine or retrieve a parameter indicated by a first contracting party, the parameter including one of: (i) a prioritized product list, (ii) a set of priority contractual terms, or (iii) a negotiating style; and determine, via the AI chatbot, whether one or more prospective terms are acceptable terms based on the parameter. The instructions may further cause the processors to, responsive to determining that the one or more prospective terms are unacceptable terms, generate, via the AI chatbot, one or more counter terms based on the parameter; and transmit the one or more counter terms to a second contracting party.

Abstract: A senior living computer platform is provided, as well as systems and methods for using a senior living computer platform to facilitate senior engagement with their daily schedule and caregivers associated with the seniors, and coordinate care between caregivers. In particular, the present embodiments relate to enhanced communication techniques between a senior and their family/friends via a social networking application. For instance, “stories functionality” is provided within a social networking application running on the senior's mobile device that allows the senior to interact with their virtual care circle. The senior may “video answer” several life experience questions, and/or otherwise record video stories, memories, and/or life experiences for sharing with their family and friends within the social networking application.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) computing device including at least one processor may be provided. The at least processor may be programmed to (i) receive a proposed trip including a destination location and a departure time, (ii) determine environmental conditions data based on the destination location and the departure time, (iii) retrieve current software ecosystem data for the AV, (iv) retrieve aggregated data for a plurality of AVs, the aggregated data including a plurality of correlations, each correlation including a) an interaction between at least one software application and at least one environmental condition and b) an adverse performance outcome associated with the interaction, (v) compare the environmental conditions data for the proposed trip and the current software ecosystem data for the AV to the plurality of correlations to identify an adverse performance outcome, and (vi) execute a remedial action to avoid the adverse performance outcome.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) computer system is provided. The computer system may be configured or programmed to: (1) communicate with one or more user devices to cause the one or more user devices to present a virtual environment; (2) receive sensor data from a first user device of the one or more user devices; (3) determine, based upon the received sensor data, that an accident has occurred; (4) in response to determining the accident has occurred, present, within the virtual environment to a first user using the first user device, one or more prompts for collecting information relating to the accident using the first user device; and/or (5) generate an accident profile including the information collected by the first user using the first user device in response to the one or more prompts.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system may be configured or programmed to: (1) communicate with a user device to cause the user device to present a virtual environment, the virtual environment including at least one agent avatar associated with an agent; (2) receive, from the user device, user input data including one or more of live audio data, live video data, or live motion data; (3) generate a proposed response based upon the user input data; (4) determine whether an agent is present at an agent interface; (5) when the agent is present at the agent interface, cause the agent interface to display a recommendation including the proposed response; and/or (6) when the agent is not present at the agent interface, cause that at least one agent avatar to perform the proposed response within the virtual environment.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) computer system is provided. The computer system may be configured or programmed to: (1) communicate with the one or more user devices to cause the one or more user devices to present the virtual environment, the virtual environment including at least one virtual lockbox associated with a first user, the at least one virtual lockbox displayed within the virtual environment; (2) store one or more electronic documents in at least one memory in association with the at least one virtual lockbox; (3) identify one or more authorized users of the plurality of users having been granted authorized access to the one or more electronic documents stored in association with the at least one virtual lockbox; and/or (4) provide access to the one or more electronic documents in response to the identified one or more authorized users interacting with the virtual lockbox.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a vehicle condition query via a computer network and retrieving condition data corresponding to a vehicle from a vehicle condition database. Further, the method includes determining a condition of the vehicle based on a collective analysis of the condition data, where the condition of the vehicle includes a market value of the vehicle and an overall quality level of the vehicle, and receiving a geographic location of a computing device. Still further, the method includes generating a vehicle condition report, where the vehicle condition report includes an interactive image of a first set of one or more visual condition descriptors indicative of the condition of the vehicle. Moreover, the method includes customizing the vehicle condition report according to the climate associated with the geographic location for the computing device, and communicating the vehicle condition report to the second computing device.

Abstract: System and methods for detecting anomalous water usage at a property having a water supply system using machine learning (ML) are provided. An ML model may generate an estimated water usage of the property associated with the property data set, where the property data set may include attributes of the property influencing the water usage of the property. The ML model may be configured to learn relationships between a historical water usage data set and a historical property data set. The systems and methods may compare the water usage of the property and the estimated water usage of the property. If the comparison indicates the water usage exceeds a threshold, a notification may be generated and provided to a user device.

Abstract: A computer system may include one or more processors configured to: (1) obtain insurance claim information; (2) generate, via an ML chatbot (or voice bot), the customized presentation based upon the insurance claim information; and/or (3) provide, via the ML chatbot, the customized presentation to a user device, such as a visual depiction and/or a verbal description of the customized presentation.

Abstract: Receiving a first notice of loss (FNOL) using a machine learning (ML) chatbot (or voice bot) when initiating an FNOL session with a user device to obtain FNOL information. Generating one or more requests for claim information by the ML chatbot based upon the FNOL information to provide to the user device during the FNOL session. Receiving the claim information by the ML chatbot from the user device based upon the one or more requests for the claim information. Analyzing information from the FNOL session to determine one or more session actions and implementing the one or more session actions.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) computing device including at least one processor may be provided. The at least processor may be programmed to (i) receive a proposed trip including a destination location and a departure time, (ii) determine environmental conditions data based on the destination location and the departure time, (iii) retrieve current software ecosystem data for the AV, (iv) retrieve aggregated data for a plurality of AVs, the aggregated data including a plurality of correlations, each correlation including a) an interaction between at least one software application and at least one environmental condition and b) an adverse performance outcome associated with the interaction, (v) compare the environmental conditions data for the proposed trip and the current software ecosystem data for the AV to the plurality of correlations to identify an adverse performance outcome, and (vi) execute a remedial action to avoid the adverse performance outcome.