Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for applying an extended reality (XR) effect to a portion of a video comprising a user. A video of a user in an environment is obtained via a camera of a user device. Infrared (IR) light is projected onto the user. IR light reflection data corresponding to the projected light reflected by an object being held by the user is detected. The IR light reflection data is compared to baseline profile data of the user. Based on the comparing, a position of the object is determined to be within a threshold proximity of the user and an XR visual effect is applied to a portion of the video comprising the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for synchronizing content items with future events, for example, by dynamically modifying content item playlists. The systems and methods may identify a playlist and a future time at which a time-sensitive content item is to be played. The systems and methods may determine an estimated time of playback of the time-sensitive content item in the playlist and may modify, based on detecting a difference between the estimated time of playback and the identified future time, the playlist to achieve playback of the time-sensitive content item at the identified future time. The systems and methods may modify the playlist by modifying one or more durations of the content items in the playlist based on a plurality of modifiability scores.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for providing in-game video assistance. The system may, while a video game is being played by a first user during a gaming session, determine to provide gameplay assistance to the first user for a portion of the video game. A gameplay model may be selected for importation into the gaming session. The gameplay model may be generated based at least in part on gameplay of a second user determined to have a skill level above a threshold with respect to the video game. The gameplay model may be imported into the gaming session, and the imported gameplay model may be used to predict one or more gameplay actions. While the video game is being played by the first user, gameplay assistance may be output based at least in part on the predicted one or more gameplay actions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing feedback to a user during a virtual tutorial associated with providing an extended reality (XR) visual effect. A video of a user holding an object proximate to their face is obtained via a camera of a user device. A virtual tutorial for performing an action to a region of the user is provided to the user device. A position of the object relative to the user is monitored. While the object is within a threshold proximity of the region, first feedback indicative of correct positioning based on the virtual tutorial is provided to the user. While the object is outside the threshold proximity, second feedback indicative of incorrect positioning based on the virtual tutorial is provided to the user. An XR visual effect is applied to a portion of the video comprising the user based on the position of the object.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for enabling an improved management of power resource of a device during content presentation. A device profile comprising, for a codec supported by the device, a plurality of format tuples, each format tuple having an associated power usage, is determined. A selection of a content item for the presentation on the device is received. A manifest file comprising, for the codec supported by the device, a set of representations for generating the content item for presentation on the device, wherein each representation in the set comprises a format tuple different from the other representations in the set. A first subset of representations from the set of representations is selected, based on the device profile, resulting in a quality level and a power usage associated with the presentation of the content item over the duration of the presentation of the content item on the device.

Abstract: An extended reality (XR) device, for example, a head mounted device (HMD), may provide a visual element when the system determines that a wearer of the XR device is likely to engage with an application on a physical device, such as a television or other display device. The XR device may render a visual element based on the predicted application. The XR device may be caused to prevent displaying visual elements generated by applications other than the selected application. The visual element may be rendered by the XR device at a fixed location anchored relative to the physical device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for creating and rendering supplemental content of a selectable product icon of an e-commerce interface in response to user interaction with the selectable product icon. A list of products with a plurality of selectable icons is retrieved from a server based on at least one parameter of a query from an identified first device. The first device is determined to be communicatively coupled to at least one secondary device. Using an artificial intelligence generative engine, supplemental content corresponding to one or more products is generated based on device information of the at least one secondary device. In response to determining that a position of the at least one selectable icon is within a threshold distance of the subset of the list of products displayed or is being displayed, instructions are transmitted to the at least one secondary device to render the supplemental content.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for enabling a search engine to group similar content into clusters. The disclosed methods maintain a database of indexed media content associated with a keyword, and compute representative values for feature embeddings that are extracted based on features (e.g., visual features) in the indexed content included in a cluster of indexed content. When new content associated with the keyword becomes available to the search engine, the feature embeddings of the new content are computed and compared to representative values for feature embeddings of the cluster, to determine if the new content should be placed into the existing cluster of content, or if a new cluster should be generated for the new content. The search engine may receive a search query comprising the keyword, and present content associated with each cluster. Thus, artificially generated search results may be distinguished from genuine search results.

Abstract: A personal safe area is determined for extended reality (XR) devices, such as head mounted devices in virtual reality (VR) sessions, sharing a common larger play area. The personal safe areas may be sized based on user size, may have radii centered on the XR device and parallel to a floor, and may move with the XR device as the XR device moves in an immersive reality session. A notification indicating proximity to another XR device may be generated, and the notification may indicate the direction from which the other XR device is approaching. Also contemplated is real time adjusting an XR gameplay, game display or game flow of one or more XR devices to avoid overlap of safe spaces by shifting virtual game objects in a safer direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically sharing a media item based on satisfying a condition are disclosed. The methods provide the media item for selection based on selection of a contact or vice versa. The media item may be photo, video, audio, or another type of item in which the contact is included, e.g., the contact is in the photo selected. The methods determine the media item is relevant to the contact based on a facial recognition match. The shared media item, which may be a photo, automatically replaces, for example, a wallpaper or lock screen of the contact. The methods also disclose a shared camera that allows users in a proximity of a first user to opt into a shared group. Once they join/opt in, any photo taken or viewed by the first user is simultaneously displayed on the display of all members of the shared group.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for scanning objects in a virtual environment. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to the domain of three-dimensional (3D) object capturing in extended reality (XR) environments and to an optimized system and method for passively capturing 3D objects within Extended Reality (XR) environments. A selection of an object from within an XR environment by a user via a user device is detected. A 3D capture session is initiated based on the detection. Scan data corresponding to the selected object is captured during the 3D capture session, where the capturing is performed as a background process on the user device. A 3D representation or model of the object is generated in the XR environment and provided to the user via the user device.

Abstract: The present application provides for dynamic buffer management for media content (e.g., pre-recorded broadcasts, live broadcasts, and/or OTT streaming content), in particular for social media platforms. A content feed server may identify an indication of user interest (e.g., user likes a post about a football play) for media content playing via a content provider service. The content feed server may then monitor the scrolling of the content feed on the user device to identify a key event (e.g., a touchdown) in the media content. The content feed server may then store the data for playing the key event in a memory of the user device (e.g., RAM of the smartphone), and then modify the content feed of the social network platform. The modification causes the user device to display and play a content feed item referencing the key event that was stored in the memory of the user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling the improved delivery of live content items to a plurality of computing devices. A live content item is sent to a plurality of computing devices from a content delivery network and via a first transmission scheme, where the first transmission scheme is an over-the-top transmission scheme. It is identified at the content delivery network that a capacity threshold has been reached, and it is identified that the live content item is available via a second transmission scheme from a first source other than the first transmission scheme. A first instruction to receive the live content item from the first source is sent from the content delivery network and to the plurality of computing devices, and the sending of the live content item to at least a first subset of the plurality of computing devices is stopped.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing reengagement with a content item by leveraging advanced memory-related techniques. At a first time, a user is determined to be disengaged from consuming a content item at a first position within the content item. A reengagement cue is determined by selecting a plurality of portions of the content item, wherein the plurality of portions of the content item are positioned in the content item prior to the first position within the content item. A respective memorability score is determined for each of the plurality of portions. A subset of the plurality of portions is identified based on the respective memorability scores. The reengagement cue is generated based at least part of each of the portions in the subset. At a second time, based at least in part on receiving a request to reengage with the content item, the reengagement cue is presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilizing historic user consumption of media assets to manage the resources associated with streaming further media asset. tracking, at a computing device, A consumption of a plurality of media assets within a preset time period are tracked at a computing device, and a first resource value associated with the plurality of media assets is identified. A consumption velocity associated with the consumption of the plurality of media assets is identified, and the consumption velocity is weighted based on the first resource value. It is determined that the weighted consumption velocity is above a threshold consumption velocity, and a user interface element comprising a recommendation for a media asset is generated for output, wherein a second resource value associated with the recommended media asset is lower than the first resource value.

Abstract: The weigh of a vehicle body may be shifted onto selected wheels using the adjustable suspension systems of the vehicle to induce an undulating motion sequence of the vehicle. This may aid the vehicle to regain traction when a wheel is stuck. A first wheel may be turned in a first direction and more of the vehicle weight may be shifted onto the first wheel, while spinning one or more wheels, then this may be repeated for each wheel of the vehicle sequentially. More or less torque may be applied to the wheel onto which more of the vehicle's weight is shifted. The four-wheel sequence may be done at a predefined cadence and repeated as necessary. Also, based on terrain depth sensor signaling, an optimal weight distribution of the vehicle may be determined to aid vehicle movement on a hilly or off-road terrain.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for leveraging various computer-implemented techniques and/or data structures of memes, including root memes and their associated variants, to selectively provide supplemental content to a user using a computing device at which a meme is identified for presentation. The disclosed techniques may generate the supplemental content based on data associated with a plurality of memes, wherein the data may be indicative of at least one category associated with visual content of the respective memes. The disclosed methods may identify supplemental content related to the category of the meme. The disclosed techniques may cause the supplemental content to be provided for presentation in the vicinity of the meme at the display of the computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic venue playlist generation are disclosed, which uses short-range communication protocols to detect customer devices within an area and generate personalized playlists, with content, such as music, based on the user preferences and detected device movement. The system continuously monitors device locations, updates playlists accordingly, and removes songs from previous areas as customers move through areas of the venue. Some embodiments may include updating playlist priorities and positions based on multiple customer profiles, providing an enhanced audio experience tailored to individual tastes in, e.g., different areas of a venue. Dynamic playlists may be generated in various venues, such as stores, malls, restaurants, bars, lounges, and other establishments where music or other content plays a significant role in the overall experience.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented herein for providing enhanced-quality versions of key events during live streaming. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described. During a live stream, a particular portion of content may be determined to be significant or otherwise known as a key event using a plurality of methods. If a higher-quality version of the key event is available, a client device may begin downloading the key event in the higher quality while continuing to display the live stream in a lower but presently available quality. As a result, when the key event is finished downloading at the client device, if the client device receives a request to replay the key event, the client device may replay the key event in the higher quality.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media are described herein for, based at least in part on received input, using a temporary privacy setting for one or more devices during a time period. During the time period, a first request may be received to play a first content item on the one or more devices, and based at least in part on the privacy setting for the one or more devices and a characteristic of the first content item, the playing of at least a portion of the first content item may be prevented at the one or more devices or modified version of the first content item may be played. A second request to play a second content item on the one or more devices may be received, and based at least in part on the privacy setting for the device and a characteristic of the second content item, the second content item may be played.