Abstract: In various example embodiments, systems and methods for enabling users to modify elements of a traffic commute are presented. For example, one embodiment involves a server computer receiving a bid value and a commute path from a client device. The server computer analyzes the received information to identify an available commute modification associated with the commute path, makes and verifies a modification in communication with traffic devices such as a street light if the bid is accepted, and then informs the client device that the modification impacting the user's traffic commute was accepted. In certain embodiments, different groups of users with different commutes associated with conflicting commute modifications bid against each other.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and computer-implemented methods for creating and maintaining a high-quality image marketplace. Consistent with some embodiments, a method includes receiving a request from a device for an image corresponding to a location. An image file corresponding to the location is then retrieved from an image repository of the image marketplace. The method further includes composing image data using the image file, and determining a price for the image data based on a relationship between the requesting device and the location. The image data may then be transmitted to the requesting device in response to receiving a payment of the price.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for handling a replaced smart device are presented. A computer-implemented replaced device handler detects that a user's smart device was replaced with a new device of the same class and, in response, presents the user with an invitation to sell their old device that has been replaced. A replaced device handler may be provided in connection with an on-line trading platform.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for standardizing user interface elements are presented. A method includes determining parameters of one or more user interface elements as part of a first application, the first application selected based on an increased usage by a user compared with other applications, generating a profile for the user, the profile indicating the respective parameters of the one or more user interface elements, and modifying locations of user interface elements with matching predetermined identifiers as part of a second application based on the respective parameters indicated in the profile.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for dynamically ordering content and discrete content segments are presented. A set of discrete content segments is received having a first order for distributing the set of discrete content segments during a display of a media stream. Each discrete content segment includes a set of ordering factors. Event data is received. The event data is representative of a set of events depicted by the media stream. A set of event instances is determined from the event data representing the set of events depicted by the media stream. A second order is generated for the set of discrete content segments based on the set of event instances and the sets of ordering factors.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve an apparatus, systems, and methods for soiled garment detection and notification. The method may include receiving a measure of odor being released from a garment from a soiled garment detection apparatus. The method may further include determining that the measure of odor exceeds an acceptable odor threshold. A message may then be sent to a user device associated with the garment (e.g. a device of the owner of the garment) in response to determining that the measure of odor exceeds the threshold. The message may include a notification that the garment is soiled, and a suggested course of action to improve the measure of odor released by the garment.

Abstract: A system and method for personalizing user interest based on user built profiles are provided. In example embodiments, the system may include a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions and one or more processors. When the one or more processors execute the computer-executable instructions, the processors may be configured to receive a first attribute and a second attribute describing an item of interest submitted by a user, the first attribute and the second attribute assigned to a category by the user. When the first attribute is received, the one or more processors may determine at least one shared feature between the first attribute and the second attribute, and display recommended items to the user that include the at least one shared feature.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include, in combination, a modular refrigerator having a door and providing at least one refrigerated compartment accessible when the door is open, and one or more removable food shipping containers configured to be received within the refrigerated compartment, the refrigerated compartment comprising a plurality of container bays corresponding to each of a multiplicity of food shipping container delivery times, each of the plurality of container bays being configured to hold a food shipping container; the food shipping container further being configured to comply with a postal or courier regulation and to contain food items selected to remain comestible before a food item expiry date; the food shipping container or the container bay including indicia for designating a food shipping container delivery time, or the food item expiry date.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve an apparatus, systems, and methods for providing intelligent laundering alerts. Example embodiments involve an intelligent garment tag that may be affixed to garments, and may store and provide information about the garment to which it is affixed. The information stored thereon describes various aspects of the garment including color, fabric, and laundering information. The intelligent garment tags further include an alert component for providing laundering alerts (e.g., a flashing or colored light, a warning noise, or a vibration) based on, for example, garment color compatibility or laundering device (e.g., washing machine or clothes dryer) compatibility.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for 3D prototype printing are provided. In one example, a system comprises at least one module, executing on one or more computer processors, configured to store data relating to an item of sports equipment for test use by a user; use one or more sensors to capture data relating to the use of the item of sports equipment by the user; based on the captured data, facilitate identification of a modification to the item of sports equipment to optimize, compensate for, or correct the use of the item of sports equipment by the user; create a 3D digital model of the item of sports equipment based on the identified modification; and transmit data relating to the 3D digital model to a 3D printer to create a further prototype or final version of the item of sports equipment incorporating the identified modification.

Abstract: A system comprising a machine-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for collecting body measurements of a human user using a body measurement garment is provided. The body measurement garment comprises a plurality of sensors configured to produce a set of output data. The method may include receiving the set of output data from the body measurement garment and determining a plurality of body measurements from the output data. The method may further include generating a body shape model representing the shape of the body of the user. The method may also include generating a garment fit model representing the fit of a garment on the human user.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for simulating the fit of a particular garment on a user using a fit simulation garment. The fit simulation garment is wearable by a user and comprises a plurality of actuators configured to simulate tightness of regions of the particular garment. The method includes receiving a garment fit model defining the fit of the particular garment on the user. The method further includes parsing the garment fit model to generate control data for controlling the fit simulation garment, and transmitting the control data to the fit simulation garment to cause the plurality of actuators to collectively simulate the fit of the particular garment on the user.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for three-dimensional (3D) printing are provided. In one example, a system comprises a data access module configured to receive data from a client device, the data including a two-dimensional image of a part; an identification module to identify the part based on the received data, or to receive an identification of the part included in the received data; a database storing a three-dimensional digital file of the identified part; a controller module, in communication with the database, to retrieve the three-dimensional digital file of the identified part from the database; and a transmission module to transmit the three-dimensional digital file to the client device, or to a 3D printer.

Abstract: Systems, methods and media for managing digital rights and pre-verification of structural integrity in three-dimensional (3D) printing are provided. In one example, a system comprises at least one module, executing on one or more computer processors, to receive a request from a user to print a 3D object by a 3D printer or printing service and receive a conditional authorization from an owner of digital rights in the 3D object to print the 3D object. The conditional authorization can include a printing specification or limitation. The at least one module pre-verifies, for structural integrity once printed by the 3D printer or printing service, a digital model on which the 3D object is based. In response to a received conditional authorization, the at least one module transmits instructions to the 3D printer or printing service to print the 3D object.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for determining a clothing size of a child. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include obtaining at least one image of the child, and deriving one or more previous body measurements from the at least one image. The method further includes determining one or more current body measurements of the child based on the previous body measurements, and using the one or more current body measurements to determine the clothing size of the child.

Abstract: Communication devices and/or systems are provided for inferring additional information about the contact information maintained in a user's electronic address book. In particular, the additional information may include relationship information or context information inferred based on location and/or correspondence between the user and the others. In an embodiment, the system may identify and analyze communications, such as emails, text messages, or the like, between the user and other users to determine or infer context and relationship between the user and the other users. Communication history between the user and other users also may be used to provide context and relationship history between the user and other users listed in the user's contact list.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for creating messages using generative grammar models is presented. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include receiving a request to generate a message, which in an example embodiment is to be published to a social network platform. In response to receiving the request, a generative grammar model defining the structure of the message is accessed. The generative grammar model may include a number of blanks and may specify a source along with a grammatical constraint for a term to populate each blank. The method may further include generating the message in accordance with the generative grammar model, and causing the generated message to be published.

Abstract: A system or a method is provided to manage a user's loyalty programs. In particular, the system may retrieve information from each of the user's loyalty programs to identify available loyalty programs for a given purchase. The system may infer or predict the user's future purchases. A comparison of different loyalty programs for a given purchase may be implemented in view of the user's future purchases. One or more loyalty programs that provide the user with good reward options based on the user's future purchases may be suggested to the user for certain purchases. In particular, loyalty programs that provide top reward values may be suggested to the user.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for generating and provisioning personalized messages is presented. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include receiving a request from a user to share content with one or more other users. In response to receiving the request, user profile data about the user may be accessed, and a portion of the user profile data may be selected. The method may further include generating a personalized message based on the selected portion of the user profile data, and communicating the personalized message to the one or more other users.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for providing social graph maintenance services is presented. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include accessing a social graph of a subject user. The social graph may include a plurality of nodes representing objects to which the subject user has a relationship and a plurality of edges representing the relationships. The method may further include determining that a particular node lacks relevance to the subject user. In response to determining that the particular node lacks relevance to the subject user, the relationship with the particular node is eliminated.