Abstract: System and method for a consumer to arrange a live bi-directional audio/video feed to a previously unknown service provider either by selecting from a set of dynamically determined categories or through natural language search techniques. Service providers have previously indicated their availability which the system uses to select and present to consumers.

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) models are switched, tuned and retrained. This process may be performed with respect to systems having artificial intelligence engines in connection with video cameras and associated video data streams. An AI model is obtained for a video camera based on, for example, historic video streams from the camera for the past day, week, month, year, or any other time period. The AI model is then modified for the camera after the system obtains, for example, data internal to the video camera, data external to the video camera and data related to objects of interest for the video camera. As the AI model is modified, a processor associated with the system may adopt linear regression algorithms to regress conditions to the modified model and other available models.

Abstract: Segments are generated with respect to images and rules are correlated to the segments. The images may be associated with the field of view of a camera that is used in systems having artificial intelligence engines in connection with video cameras and associated video data streams. A video processor identifies element in a video stream, examples of which include various regions in a view, such as sky, vegetation, buildings, etc. The elements may be identified based on elements that were previously identified for other cameras and can be updated in response to the view changing. Segments are created around the different identified elements. Rules are assigned to the segments. The rules and segments may be stored for later reference when analyzing events within the view of the video camera.

Abstract: Changes in sizes of objects over long periods of time are detected. The objects may be detected in the field of view of a camera that is used in systems having artificial intelligence engines in connection with video cameras and associated video data streams. A video processor identifies different elements in the video stream. Segments are created around the different elements identified. The video processor identifies an algorithm for each segment. An object is identified in the video stream. The video processor uses the created segments and the identified algorithms to detect changes in the object over time.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to managing companionship data. The managing of companionship data includes establishing a set of companion data. The set of companion data relates to a user. A computer establishes the set of companion data. The computer also collects a set of stimuli. The set of stimuli is associated with the user. Based on the set of stimuli, a portion of the set of companion data is determined. The portion of the set of companion data is provided to the user.

Abstract: A method for highlighting an electronic document comprises mining one or more sources to obtain data corresponding to a user, inferring one or more interests of the user based on the data, analyzing the electronic document to determine at least one portion of the electronic document related to the one or more interests, and automatically highlighting the at least one portion of the electronic document related to the one or more interests.

Abstract: In an approach for creating a hierarchal organization of spoken conference call topics, a processor determines an identity of a first speaker from a group of participants on a conference call, wherein the group of participants are known. A processor determines a first conference call topic, wherein the first conference call topic is determined using a portion of the first speaker's speech. A processor adds a second speaker's identity to a queue of speakers while recording the first speaker's voice. A processor determines a second conference call topic. A processor links the first conference call topic and the second conference call topic into a hierarchal organization of spoken conference call topics.

Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.

Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.

Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.

Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided that facilitate a user operating a computing device in an atypical body position, such as using a computing device while lying in a horizontal position. An exemplary computer-implemented method can include providing an adjustable display for a computing system of a user; obtaining one or more images of the user from a vicinity of the adjustable display; evaluating a relative position of one or more of eyes and ears of the user and the adjustable display using the one or more images to determine whether the user is facing the adjustable display; and readjusting one or more of a position and an orientation of the adjustable display based on the relative position.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include managing a set of data associated with a corpus. By analyzing the corpus, a domain is established to characterize the subject matter of the set of data. A user identifier is generated for a portion of the set of data. Based upon a credibility computation, a quality factor for a portion of the set of data is determined. The credibility computation includes using both the domain and the user identifier to determine the quality factor for the portion of the set of data. The quality factor for the portion of the set of data is compared with a threshold. In response to a quality factor for a portion of the set of data exceeding the threshold, the portion of the set of data is selected.

Abstract: A method for highlighting an electronic document comprises mining one or more sources to obtain data corresponding to a user, inferring one or more interests of the user based on the data, analyzing the electronic document to determine at least one portion of the electronic document related to the one or more interests, and automatically highlighting the at least one portion of the electronic document related to the one or more interests.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated, receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if a visitor is present in the work environment; and if the visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the visitor; (ii) enable communication between the visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the visitor when the host user is not present.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if at least one visitor is present in the work environment; and if the at least one visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the at least one visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the at least one visitor; (ii) enable communication between the at least one visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the at least one visitor when the host user is not present.

Abstract: In an approach for creating a hierarchal organization of spoken conference call topics, a processor determines an identity of a first speaker from a group of participants on a conference call, wherein the group of participants are known. A processor determines a first conference call topic, wherein the first conference call topic is determined using a portion of the first speaker's speech. A processor adds a second speaker's identity to a queue of speakers while recording the first speaker's voice. A processor determines a second conference call topic. A processor links the first conference call topic and the second conference call topic into a hierarchal organization of spoken conference call topics.

Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated, receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if a visitor is present in the work environment; and if the visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the visitor; (ii) enable communication between the visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the visitor when the host user is not present.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if at least one visitor is present in the work environment; and if the at least one visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the at least one visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the at least one visitor; (ii) enable communication between the at least one visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the at least one visitor when the host user is not present.