Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) is provided and includes a processing system that is in communication with a network and memory. The memory has executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, cause the processing system to control the network to coarsely identify a region currently occupied by a tracked device and determine an accurate location of the tracked device responsive to a predefined event.

Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) is provided and includes a processing system that is in communication with a network and memory. The memory has executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, cause the processing system to control the network to coarsely identify a region currently occupied by a tracked device and determine an accurate location of the tracked device responsive to a predefined event.

Abstract: A smart opening system is provided. The smart opening system includes a vehicle defining an aperture, a door coupled to the vehicle to assume a first position at which the aperture is closed and multiple second positions at which the aperture is open and to move between the first and second positions, a sensor disposed to sense obstructions surrounding the vehicle and a processing element coupled to the sensor and configured to determine whether any of the obstructions are within a range of motion of the door.

Abstract: Aspects relate to computer implemented methods and system to obtain self-pictures with an image capture device. The methods include receiving, by a processor, an input regarding a selected picture type to be captured, receiving, by an image sensor, a live image capture, identifying a subject in the live image capture, comparing the live image capture of the subject with a reference set based on the selected picture type, determining, based on the comparison, if the live image capture matches with the reference set, and providing feedback instructions regarding an adjustment to be made to improve matching between the live image capture and the reference set.

Abstract: In an approach to determining quality score of images for user identification, one or more processors receive a set of input images for a first user. One or more processors may determine a quality score for each image in the set of input images with respect to an ability of each respective image to identify the first user, wherein the quality score pertains to both: (i) a quality the image, and (ii) a quality of a subject of the image. One or more processors may additionally determine a first set of output images based on the quality score for each image in the set of input images. One or more processors may further identify the first user based on the first set of output images.

Abstract: In an approach to establishing personal identity using user identity patterns, one or more processors receive a set of input images corresponding to a period of time, where each input image in the set of input images corresponds to a specific time within the period of time. One or more processors may also identify a first user in the set of input images and determining, a user identity pattern based on the set of input images, where the user identity pattern includes multiple instances of at least one physical characteristic of the first user over the period of time. One or more processors may further determine a user behavior based on the user identity pattern. One or more processors may additionally associate the set of input images and the user identity pattern with a first user profile for the first user.

Abstract: In an approach to a passively managed loyalty program using customer images and customer behaviors, one or more processors may receive one or more customer characteristics and one or more customer behaviors. One or more processors may also query for a first user based on the one or more customer characteristics and the one or more customer behaviors. One or more processors may further receive a user profile ID based on the query. One or more processors may additionally store at least one customer characteristic from the one or more customer characteristics and at least one customer behavior from the one or more customer behaviors under the user profile ID.

Abstract: In an approach to identifying users by real time contextual data, one or more processors may receive a registration information for a first user and a first biometric data for the first user. One or more processors may determine a first user behavior based on the first biometric data and the registration information for the first user. Additionally, one or more processors may store the registration information, the first biometric data, and the first user behavior in a first user profile for identification of the first user.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for providing a visualization of how a user will look in a clothing item is provided. Aspects include receiving, from a user, a request for a visualization of the user in an item of clothing and obtaining, by a processing system, a profile of the user. Aspects also include identifying, by the processing system, a plurality of candidates from a database, wherein each of the plurality of candidates has a user profile that includes a picture of an individual wearing the item of clothing. Aspects further include analyzing, by the processing system, each the plurality of candidates to create a confidence score reflecting a similarity of a physical appearance of each of the plurality of candidates with the user. Aspects also include providing, to the user, images of one or more of the plurality of candidates in the item of clothing.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for sharing of photographs based on targets depicted in the photographs are provided. Aspects include receiving photographs of an event from one or more users, wherein each of the photographs include metadata related to the photograph and a usage policy for the photograph, identifying one or more targets depicted in the photographs based at least in part on the metadata and storing the photographs in a database. Aspects also include receiving an access request for photographs that include a first target from a requestor, wherein the access request includes an indication of the desired use, identifying one or more photographs in the database that depict the first target and which permit the desired use and providing the one or more photographs to the requester.

Abstract: Automatically screen data associated with a user that may have already been shared on a social network or about to be shared on the social network for a potential security risk and assign a risk score to the data. If the assigned risk score is above a threshold risk score, a risk mitigation measure is generated and executed.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for sharing of photographs based on targets depicted in the photographs are provided. Aspects include receiving photographs of an event from one or more users, wherein each of the photographs include metadata related to the photograph and a usage policy for the photograph, identifying one or more targets depicted in the photographs based at least in part on the metadata and storing the photographs in a database. Aspects also include receiving an access request for photographs that include a first target from a requestor, wherein the access request includes an indication of the desired use, identifying one or more photographs in the database that depict the first target and which permit the desired use and providing the one or more photographs to the requester.

Abstract: Aspects relate to computer implemented methods and system to obtain self-pictures with an image capture device. The methods include receiving, by a processor, an input regarding a selected picture type to be captured, receiving, by an image sensor, a live image capture, identifying a subject in the live image capture, comparing the live image capture of the subject with a reference set based on the selected picture type, determining, based on the comparison, if the live image capture matches with the reference set, and providing feedback instructions regarding an adjustment to be made to improve matching between the live image capture and the reference set.

Abstract: Aspects relate to computer implemented methods and system to obtain self-pictures with an image capture device. The methods include receiving, by a processor, an input regarding a selected picture type to be captured, receiving, by an image sensor, a live image capture, identifying a subject in the live image capture, comparing the live image capture of the subject with a reference set based on the selected picture type, determining, based on the comparison, if the live image capture matches with the reference set, and providing feedback instructions regarding an adjustment to be made to improve matching between the live image capture and the reference set.

Abstract: A computer receives an incoming call by a cognitive computing service. The computer determines, by the cognitive computing service (CCS), caller details that the incoming call is not within intended recipient preferences, based on comparing the caller details to call log information database and call information database, wherein the call log information database and call information database comprises previous caller details. The computer references, by the CCS, additional caller details from the call log information database and call information database relating to the caller details. The computer determines whether an intended recipient of the incoming call would reject the incoming call and based on the computer determination that the intended recipient of the incoming call would reject the incoming call the computer rejects the incoming call.

Abstract: A smart opening system is provided. The smart opening system includes a vehicle defining an aperture, a door coupled to the vehicle to assume a first position at which the aperture is closed and multiple second positions at which the aperture is open and to move between the first and second positions, a sensor disposed to sense obstructions surrounding the vehicle and a processing element coupled to the sensor and configured to determine whether any of the obstructions are within a range of motion of the door.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for removing unwanted objects from a photograph are provided. Aspects include identifying a plurality of objects in the photograph and classifying each of the plurality of objects as one of a static object and a dynamic object. Aspects also include removing one or more of the plurality of objects classified as dynamic objects from the photograph and identifying one or more additional photographs, which include one or more of the plurality of objects classified as static objects. Aspects further include integrating content from at least one of the one or more additional photographs in a location of the removed dynamic objects in the photograph.

Abstract: A computer receives an incoming call by a cognitive computing service. The computer determines, by the cognitive computing service (CCS), caller details that the incoming call is not within intended recipient preferences, based on comparing the caller details to call log information database and call information database, wherein the call log information database and call information database comprises previous caller details. The computer references, by the CCS, additional caller details from the call log information database and call information database relating to the caller details. The computer determines whether an intended recipient of the incoming call would reject the incoming call and based on the computer determination that the intended recipient of the incoming call would reject the incoming call the computer rejects the incoming call.

Abstract: A smart opening system is provided. The smart opening system includes a vehicle defining an aperture, a door coupled to the vehicle to assume a first position at which the aperture is closed and multiple second positions at which the aperture is open and to move between the first and second positions, a sensor disposed to sense obstructions surrounding the vehicle and a processing element coupled to the sensor and configured to determine whether any of the obstructions are within a range of motion of the door.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for performing automated operations to analyze incoming user messages. An indication of a message sent to a recipient user is received. Based at least in part on natural-language processing of the contents of the received message, the received message is analyzed. Such analysis includes determining an action date associated with the received message that is distinct from a date on which the received message was sent to the recipient user, and determining one or more action items corresponding to that action date. An indication of the action date and the one or more corresponding action items may be provided to each of one or more relevant third parties prior to the action date in order to facilitate the display of an additional message to the recipient user regarding the corresponding action items.