Abstract: In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a list of items to be purchased by a user. The method further includes performing an analysis of the list of items based at least in part on a cost for each item of the list of items at each of a plurality of stores, a distance of travel to each of the plurality of stores, and promotional discounts for one or more of the items of the list of items at each of the plurality of stores. The method further includes generating a table of recommendations based on the analysis. Each recommendation of the table of recommendations can include a description, a total travel distance, and a total cost.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing reminders to users based on voice recognition are provided. Aspects include monitoring, via a microphone of a user device, a communication of a user. Aspects also include determining an identity of a person communicating with the user based on a voice signature of the person. Aspects further include providing a notification to the user based on a determination that the user has a reminder event for the person.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products providing traffic light status notifications to drivers are provided. Aspects include determining that a first vehicle, operated by the driver, is approaching a traffic light and receiving, by the first vehicle, traffic light status data from one or more second vehicles in a vicinity of the traffic light via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Aspects also include obtaining a traffic light pattern for the traffic light from a traffic light pattern database and determining a predicted status of the traffic light at a time when the first vehicle will reach the traffic light based on a speed of the first vehicle, the traffic light status data, and the traffic light pattern. Aspects further include notifying the driver of the predicted status of the traffic light.

Abstract: A computer monitors a plurality of social media communications. The computer identifies a first social media communication of the plurality of social media communications. The computer evaluates the first social media communication for a first communication emergency level. The computer identifies a first location associated with the first social media communication. The computer groups the first social media communication into a location group based, at least in part, on the identified first location. The computer evaluates a location group emergency level, based, at least in part, on the first communication emergency level of the first social media communication. The computer determines the location group emergency level exceeds a threshold value. The computer issues an emergency warning alert in response to determining that the location group emergency level exceeds the threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for verifying a writing of a user. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes in response to receiving a writing on a pressure sensing touchpad logically coupled a computer system, recording a position and a pressure of one or more points of the writing via a pressure sensing touchscreen, executing a set of logical operations normalizing the writing, comparing the normalized writing to one or more stored writing parameters, executing a set of logical operations determining the normalized writing is within a tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, thereby verifying the writing, and in response to determining the writing is within the tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, storing, by the computer system, a value indicating that the writing is valid.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products providing traffic light status notifications to drivers are provided. Aspects include determining that a first vehicle, operated by the driver, is approaching a traffic light and receiving, by the first vehicle, traffic light status data from one or more second vehicles in a vicinity of the traffic light via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Aspects also include obtaining a traffic light pattern for the traffic light from a traffic light pattern database and determining a predicted status of the traffic light at a time when the first vehicle will reach the traffic light based on a speed of the first vehicle, the traffic light status data, and the traffic light pattern. Aspects further include notifying the driver of the predicted status of the traffic light.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include identifying a user at an electronic device and accessing a profile of the user. The profile includes previously displayed data flagged as causing a negative reaction by the user when displayed to the user. New data for display is received at the electronic device. The new data is analyzed to determine whether it includes at least a subset of the previously displayed data flagged as causing a negative reaction by the user. The new data is displayed on a display of the electronic device based on determining that the new data does not include at least a subset of the previously displayed data flagged as causing a negative reaction. Otherwise, the new data is modified by removing the at least a subset of the previously displayed data from the new data and the modified data is displayed on the display of the electronic device.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and media for assisting incontinent subjects. An example method includes receiving sensor readings from a sensor to obtain pressure readings from a bladder or bowels of a subject. A machine learning algorithm is executed to determine when incontinence of the subject is expected to occur. The machine learning algorithm establishes threshold(s) at which to notify an autonomous system, the subject, or a caretaker, in which are established based on a correlation between the received sensor readings and a frequency of undeterred accidents of the subject. An electronic warning is transmitted to the autonomous system, the subject, or the caretaker of the subject, indicating that incontinence is expected to occur in response to detecting at least one sensor reading that exceeds a threshold. Feedback is obtained and the threshold is adjusted via the machine learning algorithm based on the received feedback.

Abstract: In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a list of items to be purchased by a user. The method further includes performing an analysis of the list of items based at least in part on a cost for each item of the list of items at each of a plurality of stores, a distance of travel to each of the plurality of stores, and promotional discounts for one or more of the items of the list of items at each of the plurality of stores. The method further includes generating a table of recommendations based on the analysis. Each recommendation of the table of recommendations can include a description, a total travel distance, and a total cost.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing reminders to users based on voice recognition are provided. Aspects include monitoring, via a microphone of a user device, a communication of a user. Aspects also include determining an identity of a person communicating with the user based on a voice signature of the person. Aspects further include providing a notification to the user based on a determination that the user has a reminder event for the person.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for generating purchased product recall, warranty, and return notifications is provided. The embodiment may include identifying a product within a personal product database. The embodiment may also include determining a post-purchase event for the identified product has occurred. The embodiment may further include generating a notification detailing a plurality of information related to the determined post-purchase event. The embodiment may also include transmitting the notification to a user.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for adjusting characteristics of light emitted by electronic devices to improve a circadian rhythm of an individual. Aspects include determining the circadian rhythm of the individual based on a plurality of input sources. Aspects also include identifying an active display device being used by the individual. Aspects further include automatically adjusting the characteristics of light emitted by the active display device based on a current stage in the circadian rhythm of the individual.

Abstract: A method of identifying a crack in a touchscreen display system includes measuring a distance between a first layer of the touchscreen display system and a second layer of the touchscreen display system, detecting a change in the distance at a portion of the touchscreen display system, identifying a crack in the first layer at the portion of the touchscreen display system based on the change in the distance, and adjusting one or more parameters of the touchscreen display system based on the crack in the first layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for verifying a writing of a user. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes in response to receiving a writing on a pressure sensing touchpad logically coupled a computer system, recording a position and a pressure of one or more points of the writing via a pressure sensing touchscreen, executing a set of logical operations normalizing the writing, comparing the normalized writing to one or more stored writing parameters, executing a set of logical operations determining the normalized writing is within a tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, thereby verifying the writing, and in response to determining the writing is within the tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, storing, by the computer system, a value indicating that the writing is valid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for verifying a writing of a user. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes in response to receiving a writing on a pressure sensing touchpad logically coupled a computer system, recording a position and a pressure of one or more points of the writing via a pressure sensing touchscreen, executing a set of logical operations normalizing the writing, comparing the normalized writing to one or more stored writing parameters, executing a set of logical operations determining the normalized writing is within a tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, thereby verifying the writing, and in response to determining the writing is within the tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, storing, by the computer system, a value indicating that the writing is valid.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a computer-implemented method of monitoring items in a storage area. The method includes generating, using a sensor system, sensed weight data that represents weights of a plurality of stored items. The method further includes generating, using the sensor system, sensed surface area data that represents surface areas of the plurality of stored items. Based at least in part on the sensed weight data and the sensed surface area data, a classifier is used to create, train, and update a stored item model. Based at least in part on new sensed weight data and new sensed surface area data, the classifier and the stored item model are used to generate a stored item classification output.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for verifying a writing of a user. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes in response to receiving a writing on a pressure sensing touchpad logically coupled a computer system, recording a position and a pressure of one or more points of the writing via a pressure sensing touchscreen, executing a set of logical operations normalizing the writing, comparing the normalized writing to one or more stored writing parameters, executing a set of logical operations determining the normalized writing is within a tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, thereby verifying the writing, and in response to determining the writing is within the tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, storing, by the computer system, a value indicating that the writing is valid.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for locating items in a store from a personal shopping list. Aspects include receiving, by a processor of a mobile device, a personal shopping list and obtaining images of items on the personal shopping list. Aspects also include receiving, by the processor of the mobile device, images of one or more shelves in the store and analyzing the images of one or more shelves in the store to identify items on the personal shopping list. Based on a determination that an identified item on the personal shopping list has been located in one of the images of the one or more shelves, aspects include generating a notification that the identified item has been located.

Abstract: A computer monitors a plurality of social media communications. The computer identifies a first social media communication of the plurality of social media communications. The computer evaluates the first social media communication for a first communication emergency level. The computer identifies a first location associated with the first social media communication. The computer groups the first social media communication into a location group based, at least in part, on the identified first location. The computer evaluates a location group emergency level, based, at least in part, on the first communication emergency level of the first social media communication. The computer determines the location group emergency level exceeds a threshold value. The computer issues an emergency warning alert in response to determining that the location group emergency level exceeds the threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for verifying a writing of a user. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes in response to receiving a writing on a pressure sensing touchpad logically coupled a computer system, recording a position and a pressure of one or more points of the writing via a pressure sensing touchscreen, executing a set of logical operations normalizing the writing, comparing the normalized writing to one or more stored writing parameters, executing a set of logical operations determining the normalized writing is within a tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, thereby verifying the writing, and in response to determining the writing is within the tolerance of writing parameter deviation limits, storing, by the computer system, a value indicating that the writing is valid.