Abstract: A cloud storage backend for managing data of in-vehicle sensing modules is disclosed, which is advantageous for use in the context of a shared vehicle service, such as a car rental service, an autonomous taxi service, or a ride sharing service. The in-vehicle sensing modules are configured to monitor a status of the vehicle and utilize appropriate algorithms, models, or thresholds to interpret sensor data and enrich the data with metadata and event detection. The cloud storage backend receives relevant sensor data, event data, or other metadata from the in-vehicle sensing modules and stores the data in a database which is made accessible by authorized third-parties.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and storage media for simultaneously recording multiple visual media using a plurality of cameras of a visual media recording device are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: record a first visual medium using a first camera (e.g., a front-facing camera) of the plurality of cameras of the visual media recording device; record a second visual medium using a second camera (e.g., a rear-facing camera) of the plurality of cameras of the visual media recording device simultaneously with recording of the first visual medium, at least one of the first camera and the second camera utilizing face-tracking technology during recording; combine the first visual medium and the second visual medium into a single visual output during a post-recording process; and cause display of the single visual output.

Abstract: One example computer-implemented method may include (i) maintaining, within an online social network environment, a content channel that defines both which user accounts within the online social network environment have access to the content channel and a sequence for displaying items of social network media content to a user account viewing the content channel, (ii) ranking content channel items by calculating scores for the content channel items indicating an estimated level of priority for displaying the content channel items to the user account, the ranking including at least one of ranking the content channel among at least one other content channel or ranking the items of social network media content within the content channel, and (iii) displaying the content channel items to the user account in an order corresponding to the ranking. Various other methods, systems, and media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensing module for monitoring a cabin of a vehicle includes an environmental sensor configured to sense organic compounds in ambient air of the cabin and a particle sensor configured to detect particulate matter in the ambient air. The sensing module further includes a controller operably connected to the environmental sensor and the particle sensor and configured to receive sensor signals from the environmental sensor and the particle sensor and to transmit data to a remote server via the Internet. The sensing module has a housing configured to mount to a windshield of the vehicle. The housing supports the environmental sensor, the particle sensor, and the controller.

Abstract: An in-vehicle sensing module for monitoring a vehicle is disclosed, which is advantageous for use in the context of a shared vehicle service, such as a car rental service, an autonomous taxi service, or a ride sharing service. The in-vehicle sensing module at least includes a controller, a cellular transceiver, and one or more integrated sensors configured to monitor a status of the vehicle. The in-vehicle sensing module utilizes appropriate algorithms, models, or thresholds to interpret sensor data and enrich the data with metadata and event detection. The in-vehicle sensing module uploads relevant sensor data, event data, or other metadata to a cloud storage backend, which is made accessible by authorized third-parties.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for providing a live poll with a video presentation. In particular, the systems and methods described herein provide a video stream received from a broadcaster client device to one or more viewer client devices. Additionally, the systems and methods described herein provide a live poll to the one or more viewer client devices together with the video stream. The systems and methods receive poll responses from the one or more viewer client devices, compile poll results based on the received responses, and provide the poll responses to the broadcaster client device and the one or more viewer client devices.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and software to manage virtual local area network (VLANs) over multiple data centers. In one example, a method of managing a gateway at a first data center includes receiving, at a local manager, configuration information for a VLAN segment and a global VLAN segment identifier from a global manager of the data centers. The method further includes generating a global policy engine (GPE) data structure that associates the global VLAN segment identifier with a virtual network identifier (VNI) for the first data center and one or more policy rules, wherein the policy rules are derived from IP address prefix information provided from a second gateway, such as an edge gateway.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) providing a plurality of media content groups, where each media content group includes a plurality of media content items, (2) providing a plurality of group indicators, where each group indicator corresponds with one of the media content groups, (3) providing a first navigational path linking the group indicators sequentially, (4) providing, for each media content group, a second navigational path linking the media content items of the corresponding media content group sequentially, (5) providing, for each media content group, a group entry point linking to one of the media content items of the corresponding media content group, and (6) presenting a graphical user interface that facilitates access to the media content items, and to the group indicators, using the first navigational path, the second navigational paths, and the group entry points. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A brush device for brushing an animal, in particular the back, head and/or tail of the animal, such as a cow, includes a rotatable brush, as well as an electric drive motor, which is configured to supply a drive torque for rotatably driving the brush in at least one rotation direction. The drive torque supplied by the drive motor is set in such a manner that the brush can be turned back by means of muscular power of the animal and/or an individual counter to the driven rotation direction while said drive torque is being supplied by the drive motor.

Abstract: A microcontroller configured to monitor the input voltage and load conditions, and continuously adjust the switching frequencies in order to optimize the efficiency and longevity of the power supply incorporated in a device. The microcontroller utilizes a combination of GaN switching elements with their efficient high frequency switching capabilities, together with the continuous monitoring of the load conditions, allowing the intelligent microcontroller to vary the switching frequency of the power conversion blocks as needed in order to maintain the highest efficiency of conversion. The microcontroller can be utilized to control a luminaire or other device into which the controller is preferably integrated. The microcontroller can utilize one or more environmental sensors configured for sensing internal environmental conditions and/or external environmental conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating digital channel content based on a predictive suggestion may include (1) identifying content stored in a digital container corresponding to a channel maintained by a social networking platform, where the digital container is configured to store social media posts added to the channel by a user linked to the channel, (2) providing the user with a digital prompt suggesting that the user add the content to an additional channel maintained by the social networking platform, (3) receiving user input accepting the suggestion, and (4) in response to receiving the user input, adding the content to the additional channel. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting data from digital messages for digital group compositions may include (1) providing, to a user of a social media application, a consumption interface that displays social media posts from multiple different channels, (2) displaying, within the consumption interface, a series of one or more posts from a first channel, (3) once a final post from the series has been displayed, altering an appearance of the consumption interface to signal a transition from displaying the series of posts from the first channel to displaying an additional series of one or more posts from a second channel, and (4) upon altering the appearance of the consumption interface, displaying, within the consumption interface, the additional series of posts from the second channel. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.