Abstract: Systems and methods for curation of content, such as e-learning content or online instructional materials, according to particular criteria such as the amount of pictorial representations contained therein, the amount of verbal expression contained therein, and whether the content contains a summary. Other criteria may also be employed. Users may select any one or more of these and other criteria. Content is then sorted according to the selected criteria and presented as an ordered list of content that users can select for viewing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamically adjusting a personal boundary of an avatar in an XR environment. The system identifies a first avatar in an extended reality (XR) environment based on rule data stored in a storage. In response to the system detecting that the first avatar has entered a portion of the XR environment at a communicable distance from a second avatar, the system does the following steps. The system determines an offensiveness rating of the first avatar. The system retrieves, from the storage, an offensiveness tolerance of the second avatar. The system compares the offensiveness rating of the first avatar and offensiveness tolerance of the second avatar. In response to determining, based on the comparing, that the offensiveness rating of the first avatar exceeds the offensiveness tolerance of the second avatar, the system automatically censors one or more messages from the first avatar to the second avatar.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for temporarily provisioning a virtual SIM profile at a target device. A virtual SIM profile is received at a target device. A temporary virtual SIM use session of the virtual SIM profile is initiated at the target device. The virtual SIM profile is managed at the target device by disabling use of the virtual SIM profile at the target device in response to receiving an indication to end the temporary virtual SIM use session.

Abstract: A computer implemented method that includes receiving a request to present a first content item and, in response, a second content item is presented using a first presentation type. A second request is received to modify the presentation size of the second content item and, in response, the first content item is presented simultaneously with the second content item. A determination is made that the modified size of the second content item crosses a threshold and, in response, the second content item is presented using a second presentation type.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining periods of excessive noise for smart speaker voice commands. An electronic timeline of volume levels of currently playing content is made available to a smart speaker. From this timeline, periods of high content volume are determined, and the smart speaker alerts users during periods of high volume, requesting that they wait until the high-volume period has passed before issuing voice commands. In this manner, the smart speaker helps prevent voice commands that may not be detected, or may be detected inaccurately, due to the noise of the content currently being played.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing an enhanced viewing experience for one or more users of an interactive media program. One example method includes receiving, at a computing device, the interactive media program, wherein the interactive media program comprises a plurality of alternative segments followed by a common segment. A selection of a first alternative segment is received and is generated for output. A summary of at least one segment from the plurality of alternative segments is generated, and the summary is generated for output. The common segment of the interactive media program is generated for output.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enabling verbal interaction with an NLUI application without relying on express wake terms. The NLUI application receives an audio input comprising a plurality of terms. In response to determining that none of the terms is an express wake term pre-programmed into the NLUI application, the NLUI application determines a topic for the plurality of terms. The NLUI application then determines whether the topic is within a plurality of topics for which a response should be generated. If the determined topic of the audio input is within the plurality of topics, the NLUI application generates a response to the audio input.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for altering a start time of an event based on indicia of how late event attendees will be for the event that are retrieved from location applications corresponding to each attendee of the attendees. For example, a media guidance application may determine a start time of an event, a location of the event, and attendees of the event. The media guidance application may determine location applications corresponding to the attendees. The media guidance application may query the location applications for arrival times of each attendee. The media guidance application may calculate a plurality of differences between each of the arrival times and the start time of the event. Based on the plurality of differences, the media guidance application may delay the start time of the event.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically recommending content. One example method includes receiving, from a computing device, a request for content and generating an initial result set in response to the request. A user profile associated with the request is identified. Based on the initial result set and the user profile, a positivity index score for the initial result set is determined. Based on the positivity index score, a type of additional content to add to the initial result set is determined. A modified result set is generated by adding the additional content to the initial result set. At least a portion of the modified result set is transmitted to the computing device.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for determining popularity of new content and generating a recommendation to modify content to increase popularity. The system analyzes a content item to determine an anticipated level of user activity over a future time period on a sharing platform. Based on the anticipated level of user activity, the system further recommends applying a modification to at least one attribute of a content item will increase popularity. The system further identifies a plurality of platforms based on the popularity of the content item, and the system also generates a recommendation for uploading the content item onto a platform wherein the platform makes the content item accessible to a plurality of devices.

Abstract: A method for temporary remote provisioning of an electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) profile on a secondary device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request from a user to temporarily provision the eSIM profile on the secondary device and authenticating user's identity by verifying user credentials via an authentication server. Next, the method includes suspending the eSIM profile on a primary device upon successful authentication and downloading the eSIM profile, to the secondary device, from a subscription management server that is configured to manage eSIM profile provisioning. Thereafter, the method includes activating the eSIM profile on the secondary device for a specific interval based on a predefined condition.

Abstract: A computer implemented method that includes receiving a request to present a first content item and, in response, a second content item is presented using a first presentation type. A second request is received to modify the presentation size of the second content item and, in response, the first content item is presented simultaneously with the second content item. A determination is made that the modified size of the second content item crosses a threshold and, in response, the second content item is presented using a second presentation type.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure describes a mechanism for handling a complex query that includes two or more sub-queries. To resolve the first sub-query, access to private data is required. The mechanism involves performing dependency parsing to determine the sub-queries and their dependency order. Data sources are selected based on user settings, historical data access, success records, and metadata analysis. A private data access request is generated and sent with access attributes and a custom message to the access approver. The custom message explains the reason for the request, potential impact, and duration of data use. Private data and inputs from the access approver are received, determining how the data will be used, maintained, or deleted. The first sub-query is then resolved with the received data, followed by the resolution of other sub-queries based on the dependency order.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for modifying a fast-forwarding speed based on a reaction time of a user when a frame of interest is detected. A media guidance application may receive a command from a user to fast-forward through a media asset and may execute a fast-forwarding operation through frames of the media asset. The media guidance application may detect that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching a frame of interest to the viewer. The media guidance application may reduce the fast-forwarding speed to a second speed slower than the first speed, where the second speed is determined based on an estimated reaction time of the user. The media guidance application may receive a command to resume playback from the user while the fast-forwarding operation is occurring at the second speed and may play back the media asset at a default playback speed from a point corresponding to a moment when the command was received.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for sharing and displaying personalized content and media asset recommendations for an OTT account associated with a guest device on a host/public device without having the guest device logging in via the host device into their own OTT account. Host and guest devices are identified based on their OTT profiles. A process to determine interest in displaying on the host device is determined when the guest device launches an OTT application, is on the same local area network, or is within a predetermined distance of the host device. Sharing and displaying restrictions associated with both guest and host device accounts are considered in issuing a session token, based on which the personalized OTT content associated with the guest device is displayed on the host device. Personalized media asset recommendations commonly shared between the guest and host devices are displayed separately on the host device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing virality for a content item are disclosed herein. A content item is uploaded to a content sharing platform over a communication network. Feedback on the content item is received from the content sharing platform over the communication network. Based on the feedback, a virality score for the content item is determined and a determination is made as to whether the virality score meets a virality criterion. In response to a determination that the virality score does not meet the virality criterion, a virality enhancement technique is selected from a virality enhancement database, the content item is modified by applying the virality enhancement technique to the content item, and the modified content item is uploaded to the content sharing platform over the communication network.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for determining popularity of new content. The system analyzes a content item to identify at least a first and a second attribute associated with the content item. The system also identifies previously posted content items associated with the first and the second attributes. The system then determines levels of user activity associated with the previously posted content item corresponding to the first attribute over a first past time period and associated with the previously posted content item corresponding to the second attribute over a second past time period. The system then extrapolates a levels of user activity for a future time period based on the first past time period and on the second past time period. The system further determines an anticipated level of user activity associated with the content item for the future time period based on the extrapolated levels of user activity.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for receiving a voice query at a virtual assistant cloud service through a first communication channel, determining an intent of the voice query at the virtual assistant cloud service, selecting an application to resolve the intent of the voice query, and determining whether private data is required to resolve the intent of the voice query. Where private data is required to resolve the intent of the voice query, a second communication channel is established for receiving the private data at the application.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for receiving a query of a user. A first portion of the query is identified for which resolution is dependent on access to data of a third party. A connection type between the user and the third party is determined. In response to the connection type being of a predetermined type, access to the data of the third party is provided. The data of the third party is retrieved. The first portion of the query is resolved using the data of the third party.

Abstract: Systems and methods for warning a user that media assets associated with another user depict the user with an undesired expression are provided. A plurality of media assets associated with a first user and depicting a second user may be identified. A set of expressions of the second user that the second user has indicated as undesirable may be retrieved. The depictions of the second user in the plurality of media assets and the expressions that the second user has indicated are undesirable may be compared. If it is determined that one or more of the media assets depict the second user with an undesirable expression, a notification may be generated to the second user indicating that one or more media assets of the first user depict the second user with an expression that the second user has indicated as undesirable.