Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for identifying customer groupings in a smart store are provided. Aspects include detecting a plurality of customers in the smart store and retrieving stored associations for at least one of the plurality of customers from a customer database based on data captured for each of the plurality of customers. Aspects also include tracking a movement of each of the plurality of customers through the smart store and updating the stored associations in the customer database between two or more of the plurality of customers that are determined to be shopping together based on their movement through the smart store. Aspects further include charging a single customer of the plurality of customers for items removed from the smart store by another customer based on the stored associations.

Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a strength of an input picture password formed by performing a sequence of gestures relative to a picture. The method includes storing, in a memory device, a crowdsource history of picture passwords each of which include a picture and a sequence of gestures on the picture. The method further includes generating, by a processor-based demography-based pattern usage assessment generator, a demography-based pattern usage assessment by analyzing the crowd source history. The method also includes providing, by a user-perceptible indication device, an indication of the strength of the input picture password in accordance with the demography-based pattern usage assessment.

Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a strength of an input picture password formed by performing a sequence of gestures relative to a picture. The method includes storing, in a memory device, a crowdsource history of picture passwords formed by tracking a plurality of picture passwords used to authenticate a plurality of users. Each of the plurality of users has a respective user profile. The method further includes generating, by a processor-based demography-based pattern usage assessment generator, a demography-based pattern usage assessment by analyzing the crowd source history and the user profile of the plurality of users. The method also includes providing, by a user-perceptible indication device, an indication of the strength of the input picture password in accordance with the demography-based pattern usage assessment.

Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to food freshness management. A freshness triggering event may be identified for a food item. The freshness triggering event may indicate that a criterion related to the food item has been achieved. A food freshness management action may be determined. The food freshness management action may be determined to respond to the freshness triggering event for the food item. The food freshness management action may be initiated. The food freshness management action may be carried-out with respect to the freshness triggering event for the food item.

Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to food freshness management. A freshness triggering event may be identified for a food item. The freshness triggering event may indicate that a criterion related to the food item has been achieved. A food freshness management action may be determined. The food freshness management action may be determined to respond to the freshness triggering event for the food item. The food freshness management action may be initiated. The food freshness management action may be carried-out with respect to the freshness triggering event for the food item.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products method for monitoring a life cycle of one or more parts for an automobile and providing suggestions for maintenance of the automobile. The computer-implemented method includes monitoring, using a processor, a plurality of parts of an automobile. The processor compares a health state associated with each of the plurality of parts to a health threshold associated with each of the plurality of parts. The processor further predicts a health life for each of the plurality of parts based on the comparison for each of the plurality of parts. The processor provides an alert to a driver in response to a least one part of the plurality of parts exceeding an associated health threshold. The processor further provides at least one cost estimate for repair, replacement or maintenance of the at least one part to the driver.

Abstract: Aspects include identifying a customer that received a product as part of an early product program. A document that describes the early product program is accessed. Variables of the early product program are extracted based at least in part on content of the document. Customer profile rules are created based at least in part on the extracted variables. The customer profile rules are applied to a customer profile of the customer. The applying includes identifying issues in the customer profile of the customer that relate to the early product program. The customer profile of the customer is updated based at least in part on the applying. The updating includes flagging the identified issues as being related to the early product program.

Abstract: A method for managing a battery-powered device. In one embodiment, the method includes a computer processor identifying a first plan of activities to be performed by a battery-powered device, where the first plan of activities includes an estimated first power consumption for the first plan of activities. The method further includes determining a level of power of a first battery of the battery-powered device. The method further includes generating a first set of implementation details that manage power consumption within the battery-powered device while performing the first plan of activities, based on the estimated first power consumption and the determined power level of the first battery of the battery-powered device. The method further includes applying the first set of implementation details to the battery-powered device to perform the first plan of activities.

Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to food freshness management. A freshness triggering event may be identified for a food item. The freshness triggering event may indicate that a criterion related to the food item has been achieved. A food freshness management action may be determined. The food freshness management action may be determined to respond to the freshness triggering event for the food item. The food freshness management action may be initiated. The food freshness management action may be carried-out with respect to the freshness triggering event for the food item.

Abstract: A tracking device is provided and includes a processing unit that is in communication with a networking unit and a memory unit. The memory unit has executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, cause the processing unit to control the networking unit 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 method, system, and computer program product for providing a dynamic estimation on engagements and patterns of content includes: receiving a data packet from an input field of a form on a computing device; analyzing historical data associated with a user to identify patterns between the first string of characters and the historical data; determining one or more related strings of characters from the historical data based on the identified patterns; determining a historic engagement level for each of the one or more related strings of characters; determining a predicted engagement level for the string of characters based on the historic engagement level; and transmitting at least the predicted engagement level to the computing device to cause the computing device to display the predicted engagement level in a selectable field associated with the input field.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for updating a route of a vehicle based on a broadcast emergency signal are provided. Aspects include receiving, by a navigational device associated with the vehicle, the broadcast emergency signal indicating a route of an emergency vehicle and determining, by the navigational device, whether the route of the vehicle associated with the navigational device overlaps with the route of the emergency vehicle. Aspects also include determining a revised route for the vehicle based on a determination that the route of the vehicle associated with the navigational device overlaps with the route of the emergency vehicle.

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: 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: 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: Disclosed aspects relate to food freshness management. A freshness triggering event may be identified for a food item. The freshness triggering event may indicate that a criterion related to the food item has been achieved. A food freshness management action may be determined. The food freshness management action may be determined to respond to the freshness triggering event for the food item. The food freshness management action may be initiated. The food freshness management action may be carried-out with respect to the freshness triggering event for the food item.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for determining a fare split for a ride share. Aspects include receiving a request for the ride share, the request including a pickup location, a drop off location and a proposed fare contribution. Aspects include identifying candidates for the ride share from a plurality of riders based on a user profile of the user. Aspects also include transmitting the request for the ride share to the candidates, the request indicating an estimated impact on a current trip of the candidates. Aspects also include receiving one or more positive responses to the request, the responses indicating a desired fare contributions for the ride share and determining a match from the one or more positive responses. Aspects include transmitting a match notification to the user and a selected match and transmitting an updated itinerary to a driver of the ride share.