Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of linking images may include analyzing metadata of a plurality of image files each associated with an image of a plurality of images. The method may also include determining that the plurality of images are associated with the same event based on the analysis of the metadata. In addition, the method may include linking the plurality of images based on the determination that the plurality of images are associated with the same event.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to retrieve a first plurality of images from a local storage location at an electronic device; display each image of the first plurality of images on a display of the electronic device with a first transition between consecutively displayed images of the first plurality of images; receive a second plurality of images from a remote storage location through a communication interface of the electronic device; and display each image of the second plurality of images on the display of the electronic device with a second transition between consecutively displayed images of the second plurality of images, wherein the second transition is different than the first transition.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for organizing and displaying images (or videos or stacks of images) by day, week, month and/or holiday regardless of the current year or the year the images were captured. For example, a method for displaying images may include determining a current day of a current year using a processor of an electronic device; selecting a first plurality of images stored in a memory having a capture day that is within a first time period surrounding the current day and a capture year that is different than the current year; and displaying the first plurality of images through a user interface of the electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for determining the health of a storage network of electronic devices. In some embodiments, the method may include determining a data size of a catalogue of data items stored in one or more electronic devices within a network of electronic devices; determining a storage capacity of the network of electronic devices; determining a storage health of the network of electronic devices based on the data size of the catalogue of data items and the storage capacity of the one or more electronic devices; and outputting the storage health of the network of electronic devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for displaying stacks of photos in a timeline on a user display. The timeline and/or position of the stacks of photos may be translated in time and/or the granularity of the time may be changed in response to a gesture from a user received through a user interface such as, for example, a touchscreen.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for displaying a graphical representation of a status of a device in a photo and/or video sharing network of devices. For example, a method may include determining a health status of the device that includes the network availability of the device; determining a storage capacity availability of the device; determining a synching status of device that includes the status of synching photos and/or videos with other devices in the photo and/or video sharing network of devices; displaying an icon representative of the device on a user interface. In some embodiments, the icon may include one or more of the following: a graphical representation of the health status of the device; a graphical representation of the storage capacity availability of the device; and a graphical representation of the synching status.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating compilation videos from an original video based on metadata associated with the original video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include determining a relevance score for video frames in an original video; selecting a plurality of relevant video frames from the original video based on the relevance score; selecting a plurality of video clips from the original video based on the relevance scores of the video frames; and creating a compilation video from the plurality of video clips. Each of the plurality of video clips, for example, may include at least one relevant video frame from the plurality of relevant video frames.

Abstract: A method of allocating data to a storage block included in a storage network may include determining a plurality of characteristics associated with a storage block included in a storage network. The plurality of characteristics may include storage capacity of the storage block, available storage space of the storage block, likelihood of loss of data stored on the storage block, availability of the storage block with respect to the storage network, and use of the storage block. The method may further include allocating data to the storage block based on the plurality of characteristics.

Abstract: A method of allocating data to a storage block included in a storage network may include determining a plurality of characteristics associated with a storage block included in a storage network. The plurality of characteristics may include storage capacity of the storage block, available storage space of the storage block, likelihood of loss of data stored on the storage block, availability of the storage block with respect to the storage network, and use of the storage block. The method may further include allocating data to the storage block based on the plurality of characteristics.

Abstract: A method of allocating data to a storage block included in a storage network may include determining a plurality of characteristics associated with a storage block included in a storage network. The plurality of characteristics may include storage capacity of the storage block, available storage space of the storage block, likelihood of loss of data stored on the storage block, availability of the storage block with respect to the storage network, and use of the storage block. The method may further include allocating data to the storage block based on the plurality of characteristics.

Abstract: A method of allocating data to a storage block included in a storage network may include determining a plurality of characteristics associated with a storage block included in a storage network. The plurality of characteristics may include storage capacity of the storage block, available storage space of the storage block, likelihood of loss of data stored on the storage block, availability of the storage block with respect to the storage network, and use of the storage block. The method may further include allocating data to the storage block based on the plurality of characteristics.

Abstract: A device for providing user input to a computer includes a base member with a tracking sensor for detecting motion of the base member and a vertical grip member that extends upward from the base member. A scroll wheel is rotatably mounted in the grip member and oriented so as to be rotatable by a substantially arc-like movement of a thumb of a hand holding the grip member.

Abstract: A device for providing user input to a computer includes a base member with a tracking sensor. A vertically oriented pistol grip member is disposed at an aft portion of the base member and extends upward therefrom. A pistol barrel member extends forward from an upper portion of the pistol grip member. The counterweight is disposed toward the aft portion of the base member so as to counterbalance a weight of the pistol barrel member and a weight of the pistol grip member. The counterweight can also provide a stabilizing force when the user holds and operates the pistol grip member.

Abstract: A device for providing user input to a computer includes a base member that has a base axis. A tracking sensor for sensing motion of the base member is mounted in the base member at a sensor location along the base axis. A vertical grip member extends upward from the base member. A major axis of the vertical grip member intersects the base axis at a grip axis location that is offset from the sensor location by a distance greater than zero.

Abstract: A device for providing user input to a computer includes a vertical grip member that has a trigger disposed on a forward surface thereof so that the trigger is operable by a first finger of a hand holding the grip member. A first single throw electrical switch coupled to the trigger generates signals in response to depression of the trigger.

Abstract: A device for providing user input to a computer has a trigger disposed on a forward surface of a vertically oriented grip member so that the trigger is operable by a first finger of a user's hand, and button input signals are generated in response to operation of the trigger. A scroll wheel is rotatably mounted on the grip member and is positioned so as to be operable by the user's thumb, and scroll input signals are generated in response to operation of the scroll wheel.

Abstract: A device for providing user input to a computer includes a base member with a tracking sensor for detecting motion of the base member and a vertical grip member that extends upward from the base member. A scroll wheel is rotatably mounted in the grip member and oriented so as to be rotatable by a substantially arc-like movement of a thumb of a hand holding the grip member.