Abstract: While operating in a first mode, a computing device transmits, to playback devices of a synchrony group, (i) media content and (ii) respective playback timing information for synchronous playback of the media content. After a first playback device with a different capability than at least one other playback device of the synchrony group has joined the synchrony group, the computing device begins to operate in a second mode for causing one or more of the playback devices of the synchrony group to modify playback of the media content based on a respective playback device capability. While operating in the second mode, the computing device (i) determines a modified sample rate for the first playback device to maintain synchrony of playback of the media content between the playback devices of the synchrony group, and (ii) causes the first playback device to play back the media content at the modified sample rate.

Abstract: While operating in a first mode, a computing device transmits, to playback devices of a synchrony group, (i) media content and (ii) respective playback timing information for synchronous playback of the media content. After a first playback device with a different capability than at least one other playback device of the synchrony group has joined the synchrony group, the computing device begins to operate in a second mode for causing one or more of the playback devices of the synchrony group to modify playback of the media content based on a respective playback device capability. While operating in the second mode, the computing device (i) determines a modified sample rate for the first playback device to maintain synchrony of playback of the media content between the playback devices of the synchrony group, and (ii) causes the first playback device to play back the media content at the modified sample rate.

Abstract: While operating in a first mode, a computing device transmits, to playback devices of a synchrony group, (i) media content and (ii) respective playback timing information for synchronous playback of the media content. After a first playback device with a different capability than at least one other playback device of the synchrony group has joined the synchrony group, the computing device begins to operate in a second mode for causing one or more of the playback devices of the synchrony group to modify playback of the media content based on a respective playback device capability. While operating in the second mode, the computing device (i) determines a modified sample rate for the first playback device to maintain synchrony of playback of the media content between the playback devices of the synchrony group, and (ii) causes the first playback device to play back the media content at the modified sample rate.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to: after receipt of a request to initiate synchronous playback of media content on a plurality of playback devices via a communication interface, obtain the media content from a media source; generate playback timing information; transmit the media content and the playback timing information to the plurality of playback devices for playback in synchrony; while the plurality of playback devices play back the media content in synchrony and after receipt of respective playback rate information from at least one of the plurality of playback devices indicative of a rate of playback of the at least one playback device, (i) determine a modified sample rate of the media content for the at least one playback device based on the respective playback rate information; and (ii) cause the at least one playback device to play back the media content at the modified sample rate to maintain synchrony.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for synchronizing a media codec between network elements of a media communication session. In a particular embodiment, a method provides designating a first network element to be a static-clock network element during the media communication session and designating at least a second network element to be a dynamic-clock network element during the media communication session. The method further provides determining that a difference in clock speed exists between a second clock speed for the media codec at the second network element and a first clock speed for the media codec at the first network element. Also, the method provides adjusting the second clock speed to account for the difference in clock speed.

Abstract: Analyte survey systems (100) and related techniques are provided to improve the operation of handheld or unmanned mobile sensor or survey platforms. An analyte survey system includes a logic device (112) configured to communicate with a communication module (164) and a sensor assembly (166) of a modular sensor core (160), where the communication module is configured to establish a wireless communication link with a base station (130) associated with the modular sensor core and/or a mobile sensor platform (110) and the sensor assembly is configured to provide analyte sensor data as the modular sensor core is maneuvered within a survey area.

Abstract: A method can include obtaining user interaction data by monitoring a set of user interactions between a user and one or more data elements of a data table. The method can further include determining a set of data element scores based, at least in part, on the user interaction data. The method can further include generating a customized data visualization based, at least in part, on the set of data element scores and the data elements of the data table.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to: after receipt of a request to initiate synchronous playback of media content on a plurality of playback devices via a communication interface, obtain the media content from a media source; generate playback timing information; transmit the media content and the playback timing information to the plurality of playback devices for playback in synchrony; while the plurality of playback devices play back the media content in synchrony and after receipt of respective playback rate information from at least one of the plurality of playback devices indicative of a rate of playback of the at least one playback device, (i) determine a modified sample rate of the media content for the at least one playback device based on the respective playback rate information; and (ii) cause the at least one playback device to play back the media content at the modified sample rate to maintain synchrony.

Abstract: A method can include obtaining user interaction data by monitoring a set of user interactions between a user and one or more data elements of a data table. The method can further include determining a set of data element scores based, at least in part, on the user interaction data. The method can further include generating a customized data visualization based, at least in part, on the set of data element scores and the data elements of the data table.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for probing alarm functionality at a premises. In a particular embodiment, a method provides, in response to activation of an audible alarm, obtaining audio information captured by a first communication device of a plurality of communication devices positioned throughout the premises. The method further provides determining whether the audio information indicates that the alarm is functioning properly and determining a first position of the premises where the first communication device is located. When the audio information indicates that the alarm is not functioning properly, the method provides indicating that the alarm is not functioning properly at the first position.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for probing alarm functionality at a premises. In a particular embodiment, a method provides, in response to activation of an audible alarm, obtaining audio information captured by a first communication device of a plurality of communication devices positioned throughout the premises. The method further provides determining whether the audio information indicates that the alarm is functioning properly and determining a first position of the premises where the first communication device is located. When the audio information indicates that the alarm is not functioning properly, the method provides indicating that the alarm is not functioning properly at the first position.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for synchronizing a media codec between network elements of a media communication session. In a particular embodiment, a method provides designating a first network element to be a static-clock network element during the media communication session and designating at least a second network element to be a dynamic-clock network element during the media communication session. The method further provides determining that a difference in clock speed exists between a second clock speed for the media codec at the second network element and a first clock speed for the media codec at the first network element. Also, the method provides adjusting the second clock speed to account for the difference in clock speed.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for managing bandwidth based on audio power level. In a particular embodiment, a method provides, from a conference system, transferring at least one audio level criterion to a first user system in a communication session. At the conference system, when a level of first audio for the communication session satisfies the at least one audio level criterion at the first user system, the method provides receiving the first audio encoded using first audio codec parameters by the first user system. At the conference system, when the level of the first audio does not satisfy the at least one audio level criterion at the first user system, the method provides receiving the first audio encoded using second audio codec parameters by the first user system.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for managing bandwidth based on audio power level. In a particular embodiment, a method includes receiving a media stream from a first client device, wherein the media stream includes an audio stream. During receipt of the media stream, the method provides determining whether an audio power level of the audio stream satisfies criteria for inclusion in an output media stream from the media server system along with one or more media streams received from one or more other client devices. Upon determining that the criteria is not satisfied, the method provides transferring a first notification to the first client device that includes a first instruction for the first client device to reduce an amount of bandwidth used for transferring the media stream.

Abstract: An indicator of a channel capacity of a wireless link between a wired telephone and a wireless hands free device is measured. Based on the indicator of the channel capacity, a call server decides whether to route a call to the wired telephone. The indicator of channel capacity may be is based on measurements of channel capacity between the telephone and the wireless hands free device taken at different times and at different locations. The measurements of channel capacity may be used to construct a map relating physical location and time to channel capacity available between one or more wired telephones and wireless hands free devices. The available channel capacity can also be used to cause indicators associated with low channel capacity to be displayed by the wired telephone or signaled to the wireless hands free device.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for managing bandwidth based on audio power level. In a particular embodiment, a method includes receiving a media stream from a first client device, wherein the media stream includes an audio stream. During receipt of the media stream, the method provides determining whether an audio power level of the audio stream satisfies criteria for inclusion in an output media stream from the media server system along with one or more media streams received from one or more other client devices. Upon determining that the criteria is not satisfied, the method provides transferring a first notification to the first client device that includes a first instruction for the first client device to reduce an amount of bandwidth used for transferring the media stream.

Abstract: An indicator of a channel capacity of a wireless link between a wired telephone and a wireless hands free device is measured. Based on the indicator of the channel capacity, a call server decides whether to route a call to the wired telephone. The indicator of channel capacity may be is based on measurements of channel capacity between the telephone and the wireless hands free device taken at different times and at different locations. The measurements of channel capacity may be used to construct a map relating physical location and time to channel capacity available between one or more wired telephones and wireless hands free devices. The available channel capacity can also be used to cause indicators associated with low channel capacity to be displayed by the wired telephone or signaled to the wireless hands free device.

Abstract: Described herein is a video display arrangement in which a video signal from a video source is intercepted and, in response to a command from a user, a desired video signal is obtained by at least one of substituting a different video signal for the video signal from the video source and augmenting the video signal from the video source to add interactivity information for display to the user. The desired video signal is applied to a display device and displayed to the user. The arrangement may use a smart cable or a small accessory.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable media are provided for adjusting one or more video parameters of a video communication session based on a type of use for the video communication session. At least one method includes detecting a use for a certain video communication session and applying a profile of video parameters to the session based on the use. The method further includes detecting a network constraint and adjusting one or more of the video parameters based on the network constraint.

Abstract: A piping assembly for directing fluid and mitigating acoustic and vortex coupled resonance is provided that includes a main pipe delivering fluid in a first direction; a standpipe coupled to the main pipe at an intersection; and a scoop positioned at the intersection directing the fluid towards the standpipe. A scooping insert and a method for disrupting vortex shedding in a piping assembly are also provided.