Abstract: A drone-based payload management system includes at least one drone and a drone controller, the drone(s) having first and second payload bays configured to store first and second payloads, respectively. The drone controller may be coupled with the payload bays and may comprise at least one processor and at least one computer readable memory. The memory(ies) may store software instructions executable by the processor(s) to perform operations including obtaining a location of the drone(s) while the drone(s) is deployed, determining a ground attribute value of a ground surface associated with the location, deriving, based on the ground attribute value, a payload ratio of a first amount of the first payload relative to a second amount of the second payload, and causing the first and second payload bays to release the first amount of the first payload and the second amount of the second payload respectively according to the payload ratio.

Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.

Abstract: Network management systems and methods are provided. A system is provided that includes an event database that provides a mapping of multimodal sensor data to events of devices coupled to a network, such as operational or behavioral events. A network management engine obtains a set of multimodal sensor data relating to a device, which may include sensor measurement or output data relating to each of multiple device operation or behavior parameters. The engine determines, utilizing the mapping, a match of the set of multimodal sensor data to a specific event associated with the device. Based at least in part on the determined match, the engine causes generation or updating of event data associated with the specific event, the data being accessible by network management software of the network management system.

Abstract: Techniques include storing state information of a set of virtual container units (VCUs), associated digital tokens and current states. The techniques further include presenting an augmented reality (AR) virtual object dispenser in an AR session containing at least a subset of the set of VCUs. In response to receiving a user interaction, the techniques further include updating the state information of a VCU to a second state and recording the updated state information on a ledger. The techniques further include associating the VCU with a user account, wherein at least one digital token associated with the VCU remains unrevealed. The techniques further include enabling a transaction involving the VCU in the second state prior to revealing the at least one digital token. The techniques further include maintaining provenance information of the VCU on the ledger, the provenance information including the current state and at least a portion of transaction history.

Abstract: One exemplary aspect relates to normalizing latency in a networking environment to reduce the chances of creating an unfair advantage. While an exemplary aspect will be discussed in relation to a gaming environment, it is to be appreciated that the techniques disclosed herein can be applied to other environments where latency normalization or the ability to maintain latency between various endpoints is desired. For example, other environments include eSporting, on-line betting, fantasy esports, streaming services, etc. Some more specific examples include World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, H1Z1®, PUBG®, Fortnite®, Realm Royale®, Planet Side 2®, real-time strategy games, slot machines, electronic poker tournaments, etc.

Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.

Abstract: Techniques including data collection, organization and usage are provided, including in connection with computer-based gaming. Methods and systems are provided for establishing a set of data chronicling at least a portion of a duration of a computer-based gaming event that includes at least one user engaging in gaming using a computer or a computer-based device. Event data is obtained for chronicling chronologically ordered in-game events. Hardware and software related data is obtained that relates to the computer or the computer-based device and is relevant to the chronicling of the portion of the gaming event. Utilizing a distributed ledger technology or blockchain, the event data and the hardware and software related data are recorded in establishing the set of data chronicling at least a portion of the duration of the gaming event.

Abstract: Techniques include storing a digital token in at least one non-transitory computer readable memory, wherein the digital token represents underlying data. The techniques further include monitoring changes in the underlying data associated with the digital token over time. The techniques further include determining the underlying data has a deviation from a previous state by comparing current underlying data with previous underlying data. The techniques further include generating a similarity score between the current underlying data and the previous underlying data. The techniques further include updating, based on the deviation, when the similarity score satisfies a satisfaction criteria. The techniques further include triggering at least one programmatic action based on the updating of the digital token.

Abstract: Techniques include storing state information of a set of virtual container units (VCUs), associated digital tokens and current states. The techniques further include presenting an augmented reality (AR) virtual object dispenser in an AR session containing at least a subset of the set of VCUs. In response to receiving a user interaction, the techniques further include updating the state information of a VCU to a second state and recording the updated state information on a ledger. The techniques further include associating the VCU with a user account, wherein at least one digital token associated with the VCU remains unrevealed. The techniques further include enabling a transaction involving the VCU in the second state prior to revealing the at least one digital token. The techniques further include maintaining provenance information of the VCU on the ledger, the provenance information including the current state and at least a portion of transaction history.

Abstract: A method for sharing digital content includes determining whether a first computing device is physically located within a defined geographical area, if the first computing device is physically located within the defined geographical area, providing access of shareable digital content to the first computing device, instantiating a tethering object associated with the shareable digital content, the tethering object including at least a first endpoint at the first computing device and a second endpoint at a second computing device remote from the first computing device, and providing access of at least a portion of the shareable digital content, via the tethering object, to the second endpoint at the second computing device remote from the first computing device. Other example methods and computer systems for implementing content sharing methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.

Abstract: Techniques include receiving a set of location data points (LDP), each LDP including geographic data and associated metadata. The operation further include for each respective LDP in the set of LDPs: generating a location index based on the geographic data of the respective LDP, identifying a corresponding notarized ledger from a set of location indexed notarized ledgers based on the location index, creating a record of the respective LDP, wherein the record includes the associated metadata including at least a timestamp and a device identifier associated with the respective LDP, and recording a transaction representing the record on the identified notarized ledger. The operations further include generating a movement history by accessing the records of the LDPs from multiple notarized ledgers, and storing at least a summary of the movement history as a second transaction on a parent ledger corresponding to a geographic area encompassing multiple location indices.

Abstract: Network management systems and methods are provided. A system is provided that includes an event database that provides a mapping of multimodal sensor data to events of devices coupled to a network, such as operational or behavioral events. A network management engine obtains a set of multimodal sensor data relating to a device, which may include sensor measurement or output data relating to each of multiple device operation or behavior parameters. The engine determines, utilizing the mapping, a match of the set of multimodal sensor data to a specific event associated with the device. Based at least in part on the determined match, the engine causes generation or updating of event data associated with the specific event, the data being accessible by network management software of the network management system.

Abstract: One exemplary aspect relates to normalizing latency in a networking environment to reduce the chances of creating an unfair advantage. While an exemplary aspect will be discussed in relation to a gaming environment, it is to be appreciated that the techniques disclosed herein can be applied to other environments where latency normalization or the ability to maintain latency between various endpoints is desired. For example, other environments include eSporting, on-line betting, fantasy esports, streaming services, etc. Some more specific examples include World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, H1Z1®, PUBG®, Fortnite®, Realm Royale®, Planet Side 2®, real-time strategy games, slot machines, electronic poker tournaments, etc.

Abstract: Techniques including data collection, organization and usage are provided, including in connection with computer-based gaming. Methods and systems are provided for establishing a set of data chronicling at least a portion of a duration of a computer-based gaming event that includes at least one user engaging in gaming using a computer or a computer-based device. Event data is obtained for chronicling chronologically ordered in-game events. Hardware and software related data is obtained that relates to the computer or the computer-based device and is relevant to the chronicling of the portion of the gaming event. Utilizing a distributed ledger technology or blockchain, the event data and the hardware and software related data are recorded in establishing the set of data chronicling at least a portion of the duration of the gaming event.

Abstract: Techniques include minting a genesis token on a notarized ledger, the genesis token including a first pointer to an off-chain location. The techniques further include receiving new digital content related to the genesis token. The techniques further include generating a new digital token representing the new digital content. The techniques further include storing new digital token data related to the new digital token at the off-chain location. The techniques further include updating the off-chain location to include a second pointer to the new digital token. The techniques further include forming an expandable token set by linking the new digital token with the genesis token.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems of providing AR content are disclosed. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter can obtain an initial map of an area, derive views of interest, obtain AR content objects associated with the views of interest, establish experience clusters and generate a tile map tessellated based on the experience clusters. A user device could be configured to obtain and instantiate at least some of the AR content objects based on at least one of a location and a recognition.

Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.

Abstract: Techniques include receiving a request for access to the virtual token dispenser from a user device executing a gaming application. The techniques further include determining at least one user context associated with the request and based at least in part on the user device. The techniques further include identifying at least one path criterion comprising a sequence of waypoints based at least in part on the user context. The techniques further include determining satisfaction of at least one action at each waypoint in the sequence of waypoints based at least in part on a location of the user device. The techniques further include enabling presentation of the virtual token dispenser in a game session on the user device upon satisfaction of the at least one action. The techniques further include recording at least one transaction on a notarized ledger when a token is dispensed from the virtual token dispenser.

Abstract: A method for sharing digital content includes determining whether a first computing device is physically located within a defined geographical area, if the first computing device is physically located within the defined geographical area, providing access of shareable digital content to the first computing device, instantiating a tethering object associated with the shareable digital content, the tethering object including at least a first endpoint at the first computing device and a second endpoint at a second computing device remote from the first computing device, and providing access of at least a portion of the shareable digital content, via the tethering object, to the second endpoint at the second computing device remote from the first computing device. Other example methods and computer systems for implementing content sharing methods are also disclosed.