Abstract: Systems and techniques for an artificial intelligence natural language processing platform are described herein. A first dialogue configuration ruleset may be obtained for a first intent for a first entity. First user input may be received that includes a first text string from a chatbot session. The first intent may be identified from the chatbot session through evaluation of the first text string by a natural language processing engine using the first dialogue configuration ruleset. A dialogue stack may be generated for the chatbot session that includes a first state based on the first dialogue configuration ruleset. A first response to the first user input may be displayed based on the first dialogue configuration ruleset. The dialogue stack may be updated based on the first response.

Abstract: Various examples described herein are directed to systems and methods for sentiment data retrieval. A customer is recognized and customer data associated with the customer is retrieved based on the recognizing the customer. A relationship with the customer is determined based on the customer data. Input data associated with the customer is received from an input device. A sentiment analysis is run on the input data. A customer need based on the sentiment analysis, the customer data, and the determined relationship is determined. Customer data associated with the customer need is retrieved and provided.

Abstract: Various examples described herein are directed to systems and methods for analyzing conversation data to determine a meeting is needed. A plurality of attendees for the meeting is determined. Calendar information for each of the plurality of attendees is retrieved. A common meeting date and time is determined based on the calendar information and the conversation data. A physical location for each of the plurality of attendees at the common meeting date and time is determined. A physical location within a building for the meeting is determined based on the physical location for each of the plurality of attendees. A building access list is updated with the plurality of attendees for the common meeting date and time.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a private broadcast channel service, e.g., a virtual closed circuit television service, on packet networks such as Service over Internet Protocol (SoIP) networks are disclosed. For example, a customer subscribes to the private broadcast channel service for a group having a plurality of confirmed members who have confirmed their desire to participate. The network service provider enables one or more of the group members to upload media content to the service provider's network. The service provider then broadcasts the uploaded media content to all the confirmed members such that each confirmed member may view the media content by simply tuning to the appropriate channel assigned for the private broadcast channel service.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a private broadcast channel service, e.g., a virtual closed circuit television service, on packet networks such as Service over Internet Protocol (SoIP) networks are disclosed. For example, a customer subscribes to the private broadcast channel service for a group having a plurality of confirmed members who have confirmed their desire to participate. The network service provider enables one or more of the group members to upload media content to the service provider's network. The service provider then broadcasts the uploaded media content to all the confirmed members such that each confirmed member may view the media content by simply tuning to the appropriate channel assigned for the private broadcast channel service.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a private broadcast channel service, e.g., a virtual closed circuit television service, on packet networks such as Service over Internet Protocol (SoIP) networks are disclosed. For example, a customer subscribes to the private broadcast channel service for a group having a plurality of confirmed members who have confirmed their desire to participate. The network service provider enables one or more of the group members to upload media content to the service provider's network. The service provider then broadcasts the uploaded media content to all the confirmed members such that each confirmed member may view the media content by simply tuning to the appropriate channel assigned for the private broadcast channel service.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a private broadcast channel service, e.g., a virtual closed circuit television service, on packet networks such as Service over Internet Protocol (SoIP) networks are disclosed. For example, a customer subscribes to the private broadcast channel service for a group having a plurality of confirmed members who have confirmed their desire to participate. The network service provider enables one or more of the group members to upload media content to the service provider's network. The service provider then broadcasts the uploaded media content to all the confirmed members such that each confirmed member may view the media content by simply tuning to the appropriate channel assigned for the private broadcast channel service.

Abstract: A method and system for user to user targeted advertising using a digital television delivery service, such as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) or digital cable. Content is received and delivery information is specified via an IP network. The content is then delivered as advertising content based on the delivery information to at least one targeted user as part of a digital data stream. The advertising content and delivery information can be input by a user through a web interface.

Abstract: A method and system for sensing and reporting various types of user presence using “buddy list” applications. A buddy list client senses various types of user presence of a user and sends status information corresponding to the sensed user presence to a server. The buddy list client also receives status information from the server corresponding to various types of user presence information of buddies, and displays a buddy list indicating the various types of user presence information of the buddies. This can be implemented on an IPTV client in order to sense and display presence information relating to a user watching television.

Abstract: An audio system has an enclosure and a transducer that is mounted to the enclosure. The transducer creates a vibration of the enclosure in response to being driven by an audio signal. A cradle assembly mechanically couples a portable device to the enclosure through one or more isolators such that only a portion of the vibration is coupled to the portable device. The enclosure is supported substantially entirely by the cradle assembly.

Abstract: A privacy agent programmatically monitors and maintains transactional anonymity between users on an Internet web site. Each user on the web site is required to provide identifying information to establish an account on the web site. The identifying information is validated before the account is generated. Then, users are permitted to post messages on the web site to initiate and to negotiate transactions. Initial messages may be viewed on a public message board, while responses and subsequent message interactions are posted to a private area. All messages are monitored programmatically to prevent unauthorized disclosure of a an actual identity of a user. Each user is permitted to gradually reveal an actual identity to other users through private message postings.