Abstract: A method for generating a digital ID comprising capturing one or more user images of user's face, transmitting the one or more user images or data derived therefrom to a verification server and determining if the one or more images represent a live person. Capturing an ID image of a photo identification for the user and transmitting the ID image to the verification server. Comparing at least one of the one or more user images or data derived therefrom to the image of the user on the photo identification to determine if user in the one or more user images is the same person as the image on the photo identification. Responsive to a match from the comparing and a determination that a live person was captured in the one or more user images, generating a user digital ID and transmitting the user digital ID to the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a silicone hemispherical dome and an omnidirectional optical system. The dome includes a surface including a reflective silver-film layer. The optical system includes a lens including multiple lens elements with the first lens element in direct contact with the hemispherical dome without airgap. The lens is configured to capture scattering of internal incident light generated by the reflective silver-film layer. The optical system also includes an image sensor configured to generate image data from data captured by the lens. The system also includes non-image sensors.

Abstract: One disclosed method involves receiving a first request to establish a first connection between a computing device and a camera, wherein the first connection is configured to allow streaming of video data from the camera to the computing device and the camera is configured to support connections with multiple remote devices at one time. A determination is made that a second connection is already established between an endpoint device and the camera, wherein the second connection is configured to allow streaming of video data from the camera to the endpoint device. Based at least in part on the first request and the second connection already being established, the second connection is terminated and the first connection is established, thus providing the computing device with access to one or more functionalities of the camera free of interference by the endpoint device.

Abstract: Techniques for adaptive validation and remediation are described. In some embodiments, the method includes determining, for a plurality of media service accounts, corresponding fraud suspicion values based on a model. The method also includes identifying a plurality of suspected accounts based on the corresponding fraud suspicion values. The method additionally includes identifying one or more suspected devices and predicting a likelihood of account takeover from each of the one or more suspected devices. The method further includes detecting a triggering event from a device of the one or more suspected devices associated with an account. The method additionally includes executing a validation and/or remediation procedure based on a trigger sensitivity value associated with the triggering event, a respective likelihood of account takeover from the device associated with the account, a respective device risk value associated with the device, and a respective fraud suspicion value associated with the account.

Abstract: Provided are processes to increase security of database systems, in some cases with transparent retrofits. Examples may include the calling of external functions responsive to a data access event, such as detected by a database driver, upon connection attempt to, request attempt to, or retrieval of data from a database arrangement of a storage environment. The database driver, in response to detecting an event, may perform a call to an API, like a RESTful API, of a component or system that effectuates logic for determining instructions provided back to the database driver for responding to the event.

Abstract: A kiosk system having a sensor configured to determine features of a vehicle in proximity to the kiosk system and to move the at least a portion of the kiosk system to place it in a location and/or position convenient for the vehicle's user to interface with it. As a vehicle approaches the kiosk system, a sensor may automatically detect the height, width, and length, as well as other distinct features of the vehicle. Responsive to the detection of a vehicle and the determination of a preferred location for the kiosk's user interface, the kiosk system, or a portion thereof, may move to place the kiosk's user interface in the preferred location for the particular vehicle proximate the kiosk, so that the driver of the vehicle may easily interact with the kiosk's user interface.

Abstract: Techniques for adaptive validation and remediation are described. In some embodiments, the method includes determining, for a plurality of media service accounts, corresponding fraud suspicion values based on a model. The method also includes identifying a plurality of suspected accounts based on the corresponding fraud suspicion values. The method additionally includes identifying one or more suspected devices and predicting a likelihood of account takeover from each of the one or more suspected devices. The method further includes detecting a triggering event from a device of the one or more suspected devices associated with an account. The method additionally includes executing a validation and/or remediation procedure based on a trigger sensitivity value associated with the triggering event, a respective likelihood of account takeover from the device associated with the account, a respective device risk value associated with the device, and a respective fraud suspicion value associated with the account.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for acquiring seismic data using a wireless network and a number of individual data acquisition modules that are configured to collect seismic data and forward data to a central recording and control system. In one implementation, a number of remote modules are arranged in lines. Base station modules receive information from the lines and relay the information to a central control and recording system. Radio links operating on multiple frequencies are used by the modules. Dynamic multiplexing technique may include advancing one or more modules in a seismic array through a multiplexing signature sequence in successive transmission periods. The multiplexing signature sequence may be random or pseudo-random. A shared multiplexing signature sequence may be used at all the modules in the seismic array. Modules belonging to a common collision domain may operate out of phase with respect to the shared multiplexing signature sequence.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a first user of a content contribution submitted by a second user is disclosed. A preference event by the first user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is produced. At least a portion of the received events is caused to be rendered graphically.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.

Abstract: Recording a user's preference for content is disclosed. A first indication that a user has a first preference for the content is received. In response to receiving the first indication, the content is associated with the first preference. A second indication that the user has a second preference for the content is received. In response to receiving the second indication, the content is additional associated with the second preference.

Abstract: Recording a first user's preference for a content contribution submitted by a second user is disclosed. In response to only a single action taken by the first user interacting with a web page, an indication is received that a preference event occurred. The preference event is associated with the content contribution. Information associated with the first user's profile is updated. At least of a portion of the web page is continued to be displayed to the user after receiving the preference event.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.

Abstract: Recording a first user's preference for a content contribution submitted by a second user is disclosed. In response to only a single action taken by the first user interacting with a web page, an indication is received that a preference event occurred. The preference event is associated with the content contribution. Information associated with the first user's profile is updated. At least a portion of the web page is continued to be displayed to the user after receiving the preference event.

Abstract: Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.

Abstract: Accepting a third party new article submission is disclosed. A first submission, including a first URL of a first news article that is different from a second URL of a previously accepted second news article submission, is received. One or more automated checks are performed on at least a portion of the first submission. Whether to accept the first submission is automatically determined based at least in part on the performed checks.

Abstract: Recording a first user's preference for a content contribution submitted by a second user is disclosed. In response to only a single action taken by the first user interacting with a web page, an indication is received that a preference event occurred. The preference event is associated with the content contribution. Information associated with the first user's profile is updated. At least a portion of the web page is continued to be displayed to the user after receiving the preference event.