Abstract: An electronic device curates push notifications to align with user interests to provide a better user experience. The electronic device has a memory including a personal knowledge base that contains user interest subject(s) and a curated push notification module. The electronic device has a communications subsystem that links the electronic device to a push notification source. A processor of the electronic device is communicatively coupled to the memory and the communications subsystem. The processor is configured to cause the electronic device to receive, via the communications subsystem from the push notification source, push notification(s) including a first push notification. The processor matches user interest subject(s) to notification content contained in the first push notification.

Abstract: An electronic device provides techniques for monitoring and enforcing data privacy policies for applications executed by the electronic device. The electronic device includes a memory having application(s) and a privacy policy settings corresponding to the application(s). The electronic device includes a communications subsystem that links the electronic device to a network entity associated with a first application. A processor is communicatively coupled to the memory and the communications subsystem. In response to detecting an action by the first application to transmit selected data via the communications subsystem to the network entity, the processor is configured to cause the electronic device to identify a privacy policy applicable to the data, based on the privacy policy settings. In response to determining that transmitting the data would violate the privacy policy, the processor is configured to cause the electronic device to at least partially block a transmission of the data.

Abstract: A method in an electronic device includes detecting, with one or more sensors, one or more persons within a media consumption environment while a companion electronic device delivers content. The method includes determining, by one or more processors, an interruption of content consumption by at least one person, gathering information related to content portions presented during the interruption, and causing the presentation of a summary of the information upon detecting a cessation of the interruption. The summary may include closed captioned text, audio-to-text conversion, and spoiler alerts. The method can also involve detecting interruptions through gaze direction, sound detection, and movement of companion devices.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for presenting budget alerts for budget categories. The method includes detecting a trigger indicative of an intended transaction that falls within a first budget category having a budgeted amount for at least one budget period. In response to detecting the trigger, the method includes transmitting, to a budget tracking repository, a request for budget data. The budget data includes a first budget amount and current spend amount for the first budget category. The method includes identifying an over-budget condition by determining that a sum of a payment amount for the intended transaction and the current spend amount is greater than the first budget amount. In response to identifying the over-budget condition, the method includes presenting a budget alert on a display. The budget alert indicates that the first budget amount will be exceeded, if the intended transaction is completed.

Abstract: An electronic device, method and computer program product provide recommending wearable audio output devices (e.g., earphones, headsets) for audio output that are appropriate for the ambient sound context and sound quality of the audio output. A controller of the electronic device monitors the context, associates a respective air leakage value and a respective ambient sound attenuation value associated with each wearable audio output device. In response to use of a wearable audio output device exceeding a duration threshold, the controller identifies and presents a recommendation to switch to a candidate wearable audio output device to mitigate a risk level while successfully presenting the audio output for the context.

Abstract: A method provides techniques for omitting/removing sensitive information from recorded conversations. Audio/video (AV) data is captured on an electronic device for a meeting including multiple participants. A sensitive information context is detected within the captured AV data. A start point for the sensitive information context within the captured AV data is detected. An end point for the sensitive information context within the captured AV data is detected. A redacted meeting recording is created from the captured AV data, in which the redacted meeting recording omits information between the start point and the end point.

Abstract: A method in an electronic device involves receiving user input requesting the transmission of a screenshot of communication dialogue to a remote electronic device. The method includes extracting identifiers of parties represented by pronouns in the communication dialogue using one or more processors. The processors then modify the screenshot so that the pronouns identify the parties represented by them. The modification can include overlays, replacing pronouns with names, reversing geometric alignment, changing colors, or reversing pronouns. The method may also involve determining whether the communication dialogue is a one-to-one or group conversation and whether the remote device belongs to a third party. The system ensures clarity by annotating the screenshot before transmission, enhancing communication and reducing misunderstandings.

Abstract: In accordance with the described techniques, an indication is received that a collect-on-delivery order associated with a first user is scheduled to be delivered at a delivery location during a particular time slot. A first device of the first user and a second device of a second user are interconnected via a data sharing application, enabling sharing of location data between the devices. Based on the location data, a prediction is made that the first user will not be present but the second user will be present at the delivery location during the particular time slot. Given this, a data transaction is initiated from a first account associated with the first device to a second account associated with the second device, and the data transaction is initiated based on a data status of the second account being unable to meet a data transaction criterion of the collect-on-delivery order.

Abstract: A method of discreetly transferring selected content from a first electronic device to a communicatively coupled second communication device. The method includes, in response to a request to transfer a selected content from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, determining whether the selected content is stored securely. The method includes, in response to determining that the selected content is stored securely, determining a manner in which the content is secured. The method includes transferring the selected content via a discreet transfer process that maintains the security of the content during transfer from the electronic device to the second electronic device. The method includes securely storing the selected content at the second electronic device in a same manner in which the content was stored at the electronic device prior to being transferred.

Abstract: A method provides techniques for omitting references about non-consenting participant's speech in recorded conversations. Audio/video (AV) data for a meeting including multiple participants is captured. Each of the participants is identified. A recording consent setting for each participant is identified. A determination is made that at least one participant has a recording consent setting of do-not-record (DNR), and at least one participant has a recording consent setting of OK-to-record (O2R). Contextual references uttered by an O2R participant that refer to phrases or sentiments spoken by a DNR participant are identified, and a redacted meeting recording is created that excludes spoken content and the contextual reference to the spoken content of non-consenting participants.

Abstract: In aspects of providing real-time user notifications in virtual meetings, a mobile device includes at least one memory and at least one processor coupled with the memory. The processor causes the mobile device to monitor the activity of a user during a virtual meeting in a communication application. In response to determining that the user is distracted, the processor causes the mobile device to monitor the context of the virtual meeting. The processor further causes the mobile device to provide a notification to the user in response to determining from the context that a request has been or is about to be directed to the user.

Abstract: An electronic system, a method, and a computer program product select and provide published reliable information articles that are contextually appropriate and authoritative to influence selection and timing of purchase of a product identified as of interest to a user. The electronic system includes at least one electronic device that detects, via input device(s), user input(s) by a user indicating a current interest in purchasing a product or service. The electronic system activates an electronic search to identify, in published information source(s), relevant article(s) containing product or service information associated with the product or service. The electronic system presents, via output device(s), a purchase interface section indicating the product or service and at least a portion of or a link to the product or service information from the relevant article(s), to influence timing of a purchase decision for the product or service by the user.

Abstract: In aspects of contextual titles for calendar invites, a mobile device includes memory to maintain calendar data and at least one processor coupled with the memory. The processor causes the mobile device to receive a calendar invite of the calendar data with meeting details that include one or more of attendees, a title, or an agenda. The processor further causes the mobile device to determine an alternative title for the calendar invite using a machine-learning model based at least on a context determined using the meeting details. The alternative title is then displayed via a user interface on a mobile device display.

Abstract: In aspects of synchronized invocation of an action on multiple devices, a mobile device implements a synchronization manager that detects an additional mobile device that is located within a threshold distance of the mobile device and that satisfies one or more criteria for synchronization of one or more actions with the mobile device. The mobile device invokes an action, and the synchronization manager receives consent from the additional mobile device to invoke the action. Based at least in part on receiving the consent, the synchronization manager sends a trigger to invoke the action using the additional mobile device.

Abstract: In aspects of controlling a virtual assistant among listening devices, audio data of a conversation is captured via a microphone of an electronic device. Based on determining that the user does not intend to utilize a virtual assistant of the electronic device, the virtual assistant ignores the conversation. For example, the electronic device determines that the user does not intend to utilize the virtual assistant based on the user's engagement with another electronic device. In other scenarios, the user's intention is determined based on the proximity of the user, the conversation including another person, or a classification of the conversation using a machine-learning model based on emotional cues, keywords, tone, or speaking volume.

Abstract: A communication device, computer program product, and method are provided that generate an image stream to be transmitted from one communication device to at least another communication device in a video communication session. A controller (i) identifies, within a first image stream, secondary content displayed within at least one surface included in a first field of view, and (ii) in response to identifying the secondary content displayed within the at least one surface (a) generates a second image stream that does not include at least a portion of the secondary content; and (b) transmits the second image stream in place of the first image stream to the at least one second communication device during the video communication session.

Abstract: A communication device, a method, and a computer program product for surfacing notifications at a second display of a connected second device based on network conditions and device characteristics at a consumer device and connected second device. The method includes receiving, by a communication device, a notification associated with consumption of content available for presentation by the communication device that interfaces with another electronic device that includes an auxiliary display capable of mirroring a user interface of the communication device. The method includes detecting one or more network conditions and device resource characteristics corresponding to the content consumption criteria encoded in the metadata. The method includes selectively enabling presentation of the content on the auxiliary display for consumption based, at least in part, by the detected one or more network conditions and device resource characteristics.

Abstract: In aspects of preset spending limit adjustment during a transaction, a mobile device obtains an indication that a purchase amount of a transaction exceeds a preset spending limit for a payment method used for the transaction. The mobile device indicates that the purchase amount of the transaction exceeds the preset spending limit. The mobile device receives an authorization input during processing of the transaction to increase the preset spending limit, and the transaction is allowed to complete based on the authorization input to increase the preset spending limit.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method, and a computer program product reconstruct descriptive information that was not captured in an image due to an obstruction or obscuration. In response to a trigger to reconstruct an image that is partially obstructed, a processor configures the electronic device to identify an obstruction obfuscating a section of an image. The processor identifies first portion(s) of unobstructed descriptive information on another section. The processor associates the first portion(s) with contents of record(s) accessible in memory or communicated via the communications subsystem. The processor identifies second portion(s) of the descriptive information contained in the record(s) and obscured from the image. The processor delineates the image into multiple segments including first segment(s) encompassing the section with the obstruction separated from visible second segment(s).

Abstract: In accordance with the described techniques, a content generation query is received, and a primary object of the content generation query is identified. Further, a content element associated with the primary object is retrieved from a content database. Based on the content generation query, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model is prompted to generate content by embedding the content element on the primary object of the generated content. The generated content is then displayed in a user interface.