Abstract: Examples of synchronization of a gyroscope in a virtual-reality (VR) environment are described. In some examples, gyroscopic feedback for VR application content may be predicted. In some examples, a time shift corresponding to a physical system lag of a gyroscope may be added to synchronize the gyroscopic feedback with the VR application content. In some examples, the gyroscopic feedback may be applied based on the time shift.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, receives an indication of a track change associated with a playback queue output by a media playback system. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of command keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a command keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the command keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method includes detecting user input activating a text effect selection control. In response to the user input the method further includes automatically determining a selected design element, the selected design element being a text element displayed on a page; applying a stroke to the selected design element; setting a fill of the selected design element to be transparent; and generating and displaying a shadow for the selected design element.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, detecting an event associated with the device or a system comprising the device. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method includes detecting user input activating a text effect selection control. In response to the user input the method further includes: automatically generating a first shadow for a selected design element, the first shadow having a first colour, a first direction, a first offset, and a first opacity; automatically generating a second shadow for the selected design element, the second shadow having the first colour, the first direction, a second offset greater than the first offset, and a second opacity less than the first opacity; displaying the first shadow behind the selected design element; and displaying the second shadow behind the first shadow.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method comprises detecting initiation of a curved text effect in respect of a selected text string of a design; determining a radius; processing the selected text string to split the selected text string into one or more text string elements, each text string element being associated with a glyph; calculating, for each text string element, an element transformation that includes element rotation data and element position data, the element transformation being based on the radius; and rendering each text string element by, for a given text string element, rendering the glyph that the given text string element is associated with based on the element transformation calculated for the given text string element.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, detecting an event associated with the device or a system comprising the device. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for providing a graphical user interface for editing a design is described. A selection of a plurality of the design elements is received and a subset of the selected design elements is determined. Edit operations for the selected design elements are automatically selected based on the determined subset of the selected design elements. The design may be a table or include a table and the subset of selected design elements may be a category of borders forming the table.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, receives an indication of a track change associated with a playback queue output by a media playback system. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of command keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a command keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the command keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, receives an indication of a track change associated with a playback queue output by a media playback system. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of command keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a command keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the command keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, detecting an event associated with the device or a system comprising the device. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method includes detecting user input activating a text effect selection control. In response to the user input the method further includes: automatically generating a first shadow for a selected design element, the first shadow having a first colour, a first direction, a first offset, and a first opacity; automatically generating a second shadow for the selected design element, the second shadow having the first colour, the first direction, a second offset greater than the first offset, and a second opacity less than the first opacity; displaying the first shadow behind the selected design element; and displaying the second shadow behind the first shadow.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method comprises detecting initiation of a curved text effect in respect of a selected text string of a design; determining a radius; processing the selected text string to split the selected text string into one or more text string elements, each text string element being associated with a glyph; calculating, for each text string element, an element transformation that includes element rotation data and element position data, the element transformation being based on the radius; and rendering each text string element by, for a given text string element, rendering the glyph that the given text string element is associated with based on the element transformation calculated for the given text string element.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, detecting an event associated with the device or a system comprising the device. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method comprises detecting user input activating a text effect selection control. In response to the first user input the method further comprises: automatically generating and displaying a first shadow for a selected design element, the first shadow having a first colour, a first offset value, and a first direction; and automatically generating and displaying a second shadow for the selected design element, the second shadow having a second colour, the first offset value, and a second direction, the second direction being opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, receives an indication of a track change associated with a playback queue output by a media playback system. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of command keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a command keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the command keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: A device, such as Network Microphone Device or a playback device, detecting an event associated with the device or a system comprising the device. In response, an input detection window is opened for a given time period. During the given time period the device is arranged to receive an input sound data stream representing sound detected by a microphone. The input sound data stream is analyzed for a plurality of keywords and/or a wake-word for a Voice Assistant Service (VAS) and, based on the analysis, it is determined that the input sound data stream includes voice input data comprising a keyword or a wake-word for a VAS. In response, the device takes appropriate action such as causing the media playback system to perform a command corresponding to the keyword or sending at least part of the input sound data stream to the VAS.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method comprises detecting user input activating a text effect selection control. In response to the first user input the method further comprises: automatically generating and displaying a first shadow for a selected design element, the first shadow having a first colour, a first offset value, and a first direction; and automatically generating and displaying a second shadow for the selected design element, the second shadow having a second colour, the first offset value, and a second direction, the second direction being opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A combination closed-circuit washer and dryer apparatus having a washing cycle and a drying cycle. The apparatus comprises a unitary housing having a tub and a tumbler within the tub, the tub also having an air inlet and air outlet which allows air to flow through the tub, wherein air flowing from the air inlet is in communication with the tumbler. The apparatus also includes a desiccant recharging system located within the unitary housing having a entrance and an exit, the entrance coupled to the air outlet and the exit coupled to the air entrance, thus allowing a continuous flow of air through the system.