Abstract: A computer system for analyzing and mitigating risks associated with a building is provided. The computer system is configured to: (i) receive environment data from the at least one sensor; (ii) receive building data from the at least one database; (iii) utilize a trained machine learning model to determine at least one potential risk associated with the building based upon the environment data and the building data; (iv) generate a building risk profile that includes the at least one potential risk associated with the building; and/or (v) generate a risk mitigation output based upon at least one of the building risk profile and the at least one potential risk, wherein the risk mitigation output includes at least one of a risk alert, a risk mitigation recommendation, and risk mitigation instructions. Computer systems for analyzing and mitigation risks associated with a city, a user, and an event are also provided.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method includes accessing a video generated by a first physical camera in a physical environment. The method further includes identifying an object of interest in the video frame that corresponds to a physical object in the physical environment. The method further includes displaying a virtual 3D environment that corresponds to the physical environment. The method further includes configuring a plurality of settings of a first virtual camera to match a plurality of settings of a first physical camera and configuring a plurality of settings of a second virtual camera to match a plurality of settings of a second physical camera. The method further includes projecting the identified object of interest into the virtual 3D environment using the configured first and second virtual cameras.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media playback via a media playback system include (i) capturing a voice input comprising a request for media content, (ii) receiving information derived at least from the request for media content, (iii) requesting and receiving information from at least one remote computing device associated with a first media content service and at least one remote computing device associated with a second media content service, wherein (a) the information identifies first media content available via the first media content service for playback and identifies second media content available via the second media content service for playback, and (b) the first and second media content are related to the requested media content, and (iv) after receiving at least one of the first information and the second information, (a) selecting the first media content instead of the second media content, and (b) playing back the first media content.

Abstract: Example techniques may involve guest access to a media playback system. A guest may use a guest control device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to control aspects of a host's media playback system. In addition, the guest may temporarily register their user account of a streaming audio service with the host's media playback system, which enables playback of audio content from that service by one or more playback devices of the media playback system. When the guest control device de-registers from the host's media playback system, retrieval of audio content from the streaming audio service is disabled.

Abstract: A computer system including sensor and alternative power technologies for enhancing waste disposal and energy efficiency using is provided. The computer system may be configured to receive waste data and recycling data from at least one sensor located proximate to a waste bin, and determine a level of waste in the waste bin based upon the received waste data, and a level of contamination of the waste bin based upon the received recycling data. The computer system may be also configured to determine whether collection of waste in the waste bin or decontamination of the waste bin is required. The computer system may be further configured to generate an alert including information corresponding collection or decontamination of the waste bin, and transmit the alert to one or more client devices associated with at least one user.

Abstract: An example playback device is configured to play back a first media item and, while playing back the first media item, receive a voice command to enter a preview mode in which the playback device plays back one or more second media items for a predetermined duration that is shorter than a total duration of the one or more second media items. Responsive to receiving the voice command, the playback device enters the preview mode, thereby (i) suspending playback of the first media item and (ii) initiating playback of the one or more second media items for the predetermined duration. The playback device subsequently terminates the preview mode, thereby (i) terminating playback of the one or more second media items, and (ii) resuming playback of the first media item.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include one or more playback devices, server systems, and/or computing devices, individually or in combination determining that an item is present within an area comprising a playback device, wherein the item has corresponding media content associated therewith, and in response to determining that the item is present within the area comprising the playback device, causing the playback device to play the media content corresponding to the item, wherein the media content comprises one or both of audio content or video content.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to provide content to a playback network are disclosed. An example method includes displaying an indicator of multimedia content to a user via a graphical user interface. The example method includes enabling a multiselect state to allow the user to select multiple items from a browseable list of indicators associated with multimedia content. The example method includes providing a context-sensitive menu including a plurality of options associated with playback of selected items based on enablement of the multiselect state. The example method includes applying an option to each of the selected items based on user selection. The example method includes passing information regarding the multimedia content to a playback system including one or more multimedia playback devices in response to user selection of the option.

Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining voice assistant persistence across multiple network microphone devices are described. In one example, first and second NMDs each identify a wake word based on detected sound, and are each transitioned from an inactive state to an active state in which the NMD captures and transmits sound data over a network interface. The first NMD is selected over the second NMD to output a first response, and both NMDs remain in the active state to further capture and transmit sound data. After further capturing and transmitting of sound data, the second NMD is selected over the first NMD to output a second response. After a predetermined time, one or both of the NMDs are transitioned back to the inactive state. The selection of one NMD over another for outputting a response can be based at least in part on user location information.

Abstract: A computer system including sensor technology for detecting environmental pollution levels in a water source and alerting users in real-time of the environmental pollution levels within the water source is provided. The computer system may be configured to receive pollution data from at least one sensor, analyze the received pollution data, and determine a level of environmental pollution in the water source based upon the analysis. The computer system may be also configured to determine, based upon the analysis of the pollution data, whether the water source is polluted, and generate an alert including information of the polluted water source. The computer system is further configured to generate a user list including at least one user of the water source, and transmit the alert to one or more client devices associated with the at least one user to notify the at least one user that the water source is polluted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are computing devices, including playback devices, that are configured to operate in several media distribution modes and play back audio data in several playback modes based at least in part on the source of audio/video data for playback. Also disclosed is a method of using a control device such as a mobile device as a secondary display to provide supplemental content to a user while viewing video content on a primary display such as a television.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for enabling a user to control multiple media playback systems with a single mobile device. The mobile device may connect with a first or second media playback system based on receiving a first or second household identifier (HHID), respectively. If the mobile device receives both the first and second HHIDs, the mobile device may connect with either the first or second media playback system based on a priority of the two systems. If neither the first nor second HHIDs are received by the mobile device, a user may be prompted to add a third media playback system if the mobile device receives a third HHID. The user interface of the mobile device may receive an input to connect the mobile device to the third media playback system, and a connection may be established between the mobile device and the third media playback system.

Abstract: An example first playback device includes programming to perform functions including receiving a first request to associate with a first playback queue that is stored remotely from, and persists unassociated with, any playback device of the media playback system. The functions also include associating with the first playback queue and designating the first playback queue as an active queue of the first playback device. The functions also include receiving a second request to enter into a group with a second playback device that is associated with a second playback queue, entering into the group with the second playback device, associating with the second playback queue, and designating the second playback queue as the active queue of the first playback device. The functions also include receiving a third request to leave the group, and after receiving the third request, de-designating the second playback queue as its active queue.

Abstract: The following relates generally to light detection and ranging (LIDAR). In some embodiments, an inventory list of personal belongings is generated based upon data received from a LIDAR camera. For instance, in some embodiments a system: receives LIDAR data generated from one or more LIDAR cameras; analyzes the LIDAR data to determine or identify one or more personal articles or insurable assets; and generates an electronic inventory list of personal belongings based upon the one or more personal articles or insurable assets determined or identified from the LIDAR data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining voice assistant persistence across multiple network microphone devices are described. In one example, first and second NMDs each identify a wake word based on detected sound, and are each transitioned from an inactive state to an active state in which the NMD captures and transmits sound data over a network interface. The first NMD is selected over the second NMD to output a first response, and both NMDs remain in the active state to further capture and transmit sound data. After further capturing and transmitting of sound data, the second NMD is selected over the first NMD to output a second response. After a predetermined time, one or both of the NMDs are transitioned back to the inactive state. The selection of one NMD over another for outputting a response can be based at least in part on user location information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media playback via a media playback system include (i) capturing a voice input comprising a request for media content, (ii) receiving information derived at least from the request for media content, (iii) requesting and receiving information from at least one remote computing device associated with a first media content service and at least one remote computing device associated with a second media content service, wherein (a) the information identifies first media content available via the first media content service for playback and identifies second media content available via the second media content service for playback, and (b) the first and second media content are related to the requested media content, and (iv) after receiving at least one of the first information and the second information, (a) selecting the first media content instead of the second media content, and (b) playing back the first media content.

Abstract: A computer system including sensor technology for detecting environmental pollution levels in a water source and alerting users in real-time of the environmental pollution levels within the water source is provided. The computer system may be configured to receive pollution data from at least one sensor, analyze the received pollution data, and determine a level of environmental pollution in the water source based upon the analysis. The computer system may be also configured to determine, based upon the analysis of the pollution data, whether the water source is polluted, and generate an alert including information of the polluted water source. The computer system is further configured to generate a user list including at least one user of the water source, and transmit the alert to one or more client devices associated with the at least one user to notify the at least one user that the water source is polluted.

Abstract: The following relates generally to light detection and ranging (LIDAR). In some embodiments, an inventory list of personal belongings is generated based upon data received from a LIDAR camera. For instance, in some embodiments a system: receives LIDAR data generated from one or more LIDAR cameras; analyzes the LIDAR data to determine or identify one or more personal articles or insurable assets; and generates an electronic inventory list of personal belongings based upon the one or more personal articles or insurable assets determined or identified from the LIDAR data.

Abstract: A computer system including sensor and alternative power technologies for enhancing waste disposal and energy efficiency using is provided. The computer system may be configured to receive waste data and recycling data from at least one sensor located proximate to a waste bin, and determine a level of waste in the waste bin based upon the received waste data, and a level of contamination of the waste bin based upon the received recycling data. The computer system may be also configured to determine whether collection of waste in the waste bin or decontamination of the waste bin is required. The computer system may be further configured to generate an alert including information corresponding collection or decontamination of the waste bin, and transmit the alert to one or more client devices associated with at least one user.

Abstract: The following relates generally to light detection and ranging (LIDAR). In some embodiments, a homeowners insurance quote is produced based upon data received from a LIDAR camera. For instance, in some embodiments, a system: receives light detection and ranging (LIDAR) data generated from one or more LIDAR cameras; analyzes the LIDAR data to determine or identify one or more features or characteristics of a home; and generates an electronic homeowners insurance quote based upon, at least in part, the one or more features or characteristics of the home determined or identified from the LIDAR data.