Abstract: In various examples, override-based data change propagation for distributed collaborative content creation platforms is provided. An override layer may be generated that comprises a representation of a sequence of override primitives that may be applied against a baseline universal scene description (USD) scene definition layer to render an updated/current version of the scene. A digital content creation application may record edits as modifications (overrides) to scene definition primitives are applied. A CCA may propagate the edits to other CCAs at other client nodes subscribed to the CCCP by sending a new layer message to the server of the CCCP, instructing the server to add the override layer to the scene graph of a root USD file. Other CCAs subscribed to the root USD file receive a message from the server that indicates that the new override layer has been added, and may selectively apply propagated override primitives.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to defining tasks in scenes using delta information. In operation, some embodiments first receive or generate scene data. Some embodiments then generate delta information indicating one or more changes within the scene data. For example, responsive to user input, particular embodiments generate the delta information, such as a delta layer. Generating such delta information is useful in various applications such as robotics, simulation, graphics rendering, gaming, autonomous driving, or the like. For instance, with respect to robotics, some embodiments store data corresponding to the delta information as at least part of a task definition for a robotic task. Some embodiments then responsively cause or train one or more real-world robotic components represented by one or more virtual robotic components to perform a task in a real-world scene represented by a virtual scene based on the delta information and the task definition.

Abstract: Approaches presented herein provide for the generation of images representing physical objects having one or more synthetic but realistic defects or other such variations or augmentations. A generative system can use characteristics of a defect and an environment to create three-dimensional (3D) models of both the environment and the defect, which can be used to generate one or more images of the defect, or combinations of defects, in various environments that may have different lighting conditions. A system can generate random, semi-random, or specifically-instructed variations of the synthetic environment and defect to simulate different visualizations of the defect under varied environmental conditions. A system can further emulate different presentations of defects by adding or combining various defect types, as well as simulating different defect severity levels.

Abstract: Approaches presented herein may be used to generate synthetic image data, which may be used to train a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Synthetic image data may be produced by augmenting three-dimensional (3D) scene information as a post-processing step, for example after simulation. The augmented scenes may change a variety of parameters associated with 3D assets that are injected into the scene after initial rendering, thereby increasing diversity of a dataset.

Abstract: Approaches presented herein provide systems and methods include bi-directional connectors to transmit information between different address locations associated with different data sources. One or more features may have associated values corresponding to one or more parameters of the feature. These features may be stored in multiple different data sources, where the data sources may have different properties or functionality. A bi-directional connector may be established to link the respective address locations for common features between different data sources so that changes at one data source can be recognized, evaluated, and then implemented in the other connected data sources.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include bi-directional connectors to transmit information for supported content elements between two different content creation programs using a scene location. A content element may be associated with a data file that includes one or more supported features that may be used to render the content element within the scene location. For the one or more supported features, a dataset may be generated that can be used to establish connectors that permit a different content creation to edit or otherwise collaborate on the content element by modifying the attribute values for the one or more supported features. The modified values may then be processed and rendered within the scene location, thereby permitting heterogenous content creation programs to collaborate on a common content element.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to facilitate avatar personalization in a virtual environment. A request to generate an avatar in the virtual environment to represent a requesting entity is received. Data pertaining to the requesting entity is retrieved, the data not specifying any visual appearance of the avatar. A proposed avatar is generated based on the retrieved data. The proposed avatar is output to the requesting entity.

Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for validating input on a handheld device. In response to receiving an input and a request to access a computing resource, an application running on the handheld device may collect data from one or more sensors of the handheld device. The application may then determine, based on the collected sensor data, if an individual is interacting with the device and recognize the input as valid if such is the case. In one embodiment, the application may present a challenge to a user which is difficult for computer programs to perform, and determine whether an individual is interacting with the device based on successful completion of the challenge. In an alternative embodiment, the application may collect data and determine whether an individual is interacting with the device without presenting an explicit challenge to the user.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to facilitate avatar personalization in a virtual environment. A request to generate an avatar in the virtual environment to represent a requesting entity is received. Data pertaining to the requesting entity is retrieved, the data not specifying any visual appearance of the avatar. A proposed avatar is generated based on the retrieved data. The proposed avatar is output to the requesting entity.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to facilitate avatar personalization in a virtual environment. A request to generate an avatar in the virtual environment to represent a requesting entity is received. Data pertaining to the requesting entity is retrieved, the data not specifying any visual appearance of the avatar. A proposed avatar is generated based on the retrieved data. The proposed avatar is output to the requesting entity.

Abstract: There is provided a method and system for an approval based economy. The method comprises, receiving input corresponding to media content associated with a user, determining a number of approval units corresponding to the input, retrieving a user account associated with the user, and saving the approval units in the user account. The user account may include past approval units and an approval total. The approval total may account for the approval units and the past approval units, the approval units and the past approval units of active users and available media content only, or a maximum lifetime total of active users and available media content only. The approval based economy may provide new media content to users based on their respective approval total in their user account.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to facilitate avatar personalization in a virtual environment. A request to generate an avatar in the virtual environment to represent a requesting entity is received. Data pertaining to the requesting entity is retrieved, the data not specifying any visual appearance of the avatar. A proposed avatar is generated based on the retrieved data. The proposed avatar is output to the requesting entity.

Abstract: There is provided a system and a method for customized content from user data. The method comprising receiving data corresponding to a user of a device, processing a content with the data to create a customized content, and outputting the customized content for display to the user. The data may be received from a device sensor, such as a GPS, camera, accelerometer, or receiver. The data may correspond to location data at a location of a user, and the content may be customized to mimic or contrast the location data. Additionally, the data may correspond to user information saved in a user database, such as a music library or personal profile. In certain implementations, the content may correspond to a virtual environment and the customized content may correspond to a customized virtual environment.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for validating input on a handheld device. In response to receiving an input and a request to access a computing resource, an application running on the handheld device may collect data from one or more sensors of the handheld device. The application may then determine, based on the collected sensor data, if an individual is interacting with the device and recognize the input as valid if such is the case. In one embodiment, the application may present a challenge to a user which is difficult for computer programs to perform, and determine whether an individual is interacting with the device based on successful completion of the challenge. In an alternative embodiment, the application may collect data and determine whether an individual is interacting with the device without presenting an explicit challenge to the user.

Abstract: There is provided a method and system for an approval based economy. The method comprises, receiving input corresponding to media content associated with a user, determining a number of approval units corresponding to the input, retrieving a user account associated with the user, and saving the approval units in the user account. The user account may include past approval units and an approval total. The approval total may account for the approval units and the past approval units, the approval units and the past approval units of active users and available media content only, or a maximum lifetime total of active users and available media content only. The approval based economy may provide new media content to users based on their respective approval total in their user account.

Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.

Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.

Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing and retrieving thumbnail images in a per-user/per-system thumbnail cache. One or more data files may be used to store thumbnail images of varying sizes. An index is updated with the location or locations of thumbnails for a particular file, the URL and modification time of which may be used as a key to finding the thumbnails within the index. Direct memory mapping of thumbnail images are provided. Concurrency techniques are utilized to maintain cooperative access to the cache among multiple processes. Cache contents which are orphaned or unused are reclaimed for use by newer or more frequently used thumbnail images.