Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for integrating an email client with hosted applications. An email is received from an email client. An image that is a component of the email is identified and sent to an optical character recognition (OCR) service. Extracted text is received from the OCR service. A request for an action object is then sent to a connector for an application, the action object representing a potential action that could be performed with the application based on the extracted text from the OCR service. The action object is then sent to the email client, which is configured to display a prompt allowing a user to perform the action represented by the action object.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein enables packet handling based on user information included in packet headers. In a particular embodiment, a method provides, in a gateway to a network environment, establishing a first connection with a first connection endpoint outside of the network environment. The method further provides identifying first user information associated with the first connection and adding the first user information to a packet header of one or more first packets associated with the first connection. Also, the method provides transferring the one or more first packets into the network environment.

Abstract: Examples described herein include systems and methods for providing user-specific previews for terms within text. An example method can include receiving tracked user behavior reflecting terms selected by a user and entered into a search. A representation of known words can be created based on the tracked user behavior. By training machine-learning models for each individual user, personalized previews can be presented when each user encounters a new body of text, such as in a webpage or email. The preview can apply to a term not previously known to the user but likely to be searched by the user, relying on content gathered from a search on a search medium that the user was likely to use. The content can be presented to the user in a graphical user interface allowing for interaction and feedback.

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for workflow service email integration. In some examples, a request is transmitted to a workflow service. The request includes workflow content associated with an email message being composed. A workflow micro application associated with the workflow content is received form the workflow service. The workflow micro application is generated using network service data retrieved from a network service. The workflow micro application includes: an information component that renders the network service data for display within the email message. The workflow micro application also includes an evaluation component that evaluates a management status of a client device.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for integrating an email client with hosted applications. An email is received from an email client. An image that is a component of the email is identified and sent to an optical character recognition (OCR) service. Extracted text is received from the OCR service. A request for an action object is then sent to a connector for an application, the action object representing a potential action that could be performed with the application based on the extracted text from the OCR service. The action object is then sent to the email client, which is configured to display a prompt allowing a user to perform the action represented by the action object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing and securing an enterprise voice service accessed by an external voice assistant device. An enterprise voice assistant installed on a client device acts as an enterprise voice service for an external voice assistant device. The enterprise voice assistant receives a voice query from the external voice assistant device. The voice query is processed using a machine learning model to extract an intent and at least one slot. The extracted intent and at least one slot are used to determine whether a response to the voice query can be generated using local enterprise data that was previously received and stored by the client device from a management server. The response is generated based on the determination by using the local enterprise data or by sending the extracted intent and at least one slot to and receiving the response from the management server.

Abstract: Energy usage of a plurality of appliances is measured using a single meter. A pattern of energy usage with respect to the plurality of appliances is determined dependent upon the measured energy usage, appliance details of the plurality of appliances, and usage hours of the plurality of appliances. The pattern is provided to a user of the appliances.

Abstract: Examples described herein can identify items from third-party or backend services, obtain relevant information for those items, and automatically populate hyperlinks relevant to those items in a draft email. A regular expressions search can be executed on the text of a draft email. When a match is found, the email client can request, from a server, an object associated with the matching expression. The server can obtain the object, using one or more connectors that provide access to a backend system, and provide it to the email client. The email client can extract a URL from the object and enter the URL into a links table stored on the user device. The email client can pull the URL from the links table and use it to automatically generate a hyperlink of the regular expression within the body of the draft email.

Abstract: Disclosed are various aspects of postponing or migrating tasks from a first assistant device to another assistant device. In some examples, an assistant device can facilitate task completion. Tasks can be recommended for postponement based upon the complexity of the task, a historical user profile, or the location of the assistant device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a vertical position of a tool joint between two pipe segments of a drill string relative to a rig floor are disclosed. A camera or other suitable optical device is positioned to observe a drill string as it is raised and lowered out of and into a wellbore. The camera is equipped to identify a feature of the pipe segments, and based on a knowledge of the dimensions of the various pipe segments, to locate the tool joint vertically relative to the rig floor. Knowing the vertical position of the tool joint allows automatic operations to be carried out, such as assembling and disassembling the pipe segments from the drill string.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for integrating an email client with hosted applications. A first regular expression is applied to the body of an email composed by an email client to determine that the email is related to a hosted application. In response to determining that the email is related to the hosted application, a second regular expression is applied to the body of the email to identify the topic of the email. Then, one or more email addresses associated with the topic of the email are identified. The one or more email addresses are then sent to the email client as suggested recipient email addresses for the email.

Abstract: Examples described herein can identify items from third-party or backend services, obtain relevant information for those items, and automatically populate hyperlinks relevant to those items in a draft email. A regular expressions search can be executed on the text of a draft email. When a match is found, the email client can request, from a server, an object associated with the matching expression. The server can obtain the object, using one or more connectors that provide access to a backend system, and provide it to the email client. The email client can extract a URL from the object and enter the URL into a links table stored on the user device. The email client can pull the URL from the links table and use it to automatically generate a hyperlink of the regular expression within the body of the draft email.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for dynamically optimizing a Flying Ad-Hoc Network (“FANET”). A server that manages the FANET can receive information relating to the network activity of user devices connected to the FANET. Examples of the type of information included can include the user devices' locations, network connection quality, and network traffic volume dedicated to a Unified Endpoint Management (“UEM”) system of an enterprise. The server can analyze the network activity information based on a set of rules to prioritize the user devices connected to the FANET. The server can instruct unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”) in the FANET to reposition themselves to provide the best connection for higher priority user devices.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein enables packet handling based on user information included in packet headers. In a particular embodiment, a method provides, in a gateway to a network environment, establishing a first connection with a first connection endpoint outside of the network environment. The method further provides identifying first user information associated with the first connection and adding the first user information to a packet header of one or more first packets associated with the first connection. Also, the method provides transferring the one or more first packets into the network environment.

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for assisting a user with skill or application discovery in a voice assistant device. By assisting the user in this way, avoiding the launching of malicious skills or applications can also be avoided. Additionally, restricting launching of applications to particular users or particular voice assistant devices can also be accomplished.

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for authenticating a user through a voice assistant device and creating an association between the device and a user account. The request is associated with a network or federated service. The user is prompted to use a client device, such as a smartphone, to facilitate an authentication flow. A soundwave is played through the client device that contains a secret key, which is then sent to a service that validates the secret key. An association between the user account and the voice assistant device can then be created so that access to third party services can occur.

Abstract: Examples described herein include systems and methods for authenticating a voice-activated device. An example method can include receiving, at an application server, a request from a user device to authenticate the voice-activated device. The application server can provide a first temporary key and session ID to the user device. The method can further include communicating the first temporary key from the user device to the voice-activated device, such as by reading it aloud or having the user device communicate the key in some manner. The voice-activated device can then provide the key to the application server, which generates a second temporary key and sends it back to the voice-activated device. The second temporary key can then be transferred to the user device, which closes the loop by providing the key back to the application server. The application server can then authenticate and provide access to the voice-activated device.

Abstract: A context-aware smart home energy management (CASHEM) system and method is disclosed. CASHEM dynamically schedules household energy use to reduce energy consumption by identifying contextual information within said household, selecting a comfort of service preference, wherein said comfort of service preference is based on different said contextual information, and extracting an appliance use schedule for maximum energy savings based on said contextual information in light of said comfort of service preferences, by executing a program instruction in a data processing apparatus. CASHEM correlates said contextual information with energy consumption levels to dynamically schedule said appliance based on an energy-saving condition and a user's comfort. Comfort of service preferences are gathered by CASHEM by monitoring occupant activity levels and use of said appliance. CASHEM can also recommend potential energy savings for a user to modify comfort of service preferences.

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for workflow service email integration. In some examples, a request is transmitted to a workflow service. The request includes workflow content associated with an email message being composed. A workflow micro application associated with the workflow content is received form the workflow service. The workflow micro application is generated using network service data retrieved from a network service. The workflow micro application includes: an information component that renders the network service data for display within the email message. The workflow micro application also includes an evaluation component that evaluates a management status of a client device.

Abstract: Examples described herein can identify items from third-party or backend services, obtain relevant information for those items, and automatically populate hyperlinks relevant to those items in a draft email. A regular expressions search can be executed on the text of a draft email. When a match is found, the email client can request, from a server, an object associated with the matching expression. The server can obtain the object, using one or more connectors that provide access to a backend system, and provide it to the email client. The email client can extract a URL from the object and enter the URL into a links table stored on the user device. The email client can pull the URL from the links table and use it to automatically generate a hyperlink of the regular expression within the body of the draft email.