Abstract: An electronic device, system, and method performs an automated control. The electronic device includes an audio output device configured to play a sound. The electronic device includes a processor configured to receive state data indicative of a state of a user of the electronic device. The processor is configured to control an activation of the audio output device based upon the state data. The activation of the audio output device is based upon first setting data when the state data indicates a first state. The activation of the audio output device is based upon second setting data when the state data indicates a second state.

Abstract: Techniques to dynamically generate real time frequently asked questions from forum data are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise a preprocessor, a validator, a data module, and a list regenerator. The preprocessor may be operative to receive a user entry to a forum and to generate a processed entry. The validator may be operative to receive the processed entry, to receive an accuracy rating for the processed entry from a data module, and to forward the processed entry for inclusion in an existing frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) list based on the accuracy rating and rules. The data module may be operative to receive the processed entry and to determine the accuracy rating of the processed entry. The list regenerator may be operative to receive the processed entry and to regenerate the existing FAQ list into an updated FAQ list including the processed entry. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An authorization system for dynamically awarding permissions to a requestor for performing an action, based on real-time monitored statistics of the requestor. The authorization system comprises a processor and a memory. The memory further comprises a status database for storing real-time information corresponding to the requestor, and a rules database for storing rules to enable the authorization system in determining permissions for various requestors' requests to perform the action. Additionally, the memory includes a status determining module for determining status-data related to the requestor, and a permission awarding module to evaluate the status-data with a dynamically selected set of rules for awarding permission to a requestor's request. The memory further includes a risk estimation module for calculating risk associated in awarding the permission, and an action triggering module for triggering an associated action based on the calculated risk.