Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enabling wireless communications and various types of engagement between a smart doorbell and a visitor's mobile device based on meeting certain criteria. Systems and methods are also described for establishing peer-to-peer communications between smart doorbells that are joined into a neighborhood watch program for providing alerts and reporting suspicious activity. A geofence around the smart doorbell is set up and a determination is made whether a visitor mobile device is within the generated geofence. If within the geofence, the UI of the visitor mobile device displays the smart doorbell and allows the visitor mobile device to virtually ring the doorbell or communicate with the doorbell if the visitor mobile device satisfies communication criteria of the doorbell. An encrypted peer-to-peer communication is set up, and communication between the doorbell and the visitor mobile device is established.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for populating content item metadata are described herein. The system receives a content item. The system then receives at the user device selections of identifier tags that are indicative of the source or context of the content item. The system updates at the server the content item along with the metadata and stores it for retrieval. In response to the user device receiving a second content item determined to be the same as the first content item, the system replaces the second content item with a link to the first content item. Once a user interaction with the link is detected, the system may follow the link to generate for display the content item.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for modifying messages transmitted between a first computing device and a second computing device based on the determination of a context of messages transmitted between the first and second computing devices. A first message, prepared to be transmitted to a second computing device, is prepared at a first computing device. Based on an identifier corresponding to the second computing device, a plurality of devices communicably coupled to the second computing device are determined. Selectable options are generated at the first computing device which, when selected, determine which of the second computing device or one of the plurality of communicably coupled devices will receive the transmitted message. Based on the selection of an option, the message may be modified to fit the format of the device corresponding to the selected option and transmitted to the device corresponding to the selected option.

Abstract: A voice query is received via an input to a virtual assistant from a user. The virtual assistant determines a media context from first media content, the media context being colocated and contemporaneous with the voice query. The voice query is processed to generate a textual query and to identify a keyword from the voice query, and a response content provider is selected based on the keyword and the media context. The textual query and the media context are communicated to the response content provider via a network interface. Query response data is received from the response content provider via the network interface, the query response data comprising voice data. The virtual assistant then generates, at an output, a query response based on the query response data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing a context-aware clipboard. Input data is received, the input data characterizing a detection field of at least one sensor. A first intent is determined, the first intent associated with the input data. One or more second intents are accessed, each of the one or more second intents associated with an application of a plurality of applications. The first intent is compared with the one or more accessed second intents. Based on the comparison, at least one application of the plurality of applications is determined, the determined application associated with the first intent. An operation is performed using the determined application, the operation based on the input data and the determined first intent.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for relocating an overlay overlapping information in content. The systems and methods may comprise receiving a content item, the content item comprising a video image, and determining a first screen position of an information box (e.g., a score box) in the video image. Determining may be performed with image analysis and/or a machine learning model. The system receives an overlay image (e.g., a channel logo) with a second screen position and determines if the second screen position (e.g., for the logo) overlaps the first screen position (e.g., for the score). In response to determining the second screen position (e.g., of the logo) overlaps the first screen position (e.g., the score), the system modifies the second screen position (e.g., for the logo). Then the system generates for display the overlay image on the video in the modified screen position. The system may not relocate the overlay if the overlay is a high priority.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for intra-account content caching and distribution, wherein content is dynamically managed. The disclosed techniques may generate specific configuration data for each device associated with a streaming service account that governs content retrieval, playback, and transfer. The disclosed techniques may additionally dynamically allocate storage and manage content transfer based on factors such as device proximity, available storage, and network conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for determining an amount of time for charging a vehicle battery and selecting one or more media content items for display on a user device based on the amount of time for charging the vehicle battery. A level of driving autonomy of a vehicle is determined.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for multi-factor authentication (MFA) using a head-mounted display (HMD) and a mobile device. A method includes biometric data collection and comparison for secure access. A simplified MFA method provides a region of interest (ROI) (e.g., a bounding box) for user interaction and verification. An MFA method provides an ROI and verification component, enhancing security through visual verification. Another MFA method includes optical character recognition (OCR) to recognize and verify a code displayed on a mobile device. Yet another MFA method includes Neighborhood Aware Networking (NAN) mode and secret sharing to establish a trusted link between the HMD and the mobile device. The methods promote a fully immersive experience by obtaining—without removing an HMD device—authentication information from the mobile device and providing access.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for preventing spoilers in autocompleted search queries. One example method includes, in response to detecting a user interaction at a computing device associated with a search query, identifying a media content history comprising one or more media content items. A predicted search query based on the user interaction and the media content history is generated, and the predicted search query is generated for output, at the computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing dynamic summaries of missed content of content streaming on multiple device. A plurality of groups for a concurrent presentation of a content is identified, and a selection is received by a user via a second device to join a first group of the plurality of groups for the concurrent presentation of the content. Based on a user via the second device joining a group, a determination is made as to whether a user via the second device missed any content from the concurrent presentation of the content for the first group. Based on the detection of missed content, the system generates for the second device one or more summaries of the missed content segments and the missed reactions to the segments based on preferences associated with the user profile. In response to generating the summaries, the summaries are presented via the second device to the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for applying attributes to subtitles. One example method includes accessing a subtitle file, wherein the subtitle file comprises one or more subtitles, and identifying an attribute to apply to at least a subset of the subtitles. The subtitle file is amended indicate an attribute to apply to at least a subset of the subtitles to create an amended subtitle file. At a computing device, the subtitles of the amended subtitle file are generated for display, wherein the attribute is applied to the subset of the subtitles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for routing audio and/or video streams and remote rendered video layout for conference side group conversations and voice assistant providers are disclosed. During a main conference comprising a plurality of users, a request is received to create a side group conversation comprising a subgroup of the plurality of users. A voice assistant provider is invited to the side group conversation. Users in the subgroup may be granted different permissions to query or receive responses from the voice assistant. Incoming audio and video streams from each user are demultiplexed and decoded. Decoded audio streams are processed by an appropriate audio mixer of the group and voice assistant. Decoded video streams are processed and rendered based on a video grouping render policies. Processed audio streams for each group and voice assistant and/or rendered videos are encoded and routed to each user through their dedicated multiplexer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying related media content items. First media content item is outputted on a device. A user interface input requesting media content related to the first media content item is received. Metadata is accessed for a portion of the first media content item within a predetermined time period away from a pause position of the first media content item to identify topic keyword. An offer to interrupt the first media content item to output content related to the topic keyword is displayed. In response to offer's acceptance, a portion of an identified related media content item that is associated with the identified topic keyword is identified. The portion of the identified related media content item is transmitted for display while the media content is paused. The device then resumes displaying the media content item.

Abstract: System and methods are provided relating to generation of a thumbnail. Display elements for use in a first thumbnail are stored in a database. Metadata relating to the display elements is determined. A contextual parameter relating to a current viewing session is determined. A first display element is selected for use in generating the first thumbnail based on the metadata and the contextual parameter. The first thumbnail comprising the first display element is caused to be displayed at a user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for sharing and displaying personalized content and media asset recommendations for an OTT account associated with a guest device on a host/public device without having the guest device logging in via the host device into their own OTT account. Host and guest devices are identified based on their OTT profiles. A process to determine interest in displaying on the host device is determined when the guest device launches an OTT application, is on the same local area network, or is within a predetermined distance of the host device. Sharing and displaying restrictions associated with both guest and host device accounts are considered in issuing a session token, based on which the personalized OTT content associated with the guest device is displayed on the host device. Personalized media asset recommendations commonly shared between the guest and host devices are displayed separately on the host device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling audio sharing. Inertial data is monitored at a first headset, and a tap input is detected, based on the inertial data, by detecting a movement of the headset in a first direction and a subsequent deceleration above a threshold. It is detected, at the first headset, that it is within a threshold proximity to a second headset, or a computing device associated with the second headset. It is determined, based on a predetermined factor, that the first headset is to receive audio associated with the second headset, and pairing information is transmitted to the first headset. Authorization to pair the first headset to the computing device is requested and received at the second headset. The first headset is paired to the computing device using the pairing information, and the first headset and the second headset receive the same audio from the computing device.

Abstract: Real-time messaging associated with call setup is provided. Also, the functionality of communications, for example, for cellular calling applications, is enhanced. An illustrative method includes receiving a call from a caller device, initiating call setup at a recipient device, gathering context at the caller device, generating a message (for example, text, audio, picture, video, or the like) based at least in part on the context using a machine learning model, playing a notification at the recipient device, and playing the message at a second device associated with the recipient device. Another illustrative method includes initiating call setup at the recipient device, gathering context at the recipient device, generating a message (for example, text, audio, picture, video, or the like) based at least in part on the context using a machine learning model, and playing the message at the caller device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for displaying control elements for devices based on user inputs and/or past user interactions. This may be accomplished by a system detecting a first input (e.g., voice query) and then calculating a field of view of a user when the first input was detected. The system may use both a first attribute associated with the first input and the field of view of the user to identify a first device of a plurality of devices. The system may then identify an action corresponding to the first device and the first attribute. A display element related to the action is retrieved and then displayed for the user. The system may then cause the first device to perform the action upon a user selection of the display element.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for displaying control elements for devices based on user inputs and/or past user interactions. This may be accomplished by a system detecting a first input (e.g., voice query) and then calculating a field of view of a user when the first input was detected. The system may use both a first attribute associated with the first input and the field of view of the user to identify a first device of a plurality of devices. The system may then identify an action corresponding to the first device and the first attribute. A display element related to the action is retrieved and then displayed for the user. The system may then cause the first device to perform the action upon a user selection of the display element.