Abstract: An electronic device, method, and computer program product optimize automatic backup of locally stored media content such as videos and images by identifying and locally caching low quality content rather than automatically backing up to reduce network storage. Image capturing device(s) of the electronic device generates media content of at least one of images and videos. A controller of the electronic device receives the media content from the image capturing device(s). The controller determines a quality value of the media content and stores the media content in a cache data structure in memory. The controller stores, in a digital camera image data structure in the memory, media content having a quality value that is greater than or equal to a minimum quality threshold level. The controller uploads, via a communication network to a network storage service, the portion of the media content stored in the digital camera image data structure.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method, and a computer program product for presenting a user-selectable option corresponding to at least one preferred camera setting of a primary user for a secondary user to select to apply while capturing images using a camera of the electronic device. The method includes, in response to activation, via a processor, of a first camera of the electronic device to a first image capturing mode, presenting on a display, a first graphical user interface comprising at least one user-selectable option corresponding to at least one preferred camera setting for the secondary user to select to apply while capturing images using the first camera. In response to the secondary user selecting the user-selectable option to use the at least one preferred camera setting, the processor triggers the first camera to apply the preferred camera settings and to capture an image using the preferred camera settings.

Abstract: Techniques for personalized digital content generation are described and are implementable to generate digital content based on content that depicts a scene from one or more locations and content that depicts one or more individuals. The described implementations, for instance, enable generation of a personalized photo album for a user depicting the user at the one or more locations. The described implementations further enable generation of an itinerary including personalized digital content. In an example, an input including a location is received. Environment content is generated that depicts a scene of the location. User content is generated that includes a representation of one or more individuals. Personalized content is then generated by incorporating the representation of the one or more individuals into the scene, and the personalized content is output for display. The personalized content is further usable to generate a personalized itinerary for a user.

Abstract: Face profiles for multiple people associated with a user are obtained at a computing device. The face profile for a person identifies the face of the person (e.g., an image of the face of the person) and a confidence level indicating how important that person is to the owner. An image is captured at the computing device and a determination is made, based on a confidence level associated with at least one face in the image, whether the image is relevant to the user. One or more actions to keep the image are taken in response to determining that the image is relevant to the user, such as saving the image at the computing device or transmitting the image to a computing device of the user.

Abstract: An electronic device, method, and computer program product optimize automatic backups by aggregating remotely generated media content for automatic backup. The electronic device receives, from image capturing device(s), local media content including image(s) and/or video(s). The electronic device performs content recognition to identify local object(s) contained in the local media content. The electronic device monitors execution of a media application that accesses remote media content and performs content recognition to identify object(s) contained in the remote media content. In response to determining that remote media content contains object(s) that is also identified in the local media content, stores the remote media content in a data structure in memory. The electronic device uploads, via a communication network to a network storage service, all media content stored in the data structure.

Abstract: An electronic device, method, and computer program product optimize automatic backup of locally stored media content such as videos and images by identifying and locally caching low quality content rather than automatically backing up to reduce network storage. Image capturing device(s) of the electronic device generates media content of at least one of images and videos. A controller of the electronic device receives the media content from the image capturing device(s). The controller determines a quality value of the media content and stores the media content in a cache data structure in memory. The controller stores, in a digital camera image data structure in the memory, media content having a quality value that is greater than or equal to a minimum quality threshold level. The controller uploads, via a communication network to a network storage service, the portion of the media content stored in the digital camera image data structure.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for monitoring environmental conditions are provided. For example, a computer-implemented method may include transmitting a plurality of signals to a vibration actuator coupled to a resonator that is affixed to a porous media of a diffusion sensor, each of the plurality of signals causing the vibration actuator and the coupled resonator to vibrate at a corresponding different one of a plurality of frequencies; detecting a plurality of vibration displacements of the resonator, each of the plurality of vibration displacements corresponding to a different one of the plurality of frequencies; determining a maximum vibration displacement of the resonator and an associated one of the plurality of frequencies at which the maximum vibration displacement occurs, thereby determining a resonant frequency of the porous media; and periodically determining if the resonant frequency of the porous media has changed.

Abstract: Techniques for digital content capture recommendations are described and are implementable to generate a recommendation for a digital content capture at a particular location based on capture data stored in a database. The described implementations enable generation of a recommendation including a suggested location, time of day, date, and/or various device configuration settings to capture an instance of digital content such as a photograph. For instance, a request for a recommendation for a digital content capture at a particular location is received. A database including capture data associated with digital content captured at the particular location is accessed, and the recommendation is generated based on the capture data. The recommendation is then displayed in a user interface of a client device.

Abstract: In aspects of display photo update recommendations, a catalyst is identified for updating a display photo of a user on a social media website. Further, a first collection of photos that are associated with the catalyst are retrieved from a photo gallery maintained in memory of a computing device. Using a machine learning model trained on a second collection of display photos utilized by connections of the user on the social media website, one or criteria are determined for display photos. Moreover, candidate display photos that satisfy the one or more criteria are identified from the first collection of photos and output to the photo gallery.

Abstract: Techniques for personalized product recommendations based on an itinerary are described and are implementable to generate a recommendation for a good and/or service based on product data associated with a destination. The described implementations, for instance, enable generation of a recommendation for a user to acquire the good and/or service prior to visiting the destination based on digital content associated with the destination. The described implementations further enable generation of synthetic digital content that depicts the user at the destination with the good and/or service. Additionally, the techniques described herein include a monitoring system that is operable to detect a development related to the destination, and generate an updated recommendation based on the development.

Abstract: Techniques for personalized digital content generation are described and are implementable to generate digital content based on content that depicts a scene from one or more locations and content that depicts one or more individuals. The described implementations, for instance, enable generation of a personalized photo album for a user depicting the user at the one or more locations. The described implementations further enable generation of an itinerary including personalized digital content. In an example, an input including a location is received. Environment content is generated that depicts a scene of the location. User content is generated that includes a representation of one or more individuals. Personalized content is then generated by incorporating the representation of the one or more individuals into the scene, and the personalized content is output for display. The personalized content is further usable to generate a personalized itinerary for a user.

Abstract: Techniques for personalized product recommendations based on an itinerary are described and are implementable to generate a recommendation for a good and/or service based on product data associated with a destination. The described implementations, for instance, enable generation of a recommendation for a user to acquire the good and/or service prior to visiting the destination based on digital content associated with the destination. The described implementations further enable generation of synthetic digital content that depicts the user at the destination with the good and/or service. Additionally, the techniques described herein include a monitoring system that is operable to detect a development related to the destination, and generate an updated recommendation based on the development.

Abstract: A content access control system of a device determines whether the device is in possession of an owner of the device or another (secondary or non-owner) user and controls access to media content stored on the device based on the determination. The person in possession of the device at any given time is typically the person holding the device in his or her hand(s). If the device is in possession of the device owner, the system allows all media content on the device to be accessed. If the device is in possession of a secondary user, the system restricts access to media content on the device, such as by displaying only media content that has been captured within a threshold amount of time (e.g., the past hour) and that includes both the owner and the secondary user. Other restrictions can also be applied, such as disabling presentation of notifications.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a user interface. The user interface can include a display. One or more sensors, which may include an imager, can be included as well. One or more processors are operable with the user interface and the one or more sensors. The one or more processors determine, from signals from the one or more sensors, whether one or more persons are within a predefined environment of the electronic device. Where only one person is within the predefined environment, the one or more processors request entry of a user authentication code at the user interface to authenticate the one person as an authorized user of the electronic device. However, where two or more persons are within the predefined environment, the one or more processors preclude entry of the user authentication code at the user interface. This prevents nefarious actors from seeing entry of the user authentication code.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a user interface. The user interface can include a display. One or more sensors, which may include an imager, can be included as well. One or more processors are operable with the user interface and the one or more sensors. The one or more processors determine, from signals from the one or more sensors, whether one or more persons are within a predefined environment of the electronic device. Where only one person is within the predefined environment, the one or more processors request entry of a user authentication code at the user interface to authenticate the one person as an authorized user of the electronic device. However, where two or more persons are within the predefined environment, the one or more processors preclude entry of the user authentication code at the user interface. This prevents nefarious actors from seeing entry of the user authentication code.

Abstract: A content access control system of a device determines whether the device is in possession of an owner of the device or another (secondary or non-owner) user and controls access to media content stored on the device based on the determination. The person in possession of the device at any given time is typically the person holding the device in his or her hand(s). If the device is in possession of the device owner, the system allows all media content on the device to be accessed. If the device is in possession of a secondary user, the system restricts access to media content on the device, such as by displaying only media content that has been captured within a threshold amount of time (e.g., the past hour) and that includes both the owner and the secondary user. Other restrictions can also be applied, such as disabling presentation of notifications.

Abstract: A system that manages a network of network elements receives a network topology of the network elements, where the network elements include a first type of network elements and a second type of network elements. The system creates a first network function (“NF”) group that corresponds to the first type of network elements, and creates a second NF group that corresponds to the second type of network elements. The system implements a functionality of the first NF group on a physical network function component. The system implements a functionality of the second NF group as a virtual machine (“VM”). The system then forms a composite network function (“CNF”) using the first NF group and the second NF group. The CNF can be centrally managed.

Abstract: A system that manages a network of network elements receives a network topology of the network elements, where the network elements include a first type of network elements and a second type of network elements. The system creates a first network function (“NF”) group that corresponds to the first type of network elements, and creates a second NF group that corresponds to the second type of network elements. The system implements a functionality of the first NF group on a physical network function component. The system implements a functionality of the second NF group as a virtual machine (“VM”). The system then forms a composite network function (“CNF”) using the first NF group and the second NF group. The CNF can be centrally managed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for non-invasive RF circuit testing, and/or for RF signal redirection, are disclosed. These methods and systems are used in conjunction with an RF circuit having a first circuit element, a second circuit element, a microstrip line coupling the first circuit element to the second circuit element, such that RF power flows along the microstrip line from the first circuit element to the second circuit element, and an RF test port for testing the RF circuit. A first removable electrical impedance is placed in physical proximity to the microstrip line to produce a first impedance mismatch at the microstrip line, such that some RF power is reflected by the mismatch back to the first circuit element. A second removable electrical impedance is placed in physical proximity to the microstrip line, such that the microstrip line is coupled to the RF test port.