Abstract: A system for modifying application specific feature rights (ASFR) is disclosed herein. The example system can include a file system to store a file, where the file system includes a number of ASFR corresponding to the file, where the number of ASFR designates a client type that is to trigger activation of features indicated by the number of ASFR. The system can include a processor and a computer-readable memory storage device storing executable instructions to be executed by the processor to cause a modifying service implemented on a computing device to perform actions. In an example these actions can include detecting a selection of the file stored in a file system. In an example, the system can also modify the file to indicate the number of ASFR associated with the file. The system can also send the modified file to a first user device.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for modifying application specific feature rights are disclosed herein. In one example, a system for modifying application specific feature rights (ASFR) is disclosed. The example system can include a file system to store a file, where the file system includes a number of ASFR corresponding to the file, where the number of ASFR designates a client type that is to trigger activation of features indicated by the number of ASFR. The system can include a processor and a computer-readable memory storage device storing executable instructions to be executed by the processor to cause a modifying service implemented on a computing device to perform actions. In an example these actions can include detecting a selection of the file stored in a file system. In an example, the system can also modify the file to indicate the number of ASFR associated with the file. The system can also send the modified file to a first user device.

Abstract: A method for alerting a user when an item is missing from a container. The method comprising implementing, by an item tracking system, a plurality of steps. The steps comprise determining an expected set of items for the container, using an item sensor associated with the container to determine a current set of items in the container, comparing the current set with the expected set to detect whether any of the expected items is missing from the container, determining a packing area for the container, tracking a location of the container, and causing an alert to be outputted via a user interface, in response to the container leaving the packing area with any of the expected items missing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for booking service provider appointments. In an implementation, program instructions direct a processing system to enumerate a set of customers requesting a service and identify a set of available service providers able to provide the service. For a selected service provider, the program instructions direct the processing system to notify the selected service provider of a potential booking, calculate a plurality of scores for the potential booking, generate guidance for the selected service provider regarding effects of accepting the potential booking and effects of rejecting the potential booking based on the plurality of scores, and communicate the guidance to be presented to the selected service provider. The program instructions further direct the processing system to receive an input decision from the selected service provider regarding the potential booking and communicate the input decision to be presented to the requesting customer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated resolution. In one implementation, a first notification is received. Such a notification is associated with a first instance of a service as provided to a first user. In response to receipt of the first notification, a first action is initiated with respect to the first instance of the service as provided to the first user. A second notification is received. Such a notification is associated with a second instance of the service as provided to a second user. Based on the first action initiated with respect to the first instance of the service as provided to the first user, a second action is initiated. Such a second action can be initiated in response to receipt of the second notification. The second action can also be initiated with respect to the second instance of the service as provided to the second user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for updating a file using heuristics. One system includes an electronic processor configured to identify a code file stored on a storage device and determine a signature of the code file. The electronic processor is also configured to compare the signature of the code file to each of a plurality of signatures to determine a degree of similarity between the signature of the code file and each of the plurality of signatures, wherein each of the plurality of signatures is associated with a code update, and, in response to the degree of similarity between the signature of the code file and one of the plurality of signatures satisfying a predetermined threshold, apply the code update associated with the one of the plurality of signatures to the code file.

Abstract: A method for alerting a user when an item is missing from a container. The method comprising implementing, by an item tracking system, a plurality of steps. The steps comprise determining an expected set of items for the container, using an item sensor associated with the container to determine a current set of items in the container, comparing the current set with the expected set to detect whether any of the expected items is missing from the container, determining a packing area for the container, tracking a location of the container, and causing an alert to be outputted via a user interface, in response to the container leaving the packing area with any of the expected items missing.

Abstract: Methods and systems for envisioning benefits of a software upgrade. One system includes at least one electronic processor configured to detect when a user performs actions within a software application, capture data about user actions and application features, and determine through a set of rules if an updated or new feature to perform the user actions exists in an upgraded version of the application software. The electronic processor is also configured to, when a rule triggers, store user and application data and present to the user a visualization of the updated feature available in the upgraded application software. User and application data can be aggregated for a plurality of users, a plurality of application software, or both. Display of new features to a plurality of users can be user controlled or controlled by a super user based on analysis and reporting of user data accumulated over time.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for generating property and tenant insights based on sensor devices. One method includes: receiving a plurality of attributes of a plurality of tenants that have rented at least one property of a plurality of properties; receiving a plurality of attributes of the plurality of properties; receiving sensor data of at least one sensor monitoring the property; analyzing, for each property, the sensor data of the at least one sensor monitoring the property to convert the sensor data into aggregated sensor data; associating, for each property, the aggregated sensor data with the tenant renting the property and the property; and generating, for each property and each tenant, a plurality of insights based on one or more of the aggregated sensor data, the plurality of attributes of a plurality of tenants, and the plurality of attributes of the plurality of properties.

Abstract: A license recommendation service in an online app store is disclosed herein. The license recommendation service collects usage information related to the actual usage of an application (or applications) downloaded from the app store. The actual usage pertains to how a user uses an application under an initial license. A license recommendation may be made based on the actual usage of the application. The service communicates to the local execution environment in which the application executes such that the recommendation may be surfaced in the context of the user moving to a subsequent license.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for modifying application specific feature rights are disclosed herein. In one example, a system for modifying application specific feature rights (ASFR) is disclosed. The example system can include a file system to store a file, where the file system includes a number of ASFR corresponding to the file, where the number of ASFR designates a client type that is to trigger activation of features indicated by the number of ASFR. The system can include a processor and a computer-readable memory storage device storing executable instructions to be executed by the processor to cause a modifying service implemented on a computing device to perform actions. In an example these actions can include detecting a selection of the file stored in a file system. In an example, the system can also modify the file to indicate the number of ASFR associated with the file. The system can also send the modified file to a first user device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for presenting add-in previews. In an implementation, a service receives a request for a preview of an application add-in. The service identifies a template document in response to the request and applies the application add-in to the template document to generate an enhanced preview of the application add-in. The service replies to the request with the enhanced preview.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies are described herein for user interface placeholders for application extensions. In accordance with the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, user interface placeholders are inserted into user interfaces to represent extensions that have been activated or inserted into an application program or file. The placeholders describe the extension, provide instructions for activating the extension via an entitlement process, display visual indicia associated with the extensions, and/or provide functionality that is executed by a device in response to detecting interactions with the placeholders. After completing the entitlement process, the application program, file, placeholder, or extension can be updated manually or by an application callback to reflect the user's entitlement to use the extension.

Abstract: A reduced capability subset of an application referred to as a “starter application” is provided on a computer device prior to purchase and intended for use by a user purchasing the computer device. The starter application may monitor input from the user when the starter application is executing to ascertain opportunities to inform the user of an upgrade and then solicit the user for purchasing the upgrade. The starter application may use a limited access browser to contact a server to assist in the solicitation and complete the transaction. Upon completing the transaction, the upgrade is provided to the computing device. The upgrade may comprise the full capability version of the application, templates, clip art, or other software. The upgrade may entail transmitting the upgrade to the computer device or providing an authorization key to unlock the upgrade that is already stored on the computer device.

Abstract: An application sender can control the distribution and use of an application using an authorization token encapsulating distribution terms submitted by the application sender and the application license specification submitted by a developer of the application. The application sender can access an application store and perform various functions such as selecting one or more applications for use by an application receiver, combining one or more applications into a bundle for use by an application receiver, and/or combining several applications to form a new application for use by an application receiver. The application receiver can utilize the application in accordance with the authorization token generated by the distribution terms.

Abstract: A reduced capability subset of an application referred to as a “starter application” is provided on a computer device prior to purchase and intended for use by a user purchasing the computer device. The starter application may monitor input from the user when the starter application is executing to ascertain opportunities to inform the user of an upgrade and then solicit the user for purchasing the upgrade. The starter application may use a limited access browser to contact a server to assist in the solicitation and complete the transaction. Upon completing the transaction, the upgrade is provided to the computing device. The upgrade may comprise the full capability version of the application, templates, clip art, or other software. The upgrade may entail transmitting the upgrade to the computer device or providing an authorization key to unlock the upgrade that is already stored on the computer device.

Abstract: Electronic files for a localization project may be created and/or managed. The electronic files may be based on a data structure that defines the format and content of the electronic files and may include a first data structure portion that may contain data representing a plurality of references to localization project files. The data structure may includes a second data structure portion that may be associated with the first data structure portion that may contain data that may represent a plurality of references to standard files.

Abstract: Localizing software applications into target languages such as French, Italian, Chinese, etc. is time consuming, expensive and error prone. End users often need to install and operate multiple copies of the same software applications localized into different languages if they need to work in multiple languages. By providing a localization engine with access to information about resources used in a user interface and translations of those resources, on the fly localization of software applications is possible. Context information is stored in the localization database and used to identify appropriate translations of the resources. Run-time context information is obtained from the user interface and/or software application and optionally a context information store. In some examples, target language resource results are presented in tooltip like displays.

Abstract: An application sender can control the distribution and use of an application using an authorization token encapsulating distribution terms submitted by the application sender and the application license specification submitted by a developer of the application. The application sender can access an application store and perform various functions such as selecting one or more applications for use by an application receiver, combining one or more applications into a bundle for use by an application receiver, and/or combining several applications to form a new application for use by an application receiver. The application receiver can utilize the application in accordance with the authorization token generated by the distribution terms.

Abstract: A reduced capability subset of an application referred to as a “starter application” is provided on a computer device prior to purchase and intended for use by a user purchasing the computer device. The starter application may monitor input from the user when the starter application is executing to ascertain opportunities to inform the user of an upgrade and then solicit the user for purchasing the upgrade. The starter application may use a limited access browser to contact a server to assist in the solicitation and complete the transaction. Upon completing the transaction, the upgrade is provided to the computing device. The upgrade may comprise the full capability version of the application, templates, clip art, or other software. The upgrade may entail transmitting the upgrade to the computer device or providing an authorization key to unlock the upgrade that is already stored on the computer device.