Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating a scenic route including: receiving, by one or more processors, a user request from a user for directions from an origin location to a destination location; identifying, by the one or more processors, one or more route segments of one or more routes between the origin location and the destination location based on at least telemetry data and point of interest (POI) data; determining, by the one or more processors, one or more respective scenic views proximate to the one or more respective scenic points; receiving, by the one or more processors, a selection of at least one of the one or more respective scenic views; and transmitting, by the one or more processors, navigation directions to the user for at least one route of the one or more routes. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A method includes receiving one or more position values of a route of a vehicular trip. The method can also include receiving two or more images depicting what is potentially visible at one or more locations associated with the one or more position values, wherein each of the two or more images is associated with a respective position value of the one or more position values. The method can further include visually rendering, on a display device, a map and the two or more images in chronological order along the route of the vehicular trip.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can include analyzing sensor data from a vehicle to determine one or more driving behaviors of a driver, determining one or more patterns in the one or more driving behaviors over a predetermined period, and determining probabilities of damaging portions of the vehicle based on the one or more patterns.

Abstract: A smart ring includes a housing. The smart ring also can include a power source disposed within or at the housing. The power source can be configured to receive energy. The smart ring can further include a controller disposed within or at the housing. The power source also can be configured to power the controller. The controller can be configured to estimate a charging status for the power source. The controller also can be configured to generate information to indicate the charging status. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Method and system for selecting a vehicle route. For example, the method includes collecting information for a future vehicle trip that will be made by a user, generating multiple routes for the same future vehicle trip, predicting an amount of fuel consumption for each of the multiple routes based at least in part upon information for the route and user driving features of the user, and selecting a route from the multiple routes based at least in part upon the amounts of fuel consumption predicted for the user, where the selected route corresponds to a least amount among the amounts of fuel consumption predicted for the user.

Abstract: A ring includes a controller. The ring can also include a power source configured to power the controller. The ring further can include a charging unit. The charging unit can be configured to convert a first form of energy into a second form of energy. The charging unit also can be coupled to the power source to provide the second form of energy to the power source. The controller can execute instructions to control operation of a user interface. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Telematics systems and methods are described for generating interactive animated guided user interfaces (GUIs). A telematics cloud platform is configured to receive vehicular telematics data from a telematics device onboard a vehicle. A GUI value compression component determines, based on the vehicular telematics data, a plurality of GUI position values and a plurality of corresponding GUI time values. A geospatial animation app receives the plurality of GUI position values and the plurality of corresponding GUI time values. The geospatial animation app implements an interactive animated GUI that renders a plurality of geospatial graphics or graphical routes on a geographic area map via a display device. The geospatial graphics or graphical routes are rendered to have different visual forms based on differences between respective GUI position values and corresponding GUI time values.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing feedback to drivers of vehicles is disclosed. The method comprises receiving an image corresponding to a vehicle indicating driving behavior data associated with a user. The driving behavior data are indicative of wear and tear on the vehicle or fuel efficiency for the vehicle and the driving behavior data indicative of an impact associated with the user on longevity of the vehicle. Based at least in part upon analyzing the image and determining a driving performance metric associated with the user feedback associated with the user is generated and provided to a mobile device associated with the user for presentation at the mobile device.

Abstract: A system comprises one or more processors and non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions that cause the processors to determine, based on vehicle telematics data, GUI position and corresponding GUI time values. The instructions can cause the processors to render, on a mobile device GUI, an interactive animated representation of the vehicle's trip on an electronic map by rendering geospatial graphics at the GUI position and time values, wherein the trip is delineated by a geographic stop destination. Additionally, the system display photographs associated with the stop destination on the map, comprising historical photographs taken by other users while stopped at the destination. Additionally, the instructions can cause the processors to render, on the GUI, a time bar corresponding to the GUI time values, operable to play back, through rewind or replay, images of the geospatial graphics over a time period. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A smart ring charging system comprises a charging source integrated into an object, the object configured to be held by a user wearing a smart ring. The smart ring may include a ring-shaped housing and a power source disposed within or at the ring-shaped housing and configured to receive energy from the charging source while the user is wearing the smart ring and holding the object. A controller may be disposed within or at the ring-shaped housing, or at the object with the charger and configured to estimate a charging rate at which the power source receives the energy from the charging source. The system may further include one or more indicators configured to indicate the charging rate.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing recommendations includes identifying a set of locations that are of interest to a user and that are within a geographic area. The computer-implemented method also includes identifying one or more businesses based on the set of locations that are of interest to the user, each one of the one or more businesses being within a threshold geographic range of the geographic area. The computer-implemented method further includes transmitting, to an electronic device of the user, indications of the one or more businesses based on the set of locations. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of utilizing badging for driver risk assessment are provided. Vehicle telematics data (e.g., speed data, acceleration data, braking data, cornering data, following distance data, turn signal data, seatbelt use data) associated with a vehicle operator may be analyzed. Based on the analysis, a trend of safe operation of the vehicle may be identified (e.g., based on a number of vehicle trips and/or a number of consecutive vehicle trips in which the vehicle telematics data indicates safe operation of the vehicle, a frequency of vehicle trips in which the vehicle telematics data indicates safe operation of the vehicle, a comparison to other drivers, etc.) A digital certificate indicating the trend of safe operation of the vehicle may be associated with the vehicle operator. In response to a third-party query regarding the vehicle operator, the digital certificate associated with the vehicle operator may be displayed to the third party.

Abstract: A charging system can include a magnet. The ring charging system also can include a band. The band can include a housing configured to be worn by a user. The band also can include a power source located in or at the housing. The band further can include a charging circuit including an induction coil located in or at the housing. The charging circuit can be configured to charge the power source by way of electrical energy generated by a change in magnetic flux from the magnet through the induction coil. The housing can be configured to move relative to the magnet when actuated by a user motion such that moving the housing relative to the magnet causes the change in the magnetic flux. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method including receiving an image for evaluation, the image includes video and/or still image data; analyzing the image to extract profile features using a pattern recognition or a facial recognition algorithm, an object recognition, and/or an object character recognition, the profile features include first profile features related to a vehicle and second profile features related to an image verification indicator, the second profile features include one or more features related to an identity of a user; generating an image verification score including a first comparison and a second comparison of at least a portion of one or more of the first profile features and at least a portion of one or more of the second profile features, respectively, and the image verification indicator; and updating a vehicle profile when the image verification score satisfies a threshold of similarity based on the comparisons.

Abstract: Systems and methods of visualizing predicted driving risk are provided herein. Vehicle sensor data associated with a vehicle operator may be analyzed. Based on the analysis of the vehicle sensor data, one or more vehicle operation risks associated with the vehicle operator may be predicted. Each vehicle operation risk may be associated with a portion of a vehicle associated with the vehicle operator. Additionally, each vehicle operation risk may be assigned a priority level, e.g., based on predicted likelihood of occurrence, predicted danger of the vehicle operator, predicted damage to the vehicle, etc. A display overview of the vehicle may be presented to the vehicle operator. In the display overview of the vehicle portions of the vehicle associated with each of the predicted vehicle operation risks may be highlighted. The portions may be highlighted differently (using different colors, heavier/lighter shading, etc.) based on the priority level of their associated risks.

Abstract: Systems and methods of automatically controlling a user's data footprint are provided. Data associated with a user may be analyzed to determine an action the user is preparing to take. Based on the analysis, a potential risk associated with the action the user is preparing to take may be identified. The potential risk associated with the action the user is preparing to take may be, for example, a data security risk, a data privacy risk, a physical risk, a risk of damage to property, and/or a financial risk. A notification indicating the potential risk associated with the action the user is preparing to take may be provided to the user. The notification may include one or more suggestions for mitigating the potential risk associated with the action the user is preparing to take.

Abstract: Systems and methods of incentivizing the use of a safety device while operating a vehicle are provided. Data captured by sensors associated with a safety device may be analyzed to identify instances in which the safety device is used by an operator of a vehicle. Additionally, data captured by sensors associated with the vehicle may be analyzed to identify instances in which the vehicle is in motion. By comparing the instances in which the safety device is used by the operator of the vehicle to the instances in which the vehicle is in motion, instances in which the operator of the vehicle uses the safety device while operating the vehicle may be determined. Furthermore, a trend of the operator of the vehicle using the safety device while operating the vehicle may be identified. A notification related to the identified trend may be provided to the operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method can include detecting an amount of a force applied to a brake of a vehicle. The method can also include, after detecting the force applied to the brake of the vehicle, illuminating one or more light emitting devices of the vehicle in a manner indicative of the amount of the force detected to have been applied to the brake of the vehicle. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can include: receiving, by a computing device, driving data of a vehicle indicative of a driving automation system (DAS) operating the vehicle; receiving, by the computing device, historical system DAS rating data for a vehicle type of the vehicle; analyzing, by the computing device, a historical DAS score associated with the vehicle type with a DAS score for the vehicle to calculate a DAS rating for the vehicle; and adjusting, by the computing device, the DAS operation of the vehicle based upon the DAS rating for the vehicle. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A method can comprise receiving location data and movement data of the user. The method can further comprise identifying one or more points of interest (POIs) comprising one or more local businesses. The method can also comprise generating one or more local business metrics for the one or more local businesses. The method can further comprise generating a map overlayed with one or more indicators identifying one or more local business frequencies for the one or more local businesses visited. Additionally, the method can comprise transmitting, for display on an electronic device of the user, the one or more local business metrics and the map with the one or more indicators. Other embodiments are described.