Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus for generating smart albums. The method comprises performing image analysis on a plurality of media files on a first user device, wherein each of the plurality of media files includes metadata; updating metadata associated with each of the plurality of media files based on the image analysis; transmitting the plurality of media files and updated metadata to a media sharing server; receiving, in response to transmitting the plurality of media files, one or more media files created by other users, wherein the metadata associated with the received media files is similar to the metadata associated with the transmitted media files; and generating a plurality of albums based on a comparison of metadata of the transmitted and received media files.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a media processing engine that produces an age progression video of a person by using photos of the person. The processing engine sequences and manipulates the photos such that the focus in each chronological photo is on the person. The processing engine uses a sliding window for facial recognition across a wide age range such that pictures of the person at a younger age (e.g., infancy) are positively associated with pictures of the person at an older age (e.g., teenager). In some embodiments, the processing engine is implemented on a remote server that provides a backup or storage service to its members. The photos are located at the remote server. The age progression video can be downloaded and/or shared by a member with others. In some embodiment, the age progression video includes a text caption, such as a message promoting the service.

Abstract: A method for storing and accessing data in an open system Internet of Things (IoT) data hub is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a request to aggregate data from at least two devices; for each device: obtaining data according to a closed data schema; identifying a standard data schema defined for a device type from which the data was obtained; executing a translator to transform the obtained data to be in conformity to the identified standard schema; and storing the transformed data in a data structure in a memory accessible by a plurality of applications; retrieving a plurality of elements from the data structure, wherein at least one element from the plurality of elements was obtained from each of the plurality of devices; executing a set of instructions to aggregate the retrieved plurality of elements; and providing the aggregated elements for display.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a media processing engine that produces an age progression video of a person by using photos of the person. The processing engine sequences and manipulates the photos such that the focus in each chronological photo is on the person. The processing engine uses a sliding window for facial recognition across a wide age range such that pictures of the person at a younger age (e.g., infancy) are positively associated with pictures of the person at an older age (e.g., teenager). In some embodiments, the processing engine is implemented on a remote server that provides a backup or storage service to its members. The photos are located at the remote server. The age progression video can be downloaded and/or shared by a member with others. In some embodiment, the age progression video includes a text caption, such as a message promoting the service.