Abstract: One or more computing devices may determine a category of interest to a user, receive an image, extract one or more features in the image, determine a recommendation in the category of interest based, at least in part, on the one or more extracted features, and communicate the recommendation to the user. The image can be received from a video camera, a webcam, a digital camera, a scanner, a remote computing device, a mobile device, and/or a storage drive. The recommendation in the category of interest may be determined, at least in part, by one or more user preferences, or by historic data. Additionally, the one or more features which are extracted from the image may be based on the category of interest, user preferences, and/or historic data. The features can include user physical characteristics, clothing, facial features, expression, environment, patterns, shapes, aesthetic characteristics, furniture, furnishings, layout, colors, and/or dimensions.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for selecting one of a plurality of information technology (IT)-led innovation projects include obtaining a plurality of IT-led innovation projects. A selection of one or more research projects for each of the obtained IT-led innovation projects is determined based at least on one or more research project criteria. One of the obtained IT-led innovation projects is selected based at least on the determined selection of one or more research projects for each of the obtained IT-led innovation projects and one or more innovation project criteria. The selection of the one of the obtained IT-led innovation projects is provided.

Abstract: A system and method of measuring innovation performance comprises creating a performance record on a network device, wherein the performance record is stored in a memory. The performance record includes a plurality of life cycle stages and perspective factors for each life cycle stage. One or more performance goals and associated key performance indicators (KPIs) and corresponding values are retrieved for performance participants. The KPIs and corresponding values are associated with one or more corresponding perspective factors and/or life cycle stages. The retrieved KPIs and corresponding values are compiled and then displayed in a customizable dashboard report in association with the performance record.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for selecting one of a plurality of information technology (IT)-led innovation projects include obtaining a plurality of IT-led innovation projects. A selection of one or more research projects for each of the obtained IT-led innovation projects is determined based at least on one or more research project criteria. One of the obtained IT-led innovation projects is selected based at least on the determined selection of one or more research projects for each of the obtained IT-led innovation projects and one or more innovation project criteria. The selection of the one of the obtained IT-led innovation projects is provided.