Abstract: Computer-implemented peer-engagement through graphical definition of contact-generating events in a virtualized metaverse includes visually presenting to a user, on an interactive interface, a multi-dimensional scene of a virtual environment. The user provides input to graphically define one or more contact-generating events within the multi-dimensional scene, which events are detected as being triggered by one or more virtualized avatars in the multi-dimensional scene. According to the triggering of the events and other predefined contact-engaging criteria, a contact-initiating prompt may be transmitted to a peer user associated with the one or more virtualized avatars in the multi-dimensional scene.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for head-driven, self-captured photography is provided. The embodiment may include detecting a trigger event performed by a user while the user is interacting with a virtual environment. The embodiment may also include displaying a virtual camera within the virtual environment. The embodiment may further include modifying a location, a distance, and an orientation of the virtual camera in relation to the user based on a plurality of facial movement trigger events by the user. The embodiment may also include capturing one or more images using the virtual camera at the location, the distance, and the orientation based on a facial movement trigger event within the plurality of facial movement trigger events.

Abstract: Systems and methods enable machine learning (ML) feature prioritization to reduce image noise in a virtual environment. In embodiments, a method includes providing a device access to a virtual environment via a graphical user interface (GUI), the environment including images of objects and a navigation tool enabling a user to navigate the environment and interact with the images; monitoring interaction data of the user; calculating priority values for predefined areas of a first object in the environment, using an ML model trained with historic user interaction data and object data; processing image data of one or more of the predefined areas of the first object using image processing to generate new data based on display specifications of the client device and the priority values; and pre-loading the new data in a buffer, such that the new data is available prior to display of the new data to the user.

Abstract: A method, computer program product and computer system to generate a spatial visualization of topics contained in messages data is provided. A processor retrieves message data associated with a user. A processor determines one or more topics represented by the message data. A processor generates a spatial visualization of one or more user interface elements, where the spatial visualization includes a size and a location for the one or more user interface elements. A processor displays one or more user interface elements corresponding to the one or more topics.

Abstract: A method, computer program product and computer system to generate a spatial visualization of topics contained in messages data is provided. A processor retrieves message data associated with a user. A processor determines one or more topics represented by the message data. A processor generates a spatial visualization of one or more user interface elements, where the spatial visualization includes a size and a location for the one or more user interface elements. A processor displays one or more user interface elements corresponding to the one or more topics.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include selective video-watching by analyzing user behavior and video content. A non-limiting example computer-implemented method includes playing, by a processor, a target video with a pre-fetched frame. The method extracts, by the processor, a feature from the pre-fetched frame and stores, by the processor, the feature in a repository. The method provides, by the processor, a plurality of actions to a target user based on the feature stored in the repository. The method receives, by the processor, one of the plurality of actions from the target user; and performs, by the processor, the one of the plurality of actions received from the target user.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include selective video-watching by analyzing user behavior and video content. A non-limiting example computer-implemented method includes playing, by a processor, a target video with a pre-fetched frame. The method extracts, by the processor, a feature from the pre-fetched frame and stores, by the processor, the feature in a repository. The method provides, by the processor, a plurality of actions to a target user based on the feature stored in the repository. The method receives, by the processor, one of the plurality of actions from the target user; and performs, by the processor, the one of the plurality of actions received from the target user.

Abstract: A method for interactive photography performed by a device, a device for interactive photography, and a computer program product for interactive photography are disclosed. An image is captured by a first device used by a first user to photograph a second user and the image received at a device for interactive photography. An adjustment input from the second user to adjust the image is received. An adjusted image is generated at the device for interactive photography based on the received adjustment input to the received image. The adjusted image is sent to the first device as adjustment information, for use in photographing the second user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for sharing photos. A non-limiting example of the computer-implemented method includes identifying, using a processor, an event and potential attendees at the event based on photo metadata and facial recognition and establishing, using the processor, the event and attendees at the event. The method sends, using the processor, a preview photo based on original photo from another attendee at the event to an attendee who is a requestor. The method receives, using the processor, a selection of the preview photo from the requestor and sends, using the processor, the original photo based on the preview photo to the requestor.

Abstract: A method for interactive photography performed by a device, a device for interactive photography, and a computer program product for interactive photography are disclosed. An image is captured by a first device used by a first user to photograph a second user and the image received at a device for interactive photography. An adjustment input from the second user to adjust the image is received. An adjusted image is generated at the device for interactive photography based on the received adjustment input to the received image. The adjusted image is sent to the first device as adjustment information, for use in photographing the second user.

Abstract: A method, computer program product and computer system to generate a spatial visualization of topics contained in messages data is provided. A processor retrieves message data associated with a user. A processor determines one or more topics represented by the message data. A processor generates a spatial visualization of one or more user interface elements, where the spatial visualization includes a size and a location for the one or more user interface elements. A processor displays one or more user interface elements corresponding to the one or more topics.

Abstract: A method, computer program product and computer system to generate a spatial visualization of topics contained in messages data is provided. A processor retrieves message data associated with a user. A processor determines one or more topics represented by the message data. A processor generates a spatial visualization of one or more user interface elements, where the spatial visualization includes a size and a location for the one or more user interface elements. A processor displays one or more user interface elements corresponding to the one or more topics.