Abstract: Predictive models may be trained to estimate values of conversation quality metrics for ongoing conversations. A predictive model may be trained to predict the outcome of an ongoing conversation based on the values of conversation quality metrics for the conversation. The trained predictive model may be used to predict the outcome of an ongoing conversation, and/or to provide recommendations to a participant in the conversation regarding adjustments to the participant's communications that are predicted to improve the outcome of the conversation.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining conversation quality are described. Predictive models may be trained to estimate values of conversation quality metrics for ongoing conversations. A predictive model may be trained to predict the outcome of an ongoing conversation based on the values of conversation quality metrics for the conversation. The trained predictive model may be used to predict the outcome of an ongoing conversation, and/or to provide recommendations to a participant in the conversation regarding adjustments to the participant's communications that are predicted to improve the outcome of the conversation.

Abstract: A state storage application can be configured to retrieve, from a computing device coupled to a host computing system, state information for the computing device, with the state information reflecting a current or past state of the computing device. The state storage application can be further configured to store the retrieved state information in a storage medium. A monitoring application can be configured to access the stored state information, and send at least a portion of the accessed state information to one or more servers.

Abstract: A publicly accessible memory interface is provided in a kiosk system. The kiosk system may include various types of information, such as game related content, that may be made available to a user of the kiosk system. The publicly accessible memory interface typically allows the user to download the information onto a portable memory interface that may be compatible with the memory interface. The user may then take the portable memory device home and upload the information to a home system.

Abstract: A retail game kiosk system is provided game applications via a game media (DVD) comprising several different game configurations. Each game configuration is compatible with an intended recipient of the kiosk system. A game configuration is selected via a selector switch in the kiosk. When a game configuration is selected, the DVD is searched for the selected game configuration. If found, the selected game configuration is installed. If not found, a default game configuration is installed. Game configurations include game applications, languages, advertisements, and logos tailored to the intended recipient of the retail game kiosk. A single DVD can provide all the game configurations needed for all intended recipients of the retail game kiosks. Thus multiple DVD configurations need not be made.