Abstract: In a method for controlling an information display apparatus that displays information on a display seen by a plurality of users, a feeling of a first user among the plurality of users is estimated on the basis of a physical value obtained from a sensor, it is determined, using the obtained physical value or the estimated feeling, whether to display the estimated feeling, and the display is controlled in accordance with a result of the determination.

Abstract: The herein disclosed technology provides methods and systems for intelligently predicting viewer sentiments invoked by a collection of digital content (e.g., a web-based digital channel) based on an assessment of channel metadata, such as channel metadata defining an association between the channel and one or more other channels; channel history data for the channel; and demographic information about the channel.

Abstract: A method for zero-touch provisioning is disclosed. The method includes receiving a customer specification of network requirements exclusively specified for a CPE assigned to a specific customer at a specific customer premises. The CSNR includes information describing the premises and information describing an intended operation of the CPE. The method also includes storing a job assignment including a unique CPE identity and service information for the provisioning of the CPE. The identity is linked to the customer through the job assignment. The method also includes provisioning a class of service template exclusively for providing the intended operation of the CPE at the customer premises and paired with the CPE identity through the job assignment. The method also includes receiving a provisioning request sent by the CPE to a FQDN pointed at the ZTP server and including the CPE identity. Finally, the method includes pushing the COS template to the CPE.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclose involve a method, a device, and a system comprising a processor and a machine-readable storage medium storing at a set of instructions for identification and authentication of user profiles associated with a digital television system and displaying information related thereto. In example embodiments, the method includes identifying a user profile registered with a content presentation device based on received identification data that includes biometric data. The method further includes receiving, from a server, identifiers of a set of recently watched channels associated with the user profile and causing presentation of a recent channels interface that includes selectable elements corresponding to the set of recently watched channels.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an addition unit that enables communication between a bio-information measurement device and the information processing apparatus, and adds information specifying an individual who is using the information processing apparatus to information measured by the bio-information measurement device.

Abstract: A system and method of wireless display, including a transmitter processing a first encrypted content into a second encrypted content without decoding, and transferring the second encrypted content over a wireless display connection to a receiver.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for tracking a tagged object using a thermostat. The techniques include utilizing a controller that includes a display, wherein the controller is located in a thermostat and is configured to receive a scan request. The techniques also include a tag that is coupled to an object, where the tag is configured to transmit a beacon, and one or more sensors are configured to detect the beacon and transmit data associated with the tag to the controller, wherein each of the one or more sensors are located in one or more zones of a structure.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for determining a probability of presence for a user of a first device at a second media presentation with a second device. The probability of presence is determined by accessing a demographic impression from a database proprietor for the first device for a first media presentation, where the first device is registered with the database proprietor. Accessing a non-demographic impression from a second device, not registered with the database proprietor, for the second media presentation, where the non-demographic impression has one shared data item with the demographic impression. And determining the probability of presence for the user of the first device to be exposed to the non-demographic impression from the second device, based on the demographic impression, the non-demographic impression and the shared data item.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating stories from segments classified with real-time feedback data are disclosed. In embodiments, a method includes sending, by a computing device, a story to a user computer device, wherein the story is associated with target story goals; receiving, by the computing device, real-time user feedback data of a consumer of the story; determining, by the computing device, that the real-time feedback data does not match the target story goals; and dynamically modifying, by the computing device, the story based on the determining that the real-time feedback data does not match the target story goals.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include obtaining data regarding a plurality of devices in a viewing environment and analyzing a content item to be displayed in the viewing environment. Aspects also include identifying an interaction between a scene of the content item and at least one of the plurality of devices based at least in part upon the analyzing and identifying a viewer in the viewing environment and obtaining a user profile for the viewer. Based upon the interaction and the user profile, aspect include activating the at least one of the plurality of devices during playback of the scene. Aspects further include monitoring one or more characteristics of the viewer during playback of the scene and updating the user profile for the viewer based on the one or more characteristics.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, a user profile for a user of a media service, and selecting, in accordance with the user profile, program components for inclusion in a media program to be presented via the media service. The method also includes generating the media program using the selected program components, and presenting the media program at equipment of the user. The method also includes obtaining sensor data associated with the user, and determining a user engagement level during presentation of the media program, based on the sensor data. The method further includes adjusting at least one of the program components responsive to the user engagement level, thereby generating a modified media program for presentation to the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A computer system, computer program product, method for modifying a presentation based on a behavior of a plurality of participants includes monitoring at least part of the plurality of participants to the presentation by sensing a behavior information relating to a behavior of the plurality of participants during the presentation, interpreting the behavior information to determine one or more behavior indicators of the behavior of the plurality of participants, determining an interest indicator of an interest of the plurality of participants during the presentation, according to the behavior indicators, determining a suggestion for conducting the presentation according to the interest indicator, and outputting an indication of the suggestion to a presenter of the presentation for use by the presenter to conduct the presentation.

Abstract: A computer system, computer program product, method for modifying a presentation based on a behavior of a plurality of participants includes monitoring at least part of the plurality of participants to the presentation by sensing a behavior information relating to a behavior of the plurality of participants during the presentation, interpreting the behavior information to determine one or more behavior indicators of the behavior of the plurality of participants, determining an interest indicator of an interest of the plurality of participants during the presentation, according to the behavior indicators, determining a suggestion for conducting the presentation according to the interest indicator, and outputting an indication of the suggestion to a presenter of the presentation for use by the presenter to conduct the presentation.

Abstract: In accordance with the technique described herein, a home shopping content suitable for a specific viewer can be dynamically selected and provided using a product classification group of interest extracted based on the time at which a viewer selects a home shopping channel and the time at which the viewer leaves the home shopping channel. In particular, since the product classification group of interest can be extracted using an interest index calculated based on a bounce rate defined according to the technique described herein, the more personalized home shopping content can be provided to the viewer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating automatic digital representations of events may include (1) collecting data indicative of one or more emotions experienced by viewers of an event, (2) generating a timeline of the emotions based on the collected data, (3) creating a dynamic digital representation of the timeline, and (4) transmitting the dynamic digital representation to a device for display via a display element of the device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments for implementing intelligent illumination and sound characteristics control in an Internet of Things (IoT) computing environment by a processor. An intensity and quality of an illumination and sound characteristics of displayed media content in an IoT computing environment may be monitored and analyzed. A risk factor of one or more users may be estimated for both current settings and a predicted adjustment of the illumination and sound characteristics associated with displayed media content according to the analyzing. The illumination, the sound characteristics, or combination thereof of the displayed media content may be adjusted upon determining the risk factor for the one or more users is above a selected threshold.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method for analyzing sentiment data corresponding to users experiencing an entertainment to generate a sentiment rating is provided. The processor-implemented method includes collecting physical data procured by wearable devices corresponding to the users during the entertainment. The processor-implemented method includes analyzing the physical data to determine sentiment data and generating the sentiment rating for the entertainment based on the sentiment data. The sentiment rating quantifies a collective real-time emotional response for the users that experience the entertainment.

Abstract: This application is directed to changing a TV operating mode based on a potential relationship among viewers of a connected TV. In some implementations, a method includes: determining viewer identities and identifying the potential relationship among the viewers or a subset of the viewers; in accordance with a determination that the potential relationship allows the viewers to share private information, placing or maintaining the connected TV in or into a first operating mode that is unrelated to media content being displayed and allows personal information to be displayed on the connected TV; and in accordance with a determination that the potential relationship does not allow the viewers to share private information, placing or maintaining the connected TV in or into a second operating mode that is unrelated to the media content and does not allow personal information to be displayed on the connected TV.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a resource pushing method, a device and a storage medium for a smart device, the method includes: acquiring a first pushing resource according to a preset rule, where the first pushing resource is used by the smart device to interact with a user, pushing the first pushing resource to the user. In the solution, relevant resources are actively acquired according to behavior information of the user, triggering and hotspots, and are pushed to the user, thereby saving the cost in resource querying by the user, and increasing the exposure of platform resources.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and processes for monitoring attributes of a user's physical activity (e.g., workout) or inactivity, and to user interfaces (e.g., an activity indicator) for displaying the same. In some examples, a device determines whether physical activity corresponds to a first type based on a first set of criteria, and whether physical activity corresponds to a second type based on a second set of criteria. In some examples, the device controls an inactivity timer that measures user's inactivity. In some examples, the device displays a first visual representation of an attribute or amount of a first type of physical activity, and a second visual representation of an attribute or amount of a second type. In some examples, the device displays a third visual representation of an attribute or amount of a third type of activity. In some examples, the third visual representation corresponds to user's inactivity.

Abstract: Digital signage techniques are disclosed that utilize streaming technology to deliver digital signage content to digital signage display devices. In some examples, a method may include rendering a digital signage content frame by frame, capturing an image of each rendered frame, transforming the captured image of each rendered frame into a video frame of a video stream, and delivering the video stream to at least one remote display device. The captured image may be an image of a portion of the rendered frame. The display devices that receive the video stream may render the video stream using a streaming media player.

Abstract: A security method that includes determining a sensitivity value for content to be projected onto a holographic surface, and determining identity for people that are within visual range of the holographic surface. The method further includes determining which of the people is authorized to view the content being projected onto the holographic surface according to the sensitivity level. The holographic surface is shaped to provide a reshaped holographic surface that obstructs people that are not authorized to view the sensitivity level of the content. The content is then projected onto the reshaped holographic surface within vision of people authorized to view the sensitivity level of the content.

Abstract: Video analysis may be used to determine who is watching television and their level of interest in the current programming Lists of favorite programs may be derived for each of a plurality of viewers of programming on the same television receiver.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system, method and non-transitory computer readable medium. The system includes: an input port configured to receive a first video from a camera; an output port configured to out a second video; one or more storage media including a set of instructions for modifying the first video; and one or more video processors in communication with the one or more storage media, each video processor including an internal cache memory. When executing the set of instructions, the one or more video processors: obtain the first video from the camera; obtain at least one operation parameter relating to the camera from the input port; generate a target image graphically illustrating an operation of the camera based on the at least one operation parameter; reconstruct the second video based on the target image and the first video; and send the second video to the output port.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards recommending and providing content to a user group for the social consumption of recommended content. Embodiments include generating an individual recommendation for the users based on user preferences of the plurality of users. A group recommendation is generated based on a combination of the individual recommendations. The group recommendation is provided to each of the plurality of users. The group may collaborate over the group recommendation. During collaboration, the group may generate a dialog that includes a discussion based on the group recommendation. Keyword and sentiment pairs, included in the dialog, are determined. The group recommendation is updated based on the keywords and sentiments. The updated group recommendation is provided to the users. In response to detecting a group consensus while monitoring the group collaboration, content associated with the group consensus is provided to the users.

Abstract: A method, system, and program product for modifying a location based video steam is provided. The method includes receiving a video stream being presented to viewers. Video frames are extracted from the video stream. The video frames are analyzed, and a digital display device is detected presenting first video information. A specified identification attribute of the digital display device is located, and it is detected that the digital display device is currently within a field of view of the video stream. A detected viewer count, associated metadata, and topics of interest of the viewers are retrieved and it is determined that the detected viewer count exceeds a previous viewer count detected with respect to a previous presentation of the video stream. In response, second video information is retrieved and the first video information is disabled. The second video information is presented to the viewers.

Abstract: Techniques are described that enable personalized recap clip sequences.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for vehicle video recommendation via affect. A first media presentation is played to a vehicle occupant. The playing is accomplished using a video client. Cognitive state data for the vehicle occupant is captured, where the cognitive state data includes video facial data from the vehicle occupant during the first media presentation playing. The first media presentation is ranked, on an analysis server, relative to another media presentation based on the cognitive state data which was captured for the vehicle occupant. The ranking is determined for the vehicle occupant. The cognitive state data which was captured for the vehicle occupant is correlated, on the analysis server, to cognitive state data collected from other people who experienced the first media presentation. One or more further media presentation selections are recommended to the vehicle occupant, based on the ranking and the correlating.

Abstract: A method for recognizing the face of a user that uses a device in a facility includes receiving a photo of the user and extracting a face image of the user from the photo. The method includes receiving a full candidate face set of all registered users, a first list of registered users that are within the facility, and a second list of registered users that are using other devices in the facility. The method includes generating a reduced candidate face set from the full candidate face set by excluding at least one of (1) candidate faces corresponding to users that are not included in the first list or (2) candidate faces corresponding to users that are included in the second list, from the full candidate face set. The method also includes determining whether the face image corresponds to a candidate face of the reduced candidate face set.

Abstract: Provided are a media information processing method, apparatus and system. The method comprises: generating media indication information according to a media state and/or a media state change, wherein the media indication information at least comprises one of the following: a media identifier, a media state type, a media state change type, a media state description, and a media state change description; and sending or storing the media indication information. By means of the present disclosure, the problem in the relevant art that the covered content in media information is incomplete during a media interaction is solved, thereby achieving the effect of improving the media information integrity and expandability.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) display method and system for #D display, the method including detecting a viewing angle of a user for a display screen, determining an angle of 3D projection based on the viewing angle, and performing, based on the angle of 3D projection, 3D display of content that needs to be displayed.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for dynamically ordering content and discrete content segments are presented. A set of discrete content segments is received having a first order for distributing the set of discrete content segments during a display of a media stream. Each discrete content segment includes a set of ordering factors. Event data is received. The event data is representative of a set of events depicted by the media stream. A set of event instances is determined from the event data representing the set of events depicted by the media stream. A second order is generated for the set of discrete content segments based on the set of event instances and the sets of ordering factors.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for identifying and classifying audience reactions during a playback of a media item. In one embodiment, among others, a computing device is used to identify a reaction event from sensor data of a participant consuming a playback of a media item. The reaction event is correlated with a point in time of the media item. A reaction classification for the reaction event is determined based on the sensor data, and the reaction classification is associated with the point in time of the media item.

Abstract: Video features encourage and ensure that survey videos are viewed in full. The survey answer block and video rewind, forward fast and mute are disabled during the video presentation. With the user's permission, telephone calls, text messaging and browsing may also be disabled during the video. Interactive responses may be required at various points in the video to ensure that the viewer is paying attention. The viewer's image may be recorded or eye gaze may be tracked while viewing the video. Candidates may be qualified for viewing videos and selected in a priority order by meeting certain demographic conditions, having certain topics of interest identified in their social media profiles, agreeing to post-video direct contact, and having participated in prior video surveys. Potential candidates may be qualified by answering qualifying questions, viewing a teaser video, or responding to a prompt asking them to opt-in to the video survey.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium embodies software that is operable when executed to, in real time, capture, by a single sensor, a number of images of a user; determine, based on the number of images, one or more short-term cardiological signals of the user during a period of time; estimate, based on the cardiological signals, a first short-term emotional state of the user; determine, based on the number of images, one or more short-term neurological signals of the user during the period of time; estimate, based on the neurological signals, a second short-term emotional state of the user; compare the first estimated emotional state to the second estimated emotional state; and in response to a determination that the first estimated emotional state corresponds to the second estimated emotional state, determine a short-term emotion of the user during the period of time.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer-implemented method and system for analyzing a user's facial responses to determine a user's approval or disapproval of a marketing campaign. Such a system may comprise open-source or commonly-implemented facial recognition hardware and software on smartphones, tablets, or computers, and may interface with the media-playing hardware on such devices. The system and method causes display of one or more media presentations to a plurality of users for measuring their facial gestures, wherein these facial gestures are associated with an approval or disapproval of one or more portions of the one or more media presentations. These face gestures may be recorded in a central server for data related to the individual and users in the aggregate and/or may be sent back to the developer of the one or more media presentations for analysis and/or editing.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using biometric data from an individual to determine at least one emotion, mood, physical state, or mental state (“state”) of the individual, which is then used, either alone or together with other data, to provide the individual with certain web-based data. In one embodiment of the present invention, a Web host is in communication with at least one network device, where each network device is operated by an individual and is configured to communicate biometric data of the individual to the Web host. The Web host is then configured to use the biometric data to determine at least one state of the individual. The determined state, either alone or together with other data (e.g., interest data), is then used to provide the individual with certain content (e.g., web-based data) or to perform a particular action.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device that includes a variate acquisition unit that acquires a first variate related to a content of action, and a second variate related to context in which the action is taken and a score calculation unit that calculates a score for evaluating the action on a basis of the first variate and the second variate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a conflict between viewing selections of two users before viewing a media asset. In some aspects, the method comprises receiving an audio input through an audio channel, detecting a first utterance from a first user and a second utterance from a second user in the input of the audio channel, parsing the first utterance and the second utterance, analyzing the first utterance and the second utterance to determine context about the first media asset and the second media asset, and presenting a conflict to the users to display on the media asset.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a user interface. The user interface can receive a single command to capture an image. An imager of the electronic device can capture at least the image in response to the single command to capture the image. One or more sensors of the electronic device can determine contextual input from an environment of the electronic device while the imager captures the image. One or more processors of the electronic device can then augment the image with a visible representation of the contextual input to create a single, still, augmented image.

Abstract: Systems and methods of facilitating transactions related to targeted or customized commercial offerings based on derived sentiment states are provided. The sentiment states are derived from digital representations such as images, videos and sound recordings.

Abstract: A video streaming client is configured to check whether a target version of a desired video content is available for streaming from a video streaming server, the target version being encoded to a target value of an encoding attribute. The video streaming client obtains a data communication speed to the video streaming server, and determines that the data communication speed is sufficient to stream and display the target version of the desired video content. The target value is less than a maximum value of the encoding attribute which is decodable by the video streaming client. The video streaming client is configured to select to stream the target version of the desired video content even though the data communication speed is sufficient to stream a version of the desired video content without playback interruption when encoded using a value of the encoding attribute which is higher than the target value.

Abstract: A system and method for providing counter intuitive recommendations to a user. A user profile is obtained for the user. A determination is made that a trigger condition has occurred for the user. The duration of the trigger condition is also determined. The trigger condition is associated with the user's profile. A request for a recommendation is received, and a list of recommendations is obtained. The recommendations are compared against the trigger condition to determine if the recommendation is compatible with the trigger condition. Those recommendations determined not to be compatible with the trigger condition are removed from the set of recommendations.

Abstract: The systems and methods are described herein for playback of content based on progress point information. The systems and methods detect nearby media devices to transmit or request progress point information. Based on the communicated progress point information, the system may generate an option to play back content at a point within the content up to which content was last consumed. When content providers offer different versions of one content item and the user does not select to play back content from the content provider associated with the progress point information, the system determines a proper playback point in other content providers.

Abstract: A method for presenting and controlling a panoramic image is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a personalized playlist is provided. A plurality of media tracks from a user device of a user is received. The plurality of media tracks is analyzed for metadata and the metadata is assigned to the media tracks in the plurality of media tracks. One or more user attributes of the user is generated. The one or more user attributes includes a first time period when the user is between 20 and 30 years old. The metadata of the media tracks is compared to the one or more user attributes. The metadata includes metadata for relevant dates of media tracks. The relevant dates include a date of performance of the media tracks and are compared to the first time period. A target mood for generating a playlist is generated. A playlist is generated based on the target mood and based on the comparison of the metadata to the one or more attributes.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely verifying images shown on an electronic display is provided. A video player is electrically connected to the electronic display and causes the images to be displayed thereon. A processor directs a screen capture device to take a screen capture when a particular image is scheduled to be shown on the electronic display. The screen capture is stored on an electronic storage device and may be transferred to a networked database via a network connection device. A client may be able to access the screen captures through a user interface in connectivity with the networked database.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for determining user behavior in an augmented reality environment. An augmented reality application executing on a computing system receives a video depicting a face of a person. The video includes a video frame. The augmented reality application augments the video frame with an image of an item selected via input from a user device associated with a user. The augmented reality application determines, from the video frame, a score representing an action unit. The action unit represents a muscle on the face of the person depicted by the video frame and the score represents an intensity of the action unit. The augmented reality application calculates, from a predictive model and based on the score, an indicator of intent of the person depicted by the video.