Abstract

A mobile device is emotionally enabled using an application programming interface (API) in order to infer a user's emotions and make the emotions available for sharing. Images of an individual or individuals are captured and send through the API. The images are evaluated to determine the individual's mental state. Mental state analysis is output to an app running on the device on which the API resides for further sharing, analysis, or transmission. A software development kit (SDK) can be used to generate the API or to otherwise facilitate the emotional enablement of a mobile device and the apps that run on the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

The mental state of an individual is obtained to determine their well-being status. The mental state is derived from an analysis of facial information and physiological information of an individual. The well-being status of other individuals is correlated to the well-being status of the first individual. The well-being status of the individual or group of individuals is rendered for display. The well-being status of an individual is used to provide feedback and to recommend activities for the individual.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/22 - Social work

Abstract

Video of one or more people is obtained and analyzed. Heart rate information is determined from the video and the heart rate information is used in mental state analysis. The heart rate information and resulting mental state analysis are correlated to stimuli, such as digital media which is consumed or with which a person interacts. The heart rate information is used to infer mental states. The mental state analysis, based on the heart rate information, can be used to optimize digital media or modify a digital game.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

Mental state data is collected from a group of people as they view a media presentation, such as an advertisement, a television show, or a movie. The mental state data is analyzed to produce mental state information, such as inferred mental states, facial expressions, or valence. The mental state information is used to automatically optimize the previously viewed media presentation. The optimization may change various aspects of the media presentation including the length of different portions of the media presentation, the overall length of the media presentation, character selection, music selection, advertisement placement, and brand reveal time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

A user interacts with various pieces of technology to perform numerous tasks and activities. Reactions can be observed and mental states inferred from these performances. Multiple devices, including mobile devices, can observe and record or transmit a user's mental state data. The mental state data collected from the multiple devices can be used to analyze the mental states of the user. The mental state data can be in the form of facial expressions, electrodermal activity, movements, or other detectable manifestations. Multiple cameras on the multiple devices can be usefully employed to collect facial data. An output can be rendered based on an analysis of the mental state data.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A user may react to an interaction by exhibiting a mental state. A camera or other monitoring device can be used to capture one or more manifestations of the user's mental state, such as facial expressions, electrodermal activity, or movements. However, there may be conditions where the monitoring device is not able to detect the manifestation continually. Thus, various capabilities and implementations are described where the mental state data is collected on an intermittent basis, analyzed, and an output rendered based on the analysis of the mental state data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

Analysis of mental states is provided in order to enable data analysis pertaining to affect-based evaluation of advertisement effectiveness. Advertisements can have various objectives, including entertainment, education, awareness, persuasion, startling, or a drive to action. Data, including facial information, is captured for an individual viewer or group of viewers. Physiological information may also be gathered for the viewer or group of viewers. In some embodiments, demographics information is collected and used as a criterion for rendering the mental states of the viewers in a graphical format. In some embodiments data captured from an individual viewer or group of viewers is used to optimize an advertisement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

Disclosed are computer-implemented techniques for analyzing physiology based on electrodermal activity. Initially, an individual's autonomic data is captured into a computer system. The autonomic data provides information for evaluating the physiology of the individual. The autonomic data is captured through at least one sensor. Analysis, based on the autonomic data captured on the individual, is received from a web service. An output related to physiology is rendered based on the analysis which was received.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0452 - Detecting specific parameters of the electrocardiograph cycle

Abstract

Computer-implemented techniques for clinical analysis using electrodermal activity are disclosed. Initially, an individual's electrodermal activity data is captured into a computer system. The electrodermal activity data is captured through a sensor. Then, this electrodermal activity data provides information on physiology of the individual. Analysis is received from a web service wherein the analysis is based on the electrodermal activity data captured on the individual. An output, related to physiology, is rendered based on the analysis which was received.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/22 - Social work

Abstract

Analysis of mental states is provided to enable data analysis pertaining to video recommendation based on affect. Video response may be evaluated based on viewing and sampling various videos. Data is captured for viewers of a video where the data includes facial information and/or physiological data. Facial and physiological information may be gathered for a group of viewers. In some embodiments, demographics information is collected and used as a criterion for visualization of affect responses to videos. In some embodiments, data captured from an individual viewer or group of viewers is used to rank videos.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06Q 50/22 - Social work
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

Mental state information is collected from an individual through video capture or capture of sensor information. The sensor information can be of electrodermal activity, accelerometer readings, skin temperature, or other characteristics. The mental state information may be collected over a period of time and analyzed to determine a mood of the individual. An individual may share their mental state information across a social network. The individual may be asked to elect whether to share their mental state information before it is shared.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

Mental state information is collected as a person interacts with a rendering such as a website or video. The mental state information is collected through video capture or capture of sensor information. The sensor information can be of electrodermal activity, accelerometer readings, skin temperature, or other characteristics. The mental state information is uploaded to a server and aggregated with other people's information so that collective mental states are associated with the rendering. The aggregated mental state information is displayed through a visual representation such as an avatar.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06T 7/40 - Analysis of texture

Abstract

Analysis of mental states is provided using web services to enable data analysis. Data is captured for an individual where the data includes facial information and physiological information. Analysis is performed on a web service and the analysis is received. The mental states of other people may be correlated to the mental state for the individual. Other sources of information may be aggregated where the information may be used to analyze the mental state of the individual. Analysis of the mental state of the individual or group of individuals is rendered for display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism