Patent Publication Number: US-10789255-B2

Title: Presenting data chunks for a working memory event

Description:
FIELD 
     The subject matter disclosed herein relates to presenting data chunks and more particularly relates to presenting data chunks for a working memory event. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Users often have thoughts or encounter information that are quickly forgotten. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     An apparatus for presenting data chunks for a working memory event is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor, a processor, and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The processor detects a trigger policy for a working memory event being satisfied by raw data from the sensor. The trigger policy is based on user attention. The processor further categorizes a data chunk for the working memory event from the raw data. The processor detects a query policy being satisfied by a query from subsequent raw data. In response to the query policy being satisfied, the processor identifies the data chunk based on the query. The processor further presents the data chunk. A method and program product also perform the functions of the apparatus. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       A more particular description of the embodiments briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only some embodiments and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of scope, the embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1A  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a working memory event system; 
         FIG. 1B  is a perspective drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device; 
         FIG. 1C  is a perspective drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device; 
         FIG. 1D  is a front view drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device; 
         FIG. 1E  is a perspective drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device; 
         FIG. 2A  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk database; 
         FIG. 2B  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk; 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of system data; 
         FIG. 4A  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a computer; 
         FIG. 4B  is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of a neural network; 
         FIG. 5A  is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk presentation method; 
         FIG. 5B  is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk retention method; and 
         FIG. 5C  is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a query prediction method. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, aspects of the embodiments may be embodied as a system, method or program product. Accordingly, embodiments may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit,” “module” or “system.” Furthermore, embodiments may take the form of a program product embodied in one or more computer readable storage devices storing machine readable code, computer readable code, and/or program code, referred hereafter as code. The storage devices may be tangible, non-transitory, and/or non-transmission. The storage devices may not embody signals. In a certain embodiment, the storage devices only employ signals for accessing code. 
     Many of the functional units described in this specification have been labeled as modules, in order to more particularly emphasize their implementation independence. For example, a module may be implemented as a hardware circuit comprising custom VLSI circuits or gate arrays, off-the-shelf semiconductors such as logic chips, transistors, or other discrete components. A module may also be implemented in programmable hardware devices such as field programmable gate arrays, programmable array logic, programmable logic devices or the like. 
     Modules may also be implemented in code and/or software for execution by various types of processors. An identified module of code may, for instance, comprise one or more physical or logical blocks of executable code which may, for instance, be organized as an object, procedure, or function. Nevertheless, the executables of an identified module need not be physically located together but may comprise disparate instructions stored in different locations which, when joined logically together, comprise the module and achieve the stated purpose for the module. 
     Indeed, a module of code may be a single instruction, or many instructions, and may even be distributed over several different code segments, among different programs, and across several memory devices. Similarly, operational data may be identified and illustrated herein within modules and may be embodied in any suitable form and organized within any suitable type of data structure. The operational data may be collected as a single data set or may be distributed over different locations including over different computer readable storage devices. Where a module or portions of a module are implemented in software, the software portions are stored on one or more computer readable storage devices. 
     Any combination of one or more computer readable medium may be utilized. The computer readable medium may be a computer readable storage medium. The computer readable storage medium may be a storage device storing the code. The storage device may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, holographic, micromechanical, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. 
     More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the storage device would include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. In the context of this document, a computer readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. 
     Code for carrying out operations for embodiments may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages including an object-oriented programming language such as Python, Ruby, Java, Smalltalk, C++, or the like, and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the “C” programming language, or the like, and/or machine languages such as assembly languages. The code may execute entirely on the user&#39;s computer, partly on the user&#39;s computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user&#39;s computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario, the remote computer may be connected to the user&#39;s computer through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computer (for example, through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider). 
     Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment, but mean “one or more but not all embodiments” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including,” “comprising,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to,” unless expressly specified otherwise. An enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” also refer to “one or more” unless expressly specified otherwise. 
     Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the embodiments may be combined in any suitable manner. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of programming, software modules, user selections, network transactions, database queries, database structures, hardware modules, hardware circuits, hardware chips, etc., to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of an embodiment. 
     Aspects of the embodiments are described below with reference to schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, systems, and program products according to embodiments. It will be understood that each block of the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams, can be implemented by code. This code may be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions/acts specified in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams block or blocks. 
     The code may also be stored in a storage device that can direct a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the storage device produce an article of manufacture including instructions which implement the function/act specified in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams block or blocks. 
     The code may also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other devices to produce a computer implemented process such that the code which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks. 
     The schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams in the Figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of apparatuses, systems, methods and program products according to various embodiments. In this regard, each block in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions of the code for implementing the specified logical function(s). 
     It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the Figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. Other steps and methods may be conceived that are equivalent in function, logic, or effect to one or more blocks, or portions thereof, of the illustrated Figures. 
     Although various arrow types and line types may be employed in the flowchart and/or block diagrams, they are understood not to limit the scope of the corresponding embodiments. Indeed, some arrows or other connectors may be used to indicate only the logical flow of the depicted embodiment. For instance, an arrow may indicate a waiting or monitoring period of unspecified duration between enumerated steps of the depicted embodiment. It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart diagrams, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and code. 
     The description of elements in each figure may refer to elements of proceeding figures. Like numbers refer to like elements in all figures, including alternate embodiments of like elements. 
       FIG. 1A  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a working memory event system  100 . The system  100  may retain and present data chunks for working memory events. As used herein, a working memory event occurs when a user acquires information that the user wishes to remember. Typically, the user remembers the information in the brain&#39;s working memory until the information is either encoded in long-term memory, recorded outside of the brain, or forgotten. Unfortunately, information in working memory is frequently forgotten. 
     The embodiments described herein detect a working memory event, categorize a data chunk for the working memory event, detect a subsequent query for the data chunk, and present the data chunk for the working memory event. As a result, the working memory event is retained and subsequently accessible by the user even when the information of the working memory event is forgotten by the user. 
     The working memory event system  100  may include an electronic device  105 , a server  110 , and a network  115 . The electronic device  105  may be a mobile telephone, a computer, a data appliance, and the like. In one embodiment, the electronic device  105  is in communication with the network  115 . The network  115  may be the Internet, a mobile telephone network, a local area network, a wide-area network, a Wi-Fi network, or combinations thereof. The electronic device  105  may communicate with one or more servers  110  via the network  115 . The server  110  may perform processing functions for the electronic device  105 . 
     The electronic device  105  may be in the possession of the user. In addition, the electronic device  105  may be positioned in the user&#39;s environment. As a result, the electronic device  105  may detect working memory events. 
       FIG. 1B  is a perspective drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device  105 . In the depicted embodiment, the electronic device  105  is a video data appliance. The electronic device  105  may present information on a display  125 . In addition, the electronic device  105  may include one or more sensors  120  such as the camera sensor  120   b  and/or a microphone sensor  120   a . In one embodiment, the sensors  120   a - b  captures raw data when directed by the user. Alternatively, the sensors  120   a - b  may continuously capture raw data. 
       FIG. 1C  is a perspective drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device  105 . In the depicted embodiment, the electronic device  105  is an audio data appliance. The electronic device  105  may present information through a speaker  130 . In the depicted embodiment, the electronic device  105  includes a microphone sensor  120   a.    
       FIG. 1D  is a front view drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device  105 . In the depicted embodiment, the electronic device  105  is a mobile telephone. The electronic device  105  may receive raw data through a camera sensor  120   b  and/or a microphone sensor  120   a . The electronic device  105  may further present information through a display  125  and/or speaker  130 . 
       FIG. 1E  is a perspective drawing illustrating one embodiment of an electronic device  105 . In the depicted embodiment, the electronic device  105  is smart glasses. The electronic device  105  may receive raw data through a camera sensor  120   b  and/or a microphone sensor  120   a . The electronic device  105  may further present information through a display  125  and/or speaker  130 . 
       FIG. 2A  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk database  200 . The data chunk database  200  may be organized as a data structure in a memory. The data chunk database  200  may store a plurality of data chunks  205  as will be described hereafter in  FIG. 2B . 
       FIG. 2B  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of the data chunk  205 . The data chunk  205  may record a working memory event. In the depicted embodiment, the data chunk  205  includes a data chunk identifier  210 , chunk raw data  215 , a chunk category  225 , and a timestamp  230 . 
     The data chunk identifier  210  may identify the data chunk  205  in the data chunk database  200 . The chunk raw data  215  may record the raw data output of the sensor  120 . 
     The chunk category  225  may categorize the data chunk  205 . In addition, the chunk category  225  may categorize the working memory event. Table 1 lists some exemplary chunk categories  225  and is in no way limiting. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 1 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                 Name 
               
               
                   
                 Address 
               
               
                   
                 Phone number 
               
               
                   
                 Page number 
               
               
                   
                 Media title 
               
               
                   
                 Time 
               
               
                   
                 Date 
               
               
                   
                 Travel destination 
               
               
                   
                 Sale destination 
               
               
                   
                 Web site 
               
               
                   
                 Product type 
               
               
                   
                 Product model 
               
               
                   
                 Sequence of steps 
               
               
                   
                 Sequence of commands 
               
               
                   
                 Restaurant 
               
               
                   
                 Recreation site 
               
               
                   
                 Directions 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The timestamp  230  may record when the trigger policy for the working memory event was satisfied. In addition, the timestamp  230  may record when the data chunk  205  is created. 
       FIG. 3  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of system data  300 . The system data  300  may store information related to the detection of a working memory event, the creation and categorization of the data chunk  205 , and the detection of a query for the data chunk  205 . The system data  300  may be organized as a data structure in a memory. In the depicted embodiment, the system data  300  includes current raw data  305 , a current categorization  310 , a prediction threshold  315 , a retention interval  320 , a trigger policy  325 , a query policy  330 , a baseline voice print  335 , an area of interest  340 , and a motion vector  345 . 
     The current raw data  305  may include the raw data output of the sensor  120 . In one embodiment, the current raw data  305  is buffered for an analysis time interval such as 30 seconds. The current raw data  305  may be analyzed to determine the current categorization  310 . The current categorization  310  may predict information that is needed by a user based on the user&#39;s conversation, actions, and/or attention. The user&#39;s actions may be determined from the motion vector  345 . The user&#39;s attention may be determined from the user&#39;s field of view. In one embodiment, the field of view is determined by eye tracking with the sensor  120 . 
     The prediction threshold  315  may be used to predict that the query policy  330  is satisfied. In one embodiment, the query policy  330  is satisfied if the first data chunk  205  exceeds the prediction threshold  315 . 
     The retention interval  320  may be a time interval that specifies how long a data chunk  205  and the associated working memory event is retained. The time interval may be measured from the present. In one embodiment, a data chunk  205  is archived when the timestamp  230  of the data chunk  205  exceeds the retention interval  320 . As a result, a data chunk  205  may only be retained for a limited time. 
     The trigger policy  325  may determine when a working memory event is detected. The working memory event may be detected in response to the trigger policy  325  being satisfied by the chunk raw data  215  and/or current raw data  305  from the sensor  120 . The trigger policy  325  may be based on user attention. 
     In one embodiment, the user attention is determined from the field of view of the camera sensor  120   b . For example, the electronic device  105  may be smart glasses and the field-of-view of the camera sensor  120   b  may be the user attention. In one embodiment, the field-of-view is recorded as the area of interest  340 . In addition, the camera sensor  120   b  may track the user&#39;s eye movements and further determine the user attention within the field-of-view. For example, the area of interest  340  may be within a cone extending from the user&#39;s eye with an angle in the range of 5 to 15°. 
     In one embodiment, the trigger policy  325  is satisfied in response to detecting an extended visual focus user attention. The extended visual focus attention may be the area of interest  340  including an object for greater than an extended visual time interval. For example, if the area of interest  340  encompasses the object for greater than the extended visual time interval, the trigger policy  325  may be satisfied. The extended visual time interval may be greater than three seconds. 
     In one embodiment, the trigger policy  325  is satisfied in response to detecting the extended visual focus user attention while the user is moving. The motion vector  345  may record user movement and/or movement of the electronic device  105 . The user may be determined to be moving if the motion vector  345  is greater than a motion threshold. The motion threshold may be in the range of 20-40 centimeters (cm) per second. 
     In one embodiment, the user attention is determined from repetition. For example, a phrase that is repeated by the user may be determined to be the user attention. The trigger policy  325  may be satisfied in response to detecting a repeated phrase. 
     In a certain embodiment, the user attention is determined from spoken emphasis. For example, a phrase that is spoken with an emphasis that deviates from the baseline voice print  335  of the user may be determined to be the user attention. The trigger policy  325  may be satisfied in response to detecting a phrase spoken with emphasis. 
     The query policy  330  may determine when a user is querying for the data chunk  205  of a working memory event. In one embodiment, the query policy  330  is satisfied in response to detecting a query phrase in a query  350  from the current raw data  305 . For example, the user may query “what was that?” Table 2 lists some exemplary query phrases that may be employed and is in no way limiting. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
                   
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                 What was . . . 
               
               
                   
                 What was that . . . 
               
               
                   
                 Remind me 
               
               
                   
                 Where is . . . 
               
               
                   
                 Access . . . 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     In addition, the query policy  330  may be satisfied in response to detecting the query phrase and a chunk category  225 . For example, the user may query “what was that number?” 
     In one embodiment, the query policy  330  is satisfied in response to determining a chunk category  225  of a first data chunk  205  of a plurality of data chunks  205  matches the current categorization  310  and that the first data chunk  205  exceeds the prediction threshold  315  as will be described hereafter in  FIG. 5C . 
     The baseline voiceprint  335  may be established from the user&#39;s speech. The baseline voiceprint  335  may indicate average emphasis, intonation, and frequency range of the user&#39;s speech. The motion vector  345  may record the motion of the user and/or electronic device  105 . The query  350  may be recorded from the current raw data  350 . The query  350  may satisfy the query policy  330 . 
       FIG. 4A  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a computer  400 . The computer  400  may be embodied in the electronic devices  105  and the server  110 . In the depicted embodiment, the computer  400  includes a processor  405 , a memory  410 , and communication hardware  415 . The memory  410  may comprise a semiconductor storage device, a hard disk drive, an optical storage device, a micromechanical storage device, or combinations thereof. The memory  410  may store code. The processor  405  may execute the code. The communication hardware  415  may communicate with other devices and/or the network  115 . 
       FIG. 4B  is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a neural network  475 . In the depicted embodiment, the neural network  475  includes input neurons  450 , hidden neurons  455 , and output neurons  460 . The neural network  475  may be organized as a convolutional neural network, a recurrent neural network, and the like. 
     The neural network  475  may be trained with training data. The training data may include current raw data  305  and associated satisfactions of the query policy  330 . In addition, the training data may include chunk raw data  215  and associated chunk categories  225 . In one embodiment, the training data includes the current raw data  305  and associated current categorizations  310 . In a certain embodiment, the training data includes a plurality of chunk categories  225 , a plurality of current categorizations  310 , and associated prediction threshold outcomes. 
     The neural network  475  may be trained using one or more learning functions while applying the training data to the input neurons  450  and known result values for the output neurons  460 . Subsequently, the neural network  465  may receive actual data at the input neurons  450  and make predictions at the output neurons  460  based on the actual data. The actual data may include data from the current raw data  305  and the predictions may be chunk categories  225 , current categorizations  310 , trigger policy outcomes, prediction threshold outcomes, and/or query policy outcomes. 
       FIG. 5A  is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk presentation method  500 . The method  500  may detect that the trigger policy  325  for a working memory event is satisfied, categorize the data chunk  205  for the working memory event, and identify the data chunk  205  for a query  350 . The method  500  may be performed by the processor  405 . 
     The method  500  starts, and in one embodiment, the processor  405  detects  505  the trigger policy  325  for a working memory event been satisfied by raw data from the sensor  120  such as the current raw data  305 . The trigger policy  325  a be satisfied in response to detecting  505  one or more of a repeated phrase, a phrase spoken with emphasis, an extended visual focus on an object, and the extended visual focus on the object while the user is moving. The processor  405  may continually monitor for the trigger policy  325  being satisfied and continue to monitor if the trigger policy  325  is not satisfied. 
     If the trigger policy  325  is satisfied, the processor  405  may record  510  the data chunk  205 . In one embodiment, the data chunk  205  may be created in the data chunk database  200 . The current raw data  305  may be recorded as the chunk raw data  215 . A current time may also be recorded as the timestamp  230 . 
     The processor  405  may categorize  515  the data chunk  205  for the working memory event from the chunk raw data  215  with a chunk category  225 . The processor  405  may vectorize text from the chunk raw data  215  to identify the chunk category  225  from a list of categories. In one embodiment, the processor  405  may employ the neural network  475  to categorize  515  the data chunk  205 . 
     The processor  405  may further detect  520  the query policy  330  being satisfied by a query  350  from subsequent current raw data  305 . In one embodiment, the processor  405  detects  520  the query policy  330  being satisfied by converting the current raw data  305  to text. The processor  405  may further vectorize the text, identify the query  350  from the vectorized text, and determine if the query  350  satisfies the query policy  330 . The detecting  520  that the query policy  330  is been satisfied is described in more detail in  FIG. 5C . 
     The processor  405  may continually monitor to detect  520  the query policy  330  being satisfied. If the query policy  330  being satisfied is not detected  520 , the processor  405  may continue to monitor. 
     If the query policy  330  is satisfied, the processor  405  may identify  525  a data chunk  205  from the data chunk database  200  based on the query  350 . In one embodiment, the processor  405  identifies  525  the data chunk  205  by determining the current categorization  310  of the current raw data  305  and matching a chunk category  225  of the data chunk  205  in the data chunk database  200  to the current categorization  310 . 
     The processor  405  may present  530  the data chunk  205  to the user and the method  500  ends. The data chunk  205  may be formatted and presented through the display  125  and/or the microphone  130 . 
       FIG. 5B  is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a data chunk retention method  600 . The method  600  may manage the retention of data chunks  205 . The method  600  may be performed by the processor  405 . 
     The method  600  starts, and in one embodiment, the processor stores  605  the data chunk  205  in the data chunk database  200 . The data chunk  205  may be stored  605  when the data chunk  205  is recorded in step  510  of  FIG. 5A . 
     The processor  405  further determine  610  if the retention interval  320  is exceeded. If the retention interval  320  is not exceeded, the processor  405  continues to store  605  the data chunk  205 . As a result, the data chunk  205  remains available to satisfy a query  350 . 
     If the retention interval  320  is exceeded, the processor  405  may archive  615  the data chunk  205  and the method  600  ends. In one embodiment, the archived data chunk  205  is deleted and is not available to satisfy the query  350 . Alternatively, the archived data chunk  205  may be removed from the data chunk database  200  but may remain discoverable by the processor  405 . As a result, the user may intentionally employ the processor  405  to search for and discover the data chunk  205 . 
       FIG. 5C  is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a query prediction method  700 . The method  700  may detect the query policy  330  being satisfied. The method  700  may perform step  520  of  FIG. 5A . the method  700  may be performed by the processor  405 . 
     The method  700  starts, and in one embodiment, the processor  405  categorizes  705  a current situation in the environment of the electronic device  105  from the current raw data  305 . The processor may categorize  705  the current situation by generating the current categorization  310  from the current raw data  305 . In one embodiment, the processor  405  employs the neural network  475  to determine the current categorization  310 . 
     The processor  405  may determine  710  whether a chunk category  225  of a first data chunk  205  of the plurality of data chunks  205  in the data chunk database  200  matches the current categorization  310 . If no chunk category  225  matches the current categorization  310 , the method  700  ends. 
     If the chunk category  225  for the first data chunk  205  matches the current categorization  310 , the processor  405  may determine  715  if the first data chunk  205  exceeds the prediction threshold  315 . The processor  405  may employ the neural network  475  to determine  715  if the data chunk  205  exceeds the prediction threshold  315 . In a certain embodiment, the data chunk  205  always exceeds the prediction threshold  315 . 
     If the data chunk  205  does not exceed the prediction threshold  315 , the method  700  ends. If the data chunk  205  exceeds the prediction threshold  315 , the processor  405  may predict  720  the query policy  330  being satisfied and the method  700  ends. 
     The embodiments detect the trigger policy  325  for a working memory event being satisfied by raw data from the sensor  120 . As a result, the embodiments detect the working memory event. The embodiments further categorize a data chunk  205  for the working memory event from the raw data. The data chunk  205  may only be retained for a limited time, limiting the number of working memory events that are stored as data chunks  205 . The embodiments may detect the query policy  330  being satisfied by a query  350  from subsequent raw data from the sensor  120 . In response to the query policy  330  being satisfied the embodiments identify a data chunk  205  based on the query  350  and present the data chunk  205  to the user. As a result, the user is automatically reminded of working memory events. In one embodiment, the user takes no action to identify the working memory event, categorize and store the data chunk  205 , formally initiate a query  350 , or request the data chunk  205  be presented. Thus, the embodiments function as an automatic memory aid for the user. 
     Embodiments may be practiced in other specific forms. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.