CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of and right of priority to U.S. Provisional

Patent Application No. 62/317,332, titled "REMOTE VIEWING IN EXCHANGE FOR PAYMENT," filed April 1, 2016, the entirety of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.

TECHNICAL AREA

[0002] The present disclosure, generally, pertains to apparatuses, methods, and computer- readable medium for enabling one device to utilize one or more components of another device for remote viewing in exchange for monetary compensation.

INTRODUCTION

[0003] An apparatus may have one or more components (e.g., a camera, a microphone, etc.) that may be capable of capturing images and/or video from their surroundings (e.g., environments). For example, a user may use their mobile device (which has a camera) to record content (e.g., images and/or video) of their surroundings. If the user is located near a particular tourist attraction (e.g., Eiffel Tower in Paris, France), the user may use their mobile device to record pictures and/or video of that tourist attraction. However, there may exist many other users throughout the rest of the world that may also enjoy the experience of viewing such a tourist attraction. For example, another user located in the United States may also enjoy viewing the Eiffel Tower in real-time. However, the travel time and/or physical distance separating the user located in the United States may inhibit that user from experiencing the Eiffel Tower. Accordingly, there exist circumstances in which one user (e.g., a user located in the United States) may be incapable of enjoying certain real-time experiences (e.g., viewing the Eiffel Tower) that are readily accessible to another user (e.g., a user located nearby the Eiffel Tower).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure nor any aspect of the claims. The drawings are provided solely to illustrate a few aspects that may be described in greater detail throughout the present disclosure. Accordingly, some aspects described throughout the present disclosure may not be illustrated in the drawings. [0005] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an implementation of an apparatus and devices according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0006] FIGS. 2-6 are diagrams illustrating examples of certain features that may be enabled on or more devices according to aspects of the present disclosure.

[0007] FIGS.7-8 are diagrams illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "sightseeing worldwide."

[0008] FIGS. 9-10 are diagrams illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "remote tour request."

[0009] FIGS. 11-12 are diagrams illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "check out a place."

[0010] FIG.13 is a diagram illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "subscribe to a location."

SUMMARY

[0011] "Sightseeing Worldwide"

[0012] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one processor configured to: enable the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users available near a desired location to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, provide a notification to the second device of the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye. [0013] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable code configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the computer- executable code comprising instructions configured to: enable the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users available near a desired location to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, provide a notification to the second device of the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0014] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a method for enabling a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the method comprising enabling the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users available near a desired location to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, providing a notification to the second device of the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, locking-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enabling the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye. [0015] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the apparatus comprising: means for enabling the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users available near a desired location to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; means for providing, when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, a notification to the second device of the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, means for locking-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmitting the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and means for enabling, after completing transmission of the captured video content, the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0016] "Remote Tour Request"

[0017] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one processor configured to: receive a remote tour request from the first device of the first user, wherein the remote tour request comprises at least a location of the remote tour, a date of the remote tour, a time of the remote tour, a duration of the remote tour, an amount of the monetary compensation for the remote tour, or a language preference of the second user providing the remote tour; enable a public wall that displays information corresponding to the received remote tour request, wherein the pubic wall is accessible by the second device of the second user; when the second device of the second user is within a vicinity of the location of the requested remote tour, provide a notification to the second device of a second user, wherein the notification comprises information corresponding to the requested remote tour; receive, from the second device of the second user, a selection of the remote tour request provided by the first device of the first user; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0018] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable code configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the computer- executable code comprising instructions configured to: receive a remote tour request from the first device of the first user, wherein the remote tour request comprises at least a location of the remote tour, a date of the remote tour, a time of the remote tour, a duration of the remote tour, an amount of the monetary compensation for the remote tour, or a language preference of the second user providing the remote tour; enable a public wall that displays information corresponding to the received remote tour request, wherein the pubic wall is accessible by the second device of the second user; when the second device of the second user is within a vicinity of the location of the requested remote tour, provide a notification to the second device of a second user, wherein the notification comprises information corresponding to the requested remote tour; receive, from the second device of the second user, a selection of the remote tour request provided by the first device of the first user; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0019] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a method for enabling a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the method comprising: receiving a remote tour request from the first device of the first user, wherein the remote tour request comprises at least a location of the remote tour, a date of the remote tour, a time of the remote tour, a duration of the remote tour, an amount of the monetary compensation for the remote tour, or a language preference of the second user providing the remote tour; enabling a public wall that displays information corresponding to the received remote tour request, wherein the pubic wall is accessible by the second device of the second user; when the second device of the second user is within a vicinity of the location of the requested remote tour, providing a notification to the second device of a second user, wherein the notification comprises information corresponding to the requested remote tour; receiving, from the second device of the second user, a selection of the remote tour request provided by the first device of the first user; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, locking-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmitting the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the apparatus comprising: means for receiving a remote tour request from the first device of the first user, wherein the remote tour request comprises at least a location of the remote tour, a date of the remote tour, a time of the remote tour, a duration of the remote tour, an amount of the monetary compensation for the remote tour, or a language preference of the second user providing the remote tour; means for enabling a public wall that displays information corresponding to the received remote tour request, wherein the pubic wall is accessible by the second device of the second user; means for providing, when the second device of the second user is within a vicinity of the location of the requested remote tour, a notification to the second device of a second user, wherein the notification comprises information corresponding to the requested remote tour; means for receiving, from the second device of the second user, a selection of the remote tour request provided by the first device of the first user; means for locking-in, after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmitting the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and means for enabling, after completing transmission of the captured video content, the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye. [0021] "Check Out a Place"

[0022] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one processor configured to: receive a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; enable the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users in the vicinity of the location of interest to the first user; when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, provide a notification to the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0023] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable code configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the computer- executable code comprising instructions configured to: receive a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; enable the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users in the vicinity of the location of interest to the first user; when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, provide a notification to the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0024] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a method for enabling a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the method comprising: receiving a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; enabling the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users in the vicinity of the location of interest to the first user; when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, providing a notification to the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, locking-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmitting the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enabling the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0025] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the apparatus comprising: means for receiving a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; means for enabling the first device of the first user to display a map, wherein the map is configured to display one or more second users in the vicinity of the location of interest to the first user; means for providing, when the first user selects a second user displayed on the map, a notification to the second user, wherein the notification comprises an indication that the first user is interested in retaining the second user to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation; means for locking-in, after an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and means for enabling, after completing transmission of the captured video content, the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0026] "Subscribe to a Location"

[0027] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one processor configured to: receive a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; receive a location subscription request, wherein the location subscription request comprises a request to subscribe to the location of interest to the first user; when the second device of the second user is in the vicinity of the subscribed location of interest to the first user, provide a first notification to the first device of the first user to indicate that the second user is within the vicinity of the subscribed location and provide a second notification to the second device of the second user to indicate that the first user is interested in a remote tour of the subscribed location; after the amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0028] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable code configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the computer- executable code comprising instructions configured to: receive a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; receive a location subscription request, wherein the location subscription request comprises a request to subscribe to the location of interest to the first user; when the second device of the second user is in the vicinity of the subscribed location of interest to the first user, provide a first notification to the first device of the first user to indicate that the second user is within the vicinity of the subscribed location and provide a second notification to the second device of the second user to indicate that the first user is interested in a remote tour of the subscribed location; after the amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, lock-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0029] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes a method for enabling a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the method comprising: receiving a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; receiving a location subscription request, wherein the location subscription request comprises a request to subscribe to the location of interest to the first user; when the second device of the second user is in the vicinity of the subscribed location of interest to the first user, providing a first notification to the first device of the first user to indicate that the second user is within the vicinity of the subscribed location and provide a second notification to the second device of the second user to indicate that the first user is interested in a remote tour of the subscribed location; after the amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, locking-in the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and after completing transmission of the captured video content, enabling the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

[0030] In some aspects, the present disclosure includes an apparatus configured to enable a first device of a first user to utilize at least one camera of a second device of a second user distant from the first user as a remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation from the first user to the second user, the apparatus comprising: means for receiving a location search request from the first device of the first user, wherein the location search request comprises a location of interest to the first user; means for receiving a location subscription request, wherein the location subscription request comprises a request to subscribe to the location of interest to the first user; means for providing, when the second device of the second user is in the vicinity of the subscribed location of interest to the first user, a first notification to the first device of the first user to indicate that the second user is within the vicinity of the subscribed location and provide a second notification to the second device of the second user to indicate that the first user is interested in a remote tour of the subscribed location; means for locking-in, after the amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user and the second user, the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user and enable the at least one camera of the second device of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user and transmit the captured video content to the first device of the first user; and means for enabling, after completing transmission of the captured video content, the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user for providing the remote eye.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein may be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of various concepts. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these concepts may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, certain structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring such concepts.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an implementation of an apparatus and devices according to some aspects of the present disclosure. The apparatus and/or device(s) may have various circuits, algorithms, hardware components, software modules, and/or computer- readable medium storing computer-executable instructions comprising various algorithms, any of the foregoing of which, individually or in some combination, may provide the structure corresponding to the means for performing any one or more of the functions, features, steps, elements, methods, and/or operations described throughout the present disclosure. The apparatus 101 and/or device(s) 161, 171 may be, may reside within, and/or may refer to a server, a data center, a computing device, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a cellular phone, a mobile station, a user equipment (UE), a phone, a handset device, a subscriber station, a mobile unit, a wireless device, a smartphone, a remote device, a tablet device, a desktop computer, a terminal, a mobile client, a mesh node, a relay, a peer, a netbook, a notebook, a computer display, a payment device, a display device, a global positioning system device, a multimedia device, a wearable computing device, glasses, a watch, a transport vehicle, a car, a sensor, one or more software modules, one or more computer-executable code/instructions, one or more computer-readable medium, one or more memory, one or more processor, one or more hardware components, one or more circuits or modules, any combination of any one or more of the foregoing items, and/or any other suitable term(s), any one or more of which may be suitable for performing any one or more of the methods, operations, steps, functions, features, and/or other aspects described herein.

[0033] Although various aspects may be described herein with respect to an apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100), any one or more of such aspects may be included in any of the device(s) (e.g., device(s) 161, 171) without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. The apparatus 100 may include a bus 106. The bus 106 may include any number of interconnecting buses and/or bridges depending on the particular design of the STA. The bus 106 may provide a connection/link between various aspects of the STA, which may include one or more of the following: processor(s) 150, computer-readable medium 140, memory 130, user interface 110, bus interface 120, transceiver 104, and/or antenna(s) 102. The bus 106 may enable a link between/to various other aspects, such as timing sources, peripherals, voltage regulators, and/or power management circuits. The user interface 110 may exchange data via the bus interface 120. The bus interface 120 may provide an interface between the bus 106 and the transceiver 104. The transceiver 104 may be connected to one or more antennas 102. The transceiver 104 may provide a means for wirelessly communicating (e.g., receiving data and/or transmitting data) with various other apparatus over a wireless transmission medium. In some aspects, the transceiver 104 may receive a signal from the one or more antennas 102, extract information from the received signal, and provide the extracted information to the processor(s) 150. In some aspects, the transceiver 104 may receive information from the processor(s) 150 and, based on the received information, generate a signal to be applied to the one or more antennas 102. The memory 130 may include various information/data 132 related to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein.

[0034] The processor(s) 150 may include one or more circuits configured to enable, may perform one or more algorithms related to, and/or may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein. In some aspects, the reception circuit/algorithm 151 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein with relation to receiving anything. In some aspects, the processing circuit/algorithm 152 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein with relation to enabling anything, providing anything, locking-in anything, using anything, determining anything, and/or considering anything. In some aspects, the transmission circuit/algorithm 153 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein with relation to providing anything, generating anything and/or transmitting anything. In some aspects, the other circuit(s)/algorithm(s) 154 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the other functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described throughout the present disclosure. The processor(s) 150 may be responsible for general processing, including the execution of software (e.g., instructions, code, algorithms, etc.) stored in/on the computer-readable medium 140.

The computer-readable medium 140 may be used for storing data that is manipulated by the processor(s) 150. The computer-readable medium 140 may be a non-transitory computer- readable medium. The computer-readable medium 140 may include one or more instructions (e.g., computer-executable code) configured to enable, may perform one or more algorithms related to, and/or may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein. In some aspects, the reception instructions/algorithm 141 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein with relation to receiving anything. In some aspects, the process instructions/algorithm 142 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein with relation to enabling anything, providing anything, locking-in anything, using anything, determining anything, and/or considering anything. In some aspects, the transmission instructions/algorithm 143 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described herein with relation to providing anything, generating anything and/or transmitting anything. In some aspects, the other circuit(s)/algorithm(s) 144 may provide the structure (e.g., means for) corresponding to any one or more of the other functions, features, steps, methods, processes, and/or operations described throughout the present disclosure. Additional details related to the aspects described in FIG. 1 are provided throughout the present disclosure. [0036] Several aspects of communication systems are presented herein with reference to various apparatuses, methods, and computer-readable medium, which are described herein and possibly illustrated in the accompanying drawings by various blocks, modules, components, circuits, steps, processes, algorithms, etc. (collectively, "elements"). Such elements may be implemented using electronic hardware, computer software, and/or any combination thereof. Whether such elements are implemented as hardware and/or software may depend upon the particular application and/or design constraints imposed on the overall communication system. Examples of processors include microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), state machines, gated logic, discrete hardware circuits, and other suitable hardware configured to perform the various functionality described throughout this disclosure. One or more processors in the processing system may execute software. Software shall be construed broadly to mean instructions, instruction sets, code, code segments, program code, programs, subprograms, software modules, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executables, threads of execution, procedures, functions, etc., whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language, or otherwise.

[0037] Accordingly, in one or more exemplary configurations, the functions described may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions may be stored on or encoded as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media includes computer storage media. Computer storage media may be any available media that can be accessed by a computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable media may comprise a random- access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), compact disk ROM (CD-ROM) or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer. Combinations of the foregoing may also be included within the scope of computer- readable media. Also, combinations of the foregoing may also be included within the scope of memory.

[0038] FIGS. 2-6 are diagrams illustrating examples of certain features that may be enabled on or more devices according to aspects of the present disclosure. Aspects described in the present disclosure may enable a first user to utilize various wireless communication technologies (e.g., cellular networks, local area networks, etc.) to view content (e.g., images and/or videos; recorded and/or live- streamed) corresponding to a visual experience (e.g., viewing the Eiffel Tower) of interest by using a mobile device of a second user in exchange for a negotiated payment from the first user to the second user. These and additional aspects are described in greater detail herein with reference to the appended drawings and appendices.

[0039] The first user may have an interest in a particular visual experience, such as viewing the

Eiffel Tower. However, that visual experience may be tens or hundreds of miles away from the first user. Nevertheless, there may be second users that are nearby and/or have access to that visual experience. Initially, the first user may select a location of interest for which a visual experience is sought. For example, the first user may enter "Eiffel Tower" into a search field of their mobile device. The mobile device of the first user may display one or more search results that correspond to the search inquiry of the first user (e.g., for the "Eiffel Tower"). The first user may select the displayed search result(s) that most closely resembles their search inquiry. In response to such a selection by the first user, a few processes may be effectuated, as described in greater detail below.

[0040] In some configurations, subsequent to or in response to the selection of a search result displayed on the mobile device, a message may be communicated to a plurality of second users. Such a message may be transmitted concurrently, simultaneously, or closely in time for all of the plurality of second users. For example, the message may be transmitted to many second users operating mobile devices within a particular (e.g., predetermined, preselected, adjustable, etc.) radius (e.g., radial distance) of the location of interest for which the visual experience is sought by the first user. From the perspective of the first user, such a message may be referred to as 'broadcast message.' From the perspective of the second users, such a message may be referred to as a 'push notification.' Nevertheless, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that such a message may be referred to as any other suitable terminology without necessarily deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. In some examples, the message may include a proposed price, a starting bid price, a price range, an approximate price, and/or any other suitable information about an approximate amount of money that the first user may be willing to spend for the visual experience being sought. The plurality of second users to which the message (e.g., broadcast message, push notification, etc.) was communicated may then gain the ability to submit a bid (e.g., cost proposal, etc.) for providing the visual experience being sought by the first user, such as in a reverse-auction (whereby iteratively reducing bid amounts are submitted by second users until the lowest possible price is reached). In some cases, each of the second users may be able to view the bids (e.g., cost proposals, etc.) being submitted by other second users, which provides price transparency among the second users and which may help to drive down the overall costs by enabling the second users to compete with each other with respect to price/cost. In some other cases, the second users may not be able to view the bids (e.g., cost proposals, etc.) being submitted by the other second users, thereby enabling confidential, sealed bids (e.g., cost proposals, etc.) viewable solely by the first user and which may be preferred by the first user and/or the second users in certain circumstances.

[0041] Additional or alternative to the configurations described in the preceding paragraph, in some other configurations, subsequent to or in response to the selection of a search result displayed on the mobile device, the mobile device may then identify one or more second users operating a mobile device within a particular (e.g., predetermined, preselected, adjustable, etc.) radius (e.g., radial distance) of the location of interest for which the visual experience is sought by the first user. The mobile device may identify the plurality of second users illustrated in the diagram. The radial distance mentioned above is visually depicted by the circle surrounding the location of interest. In some configurations, the radius may be adjusted according to one or more factors. For example, the first user may use the touchscreen of their mobile device to increase and/or decrease the radial distance relative to the location of interest.

[0042] After identifying one or more second users within the radius of the location of interest, the first user may optionally view a profile, a rating, a performance review, a distance between the second user and the location of interest, and/or other relevant information associated with each of the second users. In some configurations, the rating and/or performance review of the second user may be provided in various forms without necessarily deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. In some cases, the rating and/or performance review may be in the form of audio feedback (e.g., one or more recorded audio messages from other users who have previously worked with and/or used that particular second user for other visual experiences). In some cases, the rating and/or performance review may be in the form of video feedback (e.g., one or more recorded video messages from other users who have previously worked with and/or used that particular second user for other visual experiences). In some cases, the rating and/or performance review may be in the form of text or written feedback (e.g., one or more text or written messages from other users who have previously worked with and/or used that particular second user for other visual experiences).

[0043] The first user may sometimes use such information to determine which of the second users to select. Subsequently, the mobile device of the first user may receive a selection of at least one of the one or more second users. In response to the selection of a particular second user, the second user may receive a notification (e.g., text message, email message, audio call, video call, etc.). For example, once the first user selects the second user, the mobile device of the first user may transmit such a notification, which is received by the mobile device of that particular second user.

[0044] The first user may then engage in a negotiation with the second user with respect to various aspects of the visual experience being sought by the first user. Non-limiting examples of such aspects include a price/cost charged by the second user, a temporal duration (e.g., how long) of the visual experience, a type of the content (e.g., still images, recorded video, live- stream video, etc.) corresponding to the visual experience, a quality of the content (e.g., frame rate, filters, visual effects, etc.) of the visual experience, a start time of the visual experience, an end time of the visual experience, panning/movement instructions for the visual experience, and/or various other suitable aspects.

[0045] If no agreement is reached during the negotiation between the first user and one of the second users, then the first user may proceed with negotiations with other second users. Eventually, agreement may be reached between the first user and a second user. In some configurations, in response to an agreement being reached between the first user and the second user, the first user and/or the second user may receive a notification (e.g., text message, email message, audio call, video call, etc.). For example, the first user and/or the second user may receive notification that an agreement has been reached between the parties. In some configurations, such a notification may include the agreed-upon, negotiated aspects of the visual experience (as described in greater detail above).

[0046] After an agreement is reached between the first user and the second user, the mobile device of the first user may enable viewing of the content corresponding to the visual experience via the mobile device of the second user (e.g., utilizing a camera of the mobile device of the second user). The first user is able to view the Eiffel Tower via the mobile device of the second user in exchange for the money/payment provided from the first user to the second user.

[0047] The money/payment may be implemented in various techniques and forms without necessarily deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the money/payment may be withdrawn from the bank account of the first user and deposited into the bank account of the second user. As another example, the money/payment may be withdrawn from one type of currency (e.g., U.S. Dollars) and deposited in another type of currency (e.g., Euros).

[0048] In some configurations, the first user may control, or provide instructions for controlling, the mobile device of the second user. For example, the first user may control the panning, tilting, zooming, and/or movement of the mobile device of the second user. In some cases, this may be done using a control interface/button(s) on the mobile device of the first user. In some cases, this may be done by sending auditory and/or visual messages (e.g., text messages) from the first user to the second user, wherein those messages ask/instruct the second user to pan, tilt, zoom, and/or move the mobile device of the second user in a particular way.

[0049] The aspects described herein provide many enhancements and advantages over existing technologies. For example, the first user does not need to have a pre-existing relationship with the second user in order to utilize the mobile device of the second user for the visual experience sought by the first user. Put another way, the first user does not need to be personal friends with the second user in order to communicate with the second user. However, even though the first user may not be friends with the second user, both users benefit from each other: the first user is able to enjoy the visual experience facilitated by the second user, and the second user is able to experience a reasonable financial gain from the services provided to the first user.

[0050] Additionally, because the first user is able to negotiate with a number (e.g., a plurality) of second users, sometimes without the second users necessarily knowing exactly how much the other second users are offering, the first user may benefit from free-market forces that are likely to unlock the lowest possible price/cost for the visual experience sought by the first user. Moreover, because the first user is able to view relevant information associated with each of the second users (e.g., profiles, ratings, performance reviews, distances between the second users and the location of interest, and/or other suitable information), the first user is provided with information to make a selection between the second users not necessarily solely based on price/cost.

[0051] Furthermore, both the location of interest and the second user are located relatively remote (e.g., substantially distal) to the first user. Therefore, without the technology and aspects described herein, the first user may not have an opportunity to have the visual experience described in the present disclosure. Put another way, the technology and aspects described herein may obviate the need of the first user to travel (e.g., fly, drive, etc.) from their current location to the location of interest solely for the purpose of the visual experience being sought by the first user.

[0052] One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the examples described herein with regard to two users (e.g., a first user, and a second user) located in the United States and France are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to necessarily limit the scope of the present disclosure. Any of the aspects described herein may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to additional and/or alternative applications and arrangements without necessarily deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0053] In some aspects, the present disclosure may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to emergency services and/or first-responders (e.g., police, fire fighters, paramedics, etc.) For example, in the event of an accident, terrorist attack, natural catastrophe (e.g., earthquake, flood, etc.), immediate access to the affected location(s) may be impeded or blocked for some emergency vehicle and/or first responders. The aspects described herein, however, may enable emergency services and/or first-responders to remotely assess, observe, triage, and/or otherwise assist those in the affected location(s) by using the mobile devices of users that are already in that/those affected location(s).

[0054] In some aspects, the present disclosure may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to social environments (e.g., bars or clubs) or private establishments (e.g., coffee shop or restaurant). For example, a first user may wish to know how popular and/or otherwise desirable a particular bar or club may be. Aspects described herein may enable such a first user to gain a visual experience (e.g., a brief visual tour of the bar or club) from a second user who is located inside and/or nearby that bar or club. As another example, a first user may wish to know how crowded and/or how long the line is at a particular coffee shop or restaurant. Aspects described herein may enable such a first user to gain a visual experience (e.g., a brief visual tour of the coffee shop or restaurant) from a second user who is located inside and/or nearby that coffee shop or restaurant.

[0055] In some aspects, the present disclosure may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to drones, multicopters (e.g., quadcopter), robots, and/or other suitable apparatus. For example, the first user may be an individual, and the second user may be a drone, multicopter (e.g., quadcopter), robot, or other suitable apparatus that the first user can control remotely to, for example, provide tours, guides, and/or other visual experiences to the first user. In some aspects, the present disclosure may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to showrooms, art exhibits, beaches, and/or sight- seeing tours. In some aspects, the present disclosure may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to a non- mobile device. An example a non-mobile device is an entertainment console (e.g., Apple TV®, TiVo®, etc.) that may be connected to a television or other suitable display. For example, the first user may utilize such an entertainment console to view the Eiffel Tower, as described in greater detail above. [0056] One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the term 'content' as used herein may refer to still images, moving pictures, video captured at any frame rate, and/or any other suitable form of media. One of ordinary skill in the art will also understand that such 'content' may be recorded and/or streamed live (e.g., live- streamed) without necessarily deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. In some configurations, the content may be stored in a remote location (e.g., in the 'cloud'), such as a remote server (e.g., a server that is not proximate to the first user nor the second user). Use of such 'cloud' storage may facilitate relatively reliable and prompt access by the first user at nearly any time. In some configurations, the first user may have an account with the 'cloud' storage service/device/server. For example, the video recorded by the first user may be stored on a 'cloud' storage service/device/server that is associated with the first user.

[0057] One of ordinary skill in the art will also understand that a 'user' as mentioned herein may refer to an individual, a group of individuals, and/or a non-human entity (e.g., a drone, a multicopter, a robot, etc.), which may or may not be directly/indirectly controlled by another individual or group of individuals. One of ordinary skill in the art will also understand that 'visual experience' may include, but is not limited to two-dimensional (2D) visual experiences, three-dimensional (3D) visual experiences, visual experiences with an audio component, and visual experiences without an audio components.

[0058] FIGS. 7-8 are diagrams illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "sightseeing worldwide." For example, a first user utilizing a first device (e.g., devicei 161) to activate a mode, modality, operation, function, feature, and/or operation associated with "exploring the world." Generally, "sightseeing worldwide" may allow a user to identify/locate/find other users throughout the world who are able to show certain parts of the world. If nobody is presently located at a particular part of the world of interest to a user, then the user may utilize other modes, such as a "remote tour request" and/or "subscribe to a location," which are described in greater detail elsewhere herein.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 7, at block 702, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to display a map. The map may be configured to display one or more second users (e.g., of device(s) ₂ 171) available near a desired location to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation. At block 704, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may provide a notification to the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user when the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) selects a second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171) displayed on the map. The notification may include an indication that the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) is interested in retaining the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171) to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation. The monetary compensation may include government-issued currency (e.g., U.S. Dollars, etc.), virtual currency (e.g., e-coin, bit-coin), and/or any other non-government-issued currency.

[0060] In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device

(e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to adjust settings for sending the notification to the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to adjust settings for receiving the notification by the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. The settings may correspond to a distance between a location of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user and the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161). For example, the notification(s) may be provided only if the second user of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) is within a threshold, preset, or predetermined distance, radius, proximity, and/or vicinity of the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161).

[0061] The apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable communication between the first user

(e.g., of devicei 161) and the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171). A non-limiting example of such communication(s) is illustrated in FIG. 8. The first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171) may negotiate the amount of the monetary compensation. After an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171), at block 706, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable locking-in of the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user (e.g., of devicei 161). For example, the monetary compensation may be transferred from an account of the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and held in an intermediate account (e.g., escrow account, trust account, etc.), which may be different from an account of the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171). At block 708, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the at least one camera of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user. The apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may also enable transmission of the captured video content to the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. After completing transmission of the captured video content, at block 710, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user (e.g., device ₂ 171) for providing the remote eye. [0062] FIGS. 9-10 are diagrams illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "remote tour request." For example, a first user utilizing a first device (e.g., devicei 161) to activate a mode, modality, operation, function, feature, and/or operation associated with "remote tour request." Generally, a "remote tour request" may allow a user to post a request, including one or more criteria or requirements (e.g., language preferences, geographic location, physical proximity, specific vicinity, etc.), and one or more indicia related to monetary compensation (e.g., an hourly rate, a fixed/flat-fee, etc.). Other users interested in providing such a remote tour may peruse such requests and communicate with the tour-requesting user to further the remote tour request.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 9, at block 902, an apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may receive a remote tour request from the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. The remote tour request may include at least a location of the remote tour, a date of the remote tour, a time of the remote tour, a duration of the remote tour, an amount of the monetary compensation for the remote tour, and/or a language preference of the second user providing the remote tour.

[0064] At block 904, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable a public wall that displays information corresponding to the received remote tour request. The public wall may be accessible by the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. A non-limiting example of such a wall is shown in FIG. 10. When the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user is within a vicinity of the location of the requested remote tour, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may provide a notification to the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of a second user. The notification may include information corresponding to the requested remote tour. For example, the notification may indicate at least a location of the remote tour, a date of the remote tour, a time of the remote tour, a duration of the remote tour, an amount of the monetary compensation for the remote tour, and/or a language preference of the second user providing the remote tour.

[0065] In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device

(e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to adjust settings for sending the notification to the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to adjust settings for receiving the notification by the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. The settings may correspond to a distance between a location of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user and the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161). For example, the notification(s) may be provided only if the second user of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) is within a threshold, preset, or predetermined distance, radius, proximity, and/or vicinity of the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161).

[0066] At block 908, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may receive, from the second device

(e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user, a selection of the remote tour request provided by the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. After an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171), at block 910, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable locking-in of the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user (e.g., of devicei 161). For example, the monetary compensation may be transferred from an account of the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and held in an intermediate account (e.g., escrow account, trust account, etc.), which may be different from an account of the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171). The monetary compensation may include government-issued currency (e.g., U.S. Dollars, etc.), virtual currency (e.g., e-coin, bit- coin), and/or any other non-government-issued currency.

[0067] At block 912, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the at least one camera of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user. The apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may also enable transmission of the captured video content to the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. After completing transmission of the captured video content, at block 914, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user (e.g., device ₂ 171) for providing the remote eye.

[0068] It may be possible that, in some circumstances, the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) may be located in an area that does not support, allow, or offer adequate wireless connectivity to a network, the Internet, and/or another communication medium for facilitating the transmission of the captured video content to the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. In such circumstances, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable a delayed tour when the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user lacks adequate wireless connectivity for transmitting the captured video content. When enabling the delayed tour, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user to record the captured video content on the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171). The apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may also enable transmission of the recorded video content from the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user to the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user when the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) has adequate wireless connectivity. [0069] FIGS. 11-12 are diagrams illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "check out a place." For example, a first user utilizing a first device (e.g., devicei 161) to activate a mode, modality, operation, function, feature, and/or operation associated with "check out a place." For instance, the first user may be interested in watching the people who walk in and out of the lobby of a specific office building.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 11, at block 1102, an apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may receive a location search request from the first device (e.g., device _! 161) of the first user. The location search request may include a location of interest to the first user. For example, the first user may input the specific address of that office building into their device (e.g., devicei 161). As another example, the first user may be interested in watching the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the first user may input the relevant search term(s) into their device (e.g., devicei 161).

[0071] At block 1104, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to display a map. The map may be configured to display one or more second users (e.g., of device ₂ 171) in the vicinity of the location of interest to the first user (of devicei 161). At block 1106, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may provide a notification to the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user when the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) selects a second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171) displayed on the map. The notification may include an indication that the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) is interested in retaining the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171) to provide the remote eye in exchange for monetary compensation. The monetary compensation may include government-issued currency (e.g., U.S. Dollars, etc.), virtual currency (e.g., e-coin, bit-coin), and/or any other non-government-issued currency.

[0072] In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device

(e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to adjust settings for sending the notification to the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user to adjust settings for receiving the notification by the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. The settings may correspond to a distance between a location of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user and the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161). For example, the notification(s) may be provided only if the second user of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) is within a certain distance, radius, proximity, and/or vicinity of the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161). [0073] The monetary compensation may include government-issued currency (e.g., U.S. Dollars, etc.), virtual currency (e.g., e-coin, bit-coin), and/or any other non-government-issued currency. After an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171), at block 1108, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable locking-in of the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user (e.g., of devicei 161). For example, the monetary compensation may be transferred from an account of the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and held in an intermediate account (e.g., escrow account, trust account, etc.), which may be different from an account of the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171). At block 1110, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the at least one camera of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user. The apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may also enable transmission of the captured video content to the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. After completing transmission of the captured video content, at block 1112, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user (e.g., device ₂ 171) for providing the remote eye.

[0074] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating one or more examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, possibly in relation to an aspect that may be referred to as "subscribe to a location." For example, a first user utilizing a first device (e.g., devicei 161) to activate a mode, modality, operation, function, feature, and/or operation associated with "subscribe to a location." For example, the first user may be interested in watching/viewing a place at which no second users are presently located to provide a tour. In such circumstances, the first user may wish to subscribe to such a location.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 13, at block 1302, an apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may receive a location search request from the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. The location search request may include a location of interest to the first user. For example, the first user may be interested in watching something that is relatively remote, such as a specific location in the Amazon rainforest. In some circumstances, no second users (e.g., of device ₂ 171) may be immediately available at such a location and, thus, no second users (e.g., of device ₂ 171) may be immediately available for the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) to retain to show that location. In such circumstances, at block 1304, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may receive a location subscription request from the first device (devicei 161) of the first user. The location subscription request may include a request to subscribe to the location of interest (e.g., specific location in Amazon rainforest) to the first user (e.g., of devicei 161). [0076] When the second device (device ₂ 171) of the second user is in the vicinity of the subscribed location of interest to the first user, at block 1306, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may provide certain notifications. A first notification may be provided to the first device (devicei 161) of the first user to indicate that the second user is within the vicinity of the subscribed location. A second notification may be provided to the second device (device ₂ 171) of the second user to indicate that the first user is interested in a remote tour of the subscribed location.

[0077] In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device

(e.g., device _! 161) of the first user to adjust settings for sending the notification(s). In some configurations, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first device (e.g., device _! 161) of the first user to adjust settings for receiving the notification by the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user. The settings may correspond to a distance between a location of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user and the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161). For example, the notification(s) may be provided only if the second user of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) is within a certain distance, radius, proximity, and/or vicinity of the location of interest of the first user (e.g., devicei 161).

[0078] The monetary compensation may include government-issued currency (e.g., U.S. Dollars, etc.), virtual currency (e.g., e-coin, bit-coin), and/or any other non-government-issued currency. After an amount of the monetary compensation is agreed upon by the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171), at block 1308, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable locking-in of the agreed-upon monetary compensation from the first user (e.g., of devicei 161). For example, the monetary compensation may be transferred from an account of the first user (e.g., of devicei 161) and held in an intermediate account (e.g., escrow account, trust account, etc.), which may be different from an account of the second user (e.g., of device ₂ 171). At block 1310, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the at least one camera of the second device (e.g., device ₂ 171) of the second user to capture video content comprising surroundings of the second user. The apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may also enable transmission of the captured video content to the first device (e.g., devicei 161) of the first user. After completing transmission of the captured video content, at block 1312, the apparatus (e.g., apparatus 100) may enable the first user to approve disbursement of the monetary compensation to the second user (e.g., device ₂ 171) for providing the remote eye.

[0079] Although various non-limiting examples have been provided herein with reference to a monetary compensation being provided, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that aspects are optional in some configurations. For example, in some configurations, a device may receive a message from a particular institution (e.g., first responder, fire-fighter, paramedic, police, hospital, emergency response unit, etc.), determine that such a message is from that particular institution based on the content of the message, and, in response to such a determination, enable the remote eye, camera, and/or microphone of that device, even without any monetary compensation being provided to the user of that device.

[0080] Although various non-limiting examples have been provided herein with reference to a camera, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other non-limiting examples alternatively or additionally having other components (e.g., microphone(s) and/or various other suitable hardware and/or software component(s) of a device) are within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, in some configurations, embodiments, and/or examples, the 'camera' and/or 'at least one camera' described herein may be substituted with 'component' and/or 'at least one component' without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, wherein such 'component' and/or 'at least one component' may include microphone(s) and/or various other suitable hardware and/or software component(s) of a device.

[0081] The terms and phrases utilized in the present disclosure may have various meanings, definitions, descriptions, characterizations, classifications, and/or other attributes that are understood by one of ordinary skill in the art and which are within the scope of the present disclosure. It would be impractical to explicitly elaborate upon every single term and/or phrase in the present disclosure, and one of ordinary skill in the art will understand the meanings, definitions, descriptions, characterizations, classifications, and/or other attributes of the terms and/or phrases in the present disclosure, even if not explicitly elaborated upon. Nevertheless, for purposes of illustration but not limitation, various non-limiting examples of some meanings, definitions, descriptions, characterizations, classifications, and/or other attributes are provided herein with reference to some of those terms and/or phrases in the present disclosure. None of these examples are intended to limit the scope of such terms and/or phrases; accordingly, such terms and/or phrases may have additional or alternative meanings, definitions, descriptions, characterizations, classifications, and/or other attributes without necessarily deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0082] The term(s) 'receive' and/or 'receiving' (and similar terms) may include acquiring, obtaining, collecting, analyzing, reading, processing, decoding, demodulating, deciphering, and/or various other suitable operations, features, and/or functions. The term(s) 'transmit' and/or 'transmitting' (and similar terms) may include generating, modulating, addressing, designating, encoding, processing, sending, broadcasting, conveying, relaying, transferring, transporting, channeling, forwarding, propagating, routing, and/or various other suitable operations, features, and/or functions. The term(s) 'provide' and/or 'providing' (and similar terms) may include presenting, giving, serving, transferring, generating, furnishing, displaying, delivering, causing to occur, permitting, administering, conveying, transmitting, and/or various other suitable operations, features, and/or functions. The term(s) 'enable' and/or 'enabling' (and similar terms) may include allow, empower, implement, setup, capacitate, let, ready, facilitate, grant permission to, communicate a grant of permission to, and/or various other suitable operations, features, and/or functions. The term(s) 'determine' and/or 'determining' (and similar terms) may include processing, calculating, electing, selecting, looking up, reading, computing, using, concluding, deciding, resolving, settling, deducing, inferring, deriving, obtaining, and/or various other suitable operations, features, and/or functions.

[0083] In some aspects, the term 'apparatus' may refer to the singular form of the word

(apparatus). In some aspects, the term 'apparatus' is not limited to the singular form of the word (apparatus) and, thus, 'apparatus' may refer to the singular form and/or the plural form of the word (apparatus) without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in some aspects, 'apparatus' may be interchangeable with 'apparatuses,' 'one or more apparatus,' and/or 'one or more apparatuses' without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. The word "example" or "exemplary" may be used herein to mean "serving as a non-limiting example, instance, or illustration." Any aspect, embodiment, and/or configuration described herein as "exemplary" or an "example" shall not necessarily be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects, configurations, and/or configurations. The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any aspect described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects." Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term "some" refers to one or more. Combinations such as "A, B, and/or C," "at least A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "A, B, C, or any combination thereof include any combination of A, B, and/or C, which may include any one of the following possibilities: (i) one or more of A; (ii) one or more of B; (iii) one or more of C; (iv) one or more of A and one or more of B; (v) one or more of A and one or more of C; (vi) one or more of B and one or more of C; or (vii) one or more of A, one or more of B, and one or more of C.

[0084] The description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein may be practiced. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various aspects described throughout this disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and may be encompassed by the claims. Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element is to be construed as a means plus function unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase "means for." The description herein is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, various modifications to the foregoing aspects may be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects. Thus, the claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects described herein and/or shown in the accompanying drawings. In the claims, any reference to an element in the singular form is not intended to mean "one and only one" unless specifically so stated, but rather "one or more."

Any of the aspects described herein may be implemented in, configured for, and applied with respect to a method, an apparatus, and/or a computer-readable medium. In some aspects, the method may be performed by an apparatus that performs any of the features, steps, or aspects described herein. In some aspects, an apparatus may include various means-plus-function components providing structures that perform any of the features, steps, or aspects described herein. In some aspects, an apparatus includes a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and a transceiver communicatively coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to perform any of the features, steps, or aspects described herein. In some aspects, the computer-readable medium may include computer-executable code comprising instructions configured to perform any of the features, steps, or aspects described herein. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that although some aspects may be described herein with respect to a method, such aspects may additionally or alternatively be applied with respect to any apparatus and/or computer-readable medium described herein.