Abstract: A zero-step authentication system and method which uses wireless mobile devices to automatically make payments in a secure manner without requiring the customer to handle his or her mobile device. The system and method use a payment facilitation device at the business location which automatically detects and recognizes registered mobile devices, displays a photo of the customer to a business employee for identity confirmation, and automatically deducts payments for purchases from a pre-authorized customer account. The customer account is managed by a payment processing server, which stores the customer account data, makes appropriate deductions, sends confirmation of deductions to the customer's mobile device, and automatically refills the customer's account by making pre-authorized charges to the customer's banking institution.

Abstract: A system and methods for zero-step customer proximity detection using mobile device low emissions beacons, which uses a customer mobile device, a single or plurality of BLUETOOTH™ low-emissions (BTLE) beacons, a network, a server, and an application that may operate separately on a mobile device and the single or plurality of BLUETOOTH™ low-emissions (BTLE) beacons, which allows businesses to detect known customers that come within a specified proximity of any connected BTLE beacons, and provide interactions with them on a zero-step and socially distanced basis, track their proximity to other customers and staff using similar applications, manage table assignments, offer deals or provide incentives to enter or patronize a business establishment.

Abstract: A system and method for minimal contact in-person business transactions using a banking card and mobile device, using a banking card, mobile device, card reader and associated display, cashier display at a point-of-sale (“POS”) system, internet-connected server, and financial institution, which minimizes customer physical contact with payment personnel or physical systems by offloading the final stages of sale confirmation and customer choices onto a customer's mobile device.

Abstract: A system and method for predictive pre-authorization of transactions using biometrics which uses wireless mobile devices and biometric scanning to automatically predict pre-authorized transaction amounts in a secure manner without requiring the customer to handle his or her mobile device. The system and method uses a payment facilitation device at the business location which automatically detects and recognizes registered mobile devices, displays a photo of the customer to a business employee for identity confirmation, verifies the customer with a biometrics verification database, generates a pre-authorization amount with an authorization generator, and automatically deducts payments for purchases from a pre-authorized customer account.

Abstract: A system and method comprising a server that automatically configures and sets up a restaurant's or business' information technology (IT) infrastructure, more specifically relating to point-of-sale devices (POS) and other networked devices such as scanners, tracking displays, and any other device that any business may use. Communication between the networked devices and the server is facilitated by a preconfigured router, wherein after initial communication with the server, the server may update firmware, operating parameters, and software packages of the preconfigured router and other networked devices.

Abstract: A zero-step authentication system and method which uses wireless mobile devices to automatically make payments in a secure manner without requiring the customer to handle his or her mobile device. The system and method uses a payment facilitation device at the business location which automatically detects and recognizes registered mobile devices, displays a photo of the customer to a business employee for identity confirmation, and automatically deducts payments for purchases from a pre-authorized customer account. The customer account is managed by a payment processing server, which stores the customer account data, makes appropriate deductions, sends confirmation of deductions to the customer's mobile device, and automatically refills the customer's account by making pre-authorized charges to the customer's banking institution.

Abstract: A system and method for real-time predictive financial, inventory, and staffing management. The system is a cloud-based network containing a predictive cashflow management engine, payment engine, predictive inventory management engine, inventory optimization engine, predictive staffing management engine, staff optimization engine, mobile and compute devices, staff and vendors, gateways for vendors and staff to interface with financial institutions and other 3rd party businesses, enterprise database to store and retrieve including financial data, staffing data, and inventory data. Taken together or in part, optimize organizational operations by predicting and optimizing in real-time key operational decisions using artificial intelligence or other computerized methods around financial, staffing, and inventory management based upon a multitude of variables associated with the enterprise.

Abstract: A system and method for personalized food item designer and culinary fulfillment. The system is a cloud-based network containing a food item design server, portals for restaurants and patrons, to enter their information, and a recipe generator which creates a unique dietary experience for patrons based on a multitude of variables associated with the business enterprises, patrons historic culinary transactions, dietary needs and preferences both explicit and inferred. The system may be accessed through web browsers or purpose-built computer and mobile phone applications.

Abstract: A system and method for zero-touch payroll management that enables an employer to automate payroll recording, approval, and disbursement, while giving employees increased flexibility in their working hours and pay scheduling and enabling processing of payroll based on real-time and predicted business cashflow.

Abstract: A system and method for customer and business referral with a concierge system, comprising a database comprising customer and business information, a mobile device operating a concierge application, and a referral engine, to allow users to register for and install the concierge application, and use it to place orders for products, services, or reservations with participating businesses, gives or place these orders for other users who approve of receiving the product, service, or reservation, and compensating concierge application users who have a commercial interest in operating the application, called a commercial concierge, who may be compensated for referring users to various businesses for products, services, or reservations the user may enjoy or be searching for, in lieu of a traditional concierge that may help refer customers manually.

Abstract: A system and method for federated context-sensitive language models comprising a federated language model server and a plurality of edge devices. The federated language model server may comprise one or more machine learning models trained and developed centrally on the server, and distribute these one or more machine learning models to edge devices wherein they may be operated locally on the edge devices. The edge devices may gather or generate context data that can be used by a speech recognition engine, and the local language models contained therein, to develop adaptive, context-sensitive, user-specific language models. Periodically, the federated language model server may select a subset of edge devices from which to receive uploaded local model parameters, that may be aggregated to perform central model updates wherein the updated model parameters may then be sent back to edge devices in order to update the local model parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for third-party food and dining ordering control, comprising at least one device capable of accessing the internet which may be a mobile device or personal computing device such as a laptop or desktop, a web application, and a point-of-sale system at a restaurant or retailer, wherein users of the web application may deposit funds into an account and set regulations on what they may purchase with the deposited funds, or have an administrator set up an account for them such as a parent setting up an account for a child or a doctor setting up an account for a patient, allowing the parent or doctor or other administrator to regulate what the sub-user such as the child or patient may purchase, in keeping with budget, diet, and lifestyle restrictions, and which may utilize zero-step authentication to allow for seamless use of the service at certain establishments.

Abstract: A system and method of combining table management software and customer experience skills by generating profiles of patrons, servers, and restaurants and using machine learning algorithms on those profiles to build more intimate relationships between patrons, food service establishments, and food service professionals. Trait matching provides optimized matchmaking between patrons and servers who share certain commonalities while also balancing the table management operations. Machine learning algorithms may be used to identify patterns of commonality that would not otherwise be recognized. This system allows patrons to choose servers at an establishment over a plurality of electronic devices by using the cluster analysis results. It provides servers more lateral work experience between participating restaurants, and restaurants more power to operate smoothly and build highly cohesive teams.

Abstract: A system and method for predictive pre-authorization of transactions using biometrics which uses wireless mobile devices and biometric scanning to automatically predict pre-authorized transaction amounts in a secure manner without requiring the customer to handle his or her mobile device. The system and method uses a payment facilitation device at the business location which automatically detects and recognizes registered mobile devices, displays a photo of the customer to a business employee for identity confirmation, verifies the customer with a biometrics verification database, generates a pre-authorization amount with an authorization generator, and automatically deducts payments for purchases from a pre-authorized customer account.

Abstract: A system and method comprising a server that automatically configures and sets up a restaurant's or business' information technology (IT) infrastructure, more specifically relating to point-of-sale devices (POS) and other networked devices such as scanners, tracking displays, and any other device that any business may use. Communication between the networked devices and the server is facilitated by a preconfigured router, wherein after initial communication with the server, the server may update firmware, operating parameters, and software packages of the preconfigured router and other networked devices.

Abstract: A zero-step authentication system and method which uses wireless mobile devices to automatically make payments in a secure manner without requiring the customer to handle his or her mobile device. The system and method use a payment facilitation device at the business location which automatically detects and recognizes registered mobile devices, displays a photo of the customer to a business employee for identity confirmation, and automatically deducts payments for purchases from a pre-authorized customer account. The customer account is managed by a payment processing server, which stores the customer account data, makes appropriate deductions, sends confirmation of deductions to the customer's mobile device, and automatically refills the customer's account by making pre-authorized charges to the customer's banking institution.

Abstract: A system and method for automated delivery driver routing and order preparation timing. The system is a cloud-based network containing an optimization server, portals for restaurants, customers, and drivers to enter their information, and an optimization engine which determines optimal pickup and delivery times for delivery drivers based on a multitude of variables associated with the business enterprises and delivery driver availability. The system may be accessed through web browsers or purpose-built computer and mobile phone applications.

Abstract: A zero-step authentication system and method which uses wireless mobile devices to automatically make payments in a secure manner without requiring the customer to handle his or her mobile device. The system and method uses a payment facilitation device at the business location which automatically detects and recognizes registered mobile devices, displays a photo of the customer to a business employee for identity confirmation, and automatically deducts payments for purchases from a pre-authorized customer account. The customer account is managed by a payment processing server, which stores the customer account data, makes appropriate deductions, sends confirmation of deductions to the customer's mobile device, and automatically refills the customer's account by making pre-authorized charges to the customer's banking institution.

Abstract: A system for proximity-based patron relationship management, comprising a patron management server that receives location and ID information from a plurality of client devices via a network, directs a patron interaction manager, and retrieves patron information from a patron profile data store; a patron interaction manager that presents patron information for interaction; and a patron profile data store that stores and provides patron information.

Abstract: A system and method for automated patron identification and communication management, comprising a patron management server that receives location and ID information from a plurality of client devices via a network, directs a display manager, and retrieves patron information from a patron profile data store; a display manager that presents patron information for viewing; and a patron profile data store that stores and provides patron information.