Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a customized media list to a user over a data network. The method comprises providing a personalized data of the user to a computer system, generating a customized media list by the computer system for the user based on the personal data, and providing the customized media list to the user through the computer system where the customized media list represents a customized content and a customized advertising. A system is further disclosed and claimed for providing customized media list to a user over a data network.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for customizing advertisements to the individual viewer or user receiving a content which may be generic or customized, subject to or independent of, a broadcast schedule.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for customizing advertisements to the individual viewer or user receiving a content which may be generic or customized, subject to or independent of, a broadcast schedule.

Abstract: A method and system is described for targeting advertisements to a targeted travel habit. A targeted travel habit is comprised of a derived travel habit and associated values for any variables relevant to the derived travel habit. A derived travel habit allows targeting an advertisement towards a specific travel habit of a traveler, and utilizes the raw data entered by a traveler into a location calendar system. This raw data includes the traveler's home locations and travel plans. Raw data may be for the past, present, or future.

Abstract: A method and system is described for targeting advertisements to a targeted travel habit. A targeted travel habit is comprised of a derived travel habit and associated values for any variables relevant to the derived travel habit. A derived travel habit allows targeting an advertisement towards a specific travel habit of a traveler, and utilizes the raw data entered by a traveler into a location calendar system. This raw data includes the traveler's home locations and travel plans. Raw data may be for the past, present, or future.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing an object onto a roof rack. The method and apparatus utilizes a securing arm to rotate and press an object onto a roof rack. The securing arm is held in a closed position to keep the object securely pressed onto a roof rack. The method and apparatus provides a more convenient and secure means of securing an object onto a roof rack.

Abstract: A method and system is described distributing electronic recipes within an electronic cookbook system. The electronic cookbook system is comprised of an electronic cooking device, electronic cooking server, and preferably and electronic cooking website. Particularly, a method and system of distributing a promotional electronic recipe is described, wherein the promotional electronic recipe is efficiently received, stored, and organized by a user's electronic cookbook device.

Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a traveler with the ability to query an electronic social network for travel related information. The traveler, and related individuals, enter future travel plans into the system. The traveler leverages this information by querying the system to determine which related individuals will be at the same travel location for a future date. The traveler is also able to query the system to determine when next a related individual will be at a particular location. The travel can also query the system to determine where related individuals will be for a future date.

Abstract: A method and system is described for targeting advertisements to a targeted travel habit. A targeted travel habit is comprised of a derived travel habit and associated values for any variables relevant to the derived travel habit. A derived travel habit allows targeting an advertisement towards a specific travel habit of a traveler, and utilizes the raw data entered by a traveler into a location calendar system. This raw data includes the traveler's home locations and travel plans. Raw data may be for the past, present, or future.

Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a traveler with the ability to query an electronic social network for travel related information, using an electronic location calendar. The traveler, and related individuals, enter future travel plans into the system, and the system will provide a graphical representation on an electronic location calendar. The traveler leverages this electronic location calendar to query the system in determining which related individuals will be at the same travel location for a future date. The traveler is also able to query the system to determine when next a related individual will be at a particular location. The travel can also query the system to determine where related individuals will be for a future date.

Abstract: A system is described for providing a customized media list to a user over a data network. The system provides a personalized data of the user to a computer system, generates a customizes media list by the computer system for the user based on the personal data, and provides the customized media list to the user through the computer system where the customized media list represents a customized content and a customized advertising.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for ordering an advertising spot for an advertisement over a data network to be transmitted to a target user during a transmission of a motion picture. An advertiser first provides to a broadcaster a predetermined constraint that defines the target user for receiving the advertisement. Then, the broadcaster uses the predetermined constraint to determine a price for the advertising spot. The price is then offered by the broadcaster to the advertiser and the advertiser then orders the advertising spot based on the price to place the advertisement in the advertising spot to be transmitted to the target user during the transmission of a motion picture.

Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a customized media list to a user over a data network. The method comprises providing a personalized data of the user to a computer system, generating a customized media list by the computer system for the user based on the personal data, and providing the customized media list to the user through the computer system where the customized media list represents a customized content and a customized advertising. A system is further disclosed and claimed for providing customized media list to a user over a data network.

Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a customized media list to a user over a data network. The method comprises providing a personalized data of the user to a computer system, generating a customized media list by the computer system for the user based on the personal data, and providing the customized media list to the user through the computer system where the customized media list represents a customized content and a customized advertising. A system is further disclosed and claimed for providing customized media list to a user over a data network.

Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a traveler with the ability to query an electronic social network for travel related information. The traveler, and related individuals, enter future travel plans into the system. The traveler leverages this information by querying the system to determine which related individuals will be at the same travel location for a future date. The traveler is also able to query the system to determine when next a related individual will be at a particular location. The travel can also query the system to determine where related individuals will be for a future date.

Abstract: The invention provides an accurate and automatic method of tracking a player's gambling habits in a casino while playing at a gaming table. Currently, this is done by visual observation by a casino worker within most casinos.

Abstract: A method and system for statistics-based individualized advertising over a network in which an advertiser provides to a content distributor one or more constraints defining the characteristics of desired target users and the manner by which the advertisement is to be delivered. The content distributor determines an estimated price based on statistics computed based on target users selected and the advertising periods allocated based on the constraints and individualized content delivery.

Abstract: A system is described for providing a biometric enabled mailbox. The biometric enabled mailbox system is comprised of a biometric sensor for unlocking the mailbox. This biometric sensor is also used for programming the biometric enabled mailbox system, along with a storage medium for storing authorized biometric identifiers, a programming interface for programming a mailbox, processor for performing validation, and a powered lock for unlocking a mailbox upon validation of an inputted biometric identifier. The system can be adapted to a single mailbox environment as well as a multiple mailbox environment.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for customizing advertisements to the individual viewer or user receiving a content which may be generic or customized, subject to or independent of, a broadcast schedule.

Abstract: A method and system is described for providing a customized media list to a user over a data network. The method comprises providing a personalized data of the user to a computer system, generating a customized media list by the computer system for the user based on the personal data, and providing the customized media list to the user through the computer system where the customized media list represents a customized content and a customized advertising. A system is further disclosed and claimed for providing customized media list to a user over a data network.