Abstract: A method, system and medium for accepting geospatial data queries through an interface allowing dynamic predicates are disclosed. The geospatial data queries are translated into one or more intermediate formats, and then the intermediate format is provided to one or more geospatial data servers. Each of the one or more geospatial data servers will receive the appropriate language and syntax for which it was designed. Each of the one or more geospatial data servers will simultaneously process the request and, when processing is complete, render an appropriate result from that geospatial data server and application to an end user.

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for assigning resources in a service industry are described herein. These techniques and systems replace the first-come-first-served model traditionally used in airline seating, restaurant table placement, entertainment venue ticketing, hotel room location, and other industries with a two-part system incorporating virtual tracking of available resources and a rules-based assignment system for allocating the available resources amongst the customers. Such a system allows optimization of the resource allocation from a customer perspective (who can select resources based on personal preferences) and from a service provider perspective (who can monetize certain resources and/or allocate the resources to best meet other business goals, such as loyalty preservation, operational requirements, efficiency, etc.).

Abstract: Automated check-in systems for air travel and similar services are described herein. A customer indicates a preference for automatic check-in at some point prior to when check-in is permitted. At the first time that check-in is permitted, the automatic check-in data for customers indicating a preference for automatic check-in is processed. The automatic check-in may be prioritized according to various rules.

Abstract: A method, system and medium for accepting geospatial data queries through an interface allowing dynamic predicates are disclosed. The geospatial data queries are translated into one or more intermediate formats, and then the intermediate format is provided to one or more geospatial data servers. Each of the one or more geospatial data servers will receive the appropriate language and syntax for which it was designed. Each of the one or more geospatial data servers will simultaneously process the request and, when processing is complete, render an appropriate result from that geospatial data server and application to an end user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved system and method that allows a registrant to establish, generally through the Internet, an electronic account with a provider of services or products, and allows the registrant and others to add value to the account to raise the value through the collective contributory efforts. The value can include various forms such as monetary value from bank accounts and debit or credit charge cards. The value can also include in-kind value that is appropriate to the services from the provider, such as travel miles for an airline account. Still further, the provider can itself add value to the account, such as for promotional incentives. The incentives can include bonuses for timely use or the recipient's selection of certain services or products, and other promotional purposes. The collective efforts of several entities contributing to the account create a source for the recipient to select a service or product from the provider, such as travel.