Abstract: A system and method are presented for using a plurality of data caches to increase the efficiency of a computing system in an e-commerce environment. Separate caches with distinct time-to-live values are created, one each for customer information, customer cart contents, and product pricing data. Product pricing is pre-analyzed using a pricing data engine that calculates multiple potential prices for a single item that is then stored in the product pricing data cache. This data can then be used in a variety of contexts to determine different pricing for the same product without requiring another request for product data from the pricing data engine. When a product is viewed during catalog browsing, all information needed to determine pricing for that particular user might be accessible from the data caches for fast processing.

Abstract: Technologies for attributing purchases to a targeted marketing campaign include associating a captured payment card number and a captured cardholder identifier with a globally unique identifier. Additional payment card numbers related to the captured payment card number are associated with the globally unique identifier. A cardholder-specific marketing message associated with a targeted marketing campaign is transmitted to the captured cardholder identifier based on the globally unique identifier. The targeted marketing campaign is for an advertised product, which corresponds to a product identifier. A purchase transaction is attributed to the targeted marketing campaign in response to determining that a payment card number associated with the purchase transaction matches any of the payment card numbers associated with the globally unique identifier and determining that a product identifier corresponding to a purchased product of the purchase transaction is associated with the targeted marketing campaign.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a game program for a game which is played through a network causes a computer to realize a selection receiving function of receiving, from one user, the selection of whether to transmit a message to another user, an extraction function of extracting at least one other user to which the message is transmitted, on the basis of a certain condition, a message transmitting function of transmitting the message to the at least one other user extracted by the extraction function when the selection receiving function receives the selection indicating that the message is transmitted to the other user, and a reward giving function of giving a reward to the one user when the message transmitting function transmits the message to the at least one other user extracted by the extraction function.

Abstract: A system and method of providing user customizable web advertisements are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions and one or more processors. When the one or more processors execute the computer-executable instructions, the processors may be configured to receive a customizable advertisement, the customizable advertisement having at least one customizable portion. When a customizable portion is selected, the one or more processors may display a plurality of customization options for the at least one customizable portion. The one or more processors may be further configured to receive a selection of a customization option from the plurality of customization options. The one or more processors may then apply the selected customization option to the customizable portion of the customizable advertisement.

Abstract: Systems and methods of facilitating transactions related to targeted or customized commercial offerings based on derived sentiment states are provided. The sentiment states are derived from digital representations such as images, videos and sound recordings.

Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for recommending content are presented. An electronic communication between a plurality of members of a common entity may be received. A link to web content in the electronic communication may be identified. A number of instances that the link has been electronically shared with members of the common entity may be determined. A determination may be made as to whether a content propagation threshold has been exceeded based on electronic sharing of the link amongst members of the common entity. The link may be provided for propagation upon determining that the content propagation threshold has been exceeded.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture are disclosed herein to generate information about portable device advertising. An example apparatus includes memory and at least one processor to execute machine readable instructions to, in response to one or more commands from a simulation processor external to the at least one processor, access data via the Internet based on a usage profile, the usage profile representative of portable device usage by persons having similar usage characteristics, sample portions of the data to distinguish an advertisement from non-advertising content, determine an attribute of the advertisement; and transmit the attribute to the simulation processor.

Abstract: Systems and methods of facilitating transactions related to targeted or customized commercial offerings based on derived sentiment states are provided. The sentiment states are derived from digital representations such as images, videos and sound recordings.

Abstract: Sensors may detect a user's locations and interest level of a product. Based on the interest level, messages may be sent to a server in order to obtain information, such as location, about a category of products and further display the obtained information to a mobile device.

Abstract: Technologies for attributing purchases to a targeted marketing campaign include associating a captured payment card number and a captured cardholder identifier with a globally unique identifier. Additional payment card numbers related to the captured payment card number are associated with the globally unique identifier. A cardholder-specific marketing message associated with a targeted marketing campaign is transmitted to the captured cardholder identifier based on the globally unique identifier. The targeted marketing campaign is for an advertised product, which corresponds to a product identifier. A purchase transaction is attributed to the targeted marketing campaign in response to determining that a payment card number associated with the purchase transaction matches any of the payment card numbers associated with the globally unique identifier and determining that a product identifier corresponding to a purchased product of the purchase transaction is associated with the targeted marketing campaign.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing interactive advertisements. In some embodiments, a method is presented. The method may include receiving, at a first advertising space, an indication that a first mobile device of a user is interacting with the first advertising space, the first advertising space displaying an advertisement. In response to the indication, the method may include transmitting information related to the advertisement from the first advertising space to the first mobile device. The method may also include receiving, at a second advertising space in a location geographically distinct from the first advertising space, the information related to the advertisement from a second mobile device; and displaying the advertisement at the second advertising space based on the information received at the second advertising space about the advertisement.

Abstract: System that enables a user to share a referral link to content obtained from the user interface of an application user is using. When recipient uses the link (for example by purchasing a product), user who shared the link may receive a commission. System may monitor an application user interface, by subscribing to events broadcast by the operating system when the user interface changes. For a web browser, the system may analyze events to extract the URL of the page being browsed, and compare this URL to a database of merchants or services that support referrals. When the URL matches a database entry, the system may present a sharing menu that allows the user to share a referral link via email, text, social media, or other sharing service. The user may also be able to use the referral link directly to receive a credit for his or her own purchase.

Abstract: A system and method of providing user customizable web advertisements are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions and one or more processors. When the one or more processors execute the computer-executable instructions, the processors may be configured to receive a customizable advertisement, the customizable advertisement having at least one customizable portion. When a customizable portion is selected, the one or more processors may display a plurality of customization options for the at least one customizable portion. The one or more processors may be further configured to receive a selection of a customization option from the plurality of customization options. The one or more processors may then apply the selected customization option to the customizable portion of the customizable advertisement.

Abstract: This technology relates to requesting missing data associated with a geographic location. The system may comprise a memory for storing lists of information elements each associated with one or more physical types of geographic locations and a processor. The processor may be programmed to receive a current location of a client device and determine the current location is proximate to a first geographic location. The processor may determine a physical location type of the first geographic location and retrieve a list of information elements associated with the physical location type. The list of items may be compared to a set of information elements associated with the first geographic location and a determination of a missing information element may be made. A notification may be generated based on the missing information element and the determination that the client device is proximate to the first geographic location.

Abstract: Implementations relate to systems and methods for generating a user profile based on periodic location fixes. A cellular telephone or other mobile device captures location information via GPS or other capability. A location history can be generated from accumulated location fixes. The location history is then analyzed to detect the user's travel and dwell patterns. That information can be combined with business classification (e.g., SIC, etc.) or Point of Interest (POI) databases to identify a user's likely home, work, or other locations based on dwell-times, time of day, and other parameters. The user's age and gender can potentially be inferred based on types of locations visited, such as school locations. The user profile can be correlated with market segmentation databases to generate a marketing rating, such as a Nielsen or Claritas rating. Advertising, media, or other content can then be tailored to the user's individual location and demographic profiles.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods include, for instance: receiving, by one or more processor, floor area data, zone data, trigger interaction data, and notification data associated with the products offered for sale in the different zones. The method can include receiving, by the one or more processor, triggering event data regarding a product or products in response to user interaction with a mobile device in the venue and location data of the mobile device in the venue at the time of the triggering event data, automatically determining whether the received triggering event data and the received location data match an associated zone data and trigger interaction data, and automatically sending an associated notification to the mobile device regarding purchase of a product or products in the venue.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a game program for a game which is played through a network causes a computer to realize a selection receiving function of receiving, from one user, the selection of whether to transmit a message to other user, an extraction function of extracting at least one other user to which the message is transmitted, on the basis of a certain condition, a message transmitting function of transmitting the message to the at least one other user extracted by the extraction function when the selection receiving function receives the selection indicating that the message is transmitted to the other user, and a reward giving function of giving a reward to the one user when the message transmitting function transmits the message to the at least one other user extracted by the extraction function.

Abstract: When control is performed to output a watching target advertisement on a display screen displaying a game image, a user selects and sets an input element from entertainment elements, related to the game, possessed by the user. When the input element is determined, the watching target advertisement is controlled. The input element is consumed when the watching control is completed. Then, an output element, which is an entertainment element different from the input element and is selected based on information on the watching target advertisement, information on the input element, and the like, is given to the user.

Abstract: A system and method of saving deal offers to be applied at a point-of-sale (POS) of a retail store may include receiving, by a mobile device via a communications network, multiple advertisements inclusive of selectable deal offers of products being sold at the retail store for a user to select. Responsive to a user selecting to view an advertisement of a product on the mobile device, the deal offer of the product to be presented to the POS to be applied to a cost of the product may be automatically stored. Responsive to a check out request at the mobile device, data inclusive of the deal offer to be presented to the POS to apply the deal offer to the cost of the product to which the deal offer is associated may be generated.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for using a plurality of data caches to increase the efficiency of a computing system in an e-commerce environment. Separate caches with distinct time-to-live values are created, one each for customer information, customer cart contents, and product pricing data. Product pricing is pre-analyzed using a pricing data engine that calculates multiple potential prices for a single item that is then stored in the product pricing data cache. This data can then be used in a variety of contexts to determine different pricing for the same product without requiring another request for product data from the pricing data engine. When a product is viewed during catalog browsing, all information needed to determine pricing for that particular user might be accessible from the data caches for fast processing.