Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes the step of automatically determining a loop route for an automated ride-sharing service. The loop route comprises a dynamic traveling route with one or more pickup/drop off points. A request is received from a rider to ride in a ride-sharing vehicle in the loop route. A driver profile is generated for a driver of the ride-share vehicle. A co-rider profile is generated for a co-rider in the ride-share vehicle. A ride-share vehicle restriction is received. A vehicle ride profile is generated based on the driver profile, the co-rider profile and the ride-share vehicle restriction. A rider profile is generated for the rider. The rider profile is matched with the vehicle ride profile. A pickup is scheduled for the rider by the ride-share vehicle. A drop off is scheduled for the rider by the ride-share vehicle.

Abstract: In one example embodiment, a method includes the step of obtaining a member profile of a user for an event service. A step includes aggregating the member entity profile into a set of member profiles. A step includes summarizing the set of member profiles into an attendee list, wherein the attendee list is viewable event via an online event service webpage. A step includes enabling the user to flag another attendee of the attendee list with a client-side application of a mobile device. A step includes tracking the user at an event related to the attendee list. A step includes determining when the user interacted with the other attendee. A step includes receiving digital notes from the user about the other attendee. A step includes suggesting third member entities for the user to flag based on historical user flagging behavior or user profile information.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a customer's search criteria with respect to a travel-related service is received. A database of a travel-service provider and a travel-related service is searched. A travel-related query result relevant to the customer's search criteria is received. The travel-related query result includes a pricing data for the travel-related service. The at least one travel-related query result to a customer's computing device is provided. A customer's bid for the travel-related service is received. The customer's computing device is provided an alternative travel-related service. A success probability value is calculated. The success probability value includes a probability that the customer's bid is accepted by the travel service provider.

Abstract: Systems and methods for computer-based community networking to facilitate the trade and exchange of goods and/or services between registered users are disclosed. In the disclosed systems and methods, a first registered user affiliated with a set of one or more community groups searches for an invitation to buy or sell a good or a service, and in response to the search, the disclosed systems and methods return a list of one or more invitations comprising at least one invitation associated with a registered user that is affiliated with at least one community group of the first set of one or more community groups.