Abstract: The present invention relates a smoking device. Specifically, the present invention relates to a tobacco smoking device. More specifically, the present invention relates to field of hookahs. The innovative hookah apparatus is devoid of drawbacks such as complicated design, tedious setting up (dismantling, cleaning and reassembling). Further, the innovative hookah apparatus discloses herein comprises minimum components resulting in quick setting up (dismantling, cleaning and reassembling), minimal replacement of its components and overall lower operational cost. Moreover, the hookah apparatus of the present invention has cleaning friendly design which facilitate complete cleaning quickly results in eliminating flavor overlapping, and health hazards arising out of oily tar deposits and chemical products of its degradation.

Abstract: The present invention relates a smoking device. Specifically, the present invention relates to a tobacco smoking device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hookah bowl assembly. The innovative hookah bowl assembly is devoid of drawbacks such as complicated design, tedious setting up (dismantling, cleaning and reassembling). Further, the innovative hookah bowl assembly discloses herein comprises minimum components resulting in quick setting up (dismantling, cleaning and reassembling), minimal replacement of its components and overall lower operational cost. Moreover, the hookah bowl assembly of the present invention has cleaning friendly design which facilitate complete cleaning quickly results in eliminating flavor overlapping, and health hazards arising out of oily tar deposits and chemical products of its chemical degradation.

Abstract: A method for optimized validation of a blockchain transaction through the use of a parallel database and date management includes: receiving a new blockchain transaction that includes unspent transaction outputs; identifying, in a parallel database, a start date for a blockchain wallet involved in the new transaction; identifying a subset of blocks in the blockchain that have been added to the blockchain since the start date; validating the new blockchain transaction by validating the unspent transaction outputs using the subset of blocks; and, if the validation is successful, adding the new transaction to the blockchain, or, if the validation is unsuccessful, notifying the submitter of the failed validation.

Abstract: The invention provides systems, methods and computer program products for implementing a prepaid currency transaction. The invention comprises (i) receiving a payment instruction for incrementing or debiting a prepaid currency value stored in a first payment account, (ii) implementing the payment instruction, (iii) identifying a set of POS terminals for implementing a memory update memory within each POS terminal in the identified set of POS terminals, wherein the memory update comprises recording an incremented or decremented prepaid currency value stored in the first payment account as a result of implementing the payment instruction, and (iv) performing the memory update within each POS terminal in the identified set of POS terminals.

Abstract: Techniques and systems are described that support collection of electronic signatures within an online conference. At least one user input is received as part of the online conference. The user input specifies an attendee of the online conference that is provide an electronic signature. A signature module is communicated within the online conference. The signature module is configured to receive the electronic signature from the attendee. The electronic signature received via the signature module from the attendee within the online conference is applied to the digital content.

Abstract: A method and a system for conducting a transaction using an electronic chip are provided. One or more details of a plurality of payment modes and a first authentication parameter are stored in the electronic chip. The electronic chip receives an authentication request including a second authentication parameter from a terminal device when the transaction is initiated at the terminal device. The electronic chip compares the first and second authentication parameters, and communicates an authentication response including one or more details of a first payment mode of the plurality of payment modes to the terminal device based on a match between the first authentication parameter and the second authentication parameter. The transaction is processed based on the authentication response.

Abstract: A method for optimized validation of a blockchain transaction through the use of a parallel database and date management includes: receiving a new blockchain transaction that includes unspent transaction outputs; identifying, in a parallel database, a start date for a blockchain wallet involved in the new transaction; identifying a subset of blocks in the blockchain that have been added to the blockchain since the start date; validating the new blockchain transaction by validating the unspent transaction outputs using the subset of blocks; and, if the validation is successful, adding the new transaction to the blockchain, or, if the validation is unsuccessful, notifying the submitter of the failed validation.

Abstract: A method of generating accessible content is described. Embodiments of the method identifies a plurality of channels for a multimedia communication session, generate a master timeline for the communication session, wherein the master timeline comprises a chronological ordering of events from each of the channels, and wherein each of the events is associated with event-specific audio data, and present the multimedia communication session to a user to enable the user to transition among the channels based on the master timeline.

Abstract: A method for optimized validation of a blockchain transaction through the use of a parallel database and date management includes: receiving a new blockchain transaction that includes unspent transaction outputs; identifying, in a parallel database, a start date for a blockchain wallet involved in the new transaction; identifying a subset of blocks in the blockchain that have been added to the blockchain since the start date; validating the new blockchain transaction by validating the unspent transaction outputs using the subset of blocks; and, if the validation is successful, adding the new transaction to the blockchain, or, if the validation is unsuccessful, notifying the submitter of the failed validation.

Abstract: The invention provides systems, methods and computer program products for implementing a prepaid currency transaction. The invention comprises (i) receiving a payment instruction for incrementing or debiting a prepaid currency value stored in a first payment account, (ii) implementing the payment instruction, (iii) identifying a set of POS terminals for implementing a memory update memory within each POS terminal in the identified set of POS terminals, wherein the memory update comprises recording an incremented or decremented prepaid currency value stored in the first payment account as a result of implementing the payment instruction, and (iv) performing the memory update within each POS terminal in the identified set of POS terminals.

Abstract: A method of generating accessible content is described. Embodiments of the method identifies a plurality of channels for a multimedia communication session, generate a master timeline for the communication session, wherein the master timeline comprises a chronological ordering of events from each of the channels, and wherein each of the events is associated with event-specific audio data, and present the multimedia communication session to a user to enable the user to transition among the channels based on the master timeline.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes methods, systems, and networks for authentication based on physical characteristics of a mobile device. A computer-implemented method performed by a payment network includes receiving an image of a part of a mobile device from an image capturing device that communicates with the payment network, wherein the mobile device includes digital card data of a customer. The computer-implemented method may also include comparing a physical condition of the part of the mobile device shown in the received image to the physical condition of the part of the mobile device shown in a stored image. In addition, the computer-implemented method may include authenticating or declining a transaction involving the digital card data based on the comparison of the physical condition of the part of the mobile device in the received image and the stored.

Abstract: A method and system for disbursing loyalty points is provided. A server receives loyalty points disbursement (LPD) parameters including at least an initial earn rate, a loyalty points budget, and a disbursement period. The server receives an LPD request corresponding to a transaction performed by a user. The server updates the initial earn rate based on at least one of real-time transaction data, predictive transaction data, real-time market disbursement data, and predictive market disbursement data. The server disburses a first set of loyalty points, from the loyalty points budget, to the user based on at least the updated earn rate and a transaction amount of the first transaction.

Abstract: A method and system for disbursing loyalty points is provided. A server receives loyalty points disbursement (LPD) parameters including at least an initial earn rate, a loyalty points budget, and a disbursement period. The server receives an LPD request corresponding to a transaction performed by a user. The server updates the initial earn rate based on at least one of real-time transaction data, predictive transaction data, real-time market disbursement data, and predictive market disbursement data. The server disburses a first set of loyalty points, from the loyalty points budget, to the user based on at least the updated earn rate and a transaction amount of the first transaction.

Abstract: A method for optimized validation of a blockchain transaction through the use of a parallel database and date management includes: receiving a new blockchain transaction that includes unspent transaction outputs; identifying, in a parallel database, a start date for a blockchain wallet involved in the new transaction; identifying a subset of blocks in the blockchain that have been added to the blockchain since the start date; validating the new blockchain transaction by validating the unspent transaction outputs using the subset of blocks; and, if the validation is successful, adding the new transaction to the blockchain, or, if the validation is unsuccessful, notifying the submitter of the failed validation.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes methods, systems, and networks for authentication based on physical characteristics of a mobile device. A computer-implemented method performed by a payment network includes receiving an image of a part of a mobile device from an image capturing device that communicates with the payment network, wherein the mobile device includes digital card data of a customer. The computer-implemented method may also include comparing a physical condition of the part of the mobile device shown in the received image to the physical condition of the part of the mobile device shown in a stored image. In addition, the computer-implemented method may include authenticating or declining a transaction involving the digital card data based on the comparison of the physical condition of the part of the mobile device in the received image and the stored.

Abstract: A method and a system for conducting a transaction using an electronic chip are provided. One or more details of a plurality of payment modes and a first authentication parameter are stored in the electronic chip. The electronic chip receives an authentication request including a second authentication parameter from a terminal device when the transaction is initiated at the terminal device. The electronic chip compares the first and second authentication parameters, and communicates an authentication response including one or more details of a first payment mode of the plurality of payment modes to the terminal device based on a match between the first authentication parameter and the second authentication parameter. The transaction is processed based on the authentication response.

Abstract: Techniques and systems are described that support collection of electronic signatures within an online conference. At least one user input is received as part of the online conference. The user input specifies an attendee of the online conference that is provide an electronic signature. A signature module is communicated within the online conference. The signature module is configured to receive the electronic signature from the attendee. The electronic signature received via the signature module from the attendee within the online conference is applied to the digital content.

Abstract: Techniques and systems are described that support collection of electronic signatures within an online conference. At least one user input is received as part of the online conference. The user input specifies an attendee of the online conference that is provide an electronic signature. A signature module is communicated within the online conference. The signature module is configured to receive the electronic signature from the attendee. The electronic signature received via the signature module from the attendee within the online conference is applied to the digital content.

Abstract: Document consumption and value add service techniques and systems are described. In one example, a digital medium environment is configured to control availability of a value add service to consumers of a document. Consumption data is collected from a plurality of client devices. The consumption data describes characteristics of consumption of the document by respective client devices. A readership index is calculated that describes an amount of overall consumption of the document by the plurality of client devices. Responsive to a determination by the computing device that the readership index has exceeded a threshold, the value add service that relates to the document is exposed for interaction by at least one of the plurality of client devices.