Abstract: A check-in system for an dispensing items includes a computing device having an application installed thereon. The computing device is configured to check in a customer to notify the kiosk of a time range during which an order of the customer is picked up. The kiosk is configured to receive a check-in message from the computing device, receive the location of the computing device, receive a message indicative of the arrival of the customer at the automated tower, retrieve information of the order from an order database stored on a remote server, assemble the order based on the check-in message and the information of the order, and move the assembled order close to a pick-up location of the automated tower to facilitate pick-up of the assembled order.

Abstract: A method for an on-site purchase at an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) can include: analyzing likely impulse purchases for customers during a given season, the likely impulse purchases being associated with each customer's profile which comprises preferences, purchase history and search history; stocking items for customers to purchase and pick up at the ASRS, the stocked items comprising general and seasonal items, and supplementary items selected based on an analysis of the likely impulse purchases; receiving a customer's order for purchasing an item; detecting a customer's arrival within a predetermined area around the ASRS; offering a subset of the stocked items for the customer to add to the order, updating the order based on customer's purchase selections or declines; completing a payment transaction of the updated order; automatically updating the items for inclusion in the ASRS based on the customer purchase selections or declines.

Abstract: An example method for performing concepts disclosed can include: obtaining a first authentication factor including first biometric data of a user; hashing the first authentication factor to create a first hash; registering the user with a digital credit system using the created first hash; obtaining a second authentication factor including second biometric data of the user; hashing the second authentication factor to create a second hash; comparing the first hash and the second hash; and proceeding the transaction based on the comparison.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for crowdsource loaned code with blockchain. A method include: initiating, by a customer, a request of crowdsource of a courier for delivering an order when the customer places the order, the request including a delivery time and a delivery address; generating a public key of the customer based at least on the order; specifying the courier by matching the request with information of the courier; obtaining, by the courier, the public key of the customer using blockchain; generating, a one-time private key for the courier based on the order or the request; generating a one-time public key for a store based on the order or the request; presenting, by the courier, the public key of the customer or store, or the one-time private key of the courier at the store; verifying, by the store, the public key of the customer or store, or the one-time private key of the courier; and delivering the order by the courier.

Abstract: Systems for storing items in customer-owned product storages at an automated locker are provided. An example system can include: an automated locker comprising a plurality of product storages and a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud scanner; a platform, wherein the platform comprises: a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: receiving a request from a customer to rent a product storage located in one of a plurality of automated lockers; assigning the product storage to the customer; selecting a payment method by the customer and confirming a payment transaction; issuing a verification code to the entity to retrieve the item; automatically retrieving the first item from the product storage; and processing, via the 3D point cloud scanner, a return request from the customer.

Abstract: A method includes: receiving, from each of a plurality of parties, one or more background intellectual property documents; storing the one or more background intellectual property documents in a block of a blockchain; receiving a joint intellectual property document developed by two or more of the plurality of parties; storing the joint intellectual property document in a different block of the blockchain; comparing and mapping the joint intellectual property document to the one or more background intellectual property documents; generating, based on the comparison and mapping, an affinity level between the joint intellectual property document and the one or more background intellectual property documents; and determining, based on the affinity level, an ownership of the joint intellectual property document.

Abstract: A blockchain-based method for sharing confidential information includes: receiving the confidential information shared by a plurality of parties; receiving an agreement regarding the confidential information; receiving a financial bond from each party who is responsible for the agreement for a period time of the agreement; storing the confidential information, the agreement, and the financial bond in corresponding blocks of a blockchain; receiving behavior data of a party wherein the behavior data is associated with the confidential data and the agreement; and analyzing the behavior data against the confidential data and the agreement to determine whether the party violates the agreement.

Abstract: Systems for storing items in customer-owned product storages at an automated locker are provided. An example system can include: an automated locker comprising a plurality of product storages and a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud scanner; a platform, wherein the platform comprises: a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: receiving a request from a customer to rent a product storage located in one of a plurality of automated lockers; assigning the product storage to the customer; selecting a payment method by the customer and confirming a payment transaction; issuing a verification code to the entity to retrieve the item; automatically retrieving the first item from the product storage; and processing, via the 3D point cloud scanner, a return request from the customer.

Abstract: A method for an on-site purchase at an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) can include: analyzing likely impulse purchases for customers during a given season, the likely impulse purchases being associated with each customer's profile which comprises preferences, purchase history and search history; stocking items for customers to purchase and pick up at the ASRS, the stocked items comprising general and seasonal items, and supplementary items selected based on an analysis of the likely impulse purchases; receiving a customer's order for purchasing an item; detecting a customer's arrival within a predetermined area around the ASRS; offering a subset of the stocked items for the customer to add to the order, updating the order based on customer's purchase selections or declines; completing a payment transaction of the updated order; automatically updating the items for inclusion in the ASRS based on the customer purchase selections or declines.

Abstract: A check-in system for an automated tower includes a computing device having an application installed thereon. The computing device is configured to check in a customer to notify the automated tower of a time range during which an order of the customer is picked up. The automated tower is configured to: receive a check-in message from the computing device; receive the location of the computing device; receive a message indicative of the arrival of the customer at the automated tower; retrieve information of the order from an order database stored on a remote server; assemble the order based on the check-in message and the information of the order; and move the assembled order close to a pick-up location of the automated tower to facilitate pick-up of the assembled order.

Abstract: A modular locker includes a bottom modular section. The bottom modular section includes a pickup window, a crane car and a crane associated with the crane car, a central computer and associated computer networking components, and a power unit. The locker system also includes at least one middle modular section. The at least one middle modular section is removably stacked atop the bottom modular, and includes a HVAC system, one or more doors, panels, shelves, and crane tracks. The locker system further includes a top modular section. The top modular section is removably stacked atop the at least one middle modular section, and includes a HVAC system, one or more doors, panels, shelves, and crane tracks.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for using multilayered authentication mechanisms, combined with hashing functions, to provide increased security and accuracy in identification of a user. One example is using facial biometric data as input to a hash function, and comparing that hash function output to previously stored hash function outputs to determine if the facial data captured matches that of a known user. Then, once a facial match is determined using the hashed values, a secondary confirmation is requested and/or received. If that secondary confirmation also matches stored data, the user is authorized to perform the transaction or access the restricted area.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for crowdsource loaned code with blockchain.

Abstract: A method for processing store returns, comprising: selecting, from a data repository, an electronically archived purchase receipt corresponding to an item for return to a retail establishment; identifying the retail establishment for returning the purchased item regardless of whether the item was purchased at the retail establishment; associating at the data repository the purchase receipt and a selected type of tender; and electronically and automatically transferring a refund for the returned item to the selected type of tender.

Abstract: An example method for performing concepts disclosed can include: obtaining a first authentication factor including first biometric data of a user; hashing the first authentication factor to create a first hash; registering the user with a digital credit system using the created first hash; obtaining a second authentication factor including second biometric data of the user; hashing the second authentication factor to create a second hash; comparing the first hash and the second hash; and proceeding the transaction based on the comparison.

Abstract: A system for replenishing store inventory is based on a customer-by-customer prediction of purchasing habits. The customer-by-customer prediction takes into account the likelihood that each customer will purchase a particular type of product, the timing of that likely purchase, and the location where the customer is likely to make the purchase. This information is aggregated and orders for products are made such that products are shipped to the store to arrive just in time for both positive and negative modifications to the overall demand curve caused by a discount, coupon, or other event.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure provide systems and methods for managing a smart appliance. A computing system receives, from a smart appliance associated with an appliance type, a transaction request associated with a transfer between a user and a profile manager, and determines whether a transaction ledger includes transaction data associated with a reference transaction. The reference transaction is associated with a reference configuration of an appliance associated with the appliance type. On condition that the transaction ledger includes the transaction data, the computing system transmits a configuration instruction to the smart appliance to automatically configure the smart appliance to operate in accordance with the reference configuration, and communicates with one or more nodes in a network to validate a transaction associated with the transfer.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure provide systems and methods for managing participation in a monitored system. A system identifies an asset associated with trigger data and authorization data. The trigger data is associated with triggers configured to execute on condition that parameters are satisfied, and the authorization data is associated with an authorization of members to perform tasks. A transaction request associated with a transfer of the asset is transmitted to a network, and a validation notification is received from the network. On condition that the first parameter is satisfied, a validation notification associated with a transfer of another asset between the participant and the member is received from the network. On condition that the second parameter is satisfied, a validation notification associated with another transfer of the asset between the participant and the first member is received from the network.

Abstract: A system for managing conflicting rules within a rules based software engine related to pharmacy benefits is disclosed which has a server system for receiving information relating to a drug that may be prescribed to a patient, the drug having more than one prescribed formulations with one of the formulations being preferred over the other formulations, the server system for determining whether there is a conflict between the preferred formulation and the other formulations to provide an indication that the conflict exists and that the conflict should be resolved before the preferred drug may be displayed within an electronic health record, the server system for receiving information relating to the resolution of the conflict and for indicating that the conflict has been resolved, and the server system for allowing the preferred drug to be prescribed to the patient once the conflict has been resolved.

Abstract: A self-balancing, no-spin magnetic compass. A described embodiment includes a compass card assembly, a retainer assembly, a pivot assembly, a gimbal assembly, a cup, and a dome. The compass card assembly includes an air chamber which provides buoyancy. The retainer assembly functions with the compass card assembly to retain magnets. The pivot assembly snap-fits into the retaining assembly and contacts the compass card assembly to allow the compass card assembly to pivot about the pivot assembly. The pivot assembly also snap-fits into the gimbal assembly. The base of the pivot assembly is positioned into the cup and the entire compass is secured into the dome, that is filled with a fluid.