Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for a host vehicle, vehicle comprising the control system and a method for estimating a lateral position of a host vehicle. The host vehicle comprises a first sensor arrangement disposed at a first orientation relative to the host vehicle and at least one additional sensor arrangement, each additional sensor arrangement being disposed at an orientation relative to the host vehicle that is different to the first orientation. First sensor information is received from the first sensor arrangement and additional sensor information is received from each additional sensor arrangement. A lateral position of the vehicle relative to a roadway is determined using the additional sensor information if all or part of the first sensor information is interrupted and an output is provided in dependence on the determined lateral position.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for a host vehicle, vehicle comprising the control system and a method for estimating a lateral position of a host vehicle. The host vehicle comprises a first sensor arrangement disposed at a first orientation relative to the host vehicle and at least one additional sensor arrangement, each additional sensor arrangement being disposed at an orientation relative to the host vehicle that is different to the first orientation. First sensor information is received from the first sensor arrangement and additional sensor information is received from each additional sensor arrangement. A lateral position of the vehicle relative to a roadway is determined using the additional sensor information if all or part of the first sensor information is interrupted and an output is provided in dependence on the determined lateral position.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: A system for management of recruitment data may include (a) an interface for receiving and providing over a wide area computer network data regarding job openings and data regarding candidates to be matched to such job openings; (b) a database for storing the data regarding job openings and the data regarding the candidates, the database being organized according to one or more entity-relationship models; and (c) a computing hardware platform for executing a processing engine that is machine-learned from the data regarding job openings and the data regarding candidates, wherein the processing engine (a) creates the entity-relationship models over time; (b) manages the interface to receive the data regarding job openings and the data regarding candidates and causing the received data to be stored in the database; (c) matches candidates whose data are currently in the data base to job openings currently in the database; (d) receives historical data regarding actual filling of job openings in the database by can

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: Flight safety and air vehicle deconfliction are of paramount concern in the operation of manned aircraft. The introduction of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in quickly growing numbers raises the risks of mid-air collisions, near misses, and diversions from intended flight paths. This application discloses a series of linked process whereby such risks may be significantly reduced and may enable the safe integration of UAVs into the national airspaces of the United States and other nations. The disclosed process allows emergency responders and others to declare an emergency air operations zone (perhaps near the expected landing spot of a medivac helicopter) and notify UAV operators in the vicinity of that zone of the emergency and suggested or mandated actions for the UAV operators to take (i.e., land your airframe as soon as possible, do not approach this spot, be alert for emergency aircraft, etc.). The emergency or priority zone would be limited in location and time.

Abstract: This application discloses a system which allow registrations or licenses for multiple jurisdictions to be electronically maintained on a mobile device or central server which are tied to an application running on a mobile device. The application running on the device may have several modes. Administrative mode allows for login and other administrative functions. Inquiry mode allows an operator to determine if he or she has necessary registrations, permits, licenses, or insurance coverage for the current location. Flight mode transmits location and identity to a central server at regular intervals which can be made available to local authorities or others. Verification mode allows an operator to provide proof of registrations, permits, or licenses to authorities. Purchase mode allows an operator to immediately and remotely obtain any needed but missing registration, permit, license or insurance coverage.

Abstract: Electronic devices which can execute code are increasingly ubiquitous. These devices execute code autonomously, in response to user controls at the device, or in response to code or information received when the device communicates with other entities. Oftentimes, such devices remain in a passive mode, open to receipt of electromagnetic, acoustic or other signals but not actively transmitting signals. Several situations including but not limited to broadcast of urgent and time critical information, activation of privacy controls on a device, or activation of affinity or other marketing software make it desirable to have such devices execute code differently and in some circumstances behave differently upon receipt of a beacon signal. This disclosure describes such processes.

Abstract: Laws, regulations, and self-regulatory processes are beginning to restrict how online advertisers and others interact with users. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) restricts the interaction of online businesses with children under thirteen. Revised regulations implementing this statute will restrict behavioral advertising by businesses directed to children and by other business if they have actual knowledge they are dealing with a child under thirteen. The current system of ad placement online relies on a real-time, distributed market where participants usually interact at arms-length through intermediaries (usually online advertising networks) in placing ads. There is currently no process by which COPPA regulations or possible future regulatory or self-regulatory frameworks can be imposed on this system requiring abandonment of the system or processes which can work consistent with the system when used on a mobile or personal device.

Abstract: Mobile devices are increasingly capable of collecting, storing, and transmitting data which may infringe on the security or privacy of others. The inventions disclosed provide methods by which such conflicts may be reduced by allowing geo-graphical areas to be opted-out of certain types of collection, at all or specific times. These methods may help broaden the acceptance of such devices as Google Glass®, other wearable devices, or other mobile collection-capable devices. The disclosure describes a “collection controller” which maintains positive control over a device's collection capabilities. This controller may be paired with an online opt-out registry or sensor which detects coded opt-out beacons. Certain data collected by the device might be metadata tagged and its further use determined by a “data disposition controller” which ensures restrictions on the collected data are maintained and adhered to.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: Falling costs of imaging technologies, processing, data storage, and networking have led to an explosion in the use of facial recognition technologies previously used almost exclusively by governments at border checkpoints and around other high value and sensitive locations. Increasingly, private companies are using these technologies, usually paired with other technologies and data for commercial purposes. This widespread and growing use of facial recognition has profound implications for personal privacy. While government use of facial recognition technology is generally unrestricted in public places and commercial use is largely unregulated, more stringent controls are likely to be imposed upon uses of facial recognition. The disclosure provides a multifaceted method of administering a system whereby individuals can request or demand (depending on the legal framework) to opt out of facial recognition collection, processing, correlation, storage, and dissemination.

Abstract: This disclosure allows greater privacy for mobile device users while maintaining functionality through a process of signature-hopping. Mobile devices have persistent identifiers or signatures which are used in providing device functionality (routing calls to the correct number, returning web queries to the originating device, and connection continuity in local area networks such as WiFi®. These persistent identifiers or signatures can also be collected by unintended recipients or used by intended recipients to correlate, track, or otherwise discover information about the user of the device in extremely intrusive ways. Regularly changing these signatures can mitigate privacy problems for mobile device users, and the disclosure here shows how functionality may be maintained through these changes.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for linking multiple payment card accounts to a single rewards program account which include associating, in a program management computer system, a first program identifier with the single rewards program account, associating, in the program management computer system, the first program identifier with a first payment card account, associating, in the program management computer system, the first program identifier to at least a second payment card account; and storing, in the program management computer system, at least a first set of reward program rules associated with the single reward program account, the first set of reward program rules specifying at least one of a reward conversion ratio and a promotion rule. Payment transactions conducted using the first and at least second payment card accounts earning a reward amount are associated with the single rewards program account and the first set of reward program rules are applied to the payment transactions.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed whereby a health care provider is offered a benefit in exchange for the performance of specified activities of a patient. The patient activities may take the form of a purchase of prescribed or recommended products or services, such as prescription drugs, undergoing prescribed or recommended health care procedures, or participation in health-oriented programs or activities, such as a specified exercise regimen. In one embodiment, a benefit is provided to a health care provider upon verification of the adherence of a patient to a specified health-related activity. In one embodiment a benefit is provided to both a provider and a patient upon verification of the patient's adherence to a specified health-related activity. In one embodiment, patient adherence is facilitated by distributing benefit cards to patients wherein the benefit card identifies the patient as registered in an adherence program and is associated with a benefit account for receiving program benefits.