Abstract: A rental system includes rental projects and at least one user device. The rental objects are docked in at least one rental location. The least one user device includes a rental use interface, a rental owner interface, a display, and a controlling circuit. The rental user interface is configured for making service requests of the plurality of rental objects and identifying one of the rental objects for rent. The rental owner interface is configured for managing and authorizing the service requests of the rental objects. The controlling circuit is configured to receive the service requests and returning notifications associated with the rental objects. Moreover, the controlling circuit is configured to authorize the service requests for renting the plurality of rental objects. A rental method utilizing the rental system is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a virtual world where interactions between computer-generated participants or users may occur. More particularly, this disclosure describes a system within a metaverse that allows the participants to involve themselves in experiencing a vehicle through a dealership environment. In one illustrative embodiment, a metaverse server may be coupled to a client computer through a network with the client computer allowing a user to enter into the metaverse. The metaverse server may open the dealership environment within a metaverse application. The dealership environment may provide at least one vehicle in a context of a multidimensional virtual scene, wherein the at least one vehicle is replicated from a physical vehicle at a dealership. The system may include an object experience engine coupled to the metaverse application which provides interactions with the at least one vehicle from the dealership environment within the metaverse application.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for rendering a virtual world for facilitating transactions between users is provided. The electronic device controls a display device to render a virtual world with a set of virtual elements to represent a set of real-world locations of a geographical area. The electronic device selects a virtual element from the set of virtual elements and further controls the display device based on the selection to render a set of objects inside the virtual world. The set of objects represents a set of offerings that is transactable and available with a seller associated the selected virtual element. The electronic device receives a selection of an object of the set of objects and executes, for the object in the received selection, a transaction between the seller and a customer associated with the electronic device.

Abstract: A portable display apparatus for conveying vehicle-related information using thermal and haptic touch is provided. The portable display apparatus includes circuitry communicatively coupled to a temperature control unit of the portable display apparatus. The circuitry receives from one or more first sensors associated with a vehicle, first temperature information associated with an interior space of the vehicle or an ambient environment of the vehicle and determines a temperature setting based on received first temperature information. The circuitry detects a physical-contact between the portable display apparatus and one of a skin portion or a cloth portion worn by a user. Thereafter, the circuitry controls the temperature control unit based on the determined temperature setting and the detected physical-contact.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for guiding vehicle users to build a value with vehicle use is provided. The electronic device collects usage data associated with a vehicle and competition information associated with one or more transport options that are different from the vehicle. The electronic device determines saving information associated with a use of the vehicle over a period, based on the usage data and the competition information. The electronic device further determines one or more milestones that are achieved over the period or are yet to be achieved to accumulate a net value which exceeds expenses associated with the vehicle. Such milestones are associated with the use of the vehicle and are determined based on the saving information and the usage data. The electronic device controls a display to render guidance information that includes the net value and information about such milestones.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for generating personal mobility device-usage recommendations based on user activity tracking is provided. The electronic device monitors a first set of activities associated with a user. The electronic device determines first information indicating a first time period associated with the monitored first set of activities. The electronic device receives second information indicating a second time period associated with a usage of a personal mobility device to perform a second set of activities. The electronic device compares the determined first information with the received second information. The first set of activities are associated with the second set of activities. The electronic device further generates recommendations associated with the usage of the personal mobility device by the user, based on the comparison of the determined first information with the received second information.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for guiding vehicle users to build a value with vehicle use is provided. The electronic device collects usage data associated with a vehicle and competition information associated with one or more transport options that are different from the vehicle. The electronic device determines saving information associated with a use of the vehicle over a period, based on the usage data and the competition information. The electronic device further determines one or more milestones that are achieved over the period or are yet to be achieved to accumulate a net value which exceeds expenses associated with the vehicle. Such milestones are associated with the use of the vehicle and are determined based on the saving information and the usage data. The electronic device controls a display to render guidance information that includes the net value and information about such milestones.

Abstract: A server and method for social interaction-based display control is provided. The server acquires information associated with a first user of an electronic device. The server determines social connections of the first user based on the acquired information. The server analyzes an interaction of the first user with second users based on a communication between the second users and the first user. The second users may be associated with the social connections. The server determines, based on the analyzed interaction a connection score indicating a degree of interaction between the second users and the first user. The server transmits display information indicating the determined connection score to the electronic device. The electronic device may adjust display characteristics of a user interface (UI) element associated with the second users based on the display information.

Abstract: A method for lease management includes receiving vehicle data, context data, and lease data related to a vehicle being leased by a vehicle occupant according to a set of leasing terms. At least the vehicle data is received from the vehicle. The method includes analyzing the vehicle data, the context data, and the lease data to predict a future event associated with the vehicle to offer a transaction offer. Further the method includes, selecting a bundle product for the transaction offer from a plurality of products based on the vehicle data, the context data, and the lease data. Upon detecting a start of the future event, the method includes transmitting the transaction offer including the bundle product.

Abstract: A portable display apparatus for conveying vehicle-related information using thermal and haptic touch is provided. The portable display apparatus includes circuitry communicatively coupled to a temperature control unit of the portable display apparatus. The circuitry receives from one or more first sensors associated with a vehicle, first temperature information associated with an interior space of the vehicle or an ambient environment of the vehicle and determines a temperature setting based on received first temperature information. The circuitry detects a physical-contact between the portable display apparatus and one of a skin portion or a cloth portion worn by a user. Thereafter, the circuitry controls the temperature control unit based on the determined temperature setting and the detected physical-contact.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device stores gesture mapping information indicating an association between a plurality of gestures and a plurality of functions associated with a plurality of applications of the electronic device. The electronic device receives first information about a first gesture, from a first user interface of the electronic device. The electronic device further determines a first set of functions, related to the plurality of applications, based on the stored gesture mapping information and the received first information. The electronic device further receives second information about a second gesture, from the first user interface. The second information about the second gesture received within a predefined time from the receipt of the first information and associated with a first function of the first set of functions. The electronic device further controls an execution of the first function associated with the second gesture.

Abstract: A server and a method for event management is provided. The server selects a first event from a plurality of events based on an event selection criteria. The server further transmits a notification, including event data, to a plurality of user devices. The server further receives a first set of responses from a first set of user devices. The server further transmits a request to each of a plurality of end-devices. The request is for procurement of a set of resources required to host the selected first event. The server further receives confirmation information from one or more of the plurality of end-devices based on the transmitted request, and further transmits logistic information related to the selected first event to the first set of user devices based on the received confirmation information.

Abstract: A server and a method for event management is provided. The server selects a first event from a plurality of events based on an event selection criteria. The server further transmits a notification, including event data, to a plurality of user devices. The server further receives a first set of responses from a first set of user devices. The server further transmits a request to each of a plurality of end-devices. The request is for procurement of a set of resources required to host the selected first event. The server further receives confirmation information from one or more of the plurality of end-devices based on the transmitted request, and further transmits logistic information related to the selected first event to the first set of user devices based on the received confirmation information.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, apparatus, and computer readable medium for receiving a first information relating to a plurality of available products for exchange/rent and available time period associated with each product of the plurality of available products, displaying the plurality of available products in a calendar view including visual representations of the available time period associated with each product, receiving, from a requester, a request for a temporary exchange of an offered product from the requester for a requested product of the plurality of available products, receiving, an acceptance of the request, and transmitting a second information indicating the temporary exchange of the offered product for the requested product.