Abstract: Techniques for navigating an artistic map are disclosed. The artistic map is often non-linear scaled, which means the map includes various objects being exaggeratedly shown. When a point of an object is selected as a destination, the coordinates of the point is captured. The coordinates of the point are then transformed to a physical point represented by latitude and longitude. A direction from a current location to the physical point is determined. Subsequently, the direction is modified or transformed in accordance with the map being displayed.

Abstract: Improved designs of navigation devices or systems are disclosed. A navigation device presents a digital map resembling an ambient environment with a certain level of realism, where various objects resembling major structures or signs are presented or superimposed in the map. Depending on the time of the day or the weather condition of the time, the map or the objects therein is caused to be altered correspondingly in a tone that reflects the time or weather.

Abstract: Improved designs of navigation devices or systems are disclosed. A navigation device presents a digital map resembling an ambient environment with a certain level of realism, where various objects resembling major structures or signs are presented or superimposed in the map. Depending on the time of the day or the weather condition of the time, the map or the objects therein is caused to be altered correspondingly in a tone that reflects the time or weather.

Abstract: Techniques for navigating an artistic map are disclosed. The artistic map is often non-linear scaled, which means the map includes various objects being exaggeratedly shown. When a point of an object is selected as a destination, the coordinates of the point is captured. The coordinates of the point are then transformed to a physical point represented by latitude and longitude. A direction from a current location to the physical point is determined. Subsequently, the direction is modified or transformed in accordance with the map being displayed.

Abstract: A user activates the transaction facilitation system from an online banking homepage. Thereafter, communication is performed over a secure communication network. User and transaction type information are received and a unique transaction number is generated. Product information from a vendor is provided to the user, and selected product information is received from the user. Selected transaction information and the transaction number are transmitted to the user's financial institution, and transaction confirmation information is received from the financial institution. A purchase order and the transaction number are transmitted to the vendor, and a confirmation of the purchase order is received from the vendor. An indication of the confirmation of the purchase order, the transaction number, and a customer relations management password are transmitted to the financial institution.

Abstract: A system and method of facilitating a secure transaction is provided. A financial institution of a buyer receives purchase data of a transaction of an item from a transaction facilitator, which acts as an intermediary between the buyer and seller. The financial institution receives a request for payment for the transaction from the buyer. The financial institution associates the buyer with the purchase data of the transaction, and determines whether to approve the transaction. Preferably, the buyer's account identifier such as a credit card or bank card number is not transmitted at any point in the transaction. This allows the transaction to be highly secure.