Abstract: Placing orders comprises an input device mounted on a mobile vehicle. The mobile vehicle is owned or operated by a first entity and the vehicle is for transporting a passenger between different locations, the passenger being different to the owner or operator. The mobile vehicle is a taxi, limousine or public transportation vehicle. The input device is selectively a PC, mobile phone, PDA unit associated with the vehicle. The association is such that when an order is made from that device by the passengers, at least one of the owner or operator of the vehicle obtains a financial benefit from the order by the passengers. A payment is made to the operator or owner of the vehicle in respect to purchases made by the passenger from the mobile vehicle.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method that efficiently matches goods and service providers with consumers. The invention does this by taking inventory information from a provider and matching the goods or services in the inventory with individuals based on the individual's current geographic location and an individual's profile. The invention generates targeted advertisements for receipt on mobile devices. If an individual is interested in the good or service, the invention allows the individual to make a purchase completing the transaction.