Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: A system and method of an intelligent shopping infrastructure is provided. A data storage of current inventory from a plurality of merchants is maintained. User preferences that indicate an item affinity of a user are retrieved. Furthermore, a location of the user is detected. Using the detected location, available inventory, and item affinity, an available item from the current inventory of a merchant located within a predetermined distance to the location of the user that match the item affinity of the user is identified. The available item is presented on a user interface of a client device of the user.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a network-based publication system with curator lists is disclosed. Information pertaining to an item is received from a submitter of a listing of the item on a network-based publication system. Metadata pertaining to the information about the item is received from a curator of the information pertaining to the item. A presentation of the information on a curator list is controlled based on the metadata.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a network-based publication system with curator lists is disclosed. Information pertaining to an item is received from a submitter of a listing of the item on a network-based publication system. Metadata pertaining to the information about the item is received from a curator of the information pertaining to the item. A presentation of the information on a curator list is controlled based on the metadata.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: A system and method of an intelligent shopping infrastructure is provided. A data storage of current inventory from a plurality of merchants is maintained. User preferences that indicate an item affinity of a user are retrieved. Furthermore, a location of the user is detected. Using the detected location, available inventory, and item affinity, an available item from the current inventory of a merchant located within a predetermined distance to the location of the user that match the item affinity of the user is identified. The available item is presented on a user interface of a client device of the user.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The method may include receiving one or more images depicting one or more products owned by a user and identifying the one or more products based on a comparison of the one or more images to a product database. The method may further include determining a market value for each of the one or more products. In response to determining the market value of at least one product exceeds a predefined threshold value, an alert is transmitted to a computing device of the user.

Abstract: A system and method of an intelligent shopping infrastructure is provided. A data storage of current inventory from a plurality of merchants is maintained. User preferences that indicate an item affinity of a user are retrieved. Furthermore, a location of the user is detected. Using the detected location, available inventory, and item affinity, an available item from the current inventory of a merchant located within a predetermined distance to the location of the user that match the item affinity of the user is identified. The available item is presented on a user interface of a client device of the user.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a network-based publication system with curator lists is disclosed. Information pertaining to an item is received from a submitter of a listing of the item on a network-based publication system. Metadata pertaining to the information about the item is received from a curator of the information pertaining to the item. A presentation of the information on a curator list is controlled based on the metadata.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The method may include receiving one or more images depicting one or more products owned by a user and identifying the one or more products based on a comparison of the one or more images to a product database. The method may further include determining a market value for each of the one or more products. In response to determining the market value of at least one product exceeds a predefined threshold value, an alert is transmitted to a computing device of the user.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: A method and a system to present a personal shopping experience are provided. A plurality of items assigned to a category inputted by a user is identified. The plurality of items is available for sale at a plurality of corresponding locations within a pre-defined geographical area. A selection of at least one item of the plurality of items, the category, or a region within the pre-defined geographical area is received from a user. A path from a first location corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items to a second location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items is determined. The path is within the pre-defined geographical area where the system is located. Discount information for the first item and discount information for the second item are identified. A path from the first location to the second location is displayed to the user. Discount information for the first item and the second item are provided to the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating hotel services using beacons. Communications between a mobile device of a hotel guest and one or more beacons in or around the hotel may be used to determine the location of the hotel guest. Hotel services may be provided to the hotel guest based on the determined location and/or other information such as user preferences or calendar information. Hotel services may include hotel check-in or checkout, valet, housekeeping, purchasing, discounts, rewards, incentives, amenities adjustments, concierge, bell staff, or other services associated with hotel guests. Providing hotel services to hotel guests using locations determined using beacons may help improve a hotel guest experience by streamlining interactions with hotel staff and amenities and reducing the risk of inconveniences commonly experienced by hotel guests.

Abstract: A system and method of an intelligent shopping infrastructure is provided. A data storage of current inventory from a plurality of merchants is maintained. User preferences that indicate an item affinity of a user are retrieved. Furthermore, a location of the user is detected. Using the detected location, available inventory, and item affinity, an available item from the current inventory of a merchant located within a predetermined distance to the location of the user that match the item affinity of the user is identified. The available item is presented on a user interface of a client device of the user.

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating commerce and retail transactions are described. According to various embodiments, a user selection of a product item offered for sale by a retail store is received, via a shoppable window user interface associated with the retail store. Thereafter, a user request to perform a checkout process for purchase of the product item is received, via the shoppable window user interface. The checkout process for the purchase of the product item is then performed, via a user interface displayed on a smartphone associated with the user.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a network-based publication system with curator lists is disclosed. Information pertaining to an item is received from a submitter of a listing of the item on a network-based publication system. Metadata pertaining to the information about the item is received from a curator of the information pertaining to the item. A presentation of the information on a curator list is controlled based on the metadata.

Abstract: A method and a system to present a personal shopping experience are provided. A plurality of items assigned to a category inputted by a user is identified. The plurality of items is available for sale at a plurality of corresponding locations within a pre-defined geographical area. A selection of at least one item of the plurality of items, the category, or a region within the pre-defined geographical area is received from a user. A path from a first location corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items to a second location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items is determined. The path is within the pre-defined geographical area where the system is located. Discount information for the first item and discount information for the second item are identified. A path from the first location to the second location is displayed to the user. Discount information for the first item and the second item are provided to the user.