Abstract: An application platform configurable for processing a plurality of retail-branded credit cards is provided. Embodiments include a configurable front end comprising a graphical user interface layer that is configurable to a specific one of a plurality of retail-branded credit cards, a backend layer comprising credit card functionality for directly performing credit card transactions associated with a specific one of the plurality of retail-branded credit cards and a location service coupled with said front end and coupled with said backend for determining location information associated with a user of said specific one of said plurality of retail-branded credit cards.

Abstract: An application platform configurable for processing a plurality of retail-branded credit cards is provided. Embodiments include a configurable front end comprising a graphical user interface layer that is configurable to a specific one of a plurality of retail-branded credit cards and a backend layer comprising credit card functionality for directly performing credit card transactions associated with a specific one of the plurality of retail-branded credit cards.

Abstract: A method for gamification based performance tracking is described. The method accesses a leaderboard having a set of participants. The leaderboard is updated to provide motivation to each of the participants in the set of participants. In addition, mobile device notifications are provided to one or more of the participants as the leaderboard is updated.

Abstract: A method for applying and buying with a co-branded virtual card is disclosed. The method includes receiving a customer application for a co-branded credit card at a time of purchase, performing a customer qualification for the co-branded credit card at the time of purchase, providing access to a virtual co-branded card for a qualified customer, the virtual co-branded card having a valid credit card number, a valid credit card expiration date and a valid credit card security code and authorizing the use of the virtual co-branded card to buy goods at the time of qualification.

Abstract: A method for providing dynamic time dependent results from a static barcode is described. The method couples a static barcode with a company's website. The static barcode is correlated with a dynamic redirect link, the redirect link pointing toward a first portion of media related to the company. The redirect link periodically changes to point to a different portion of media related to the company, such that a mobile device scanning the static barcode at one time period will pull up the first portion of media and the mobile device scanning the same static barcode at a second time period will pull up a second portion of media different than the first portion of media.

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method for prioritizing customer service, personal information of a customer located at a store location is automatically accessed (wherein the accessing of personal information conforms to applicable privacy laws). The personal information is automatically analyzed. Customer service is prioritized for the customer based on the analyzed personal information while the customer is located at the store location.

Abstract: A laser stand for supporting a laser leveling device during construction involving metal studs and leg tracks provides a planar shelf including a first end and a second end, at least one first leg depending from the first end, at least one second leg depending from the second end, and a magnet enclosure mounted to the second leg and including at least one magnet for supporting the leveling device while attached to the metal stud. The shelf is configured for pivotably accommodating the leveling device and the stand is configured for supporting the leveling device when placed over the leg track on a substrate or attached to the metal stud.

Abstract: A laser stand for supporting a laser leveling device during construction involving metal studs and leg tracks provides a planar shelf including a first end and a second end, at least one first leg depending from the first end, at least one second leg depending from the second end, and a magnet enclosure mounted to the second leg and including at least one magnet for supporting the leveling device while attached to the metal stud. The shelf is configured for pivotably accommodating the leveling device and the stand is configured for supporting the leveling device when placed over the leg track on a substrate or attached to the metal stud.

Abstract: Flag pole holder for attaching to railings on balconies, porches, decks, and stairwells. The holder has a longitudinal pole having a base portion that sits on a floor surface for supporting the weight of the holder and an upper end portion for supporting either or both a flag and a windsock. An angled portion in the pole allows for flag/windsock to hang over the railing. Tie lines such as cords attach the pole to the railings to further stable the holder. Alternatively, or in combination a stand on a support surface such as a ground surface, can be used under the pole for supporting the holder with or without tie lines and plastic clips.