Abstract: Methods for in-vehicle contextual promotions are described herein. In a first method a driver receives an in-vehicle promotion (for either food or fuel) based on a time of day, their location, route, favorite items, favorite vendors, and nearby vendors. The driver taps the promotion and receives a list of favorite items. The driver makes a selection of the favorite items, makes a payment for the selected product using an e-wallet, and picks up the selected product. In a second method, the driver may receive an in-vehicle promotion, including a “remind me later” link. When the user taps on the link, they may then access the promotion at a later time on their mobile phone app outside of the vehicle. The user taps on the saved link and is redirected to a vendor's website. The user may make a purchase for a product at the vendor's website at this later time.

Abstract: Methods and a system for in-vehicle contextual promotions are described herein. In a first method a driver receives in-vehicle promotions on a predetermined route and user-defined favorite vendors. The driver taps on the promotion and receives a list of favorite items. The driver makes a selection of one of the favorite items, makes a payment for the selected product using an e-wallet, and picks up the selected product. The driver may also receive loyalty rewards. In a second method, the driver may receive an in-vehicle promotion, including a “remind me later” link. When the user taps on the link, they may access the promotion at a later time on the user's mobile phone app. The user taps on the saved link and is redirected to a vendor's website. The user may make a purchase for a product at the vendor's website at this later time.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cloud computing call center that may provide a multi-tenanted platform for scalable, dynamic allocation of telephony, PBX, and call center capabilities. Embodiments of the invention include implementations of a software telephony switch in a cloud computing environment that may dynamically allocate software based PBXes, virtual interactive voice responses (IVRs), and other system components to particular calls.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cloud computing call center that may provide a multi-tenanted platform for scalable, dynamic allocation of telephony, PBX, and call center capabilities. Embodiments of the invention include implementations of a software telephony switch in a cloud computing environment that may dynamically allocate software based PBXes, virtual interactive voice responses (IVRs), and other system components to particular calls.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cloud computing call center that may provide a multi-tenanted platform for scalable, dynamic allocation of telephony, PBX, and call center capabilities. Embodiments of the invention include implementations of a software telephony switch in a cloud computing environment that may dynamically allocate software based PBXes, virtual interactive voice responses (IVRs), and other system components to particular calls.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cloud computing call center that may provide a multi-tenanted platform for scalable, dynamic allocation of telephony, PBX, and call center capabilities. Embodiments of the invention include implementations of a software telephony switch in a cloud computing environment that may dynamically allocate software based PBXes, virtual interactive voice responses (IVRs), and other system components to particular calls.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cloud computing call center that may provide a multi-tenanted platform for scalable, dynamic allocation of telephony, PBX, and call center capabilities. Embodiments of the invention include implementations of a software telephony switch in a cloud computing environment that may dynamically allocate software based PBXes, virtual interactive voice responses (IVRs), and other system components to particular calls.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cloud computing call center that may provide a multi-tenanted platform for scalable, dynamic allocation of telephony, PBX, and call center capabilities. Embodiments of the invention include implementations of a software telephony switch in a cloud computing environment that may dynamically allocate software based PBXes, virtual interactive voice responses (IVRs), and other system components to particular calls.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing equipment holder including an elongated hollow member, a covering member and a magnetic member. The elongated hollow member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. Further, the elongated hollow member has at least one cut-out at the distal end portion. The covering member is disposed on the proximal end portion of the elongated hollow member for covering the proximal end portion of the elongated hollow member. The covering member is adapted to be secured to an external object. The magnetic member is configured to be received in a space defined between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the elongated hollow member. The magnetic member is adapted to be in contact with at least one fishing equipment kept in the at least one cut-out for holding the at least one fishing equipment in the at least one cut-out.

Abstract: This patent discloses various systems and embodiments for implementing, establishing and operating a remote order interface system and method. One exemplary embodiment of a remote order entry system includes a communications network, a first order entry workstation communicatively coupled to the communications network and configured to store a baseline commodity listing. The system further includes a second order entry workstation communicatively coupled to the first order entry workstation via the communication workstation and configured to communicate a remote commodity listing to the first order entry workstation, and a graphical user interface executable on the first order entry workstation and configured to display the baseline commodity listing in a first arrangement and the communicated remote commodity listing as a function of the first arrangement.

Abstract: An order distributor intelligently matches agents with customers based on a number of factors to achieve a substantial match with the customer's needs, the business' needs and the agent's capabilities to meet those needs. The order distributor may consider a number of factors relating the capabilities of individual agents as well as the requirements specified by the client-company resulting in improved interaction with the customer and increased satisfaction.

Abstract: A stable isotopic identification comprising a mathematical or numerical array of concentrations of isotopes found in a batched product, said mathematical or numerical array being presented in a machine readable form and comparable to analytical results whereby the product can be distinguished from other similar products, said machine readable form also being indexed through stored product information. The stored product information may be displayed when desired. By the stable isotopic identification of the invention, a product may be securely traced through manufacturing of a product, marketing of a product and the use of a product.

Abstract: A remote order system includes at least one POS management system such as a restaurant management POS and one or more order taking points capable of entering orders. The one or more order taking points may include, for example, remote agent terminals, one or more remote order centers (ROC) and an order distributor. The RMPOS further includes drive-through order points, an order processing device and a POS system. The order processing device detects a customer presence signal corresponding with an arrival of a customer at a point of sale location and in response sends a destination request to the order distributor. The order distributor sends destination information to the order processing device and in response the order processing device establishes at least on\of: an audio link and/or a data link between the point of sale location and one of at least two point of sale order taking points.

Abstract: A remote order system includes at least one POS management system such as a restaurant management POS and one or more order taking points capable of entering orders. The one or more order taking points may include, for example, remote agent terminals, one or more remote order centers (ROC) and an order distributor. The RMPOS further includes drive-through order points, an order processing device and a POS system. The order processing device detects a customer presence signal corresponding with an arrival of a customer at a point of sale location and in response sends a destination request to the order distributor. The order distributor sends destination information to the order processing device and in response the order processing device establishes at least one of: an audio link and/or a data link between the point of sale location and one of at least two point of sale order taking points.

Abstract: A method for updating a geographic database is disclosed. Data collecting equipment is installed in each of a plurality of vehicles each of which also has a navigation system. The data collection equipment is used to collect data while the vehicles are being driven along roads by their respective users. In addition, a method for assigning a confidence level to geographic data is disclosed. The confidence level is assigned to the geographic data as an attribute. In addition, a method for determining a position of a vehicle by sensing roadside structures is disclosed. Data indicating positions of roadside structures are contained in a geographic database. By matching positions of sensed roadside structures to data in the geographic database that indicates the positions of the structures, the position of the vehicle while traveling can be determined.

Abstract: A system for updating, enhancing and/or refining a geographic database is disclosed. The system uses a plurality of data collecting sensors, each of which is installed in a separate one of a plurality of vehicles, each of which travels on roads in a geographic region. Each data-collecting sensor provides outputs indicative of the sensing of one or more features in the geographic region as the vehicle in which it is installed travels. A computer program process compares the outputs of the data collecting sensors to previously obtained data that represent the physical features, determines the significance of the comparisons, and updates, enhances, or refines the data in an existing geographic database accordingly. Data that have been updated, enhanced, or refined, are provided back to end users.

Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.

Abstract: A system for updating, enhancing and/or refining a geographic database. A geographic database includes data representing physical features in the geographic region, and, optionally, attributes of such features. The system includes a plurality of data collecting sensors. Each of the data collecting sensors is installed in a separate one of a plurality of vehicles each of which is capable of traveling on roads in a geographic region. Each of the data collecting sensors provides outputs indicative of one or more features in the geographic region as the vehicle in which it is installed travels on the roads in the geographic region. A computer program executes a feedback process on the geographic database using the outputs of the data collecting sensors. A first part of the feedback program compares the outputs of the data collecting sensors to the data identifying the physical features and provides results representative of the comparisons.

Abstract: A method for updating a geographic database is disclosed. Data collecting equipment is installed in each of a plurality of vehicles each of which also has a navigation system. The data collection equipment is used to collect data while the vehicles are being driven along roads by their respective users. In addition, a method for assigning a confidence level to geographic data is disclosed. The confidence level is assigned to the geographic data as an attribute. In addition, a method for determining a position of a vehicle by sensing roadside structures is disclosed. Data indicating positions of roadside structures are contained in a geographic database. By matching positions of sensed roadside structures to data in the geographic database that indicates the positions of the structures, the position of the vehicle while traveling can be determined.

Abstract: A system and method of providing incremental updates for a geographical data set for use in navigation systems. The system and method include organizing updates of geographical data set into a series of transactions. Each of the transactions includes a transaction identifier that uniquely identifies the transaction, and n steps to be applied to the geographical data set to complete the transaction. All the steps of the transaction are required to be successfully applied in order for the transaction to be completed, otherwise, the entire transaction is not applied.