Abstract: In one aspect, a method related to a limited-operation electronic mail account. In addition to the foregoing, other method and system and program product aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present application.

Abstract: A method and system provides for the use of credit arrangements in simulated environments. A user can participate in credit transactions involving purchases of virtual products, virtual services, and virtual items of value. Feedback is provided to the user regarding results of the credit transactions. In some embodiments multiple users can make simulated purchases or incur simulated credit obligations that are posted to virtual accounts, and the multiple users can also make simulated compensation against balances due or obligations owed for said virtual accounts. The user is also provided with an opportunity of engaging in real-world financial transactions related to the virtual credit arrangement. In some implementations of the system and method, multiple players at different locations can use virtual charge accounts and/or real world financial accounts in connection with arranging or resolving a virtual credit transaction.

Abstract: A method and system provides for the use of credit arrangements in simulated environments. A user can participate in credit transactions involving purchases of virtual products, virtual services, and virtual items of value. Feedback is provided to the user regarding results of the credit transactions. In some embodiments multiple users can make simulated purchases or incur simulated credit obligations that are posted to virtual accounts, and the multiple users can also make simulated compensation against balances due or obligations owed for said virtual accounts. The user is also provided with an opportunity of engaging in real-world financial transactions related to the virtual credit arrangement. In some implementations of the system and method, multiple players at different locations can use virtual charge accounts and/or real world financial accounts in connection with arranging or resolving a virtual credit transaction.

Abstract: A method and system provides for the use of credit arrangements in simulated environments. A user can participate in credit transactions involving purchases of virtual products, virtual services, and virtual items of value. Feedback is provided to the user regarding results of the credit transactions. In some embodiments multiple users can make simulated purchases or incur simulated credit obligations that are posted to virtual accounts, and the multiple users can also make simulated compensation against balances due or obligations owed for said virtual accounts. The user is also provided with an opportunity of engaging in real-world financial transactions related to the virtual credit arrangement. In some implementations of the system and method, multiple players at different locations can use virtual charge accounts and/or real world financial accounts in connection with arranging or resolving a virtual credit transaction.

Abstract: A method and system provides for the use of credit arrangements in simulated environments. A user can participate in credit transactions involving purchases of virtual products, virtual services, and virtual items of value. Feedback is provided to the user regarding results of the credit transactions. In some embodiments multiple users can make simulated purchases or incur simulated credit obligations that are posted to virtual accounts, and the multiple users can also make simulated compensation against balances due or obligations owed for said virtual accounts. The user is also provided with an opportunity of engaging in real-world financial transactions related to the virtual credit arrangement. In some implementations of the system and method, multiple players at different locations can use virtual charge accounts and/or real world financial accounts in connection with arranging or resolving a virtual credit transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus, device, system, computer-program product, and method. In an embodiment, the system includes a covered-loss detection module operable to identify an occurrence of a defined loss in a virtual world suffered by a participant of at least two participants (hereafter referred to as “the participant”) that participate in the virtual world. The defined loss is described in a risk management agreement that includes an obligation of a protection entity to provide a benefit to the participant upon an occurrence of the defined loss in the virtual world. The system also includes a claims module operable to send a signal indicative of the occurrence of a defined loss in the virtual world.

Abstract: A mechanism configurable to transmit at least a portion of at least one image representation at a peripheral shared image device in a manner that can be received by at least one capturing shared image device, and/or configurable to receive at least the portion of the at least one image representation at the at least one capturing shared image device such as been transmitted by the peripheral shared image device.

Abstract: In one aspect, a technique including receiving at least a portion of at least one shared image at a receiving image device from at least one capturing image device that has captured the at least the portion of the at least one shared image. Either the capturing image device or the receiving image device is monitored to determine a value of a memory storage portion of the receiving image device. At least some data is transmitted from either the capturing image device or the receiving image device, that is being monitored, to an image storage device that is external to the memory storage portion of the receiving image device, when the value of the memory storage portion exceeds a prescribed value.

Abstract: Transferring at least a first shared image from a first shared image device to at least one other shared image device, wherein the first shared image device and the at least one other shared image device are both configurable to capture one or more images. Transferring at least a second shared image from either the first shared image device or the at least one other shared image device to an at least one peripheral shared image device.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus, device, system, computer-program product, and method. In an embodiment, a method includes operating a protection entity associated with a virtual world configured to interact with a participant via a network, participating in a risk management arrangement with the participant, and saving a record of the arrangement.

Abstract: Certain aspects of this disclosure relate to obtaining an operational capacity for a shared audio device. At least one operational resource to perform a transformation of an audio information is estimated based at least in part on the obtaining the operational capacity. Certain aspects relate to providing a capability for sharing the audio information with at least one other shared audio device in a manner that allows the shared audio device to perform the transformation of the audio information.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus, device, system, computer-program product, and method. In an embodiment, a system includes a computing device couplable to a virtual world via a public network, and instructions. The instructions when executed on the computing device cause the computing device to activate a virtual character that represents a participant in the virtual world, enable a participation by the virtual character in an arrangement with a protection entity and make a record of the arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus, device, method, computer program product, and system that detects an operative coupling between a first electronic device and a second electronic device, the first and second electronic devices having a presence in a geographic locale, and obtains a user assistance corresponding to the operative coupling.

Abstract: Provided is a computer system and method for providing key frame image mapping. A method includes collecting one or more images of a predetermined area on the map; and organizing the one or more images on the map as a function of a time, location, and/or image history parameter.

Abstract: A method and system provides arrangements creating a relationship between a real-world entity and a virtual world environment. A virtual world patron can participate in various virtual world activities including transactions to acquire virtual products, virtual services, and/or virtual items of value. Feedback may be provided and records kept regarding the virtual world activities and transactions. The virtual world patron may also have an opportunity of engaging in related real-world activities and transactions. Designated virtual objects with special distinguishable attributes may be sponsored by a real-world entity. Some virtual world communication techniques may be used to help establish a recognizable association between the real-world entity and the designated virtual objects.

Abstract: A method and system provides transactions and arrangements in virtual world environments. A user can participate in transactions to acquire virtual property and related virtual rights. In some implementations, real-world and virtual parties can be involved in possible transfers of various types of virtual property and virtual property rights.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method related to conducting virtual world transactions. In addition to the foregoing, other method and system and program product aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present application.

Abstract: A method and system provides transactions and arrangements in virtual world environments. A user can participate in transactions to acquire virtual property and related virtual rights. In some implementations, real-world and virtual parties can be involved in possible transfers and/or transfer revocations involving various types of virtual objects and virtual rights.

Abstract: A method and system provides transactions and arrangements in virtual world environments. A user can participate in transactions to acquire virtual property and related virtual rights. In some implementations, real-world and virtual parties can be involved in a possible future transfer or related transfer revocation or related transfer modification involving various types of virtual objects and virtual rights.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus, device, system, computer-program product, and method. In an embodiment, a system includes a computer-simulated environment wherein a participant is able to take part. The system also includes a risk management element of the computer-simulated environment, and a computer storage medium operable to save a record of the arrangement.