Abstract: A system for controlling the features of a device, and in particular, controlling the features based on a variety of triggers, both internal and external, such as, for example, but not limited to, safety, user actions, and economics. With respect to internal triggers, the system can enable the device to shut down its features when certain types of behaviors or environmental parameters are detected. With respect to external triggers, the system can enable the device features to be controlled externally based on pre-established or dynamically-determined parameters. With respect to safety triggers, the system can determine if a device is currently in a specific state, and if so, determine what controls are appropriate in the specific state.

Abstract: System and method for enabling a shopper to choose products from a myriad of partners who provide special information to help the user choose the right product based on availability, price, and delivery options. The system and method include configuring a partner database, enabling continuous updating of the partner database, and enabling a shopper to choose from a variety of options, and ultimately purchase the product/service through conventional means at the partner's access point.

Abstract: A system for identifying desired information from collected sensor data includes a collection device and a processing module. The collection device collects sensor data, coarsely filters the sensor data according to predefined rules to generate filter matched data, and securely transmits the filter matched data to the processing module. The processing module finely filters the filter matched data to generate desired information, provides the desired information to an authorized actor, and deletes the filter matched data.

Abstract: A deployment mechanism and a delivery container enabling unattended delivery of cargo by a vehicle navigating autonomously on both vehicle lanes and pedestrian ways. A trailer for an autonomous vehicle for hauling additional cargo and power supplies. A method for delivering and picking up goods using delivery trucks, autonomous vehicles, and trailers. The deployment mechanism can include a crane, a robot arm, a forklift, straps, and sails. The delivery container can include visible, partly visible, or hidden security features and grasping features, and can be foldable and stackable. The trailer can include a 4-bar linkage, the 4-bar linkage enabling consistent pitch between the trailer cargo and a cargo hold of the towing vehicle. The trailer wheels are decoupled from the 4-bar linkage, connected by swing arms and possible shock absorbers. The trailer can buffer fore/aft movement of the trailer.