Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in notifying consumer of benefits associated with payment accounts, in connection with payment account transactions. One exemplary method includes initially identifying, at a computing device, a transaction to a payment account where the transaction involves a merchant. The method also includes accessing, by the computing device, a benefit data structure for the payment account and determining, by the computing device, whether a relevant benefit is included in the benefit data structure for the payment account. The method then includes transmitting, by the computing device, a notification to the consumer regarding the relevant benefit, in connection with the identified transaction, whereby the consumer is permitted to avoid purchasing a benefit product from the merchant, which is at least partially duplicative of the relevant benefit.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus provided in the form of a bulb for use in a solar lantern or other electrical device. The lighting apparatus includes a hollow light guide with a light reflective layer on the inside. A first and second light source such as an array of LEDs, LECs, etc. is positioned at opposite ends of the hollow light guide such the light emitted by the light sources is directed through the light guide between the inner and outer sidewalls thereof. The first and second light source are connected to a power source such as a battery.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus provided in the form of a bulb for use in a solar lantern or other electrical device. The lighting apparatus includes a hollow light guide with a light reflective layer on the inside. A first and second light source such as an array of LEDs, LECs, etc. is positioned at opposite ends of the hollow light guide such the light emitted by the light sources is directed through the light guide between the inner and outer sidewalls thereof. The first and second light source are connected to a power source such as a battery.

Abstract: Systems and methods, such as may be executed by a computer or computer network, for the management of citations issued to an owner of a fleet of vehicles which identify the vehicle and the time of the citation. The systems and methods allowing for automatic matching of the citation to the party responsible for the vehicle at the time of the citation by matching the citation to a contract indicating the party responsible for the vehicle at the time of the citation.