Abstract: A computer-implemented method of object linking from captured media records media (audio or video) from a scene of a program (e.g., TV show, movie or other similar audio visual content), identifies the program and the program scene from a watermark embedded in the captured media or by fingerprinting the captured media and matching the fingerprint to determined fingerprints in a database that relates determined fingerprints to programs and program scenes, determines participants in scene from a participant database that relates participants to programs and program scenes, generates links to objects and online commerce sites offering the linked objects. Records for the objects are contained in a virtual repository, a database that relates users (e.g., participants) to object records.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of matching exact item records from a media file (audio or video or photograph) from at least one of various triggers associated with temporal data recognition during a broadcast, program, event, or streaming. The triggered recognized media is associated with an item record of one or more virtual repositories of one or more users. A response to a user may include a link to one or more item records associated with an online commerce site, a calendared object associated with an event, a notification, or interactive gaming.

Abstract: A virtual repository system with robust item management may automatically derive item data from accessed current and past transactions. The system may interface with merchant systems to receive current and archived transaction data, scans emails for current and past transaction data, monitors browser data for online transaction data, and accepts manual input. Data obtained from all sources is collated and stored in a cache for user validation, whereupon it is added to a virtual repository. Triggers prompt the delivery of responsive results including information from shared virtual repositories. Triggers may include video or sound, from which item records may be identified and reported to an inquiring user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of object linking from captured media records media (audio or video) from a scene of a program (e.g., TV show, movie or other similar audio visual content), identifies the program and the program scene from a watermark embedded in the captured media or by fingerprinting the captured media and matching the fingerprint to determined fingerprints in a database that relates determined fingerprints to programs and program scenes, determines participants in scene from a participant database that relates participants to programs and program scenes, generates links to objects and online commerce sites offering the linked objects. Records for the objects are contained in a virtual repository, a database that relates users (e.g., participants) to object records.

Abstract: A virtual repository system with robust item management automatically derives item data from accessed current and past transactions. The system interfaces with merchant systems to receive current and archived transaction data, scans emails for current and past transaction data, monitors browser data for online transaction data, and accepts manual input. Data obtained from all sources is collated and stored in a cache for user validation, whereupon it is added to a virtual repository. Triggers prompt the delivery of responsive results including information from shared virtual repositories.

Abstract: A virtual repository system with robust item management automatically derives item data from accessed current and past transactions. The system interfaces with merchant systems to receive current and archived transaction data, scans emails for current and past transaction data, monitors browser data for online transaction data, and accepts manual input. Data obtained from all sources is collated and stored in a cache for user validation, whereupon it is added to a virtual repository. Triggers prompt the delivery of responsive results including information from shared virtual repositories.

Abstract: A scalable adaptable consumer-driven centralized marketing system and methodology receives consumer directives, marketing directives and marketing objects from users. Each marketing object is associated with a marketing directive. A consumer directive provides consumer-related information, which may include a subject matter of interest. A marketing directive provides marketing subject matter, which may relate to goods or services offered. The system queries a database for consumer directives with subject matters of interest that match the marketing subject matter. The system makes a copy of the marketing object accessible to users associated with matching consumer directives.

Abstract: A matching system identifies available matching items. A base item is determined from user input and/or a data store (e.g., a virtual closet). A virtual closet may contain information identifying each item previously purchased or otherwise owned by a user. Each base item is characterized by a plurality of specifications, such as color, pattern, style, type and brand. Available items are also similarly characterized. Matches are determined according to matching rules. Geolocation may limit recommended available items to the inventory of one or more particular retail establishments.

Abstract: A system and a method provide information to a user from one of a plurality of different sources. A user can initiate a command or directive requesting information from the system. The system can first determine if information related to the directive is available, and if the information is available, the system can send the information to the user. If information is not available, the system can continuously check one or more different sources for the information requested in the directive. When the system finds or receives the information, the system can send the information to the user.

Abstract: Directives expressing interest in subject matter are entered in a database and matched with directives from providers for providing information, goods or services related to the interest. Other users may join a directive to aggregate shared interests. Providers may assent to (conditionally or unconditionally) a directive, thereby agreeing to fulfill the request. Providers may also disseminate counterproposals in response to a directive. Events relating to directives are calendared for display and notification on users' smartphones.

Abstract: A “slide-by” display on a computing device includes several sliding, movable, editable display strips of products that slide by swiping gesture. The display may be shared with another user for display on that user's computer. A user-selectable binary locking indicator is associated with each product. Strips without locked products are repopulated, upon user instruction, with products that are relevant to the locked products and meet user-specified constraints. Correlated style codes or category and subcategory information determine relevance. A shopping cart enables purchase from various merchants, with each merchant processing payment. User's may request and receive notifications relating to products.

Abstract: A scalable adaptable consumer-driven centralized marketing system and methodology receives consumer directives, marketing directives and marketing objects from users. Each marketing object is associated with a marketing directive. A consumer directive provides consumer-related information, which may include a subject matter of interest. A marketing directive provides marketing subject matter, which may relate to goods or services offered. The system queries a database for consumer directives with subject matters of interest that match the marketing subject matter. The system makes a copy of the marketing object accessible to users associated with matching consumer directives.

Abstract: A computer-based online interactive educational system and method are described herein, wherein the system comprises a first and second network-connected computers for providing access to the system for a student and a tutor, a database server for storing data pertaining to the student and tutor, a system software, a multi-video web-based interlace and a plurality of communication tools to facilitate instant discussion between the student and tutor over a specific learning subject.