Abstract: An apparatus and method for utilizing point-of-sale (POS) data containing geographical data, in conjunction with a consumer database containing consumer insights and propensities and privacy-compliant matching of off-line and on-line data capabilities, delivers a high-speed, targeted message to consumers associated with a particular geographic location. In certain implementations, syndicated data is used. Because the only data that is transferred to the retailer or other customer of the service for electronic messaging is the geographical area of the relevant consumers, the system maintains privacy while simultaneously providing a targeted, high-speed message to such consumers. Technical improvements and efficiencies reduce processing cycles, decrease the number of needed records, speed analytics through integrated systems, and enable action on a timely basis.

Abstract: An interactive touch screen and method of manipulating an image on an interactive touch screen. The device includes a user interface screen, an interactive image in the user interface screen, at least one pressure sensor positioned adjacent a periphery of the user interface screen, and a pressure sensitive widget responsive to pressure in a direction of said at least one pressure sensor for manipulating the image in a direction of applied pressure. The method includes providing at least one pressure sensor adjacent a periphery of the interactive touch screen, providing a widget in the interactive touch screen without obscuring the image, applying directional pressure to the widget for activating at least one sensor and without sliding the widget in the interactive touch screen, and moving the image in a direction of applied pressure.

Abstract: An interactive touch screen and method of manipulating an image on an interactive touch screen. The device includes a user interface screen, an interactive image in the user interface screen, at least one pressure sensor positioned adjacent a periphery of the user interface screen, and a pressure sensitive widget responsive to pressure in a direction of said at least one pressure sensor for manipulating the image in a direction of applied pressure. The method includes providing at least one pressure sensor adjacent a periphery of the interactive touch screen, providing a widget in the interactive touch screen without obscuring the image, applying directional pressure to the widget for activating at least one sensor and without sliding the widget in the interactive touch screen, and moving the image in a direction of applied pressure.