Abstract: In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for a mobile application or website provide the ability for a user to lease a vehicle online in a streamlined and user-friendly manner. In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, GUIs provide the ability for a user to review available vehicles and vehicle specifications, select a vehicle, request a lease for the selected vehicle, view outstanding action items necessary to finalize the lease and receive delivery of the vehicle, and complete the outstanding action items.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for a mobile application or website provide the ability for a user to lease a vehicle online in a streamlined and user-friendly manner. In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, GUIs provide the ability for a user to review available vehicles and vehicle specifications, select a vehicle, request a lease for the selected vehicle, view outstanding action items necessary to finalize the lease and receive delivery of the vehicle, and complete the outstanding action items.

Abstract: A method of providing controlled communications receives communication data, at least one communication parameter and recipient information related to a transmission of the communication data to a recipient over the network. A link for accessing a viewer on a recipient's device is generated. The viewer is configured to receive packets of the communication data transmitted to the recipient device over the network, and display the packets of the communication data within the viewer. At least one control protocol relating to the transmission is activated. Once the viewer has been accessed by the recipient via the link, the packets of the communication data are transmitted to the viewer for display within the viewer while the transmission complies with the at least one communication parameter and while the at least one control protocol is adhered to. Systems can be constructed to implement the methods described herein.

Abstract: In selected embodiments, a computer system implements a virtual currency that can be purchased using a variety of ways, including cash and foreign exchange; wire and similar transfers; trade in of various rewards, airline miles, and unused gift cards; as well as in other ways. Vendors can provide effective discounts and incentives through real time setting of exchange rates between the virtual currency and an existing currency such as legal tender (e.g., dollars), for using the virtual currencies in their stores. The incentive, the fee of the operator of the system, and additional available discounts/coupons may be provided at the point-of-sale.