Abstract: Machines, systems and methods for identification of a consumer are provided. The method comprises capturing a unique identifier (ID) associated with a computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to access content stored on one or more content servers; and associating the unique ID with tracking data associated with the computing device, wherein when the computing device submits a request to a content server to access content, wherein in response to retrieving at least one of the unique ID or the tracking data of the computing device, the computing device is identified and content pages accessed by the computing device are tracked by a machine that is aware of the association between the unique ID and the tracking data for the computing device.

Abstract: Techniques for relaying presence information of an entity to a user are provided. The techniques include obtaining a portion of the presence information of the entity from servers associated with the communications networks, and assembling an image in accordance with the at least one portion of the presence information of the entity, wherein at least a portion of the image represents a highest ranked communication option of a plurality of communication options for contacting the entity based on a rule set that evaluates the presence information of the entity, in its entirety, in accordance with at least one item of communication-related information, the image conveying presence information of the entity for at least the highest ranked communication option, and in accordance with communication parameters associated with the entity and the user, communication preferences of at least one of the entity and the user, and communication capabilities of the user.

Abstract: Machines, systems and methods for identification of a consumer are provided. The method comprises capturing a unique identifier (ID) associated with a computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to access content stored on one or more content servers; and associating the unique ID with tracking data associated with the computing device, wherein when the computing device submits a request to a content server to access content, wherein in response to retrieving at least one of the unique ID or the tracking data of the computing device, the computing device is identified and content pages accessed by the computing device are tracked by a machine that is aware of the association between the unique ID and the tracking data for the computing device.

Abstract: Machines, systems, products and methods for cross-referencing a consumer's shopping activities in a physical venue to the consumer's online activities, the method comprising: uniquely identifying a consumer based on a unique ID associated with the consumer's mobile communication device; monitoring speed and location of the consumer in one or more zones in a physical venue by detecting and processing communication signals broadcasted by the consumer's mobile communication device; determining level of interest of the consumer in one or more products positioned in the one or more zones in the physical venue based on speed with which the consumer moves through the one or more zones; and equating a first level of interest in a first product in the physical venue to a page view on a webpage that promotes the first product or group of products.

Abstract: Machines, systems and methods for determining position of a target device in a target area are provided. The method comprises positioning sensors 1 through N in a target area, wherein a sensor counts the number of data frames transmitted by a target device and captured at the sensor during a time period; calculating relative captured frame count (RCFC) values for sensors 1 through N for the target device; and comparing the calculated RCFC values for the target device with pre-existing RCFC values calculated for a plurality of sample points in the target area to find at least X points from among the plurality of sample points that are most similar to the calculated RCFC values for the target device.

Abstract: Techniques for changing a conversation topic between one or more users via a user-interface are provided. A request to change the conversation topic is obtained from the one or more users via the user-interface. An indicator is presented to the one or more users notifying the one or more users, via the user-interface, of the request to change the conversation topic. The conversation topic between the one or more users is changed in response to an affirmative act by at least one of a moderator, the one or more users, and a predefined condition.

Abstract: Techniques for relaying presence information of an entity to a user are provided. The techniques include obtaining a portion of the presence information of the entity from servers associated with the communications networks, and assembling an image in accordance with the at least one portion of the presence information of the entity, wherein at least a portion of the image represents a highest ranked communication option of a plurality of communication options for contacting the entity based on a rule set that evaluates the presence information of the entity, in its entirety, in accordance with at least one item of communication-related information, the image conveying presence information of the entity for at least the highest ranked communication option, and in accordance with communication parameters associated with the entity and the user, communication preferences of at least one of the entity and the user, and communication capabilities of the user.

Abstract: Techniques for relaying presence information of an entity to a user, wherein the entity is known to the user via one or more communications networks, are provided. At least one portion of the presence information of the entity is obtained from one or more servers associated with the one or more communications networks. An image is generated in accordance with the at least one portion of the presence information of the entity. The image summarizes the presence information of the entity. Further, the image assists the user in the selection of a communication option when contacting the entity from a plurality of communication options of the entity.

Abstract: A method and system for providing content-based access to presence information for an entity are described. The method, which may be implemented in a server, includes maintaining a plurality of state definitions for entities, each state definition including an expression of conditions to be met in data of presence information for an entity. The method further includes receiving presence information for an entity, evaluating in a computer-based application, the presence information for the entity with respect to the state definitions to determine if a state definition evaluates to true against the presence information, and providing results of a state definition. The results may be provided as a subscription to a state definition or in reply to a query request for a state definition.

Abstract: Techniques for relaying presence information of an entity to a user, wherein the entity is known to the user via one or more communications networks, are provided. At least one portion of the presence information of the entity is obtained from one or more servers associated with the one or more communications networks. An image is generated in accordance with the at least one portion of the presence information of the entity. The image summarizes the presence information of the entity. Further, the image assists the user in the selection of a communication option when contacting the entity from a plurality of communication options of the entity.

Abstract: Techniques for changing a conversation topic between one or more users via a user-interface are provided. A request to change the conversation topic is obtained from the one or more users via the user-interface. An indicator is presented to the one or more users notifying the one or more users, via the user-interface, of the request to change the conversation topic. The conversation topic between the one or more users is changed in response to an affirmative act by at least one of a moderator, the one or more users, and a predefined condition.