Abstract: A media file is shared by a user by first registering with a media-sharing-server. Upon registration, the user submits facial recognition images, which are used by the media-sharing-server to identify received media files that pertain to that user. Other users also register and agree to share media by conveying to the media-sharing-server media files created upon capturing images or audio.

Abstract: A media file is shared by a user by first registering with a media-sharing-server. Upon registration, the user submits facial recognition images, which are used by the media-haring-server to identify received media files that pertain to that user. Other users also register and agree to share media by conveying to the media-sharing-server media files created upon capturing images or audio.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling participants to generate, use, and transfer virtual financial instruments. The account holder requests the generation of a virtual financial instrument. The account holder selects a financial instrument to use as the source of funds for the virtual financial instrument, configures the use of the virtual financial instrument to be limited by a set of user-defined rules and expiration date, and selects a user of the instrument. The virtual instrument is transferred to the user. On request to perform a financial transaction, the user is authenticated, the transaction is validated that it is in within the limits of the user-defined rules, an authorization code is request if it is not, and the transaction is allowed. If a chargeback is necessary, the virtual financial instrument and the account is updated if the instrument has not expired, just the account otherwise.

Abstract: An architectural transaction arrangement for facilitating transactions is provided. The arrangement includes a set of transaction-enabled devices and an integrated mobile transaction system. The integrated mobile transaction system is configured to include at least a set of interfaces, which is configured for managing interaction between the set of transaction-enabled devices and the integrated mobile transaction system. The integrated mobile transaction system is also configured to include a format converter, which is configured to convert data packets into a format readable by at least one of the set of transaction-enabled devices and the integrated mobile transaction system. The integrated mobile transaction system is further configured to include a transaction module, which is configured to process the transactions (e.g., financial transactions, non-financial transactions, etc.