Abstract: A system and method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple DLT networks. The system and method includes creating a first digital currency of a first type on the first DLT network stored in a digital wallet, the first digital currency associated with a second digital currency of a second type on a second DLT network, configuring a monitoring agent on the node, the monitoring agent configured to intercept at least one of a function call, a message, or an event on the digital wallet, and locking, responsive to intercepting the at least one of the function call, the message, or the event, the first digital currency onto the first DLT network to prevent a transfer of the first digital currency from the digital wallet on the first DLT network to another DLT network responsive to a subsequent transaction request.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for production of fiber-based, plastic-free products are produced by a web-fed dry forming process. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a paper-based packaging product includes conditioning a paper web to optimize a moisture content of the paper web and to treat the paper web with at least one additive to form a conditioned paper web; and dry molding the conditioned paper web under one or both of heat and pressure to produce a plurality of finished paper-based packaging products. The at least one additive includes a stearate additive.

Abstract: A method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks. The method includes detecting a request to transfer a first digital currency from the a DLT network of a first type to a second DLT network of a second type. The method further includes, in response to an indication from an exchange node that the first digital currency is to be destroyed, destroying the first digital currency from the first DLT network. The method further include creating a second digital currency on the second DLT network. Creating the second digital currency on the second DLT network further includes attaching a serial number to the second digital currency.

Abstract: A method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks. The method includes receiving a message including a smart contract and executing the smart contract. The method further includes detecting a transaction request to transfer the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network. The method further includes destroying the digital currency and creating, based on the unit of fiat currency, a second digital currency of a second type on the second DLT network. The method further includes transferring, responsive to detecting the transaction request, the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for production of fiber-based, plastic-free products are produced by a web-fed dry forming process. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a paper-based packaging product includes conditioning a paper web to optimize a moisture content of the paper web and to treat the paper web with at least one additive to form a conditioned paper web; and dry molding the conditioned paper web under one or both of heat and pressure to produce a plurality of finished paper-based packaging products.

Abstract: A system and method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple DLT networks. The system and method includes creating a first digital currency of a first type on the first DLT network stored in a digital wallet, the first digital currency associated with a second digital currency of a second type on a second DLT network, configuring a monitoring agent on the node, the monitoring agent configured to intercept at least one of a function call, a message, or an event on the digital wallet, and locking, responsive to intercepting the at least one of the function call, the message, or the event, the first digital currency onto the first DLT network to prevent a transfer of the first digital currency from the digital wallet on the first DLT network to another DLT network responsive to a subsequent transaction request.

Abstract: A method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks. The method includes receiving a message including a smart contract and executing the smart contract. The method further includes detecting a transaction request to transfer the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network. The method further includes destroying the digital currency and creating, based on the unit of fiat currency, a second digital currency of a second type on the second DLT network. The method further includes transferring, responsive to detecting the transaction request, the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network.

Abstract: A system and method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple DLT networks. The system and method includes creating a first digital currency of a first type on the first DLT network stored in a digital wallet, the first digital currency associated with a second digital currency of a second type on a second DLT network, configuring a monitoring agent on the node, the monitoring agent configured to intercept at least one of a function call, a message, or an event on the digital wallet, and locking, responsive to intercepting the at least one of the function call, the message, or the event, the first digital currency onto the first DLT network to prevent a transfer of the first digital currency from the digital wallet on the first DLT network to another DLT network responsive to a subsequent transaction request.

Abstract: A method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks. The method includes receiving a message including a smart contract and executing the smart contract. The method further includes detecting a transaction request to transfer the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network. The method further includes destroying the digital currency and creating, based on the unit of fiat currency, a second digital currency of a second type on the second DLT network. The method further includes transferring, responsive to detecting the transaction request, the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network.

Abstract: A system and method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple DLT networks. The system and method includes creating, based on a unit of fiat currency, a first digital currency of a first type on a first DLT network and a second digital currency of a second type on a second DLT network. Each of the first digital currency and the second digital currency simultaneously represent a value associated with the unit of fiat currency. The system and method includes detecting a transaction request to transfer the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network. The system and method include locking, responsive to detecting the transaction request, the first digital currency onto the first DLT network to prevent a transfer of the first digital currency from the first DLT network to another DLT network responsive to a subsequent transaction request.

Abstract: A system and method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks. The system and method includes receiving an authorization to monitor transaction requests associated with a first DLT network. The system and method includes detecting a transaction request to transfer the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network. The first digital currency is created on the first DLT network based on a unit of fiat currency. The system and method include transferring, responsive to detecting the transaction request, the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of tools and techniques for facilitating the sale of products for sellers using an online marketplace. According to one exemplary technique, a request for product information for a product is received from a device. Also, the product information is determined in part by determining that the product is for sale in a location and determining a category of the product. Additionally an online marketplace sends the product information that includes seller information for a seller that is legally authorized to sell the product in the location. The seller information includes identification information for the seller.

Abstract: An arrangement for virtually integrating a bot with a search functionality provided by an online search engine enables users of personal computers (“PCs”), mobile phones, and other devices to locate bot content in response to their search queries. The virtual integration enables bot content to be surfaced via the search engine. In response to a query, the search engine may return search results including links to one or more bots that are located on a presence-based network. When the user clicks on a link, a client application is launched on the PC or device that enables the user to converse with the bot using a natural language interface. The virtual integration also provides the bot with context of the user's last known query, or the query history. The bot can then start the conversation at a specific point within the bot's content hierarchy to respond to and answer the user's query.

Abstract: Filtering mobile applications in a mobile applications store based on a determined mobile operator associated with a mobile computing device. Mobile operators select mobile applications to be made available to mobile computing devices associated with the mobile operators. Users visit the online mobile applications store via the mobile computing devices. During the visits, the mobile operators associated with the mobile computing device are determined. The mobile applications selected by the mobile operators are presented to the mobile computing devices. In some embodiments, branding content from the mobile operators is provided to the mobile computing device when presenting the filtered mobile applications.

Abstract: Filtering mobile applications in a mobile applications store based on a determined mobile operator associated with a mobile computing device. Mobile operators select mobile applications to be made available to mobile computing devices associated with the mobile operators. Users visit the online mobile applications store via the mobile computing devices. During the visits, the mobile operators associated with the mobile computing device are determined. The mobile applications selected by the mobile operators are presented to the mobile computing devices. In some embodiments, branding content from the mobile operators is provided to the mobile computing device when presenting the filtered mobile applications.

Abstract: Assigning a mobile application to a promotional slot in a mobile application marketplace managed by an operator. One or more bids for the promotional slot in the mobile application marketplace are received. Each of the received bids is associated with one of a plurality of applications and includes a value representing a proposed revenue share with the operator. Revenue potential information corresponding to the applications associated with the bids is accessed. Expected revenue for the operator for the applications associated with the bids is calculated based on the received bids and the accessed revenue potential information. The calculated expected revenue differentiates the mobile applications. One of the applications is selected to be assigned to the promotional slot based at least on the calculated expected revenue for the operator.

Abstract: An arrangement for virtually integrating a bot with a search functionality provided by an online search engine enables users of personal computers (“PCs”), mobile phones, and other devices to locate bot content in response to their search queries. The virtual integration enables bot content to be surfaced via the search engine. In response to a query, the search engine may return search results including links to one or more bots that are located on a presence-based network. When the user clicks on a link, a client application is launched on the PC or device that enables the user to converse with the bot using a natural language interface. The virtual integration also provides the bot with context of the user's last known query, or the query history. The bot can then start the conversation at a specific point within the bot's content hierarchy to respond to and answer the user's query.

Abstract: Real time approval control systems and methods are provided. In at least some embodiments, a presence-based network is utilized to provide a parent or other adult who is in a position to approve or deny a request, more timely access to information to facilitate the decision-making process.

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for providing authentication for an automated application (e.g., a BOT) in a presence-based communication system, such as an instant messaging (IM) system or a voice over IP (VoIP) system. The presence-based communication system uses a first communication channel to conduct human-with-human communication and to conduct human-with-BOT communication. In addition, the presence-based communication system provides a second communication channel to initially set up the human-with-BOT communication in a secure manner.

Abstract: Interactive robot (BOT) creation is described. A BOT is an automated computer program implemented on a presence-based network, such as an instant messaging (IM) network or voice over IP (VoIP) network. The BOT is implemented to interact with a user via a direct two-way communication to gather data. The data that is gathered is then used by the BOT to automatically create a new, user-defined BOT implemented on the same presence-based network.