Abstract: Offers are distributed by providing a plurality of offers to a first user and directing the first user to distribute the offers to selected additional users. The plurality of offers may be customized by the system based on the first user's previous interactions with the system, and may be further customized by the first user before sending the offers to the selected additional users. The additional users may include any user including known and/or unknown users and/or contact in the first's user networks including business and/or social networks. The system may also track and store information relating to the distribution, access, and redemption of the offer by the first user and the selected additional users and provide additional incentives based upon the access and redemption, and based upon interactions between the first user and the selected additional users.

Abstract: Adjusting virtual environment using recommendations, including: retrieving character information from a character database, where the character information is associated with a character associated with the virtual environment, and the character information includes character appearance information, character position information, and character action information; retrieving profile information from a profile database, where the profile information indicates one or more profile characteristics and at least one profile characteristic is related to music; comparing at least part of the character information with one or more of the profile characteristics to determine a comparison result; generating adjustment information based on the comparison result; sending the adjustment information to a client system through a network; receiving an adjustment reply from the client system through the network; and adjusting information for the virtual environment based on the adjustment reply.

Abstract: Virtual buttons for dynamically displaying giveaway information are disclosed. The virtual buttons may include an interactive body, and dynamic information displayed within the body. The dynamic information may be associated with a giveaway. The dynamic information may include a first set of information relating to the giveaway and displayed prior to a user's interaction with the interactive body, a second set of information relating to the giveaway and displayed after the user's interaction with the interactive body, and a third set of information relating to the giveaway and displayed after the giveaway has ended.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include incentivizing groups to meet goals. Various other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An asset management system providing a 3D virtual workspace to track, manage, and view assets of a business. The 3D virtual space is configured to provide a remote system and method to manage the assets. The asset management system also includes an AI system configured to aid the system by providing suggestions and automated decision making in the management system.

Abstract: A system for pre-authenticating a user device to navigate through virtual operation areas comprises a processor associated with a server. The processor accesses a virtual environment and receives an interaction request from the user device for an interaction session. The processor determines a set of virtual operation areas in a virtual environment based on the interaction request. The processor generates a corresponding meta-profile associated with a user profile by mapping each pre-authentication token associated with the user device from a corresponding physical location to a corresponding virtual operation area. The processor generates an avatar associated with the user device and associates the avatar to the meta-profile and a set of pre-authentication tokens for the avatar to access the virtual operation areas.

Abstract: A system within an ego vehicle for robust association of a physical identity and a virtual identity of a target vehicle includes a data processor, including a wireless communication module and a visible light communication module, positioned within an ego vehicle, and a plurality of perception sensors, positioned within the ego vehicle and adapted to collect data related to a physical identity of the target vehicle and to communicate the data related to the physical identity of the target vehicle to the data processor via a communication bus, the data processor within the ego vehicle adapted to receive, via a wireless communication channel, data related to a virtual identity of the target vehicle, associate the physical identity of the target vehicle with the virtual identity of the target vehicle, and initiate, via the wireless communication channel and a visible light communication channel, a challenge-response protocol between the ego vehicle and the target vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include processors configured to perform steps to receive a tag data from a contactless communication tag, execute an applet associated with the contactless communication tag, and receive document data associated with an applet-linked document, including a document identifier, a document content data, a document recipient identifier, and a document sender identifier. The processors are configured to further generate an account link linking the document data to a user account associated with the document sender, generate a document entry in the user account based on the account link, generate a webpage from the applet to record the document data such that the document data is accessible upon subsequent reception of the contactless radio signal data, and display the document data and a current status of the applet-linked document on a display of the computing device associated with the contactless reader.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, apparatus, and business method for using financial instruments to provide investment incentive to fund disaster mitigation projects and/or ecosystem restoration projects triggered by real world events detected at set points by sensors and analyzed by computing devices. The detection of events results in the computational analysis and determination of a characteristics of a resilience bond or ecosystem-service bond to be issued or returned to investors. Examples involve sensors used to detect events, including flood damage mitigation, earthquake damage mitigation, or air quality improvement. In one preferred embodiment of the disclosure an investor may make an initial payment into a financial instrument being a resilience bond used to fund a mitigation project, said financial instrument pays phases to the mitigation project developer at the completion of phases of the project that occur prior to the occurrence of a disaster.

Abstract: A method for guiding game play of a game in an augmented reality game space. The game runs on a smart device in conjunction with a game space. The method includes determining that a user has completed a game objective and earned the right to a game piece having a concealed value. Information including an indication that the user has completed the game objective is sent from a smart device to a game server. The game server receives information from the smart device and sends information including a location of the game piece having a concealed value to the smart device and to a confirmation device. The smart device displays a location of the game piece having a concealed value in the augmented reality game space. Also, a system for game play including the smart device, the game server, and the confirmation device.

Abstract: A method of disabling cash wagering in a play-by-play sports betting system based on regulations and or user behavior. A user may wager on individual plays inside of a live sporting event. Those wagers may be made for points, or other non-cash equivalents, in jurisdictions in which sports wagering is not allowed or as a means of ensuring responsible gaming.

Abstract: Virtual buttons for dynamically displaying giveaway information are disclosed. The virtual buttons may include an interactive body, and dynamic information displayed within the body. The dynamic information may be associated with a giveaway. The dynamic information may include a first set of information relating to the giveaway and displayed prior to a user's interaction with the interactive body, a second set of information relating to the giveaway and displayed after the user's interaction with the interactive body, and a third set of information relating to the giveaway and displayed after the giveaway has ended.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include incentivizing groups to meet goals. Various other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A blockchain-based multi-merchant loyalty point partnership system may include a blockchain API host that receives a request to create a partnership smart contract for a multi-merchant loyalty point partnership. The request may specify various partnership parameters to include in the partnership smart contract. The blockchain API host may create the partnership smart contract and write the partnership smart contract to a blockchain. One or more qualified merchants may join the partnership smart contract to make the partnership active. In response to a customer completing a plurality of purchases that complete the partnership parameters of the partnership smart contract, the system may issue the customer a purchase reward which may include a loyalty point payout.

Abstract: A blockchain may store transactions for various purposes which may be later accessed by interested parties for ledger verification. One example method of operation may comprise one or more of receiving a blockchain transaction, identifying a proof-of-work is generated for the blockchain transaction via a network entity, transmitting the proof-of-work and a select portion of ledger data to a registered third party via an encrypted message based on a third party key, validating the proof-of-work via the third party, and providing a reward to the network entity.

Abstract: A method for access to a digital content distribution platform includes receiving a request for initial access of a user and granting access to the digital content distribution platform based upon the request for initial access. Granting access includes providing the user with a line-of-credit configured to renew at least a portion of the line of credit when a debt accrued in the line-of-credit is satisfied. The method includes receiving a selection of a digital content file and providing the user with access to the selected digital content file in exchange for the payment from the line-of-credit. The method includes incorporating an interactive advertisement into the selected digital content file according to a parameter associated with the user with the interactive advertisement configured to receive an interaction. The method includes renewing, in response to the interaction, at least a portion of the line of credit.

Abstract: Technologies are provided for acquisition of an item or service based on a directed content campaign. Embodiments include a computing system that can detect selection of directed content presented at a user device. The directed content identifies a mobile application and an action that results in the item being granted. After installation of the mobile application, the computing system can receive a device identifier of the user device in response to execution of the mobile application. The computing system can then generate data identifying events within the mobile application. The computing system can determine, using the user activity data, that a particular one of those events corresponds to the action, and can then generate a message that identifies the action and the item or service. The message also includes address data for a user interface to obtain the item or service. The computing system can then cause the user device to present the message.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a method for providing a platform that facilitates communication between a messaging application and a web-based gaming application; receiving, via the platform, a request from the web-based gaming application to execute a reward activity; determining, by the messaging application, that the request satisfies a reward activity criterion; generating the reward activity on the messaging application in response to receiving the request; and communicating, via the platform, a status of the reward activity from the messaging application to the web-based gaming application.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transaction authorization management based on user-defined account restrictions are provided. A financial services device may receive a transaction approval policy including one or more parameters defining account access restrictions. The financial services device may receive attempted purchases from a purchase device and determine, based on the transaction approval policy, whether to authorize or decline the attempted purchases. The financial services device may also be capable of notifying an account-holder about the attempted purchases and receive instructions from the account-holder whether to authorize or decline the attempted purchase.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include processors configured to perform steps to receive a tag data from a contactless communication tag, execute an applet associated with the contactless communication tag, and receive document data associated with an applet-linked document, including a document identifier, a document content data, a document recipient identifier, and a document sender identifier. The processors are configured to further generate an account link linking the document data to a user account associated with the document sender, generate a document entry in the user account based on the account link, generate a webpage from the applet to record the document data such that the document data is accessible upon subsequent reception of the contactless radio signal data, and display the document data and a current status of the applet-linked document on a display of the computing device associated with the contactless reader.

Abstract: A method executed by an information processing device includes setting a virtual space of which positional information is linked with that of a real space, setting a game event in the virtual space in association with a location in the virtual space corresponding to positional information of a predetermined facility in the real space, acquiring a prediction value of an electric power demand in a target area in the real space, and starting the game event based on the prediction value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container, a package, a production system, and a distribution system. The container comprises a first identification and a second identification. The first identification is unique for identifying the container and is not exposed. The second identification is unique for identifying the container and is accessible. The second identification is different from the first identification. The second identification is associated with the first identification. The distribution system comprises a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions causing the processor to perform operations.

Abstract: A marketing campaign management system that includes a campaign platform that categorizes intended recipient profiles corresponding to intended recipients of marketing campaign messages based on their levels of fatigue. Recipient profiles categorized as “saturated” are then sub-segmented to determine their relative levels of fatigue or saturation. The intended recipient profiles that are most fatigued are removed from a recipients list such that they will not be sent any campaigns until after a rest state has been completed. A transitional safe state ensures that the intended recipient profiles inserted back into the list are not immediately removed once again.

Abstract: A method of guiding perspectives in a multi-perspective content delivery system. The method includes receiving profile data associated with an end-user multi-perspective content consumption device and identifying a preference for content based upon the profile data. Multi-perspective content is transmitted to a device associated with the first profile data, the multi-perspective content representing a first perspective of a plurality of time-coincident VR perspectives. The VR system determines whether the first perspective correlates with the preference for content by at least a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A method of guiding perspectives in a multi-perspective content delivery system. The multi-perspective content represents a first perspective selected from a plurality of time-coincident perspectives, the plurality of perspectives including a center point perspective. When the multi-perspective content delivery system receives an indication that the center point perspective supersedes the first perspective, the multi-perspective content delivery system determines whether the first perspective and the center point perspective are the same perspective. In response to receiving an indication that the perspectives are not the same, transmitting a cue from the device directing attention to the center point perspective.

Abstract: A method for access to a digital content distribution platform includes receiving a request for initial access of a user and granting access to the digital content distribution platform based upon the request for initial access. Granting access includes providing the user with a line-of-credit configured to renew at least a portion of the line of credit when a debt accrued in the line-of-credit is satisfied. The method includes receiving a selection of a digital content file and providing the user with access to the selected digital content file in exchange for the payment from the line-of-credit. The method includes incorporating an interactive advertisement into the selected digital content file according to a parameter associated with the user with the interactive advertisement configured to receive an interaction. The method includes renewing, in response to the interaction, at least a portion of the line of credit.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a system, comprising a mobile device configured to register with a service provider via an application program, obtain network credentials of communication networks operated by the service provider at various locations, connect to a communication network via the network credentials when approaching a selected location of the service provider, and transmit, to a first computing device via the communication network, a first identifier that uniquely identifies the mobile device. The system also comprises the first computing device positioned at service provider's locations and configured to receive and transmit the first identifier to a second computing device. The system also comprises the second computing device configured to receive the first identifier, compare the unique identifier to a plurality of unique identifiers, and provide a service customized to a user of the mobile device based at least upon the comparison result.

Abstract: An example system includes a game device including a game processing unit performing information processing concerning a game and a communication unit performing communication via a network, and a communication unit performing communication with the game device via the network. The game device includes a purchase request transmission unit transmitting a purchase request for the first item to be used in the game to the server by communication through the communication unit. The server includes a purchase request reception unit receiving the purchase request transmitted by the purchase request transmission unit, and a first item imparting unit imparting the first item in response to the purchase request received by the purchase request reception unit. An upper limit is set to the cumulative number of the purchased first items for the user who plays the game using the game device.

Abstract: Information service system 10 comprises a server 12 in which provision information such as advertisement, guidance, explanation, news, disaster information and other information is stored, a plurality of information service terminals 14 established at predetermined locations and connected to the server to have the location specified by the server 12 and to receive and provide the provision information according to the corresponding location and a user's terminal 16 positioned at predetermined location to display the same provision information as that provided by the information service terminal 14 established at the corresponding location among the plurality of information service terminals 14. The server specifies the information service terminal established at the location according to the current location of the user's terminal and transmits to the user's terminal the provision information to be provided by the specified information service terminal 14.

Abstract: When detecting selection of a source application stored in a storage section in a user device, a controller outputs to the user device an advertisement link related to a destination application associated with the source. When the advertisement link is selected in the user device, the controller guides the user device to the destination application. The controller acquires completion state information on a mission in the destination application associated with the user ID of the user of the user device, and stores the completion state information in the storage section. When the completion state information meets a predetermined condition, the controller provides the completion state information to the source application in order to give an incentive to the user in the source application.

Abstract: A method for allocating a virtual resource based on a blockchain, including: receiving a resource allocation transaction sent by a client, wherein the resource allocation transaction includes a user identifier of a target user; in response to the resource allocation transaction, invoking verification logic in a smart contract deployed in the blockchain to verify whether a service indicator of the target user within a preset service cycle satisfies a virtual resource allocation condition; and when the service indicator satisfies the virtual resource allocation condition, invoking virtual resource allocation logic in the smart contract to allocate a preset amount of virtual resources to the target user from a virtual resource pool and transfer the preset amount of virtual resources to a blockchain account corresponding to the user identifier, wherein virtual resources in the virtual resource pool are associated with service profits of a service operator corresponding to a service of the target user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for data access are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a request to access user data. In one aspect, the request can comprise an offer, and the request and the offer can be provided to one or more users. The users can be associated with the user data. The users may grant or deny access to the requested user data in response to the request and in consideration of the offer.

Abstract: A method for engaging a message recipient includes receiving, by a computer system for a recipient, a message having a collectible associated with at least one predetermined area of the message, wherein the at least one predetermined area has been selected by a sender. The method further includes detecting, by the computer system, that the recipient has viewed the at least one predetermined area of the message and awarding the collectible to the recipient by the computer system, so that the recipient can use the collectible in a transaction, wherein the awarding is responsive to the detecting of the viewing of the at least one predetermined area of the message.

Abstract: An information processing device is disclosed including a processor that controls progress of a game in which a plurality of players can participate simultaneously based on operation inputs at a plurality of game terminals. The plurality of game terminals includes a leader terminal and a member terminal. The information processing device further includes memory connected to the processor and that manages one of the plurality of game terminals as a host terminal. The processor causes the memory to set the leader terminal as the host terminal. The processor inspects communication quality of the host terminal during execution of the game. When the leader terminal is the host terminal and the communication quality satisfies a predetermined condition, the processor causes the memory to set the member terminal as the host terminal, without changing the leader player.

Abstract: An online system generates, based on previously recorded content presentations, user value distributions for users of the online system. The online system also receives third party specifications from a third party system. Using this information, the online system generates a simulation for presenting content to users of the online system based on the third party specifications. For each iteration of the simulation, the online system randomly selects a user of the online system matching specifications, accesses the user value distribution for the randomly selected user, computes a selection probability of a successful content presentation to the randomly selected user, and simulates a content transmission based on the selection probability. The results of the simulation are reported to the third party system.

Abstract: A kiosk for accepting a portable electronic device from a client in exchange for payment includes a display, one or more cameras, a portable device receiving arrangement, a payment dispensing arrangement, and a communication connection to a remote server and/or operator. The kiosk is configured to, in conjunction with the remote server and/or operator, perform one or more of associating a fundraising even with an amount payable for the accepted portable electronic device, change or defer payments in accordance with at least some attributes that are yet to be evaluated, and to perform authentication of the accepted portable electronic device.

Abstract: A streaming server stores a plurality of parameter values for configuring a computing client node to stream output associated with a particular application. Upon receipt of a request to establish streaming relating to the particular application, the streaming server retrieves the relevant parameter values from the previously stored information and generates instructions for configuring the client device based upon the retrieved parameter values. The streaming server transmits the instructions to the client device which uses the received instructions to configure itself for streaming. The stream of output from the client device is received at the streaming server which transmits the stream to other devices that have requested to receive the output. In response to subsequent requests, the streaming server again retrieves the relevant parameter values from the previously stored information and generates instructions for configuring the client device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recommending content based on gaming progress are disclosed herein. A gaming log, which is generated based on performance of a video game using a computing device, is received from the computing device over a communication network. The gaming log includes an identifier of a segment of the video game and an attribute of the segment. Control circuitry searches metadata associated with items of content in a database to identify, based on the identifier of the segment or the attribute of the segment, an item of content associated with the segment of the video game. In response to identifying the item of content associated with the segment of the video game, the control circuitry transmits a recommendation of the identified item of content for display via the computing device.

Abstract: A campaign management system manages campaign data for one or more campaigns and geospatial data for areas in which the campaigns are directed. The system performs spatial queries, data queries, and/or geocode-based queries, generates maps geographically identifying where campaign events are occurring in the geographic area, and generates feature data for display. Campaign symbology, such as shading, color coding, patterns, icons, or other symbols identify one or more campaign events in the geographic area.

Abstract: A method for allocating a virtual resource based on a blockchain, including: receiving a resource allocation transaction sent by a client, wherein the resource allocation transaction includes a user identifier of a target user; in response to the resource allocation transaction, invoking verification logic in a smart contract deployed in the blockchain to verify whether a service indicator of the target user within a preset service cycle satisfies a virtual resource allocation condition; and when the service indicator satisfies the virtual resource allocation condition, invoking virtual resource allocation logic in the smart contract to allocate a preset amount of virtual resources to the target user from a virtual resource pool and transfer the preset amount of virtual resources to a blockchain account corresponding to the user identifier, wherein virtual resources in the virtual resource pool are associated with service profits of a service operator corresponding to a service of the target user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for a framework processing for channel contacts data such as interaction data. In this way, the invention receives and processes raw interaction data from one or more deployed micro services. The framework subsequently provides for advanced operational execution not possible by the micro services. The processing of the interaction data includes machine learning predictive analytics framework and business rule application. As such, the system may learn from the data received at the micro servers in real-time and continue to monitor the raw interaction data based on the implemented business rules and machine learning to issue future alerts if necessary. Furthermore, the system may calculate analytics and perform advanced operation executions based on the demands/requests and/or rules. Finally the framework presents data in an interface picture format based on the calculated analytics.

Abstract: A content provider may cause a client device of a user to output a personalized puzzle in response to receiving a request from the client device to access electronic content of the content provider. The puzzle may include a theme that corresponds to a determined predilection of the user, and/or the puzzle may be a type of puzzle that corresponds to the user's predilection. The client device may also output, with the puzzle, an incentive for completing (e.g., solving) the puzzle Upon receiving data indicating that the user has completed his/her personalized puzzle, the content provider may provide the reward to the user.

Abstract: The system may transmit a signal originating from a BLUETOOTH low energy (“BLE”) beacon at a merchant location. The signal may include a first identifier associated with the merchant location and a merchant device. A customer device may receive the signal within a predetermined distance of the BLE beacon. The system may receive a transmission sent by the customer device in response to the signal from the BLE beacon. The transmission may include a second identifier associated with the user. The system may identify the user associated with the customer device based on the second identifier. The user may be at the merchant location.

Abstract: The DYNAMIC PAYMENT OPTIMIZATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DPO”) transform requests for on-demand and flexible monetization and related services via DPO components into currency transfers, purchase receipt notifications, social networking communications and transaction analytics reports. In some embodiments, the DPO obtains a user product purchase request for a user engaged in an online experience at a point of sale device. The DPO parses the user product purchase request, and thereby identifies at least one attribute of at least one of: the user; the online experience; and the point of sale device. The DPO customizes one or more properties of a user interface for initiating a purchase transaction related to the user product purchase request, according to the identified at least one attribute of the user, the online experience or the point of sale device; and providing the customized user interface.

Abstract: A system that automates the clearing and settlement of electronic coupons (E-Coupons) by leveraging existing technologies and enabling E-Coupon redemption at any merchant having electronic funds transfer (EFT) capabilities, such as credit/debit card acceptance. The system reduces opportunities for fraud, reduces or eliminates the need for manual clearinghouse counting and sorting of coupons, and provides an electronic audit trail for coupon redemption, tying a specific purchase to a specific coupon. After registering and selecting coupons, consumers then use an E-Coupon card or account access device at a merchant's point-of-sale (POS) terminal. E-Coupon values are deducted from the consumer's final amount due. Both consumer package goods manufacturers (CPGs) and merchants may be charged a fee. Expired coupons are automatically removed from the account and their value refunded to the CPGs. Reports on redeemed coupons and consumer profiles can be generated and provided to CPGs or merchants.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an automatic recharge system and method, and a server, and belongs to a field of online recharge. The system includes: an agent server end on which an automatic recharge program runs, a third-party platform server, and at least one provider server, each provider server providing at least one online recharge service; the third-party platform server generates at least one order and stores the order; the agent server end logs in the third-party platform server by using the automatic recharge program and obtains the order; and the agent server end sends a recharge parameter corresponding to the order to the provider server by using the automatic recharge program, so as to complete an online recharge process corresponding to the order.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for generating efficacy metrics. Systems may include a data object aggregator configured to receive a plurality of advertisement data objects characterizing online advertising content associated with at least one online advertisement campaign. Systems may also include an efficacy metric generator configured to generate a plurality of efficacy metrics characterizing an estimate of a probability of at least some of the plurality of advertisement data objects interacting with a target audience, where the generating is based on one or more properties of the plurality of advertisement data objects. Systems may further include a report generator configured to generate at least one report based on the plurality of efficacy metrics.

Abstract: A processing device is described storing instructions defining a first application and a second application. Engagement of the second application by a user is effective to generate one or more rewards for use in the first application. The processing device further stores instructions separate from the second application defining a monitoring module and a reward generating module. The monitoring module is operable to determine a measure of an engagement of the second application by the user. The reward generating module is operable to calculate one or more rewards in dependence upon the determined measure of engagement and to make the calculated one or more rewards available for use in the first application.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for regulating access to electronic entertainment to incentivize desired behavior. For instance, in one example, the behavior of an individual is monitored through data received from an electronic device. The behavior is compared to a predefined behavioral goal stored in a profile for the individual, and a predefined incentive associated with satisfaction of the predefined behavioral goal by the user is identified. The predefined incentive comprises access to an electronic entertainment medium. An instruction to the electronic entertainment medium is generated to grant access to the individual when it is determined that the individual has satisfied the predefined behavioral goal.