Abstract: A mobile device presents representations of payment accepting unit events on a display, by identifying a payment accepting unit that is available to accept payment from a mobile payment application executing on the mobile device, displaying a visual indication of the payment accepting unit and accepting user input to receive selection of the payment accepting unit and trigger payment, establishing a wireless communication path including the mobile device and the payment accepting unit, enabling user interaction with the user interface to complete the transaction, exchanging information with the available payment accepting unit via the one or more radio transceivers in conjunction with the transaction, and displaying an updated user interface of the mobile payment application.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed for facilitating and processing cross-merchant promotions. In examples, the disclosed technology comprises identifying a first merchant and a second merchant as complementary merchants based at least in part on first transaction data associated with a plurality of merchants; generating a recommendation for the first and second merchants to participate in a cross-merchant promotion; receiving an indication that the first merchant and the second merchant intend to participate in the cross-merchant promotion; receiving second transaction data for a second transaction of the first merchant; applying the cross-merchant promotion to the second transaction based at least in part on a payment card number offered for payment in the second transaction; processing payment for the second transaction based at least in part on the cross-merchant promotion; and apportioning the payment between the first and second merchant according to an agreement between them.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, via a host platform of a digital wallet, a payment authorization request message for a payment transaction of the digital wallet from a payment gateway of an electronic payment network, verifying that the digital wallet has sufficient funds to satisfy an amount of the payment transaction and transmitting a payment authorization response to the payment gateway, pausing clearing and settling of the authorized payment transaction, generating an entry that represents the authorized payment transaction and storing the entry in a temporary storage structure of the host platform, executing a cryptocurrency transaction which exchanges cryptocurrency for an amount of fiat currency that satisfies the amount of the payment transaction, and canceling the authorized payment transaction and settling the payment transaction based on the amount of fiat currency received from the cryptocurrency transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a method and an apparatus for entering a review interface, a terminal device scans a target object through an AR scanning method to obtain a first signal, sends a first request message to a server according to the first signal to request for a review interface, and after receiving the first request message, the server sends a first response message carrying data used to generate an interface of a product to be reviewed to the terminal device. In the process, after the terminal device enters a web page of an electronic commerce platform, a review interface can be entered by AR scanning, thereby achieving a purpose of entering the review interface rapidly.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing modifications to aircraft using a graphical user interface. A navigation section is displayed in the graphical user interface and includes at least one of a models menu control or a scenarios menu control. The models menu control is selectable to present model options to a user, the model options being customized based on at least one of identification information associated or customer information. The scenarios menu control is selectable to present scenario options to a user, the scenario options being tailored for the customer based on the at least one of identification information associated with the user or customer information retrieved for the customer. An effectivity selector allows the user to select a set of aircraft for modification. Based on the set of aircraft selected, features displayed in the graphical user interface based on an option from the model or scenario options are customized automatically.

Abstract: A method for enabling the use of blockchain smart contracts as part of a traditional payment transaction includes: receiving, by a receiver of a processing server, a transaction message for a payment transaction, wherein the transaction message is formatted according to one or more standards and includes a plurality of data elements storing transaction data, the transaction data including at least a bank identification value; determining, by a processor of the processing server, a routing plan for the transaction message based on at least the bank identification value; and transmitting, by a transmitter of the processing server, the transaction message to (i) a first computing system using a first communication port of the processing server, and (ii) a second computing system using a second communication port of the processing server, based on the determined routing plan.

Abstract: A mobile device presents representations of payment accepting unit events on a display, by identifying a payment accepting unit that is available to accept payment from a mobile payment application executing on the mobile device, displaying a visual indication of the payment accepting unit and accepting user input to receive selection of the payment accepting unit and trigger payment, establishing a wireless communication path including the mobile device and the payment accepting unit, enabling user interaction with the user interface to complete the transaction, exchanging information with the available payment accepting unit via the one or more radio transceivers in conjunction with the transaction, and displaying an updated user interface of the mobile payment application.

Abstract: A mobile device presents representations of payment accepting unit events on a display, by identifying a payment accepting unit that is available to accept payment, displaying a visual indication of the payment accepting unit, and accepting user input to receive selection of the payment accepting unit and trigger payment, establishing a wireless communication path including the mobile device and the payment accepting unit, enabling user interaction with the user interface to complete the transaction, exchanging information with the available payment accepting unit via the one or more radio transceivers in conjunction with the transaction, and displaying an updated user interface of the mobile payment application.

Abstract: A mobile device presents representations of payment accepting unit events on a display, by identifying a payment accepting unit that is available to accept payment, displaying a visual indication of the payment accepting unit, and accepting user input to receive selection of the payment accepting unit and trigger payment, establishing a wireless communication path including the mobile device and the payment accepting unit, enabling user interaction with the user interface to complete the transaction, exchanging information with the available payment accepting unit via the one or more radio transceivers in conjunction with the transaction, and displaying an updated user interface of the mobile payment application.

Abstract: An information processing system includes an identification information receiving unit for receiving user identification information presented by a user, a determining unit for determining whether the user identification information that has been received is first user identification information for performing first processing relating to the user, or second user identification information for performing second processing that is executed following the first processing, and an user identifying unit for, in a case of determining that the user identification information that has been received is the second user identification information, identifying a user that is an object of third processing relating to the user, with the third processing being executed following the second processing, on the basis of the second user identification information.

Abstract: Dynamic web content personalization may be used to alter a web page such that two different people who view that web page do not see the exact same content on that page. The present disclosure includes techniques that allow a web page to be structured, via underlying source code, so that content can be dynamically generated based on a user transaction history. Further, dynamic content customization can effectively change the layout and functionality of a web page in ways not previously contemplated. For example, different control elements may become accessible based on a particular contextual user profile assigned to a user based on a transaction history. Modular content modules may also have a different appearance for different users.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for annotating online content with offline interaction data and offline interaction conversion data is implemented by a content annotating computing device in communication with a memory. The method includes receiving a set of content interaction data based on an online interaction between an online user and a first online content item, identifying at least one physical location associated with the online content provider, determining a set of offline interaction conversion data based on the set of content interaction data and a set of offline interaction data, receiving a second online content item associated with the online content provider, and annotating the second online content item based at least partially on the set of offline interaction conversion data and the set of offline interaction data.

Abstract: In some aspects, methods for measuring a level of usage of one or more replaceable consumable components within a material processing system can include detecting a type of consumable component in use within a processing device of the material processing system; determining, using a computing system, if the type of consumable component in use is a specific type of consumable component; and determining, using the computing system, a usage ratio of the specific type of consumable component used relative to other types of consumable components used within the processing device during a cumulative time period of use of the material processing system.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include a method for automatically providing customized financial card incentives where the system can identify if a transaction is eligible for additional bonus rewards by determining if the user is a student using a clustering algorithm with user similarity data to generate a probability. Then, if the probability is above a predetermined threshold, a machine learning model with comprehensive user data classifies the user as a student or non-student. Once the user is determined to be a student, the transaction is verified as being an educational purchase using the transaction data or by having the user provide an image of a receipt. Once the transaction is verified, the transaction or items within the transaction qualify for additional rewards that are applied to the user's account. Users who are not identified as students may qualify for a standard amount of rewards.

Abstract: A network-based service may be provided for facilitating queries for a number of items, such as travel services. A user may submit a query including criteria for determining one or more relevant items. Based on the submitted query, the network-based service may present the user with information regarding the actions of other similar users of the network-based service, such as searches performed by the other users. Based on this information, the user may elect to supplement the current query to conform to the actions for other users. In some embodiments, actions by other users may be based at least in part on a category of the querying user. By presenting actions of similar users, a current user may be enabled to select the most relevant query terms for identifying a desired item.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a payment card. The payment card may have a first face and a second face opposite the first. Additionally, the payment card may comprise a first smart chip, the first smart chip having contacts that are electronically accessible from the first face of the card. The payment card may further comprise a first antenna coupled to the first smart chip, the first antenna providing near-field contactless access to the first smart chip and a second smart chip, the second smart chip having contacts that are electronically accessible from the second face of the card. Additionally, the payment card may comprise a second antenna coupled to the second smart chip, the second antenna providing near-field contactless access to the second smart chip and an RF block that electronically isolates the first antenna and the second antenna from each other.

Abstract: An offer processing system is configured to receive transaction data associated with user purchases from third party point of sales devices and/or third party payment processing systems. The offer processing system may then identify offers or savings that are applicable to the transaction data and redeem the offers on behalf of the users.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a system to enable a user with an associated user device to receive a context dependent transportation experience, further wherein said system comprises a framework comprising one or more components, wherein said one or more components are coupled to each other and the user device via one or more interconnections; wherein said framework determines at least one context associated with said user and said user device; and wherein based on said determined context, said framework performs one or more actions.

Abstract: A financial transaction method includes receiving a request to perform a financial transaction at a financial institution, generating a single-use transaction key for the financial transaction, and storing at least a first portion of the transaction key in a storage medium. The transaction key is transmitted to a user that requested the financial transaction, and an authorization request including at least a second portion of the transaction key is received from a merchant. The second portion of the transaction key received from the merchant is compared to the first portion of the transaction key to determine if the transaction should be authorized. An authorization message is transmitted to the merchant if the second portion of the transaction key received from the merchant matches the first portion of the transaction key. The financial transaction is funded from an account of the user if the financial transaction is authorized.

Abstract: A system is provided for automated recording of evidence of delivery of a service in a service setting. The system includes a mobile communication device, a web-based interaction component, and a service control system. The system includes a service interface device to generate an electronic signal. The electronic signal includes a first SMS transmitted to the mobile communication device and a second SMS transmitted to the service control system. The electronic signal also includes a first secured hash link executable by the mobile communication device, wherein executing the link records a first electronic evidence of service delivery. The electronic signal includes a second secured hash link executable by the service control system, wherein executing the second link records a second electronic evidence of service delivery.

Abstract: Systems and methods to at least provide rewards using a smart contract are disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method receives a request for supplemental content to be displayed in a break of a video being played using a first instance of an application at a first client device. An account is associated with the first instance of the application. A plurality of contact options is retrieved for the account and ranked. The method outputs the plurality of pull notification options to the first client device based on the plurality of contact options where the plurality of pull notification options are displayed during the break. A pull notification option causes a pull notification to be sent to a second instance of the application running on a second client device and the pull notification is configured to be output by the second instance of the application on the second client device.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for operating networking for members and supporting a controlled-access establishment. The apparatus includes a memory and a processor couple to the memory. The memory stores a plurality of member profiles corresponding to a plurality of member devices including a first member profile corresponding to a first member device, where each member profile contains information about a member related to the member a member device.

Abstract: One embodiment includes an apparatus, with materials having a text sub file with texts, an illustration sub file with illustrations, and a logic sub file with instructions for presenting at least a part of the materials. One embodiment includes materials with a logic sub file that can analyze an attribute of, and provide a response to, a user. Another embodiment is applicable to apparatus and methods using a limited voice recognition dictionary at least tailored for a piece of materials that includes illustrations. The piece of materials includes instructions. The another embodiment can also use a limited image dictionary. The apparatus can include a headset, and the illustrations can include a piece of audio. The apparatus can be implemented in a vehicle.

Abstract: Blockchain-based exchange method and apparatus for available resource quotas are disclosed. An example of method comprises: selecting, by a management node of a blockchain network, a set of object nodes as a target object according to a selection rule; determining, by the management node for each object node in the target object, a resource quota; determining, by the management node for the each object node, virtual resources corresponding to the resource quota as virtual resource decrements corresponding to the object node; and constructing, by the management node, a quota exchange transaction comprising the determined virtual resource decrements corresponding to the object node, and adding the quota exchange transaction to a blockchain on the blockchain network.

Abstract: A decentralized offer management system is described. An appliance may be capable of storing and managing offers related to the appliance without communication with a central server. The appliance may receive and store offer attributes related to offers received from an offer provider computer. When a user utilizes their user device to communicate with the appliance, the appliance may determine offers related to the stored offer attributes that can be provided to the user. In some cases, the offers may be specific to the appliance or specific to the user. The appliance may send an offer to the user device, where the offer may indicate that the user is to perform certain actions to qualify to redeem the offer. The appliance may verify that the user has performed such actions before enabling the offer to be redeemed.

Abstract: Targeted messages are sent to users of social networking system (SNS) based on the detection of airings of advertisements in time-based media. This approach allows advertisers to leverage their investment in, for example, television advertising by sending advertisements to SNS users who have likely seen the advertisements within shows that they have expressed interest in in the context of a SNS. Time-based media streams are analyzed to detect the airings of advertisements within those streams. In one embodiment, SNS content items are received regarding individual users. Based on references in those content items between users and their interests, targeted messages may be sent to users. In another embodiment, targeted messages are sent to SNS users based on the airing of advertisements and targeting criteria provided by advertisers.

Abstract: An input device associated with a user and an issuer computer system associated with an issuer are coupled to an interchange computer system associated with a network interchange. The interchange computer system is configured to authenticate an identity of a user of a transaction card as a legitimate cardholder. More specifically, the interchange computer system is configured to receive a registration request from the user using the input device wherein the registration request includes an account number or a name associated with the transaction card, generate an authentication message in response to the registration request, transmit the authentication message to an issuer of the transaction card wherein the issuer provides the authentication message to the user, and receive the authentication message from the user entering the authentication message into the input device to authenticate the identity of the user as the legitimate cardholder.

Abstract: A receiving apparatus includes circuitry configured to receive a digital broadcast signal which uses an internet protocol (IP) transfer method. Based on control information included in the digital broadcast signal, the circuitry acquires at least one of a broadcast component or a communication component, and controls an operation of each section which performs a predetermined process relating to the acquired at least one component. The broadcast component and the communication component are associated with a component hierarchy including a first hierarchy level, a second hierarchy level, and a third hierarchy level for each component category.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure relate to methods and systems that support automated, targeted polling of consumers via an e-commerce promotions platform for administering e-commerce promotional activities, such as, for example, sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, and/or instant wins.

Abstract: This relates to personal information management. Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a personal information management device, a personal information management system, a personal information management method, and a computer-readable non-transitory medium that records the personal information, for example, a personal information management method based on a blockchain or by using a smart contract based on a blockchain, a portable electronic device and a system operating to manage personal information, and a computer-readable non-volatile recording medium having a computer code recorded therein, required for the personal information management.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for utilizing mobile electronic devices to redeem and report use of various marketing offers such as coupons. According to one embodiment, redeeming and reporting a marketing offer can comprise transmitting information related to the marketing offer from a mobile wallet of the mobile device to a target device. A redemption message can be received at the mobile wallet of the mobile device from the target device. The redemption message can indicate acceptance of the marketing offer. At least a portion of the redemption message can be sent from the mobile wallet of the mobile device to a service provider system providing communication services to the mobile device. Sending the redemption message from the mobile wallet of the mobile device to the service provider system can be performed via a wireless communications network such as a cellular network.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamically updating a travel itinerary are described herein. The system 101 receives, user inputs for selecting items. The system 101 creates electronic carts based on the user inputs. Each electronic cart is associated with an unique identifier. Each electronic cart comprises items. The system 101 invokes, a rendering module for positioning the electronic carts on a GUI based on user defined time and date. The system 101 generates one or more events. Each event comprises items associated with electronic carts. The system 101 displays events on the GUI using the rendering module. The system 101 enables a user to perform a task selected from a group of tasks based on the unique identifiers associated with electronic carts. Further, the system 101 dynamically updates one or more items associated with the at least one electronic cart based on impact of the task.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for determining developed code scores of an application. The method may include: receiving a shell of developed code for an application including first score tags of first blocks of developed code and second score tags of second blocks of developed code from a first user; storing the received shell of developed code in a database; receiving third score tags of the first blocks of developed code from a second user; identifying patterns in the developed code based on the received third score tags; applying the identified patterns to the second blocks of the developed code; determining fourth score tags for the second blocks of the developed code based on the applied patterns; and updating the shell of developed code based on the received third score tags and the determined fourth score tags.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided herein to facilitate negotiation between consumers and merchants for promotions. In one embodiment, a method for generating promotion impressions is provided which includes receiving a consumer request for a promotion, wherein the consumer request comprises one or more indications of consumer preferences for the promotion and determining one or more potential merchants based in part on the consumer request. The method further comprises determining, for each potential merchant, if the potential merchant has pre-established promotion criteria that would meet the consumer request and if the potential merchant has pre-established promotion criteria that would meet the consumer request, storing promotion data for the potential merchant.

Abstract: A command center provides ad-hoc search and navigation through different dimensional topic levels that allow users to better analyze and correlate data. The command center not only generates and displays content and metrics associated with an event, but can also generate and display real-time content and metrics for other topics, products, and/or services related to a currently displayed topic. The command center enables a user to navigate through the different dimensional levels simply by selecting items displayed by a remote control application. The command center also automatically synchronizes the content and metrics for any selected dimension to a same corresponding time period.

Abstract: An authentication device that uses biometric authentication includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire first biometric information of a user, a storage unit configured to store second biometric information which is preregistered, a processing unit configured to obtain an authentication determination value based on similarity between the first biometric information acquired by the acquisition unit and the second biometric information stored in the storage unit, and a decision unit configured to decide a service providable to the user based on the authentication determination value and a plurality of thresholds to which different services are respectively assigned.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method for reporting lost items includes presenting a lost item reporting link associated with an entity having a plurality of different physical establishment locations; receiving a user selection of the lost item reporting link; presenting at a website, in response to the user selection of the lost item reporting link, a graphical user interface configured to solicit lost item recovery information, the website being associated with the entity having the plurality of different physical establishments; receiving the lost item recovery information via the graphical user interface; and transmitting the lost item recovery information to a third party online lost and found system.

Abstract: Trigger-free asynchronous maintenance of custom indexes and skinny performance meta-structures is described. A database system receives a request to manipulate data in an object in a database table, and determines whether the object in the database table is associated with a user-based data structure. If the object in the database table is associated with the user-based data structure, the database system manipulates the data in the object in the database table and data in an object in an intermediate data table. The database system receives a query, and determines whether the query requests any data that is in the user-based data structure. If the query requests any data that is in the user-based data structure, the database system creates a query result by combining any data that is in the object in the intermediate data table with any requested data that is in the user-based data structure, and outputs the query result.

Abstract: An object locating method, wherein a server may obtain a correspondence relationship between an object and an object storage device and a correspondence relationship between an object storage device and a prompt device, and after the server receives a request for a sought target object, determining an object storage device corresponding to the target object based on a first correspondence relationship, determining a prompt device corresponding to the object storage device based on a second correspondence relationship, and transmitting a control signal to the prompt device, to control directing the prompt device to output prompt information. With the correspondence relationship between the prompt device and the object storage device reflecting the setup locations of both, after a user confirms a prompt device outputting prompt information, the location of a storage device storing the target object may be determined based on the location of the prompt device.

Abstract: An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a transceiver coupled to a processor. Contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, comprising: a display unit; a wireless communication unit for providing a communication interface for communication with a vehicle or an external server; and a control unit for setting, when reserving a vehicle, an amount of advertisement to be consumed in the vehicle, and for providing fee deduction information, according to the set amount of advertisement, to the display unit.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and non-transitory media for consumer interfaces including ambient map displays are discussed herein. Some embodiments may include a system with one or more servers. The one or more servers may be configured to generate a consumer interface including an ambient map display with a graphical representation of a map. The ambient map display may further include merchant location indicators within the map. The merchant location indicators may indicate the activity level for merchant locations that are determined to be near a consumer device, such as through a variable blink rate or other indicator. The activity level may represent, for example, the number of consumers at a particular venue or the rate of a particular consumer activity, such as transaction activity. The system may be configured to provide real-time merchant data to consumer device based on tracking the consumer device location.

Abstract: Provided is an improved direct store delivery (DSD) system for providing customized information to a user. The DSD system includes a device that receives a first voice command from the user and determines a current location of the user. The first voice command is then transformed into a first text request based on a conversion of the points in speech to points in data. Further, the first text request is processed to determine a first set of information, based on a current location of the device, to be provided audibly to the user. The first set of information is transmitted to the user through speech. The device further receives a second voice command from the user to interact with the first set of information. The second voice command is processed to determine a final set of information, and the final set of information is visually displayed to the user in an instance in which the user has arrived at a desired location.

Abstract: A method for linking a transaction account to an offer includes: storing a plurality of account profiles, each profile including data related to a transaction account including an account identifier; receiving offer data from an entity, the data including data related to an offer for the purchase of goods or services; storing an offer data entry, the data entry including the offer data; generating an offer identifier associated with the offer data; transmitting the offer identifier to the entity; receiving an offer acceptance notification, the notification including a specific account identifier and the offer identifier; identifying a specific account profile that includes the specific account identifier; and updating at least one of the specific account profile and the offer data entry to indicate a linkage of the related transaction account to the offer data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to determine a predicted wait time at a commercial point-of-interest for an estimated time-of-arrival are disclosed. An example method includes determining an estimated time-of-arrival of a vehicle at a commercial point-of-interest and obtaining current wait-time data and historical wait-time data for the estimated time-of-arrival for the commercial point-of-interest. The example method includes determining, via a processor, a predicted wait time for the estimated time-of-arrival based on the current wait-time data and the historical wait-time data and communicating the predicted wait time to a user interface of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a media automation system, a database server transmits a request to a traffic and billing system to identify both an advertisement for potential inclusion in a content block, and a first primary programming item to be scheduled adjacent to the advertisement in a broadcast log, i.e. a paired advertisement and primary programming item, and receives a message identifying the advertisement and the first primary programming item from the traffic and billing system in response to that request. The database server responds to the message from the traffic and billing system by inserting the advertisement into the broadcast log adjacent to the first primary programming item, transmitting a signal notifying the traffic and billing system that the advertisement and the first primary programming item have been inserted into the broadcast log, and delivering the broadcast log to a media server.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes at least one processor configured to determine, on the basis of information concerning traveling of a vehicle obtained when an image is taken by an image pickup unit of the vehicle, a scene present when the image is taken; and transmit information indicating the determined scene and the image to a terminal connected to the information processing apparatus via a network.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: adjusting a transmission parameter associated to a notification process for outputting a notification; determining a priority of users currently within an area of interest, the area of interest including an area of a venue; and outputting the notification to a subset of the users based on the adjusting and the determining.

Abstract: A method for linking a transaction account to an offer includes: storing a plurality of account profiles, each profile including data related to a transaction account including an account identifier; receiving offer data from an entity, the data including data related to an offer for the purchase of goods or services; storing an offer data entry, the data entry including the offer data; generating an offer identifier associated with the offer data; transmitting the offer identifier to the entity; receiving an offer acceptance notification, the notification including a specific account identifier and the offer identifier; identifying a specific account profile that includes the specific account identifier; and updating at least one of the specific account profile and the offer data entry to indicate a linkage of the related transaction account to the offer data.