Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for location based dynamic coupons are presented. In some embodiments, location information for a plurality of users in an area associated with the network based positioning system is determined. The location information may be analyzed using a set of rules associated with the area to create an offer associated with a location within the area. The offer may then be communicated to one or more users. In alternate embodiments, user density may be used to create offers for users, and the offers may be directed toward influencing users to move from a high user density location to a low user density location.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system of a mobile content creation, sharing, and commerce in a geo-spatial environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes communicating a positioning data of the mobile device to a server at a periodic interval, automatically generating in the mobile device, in response to the server, a present location profile associated with a present geographic location of the mobile device, simultaneously generating, in the mobile device, a set of adjacent profiles provided by the server as being a direction away from the present geographic location of the mobile device and refreshing, in the mobile device, the present location profile and the set of adjacent profiles at the periodic interval. The method may include automatically attaching a present sense data in the present location profile when a user selects a capture function in the present location profile.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system of a campaign in a geo-spatial environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes populating each profile of a geo-spatial social network with an address data, forming a group in support of a campaign in the geo-spatial network when a particular user creates the group in support of the campaign and automatically communicating media to a physical location of a member of the group based on the address data associated with each profile of the geo-spatial network. The method may also include automatically creating the group based on a public data associated with each profile of the geo-spatial social network even prior to certain users associated with each profile registering geo-spatial social network by applying the public data to the each profile.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method receiving receives information describing a current or future activity from a user of a computing system via a mobile device. The current activity is an activity occurring at a current time when the information is received, while the future activity is an activity occurring at a future time relative to a time when the information is received. The method transmits the information describing the current or future activity to a backend database coupled to the Internet and remote from the mobile device. The information describing the current or future activity is accessible to at least one recipient having access privilege to information associated with the user and describing the current or future activity via the Internet.

Abstract: A method and system for providing refined location relevant marketing devices whereby a marketing device management system obtains: data representing one or more marketing devices from one or more merchants; location refinement data associated with the merchants; location refinement data associated with the marketing devices; and location refinement data associated with a consumer. The marketing device management system includes a marketing device matching engine that includes a location refinement matching filter. The location refinement matching filter uses all, or part of: the location refinement data associated with the merchant; the location refinement data associated with the marketing devices; and the location refinement data associated with the consumer; to determine the marketing devices in the marketing device database most relevant to the consumer, and the consumer's current state. The most relevant marketing devices are then provided to the consumer.

Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic sign is provided. Identification information is received from a plurality of mobile devices approaching an electronic sign. Using the identification information, user profiles corresponding to the plurality of mobile devices are retrieved. Information from the user profiles is then aggregated. An advertisement or message to display to the plurality of mobile devices is then identified based on the aggregated information. The advertisement or message is then caused to be displayed on the electronic sign.

Abstract: A mobile software development kit (“SDK”) executes on a mobile device that interfaces with a commerce network. The mobile SDK includes an interface to a host application on the commerce network, and an interface to a merchant application executing on the mobile device. The mobile SDK receives from the host application a check-in of the mobile device to a merchant, and an availability of new user objects, and provides the check-in and new user objects to the merchant application.

Abstract: A system and related method are disclosed for a platform that allows merchants to register, and enter their data, at which point the system generates sales, vouchers, or similar items automatically or using merchant input. Publication, by web or mobile app, can be controlled with parameters including geographic limitations, and published by divisions and employees under security authorizations. According to some embodiments, customers may pay a deposit for a redeemable version, refundable upon redemption.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimization of facility locations are disclosed, for example, wireless telecommunications facility locations. Among a plurality of cluster points, corresponding to wireless customers, optimal locations are determined for a predetermined number of cluster centers, each cluster center having a predetermined cluster radius that defines a cluster area. Among a plurality of cluster points, optimal facility locations are determined for a variable number of cluster centers, each cluster center having a minimum acceptable economic value.

Abstract: In an example embodiment disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising an interface and mobile billboard logic that is coupled with the interface and operable to communicate with an associated device via the interface. The mobile billboard logic obtains location data for the associated device. The mobile billboard logic determines whether a predetermined trigger condition has been met. The mobile billboard logic selectively sends data representative of an advertisement to the associated device to be displayed on a web page being requested by the associated device based on the location of the associated device and whether the predetermined condition has been met.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed toward a method for providing an advertisement to user equipment. The method includes providing and transmitting an advertisement message and caller ID data including sender identification information to user equipment having a display. The advertisement message and caller ID data are received by the user equipment and displayed on the display.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for targeting one or more receiving data processing systems with data by aiming a sending data processing system at the receiving data processing system(s) and performing a shoot action. Aiming information is transmitted from the sending data processing system to the receiving data processing system(s) to facilitate determining whether or not the one or more receiving data processing systems was targeted by the sending data processing system, for example, to subsequently pull data, push data, or interact. Aiming information may include location information, directional and posture information, distance information, target size, and/or other shooting data to further qualify the shoot action. Permissions and configurations can govern data pulled or pushed. Wave forms which are not controllably aimed by nature can be accurately aimed.

Abstract: Among other things, information is maintained that associates competitors with respective territories for which the competitors have rights that are to be exclusive relative to other competitors for items associated with the territories. A user can enter, through a user interface, an expression of interest that can be associated with one of the territories. In response to the expression of interest, a user is automatically enabled to interact with the competitor that has the exclusive right to the territory, without automatically enabling the user to interact with a competitor that does not have the exclusive right.

Abstract: A platform is provided having a network of interactive kiosks with multiple local services running on each individual kiosk. The kiosk network provides users or interested viewers with relevant information, as well as the ability to react to such information in a relevant manner.

Abstract: A system and method for providing discount coupons to a customer in a business establishment such as a restaurant. A control server associated with the business establishment is configured to communicate over a wireless communication link with a mobile telecomputing device, such as a smart phone, of the customer. The control server enables the customer to request services utilizing the customer's smart phone. The control server sends the discount coupons to the customer's mobile telecomputing device proactively or in response to customer or waiter requests.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a system and method for performing actions using visual search. The system includes a controller, an image recognition module and a polling engine. The controller receives data describing an image that is associated with a poll from a first user. The image recognition module identifies the image as being an option that is selected by the first user for the poll. The polling engine associates the option selected by the first user and a first set of demographic information describing the first user with the poll. The polling engine provides the first user with polling data that describes one or more voting results for the poll. The polling data includes a second set of demographic information associated with one or more second users that provided an answer to the poll.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system of white page and yellow page directories in a geo-spatial environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes geocoding an address data associated with a listing of a directory on a map and publishing an inventory of a user associated with the listing to market to other users and residents a threshold distance away from the address data associated with the listing. The method may include generating a set of coupons of a business associated with the listing as the inventory, and providing the set of coupons to the other users and residents the threshold distance away from the address data associated with the listing. The method may also include adjusting the threshold distance away based on a request of the user associated with the listing.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for displaying messaging, wayfinding and advertising on interactive kiosks and digital wireless communication devices including handheld portable devices within a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) or through the Internet. The information is stored in databases connected to the Internet that include maps of shopping centers or malls, data regarding user profiles, product categories and product brands which provide users the ability to search the database and interact with the maps and point-of-purchase advertising. When proximity-based WLAN access is available, the data is merged with more data concerning the user's relative position within the network.

Abstract: Targeted products are offered over a communications network. Product data for a plurality of products from a plurality of distributors for the products is received. Customer data from a plurality of customers comprising personal information about customers is received. Using the data, at least one user-specific product offering from the plurality of products is generated. Automated messages comprising the at least one user-specific product offering to the one or more customers are then sent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for managing attraction attendance levels through tracking current attendance levels and notifying patrons of incentives to alter their attraction selections in real-time. Examples identify an attraction queue that has a customer wait time failing to meet a threshold and determine a geographic relationship of a tracking device associated with a registered customer to the queue. Accordingly, an incentive is created from metadata associated with the queue and offered to the registered customer to urge the registered customer to take a queue balancing action. The queue balancing action may be leaving the queue if the customer wait time exceeds a threshold maximum wait time and the tracking device is within the queue, or choosing to enter the queue if the customer wait time is less than a threshold minimum wait time and the tracking device is outside of the queue.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering targeted advertisements to consumers by inserting the targeted advertisements into a content stream. The content stream may be monitored for advertisement placement opportunities, such that the targeted advertisements may be seamlessly inserted into the content stream to replace an advertisement in the content stream. The content stream's owner and/or provider may be identified such that revenues from the targeted advertisement may be shared with the owner's and/or providers. The system and method are further able to use a biometric recognition technique to verify that the targeted advertisement is actually delivered to the targeted consumer. Another aspect allows the targeted advertisements to be delivered across multiple platforms in accordance with an advertising campaign.

Abstract: A method provides a mobile billboard messaging app and non-transitory computer readable electronic storage medium. The method includes a computer database electronically storing merchant/advertiser and user information in communication with a software application running in a mobile device of the user. The mobile device has GPS technology, a display screen and Internet connectivity. The method displays on the user's device messages from an advertiser that are logically related to user preferences when the user device is in a given location radius. Where a correlation is found, at least one message from the advertiser is displayed. The message is triggered when the device enters within the given radii from the advertiser. When triggered, the messaging app provides relevant real-time promotions, deals and coupons related to the user preferences. The mobile billboard displays target messages based on both the user's preferences and the user's geographical real-time location.

Abstract: An approach for providing consumption behavior modification is described. Location information associated with a mobile device is received as part of a consumption behavior modification service. An applicable behavior modification grid tile is identified based on the location information, wherein the behavior modification grid tile is among a plurality of modification grid tiles mapping to a behavior continuum space. One of a plurality of offers designated for the identified grid is selected. An incentive message specifying a behavior modification inducement incentive is generated for transmission to the mobile device.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting a user to an entity in relation to one or more directories comprising one or more databases, said databases comprising one or more contact information of one or more entities replaced by one or more intermediate contact information provided by an intermediate system, said intermediate system receiving the contact of the user made to the intermediate contact, delivering a targeted message to the user before routing the user to the entity.

Abstract: A mobile billboard messaging app and non-transitory computer readable electronic storage medium method includes a computer database electronically storing merchant/advertiser and user information in communication with a software application running in a mobile device of the user, the mobile device having location identifying technology, a display screen and Internet connectivity capability. The system displays messages logically related to a user's preferences from an advertiser on the display of a user's devices when the user device is in a given location radius when correlated with user's preferences. Where a correlation is found, at least one message from the advertiser is displayed. The message is triggered when the device enters within the given radii from the advertiser. When triggered, the messaging app provides relevant real-time promotions, deals and coupons related to the user preferences.

Abstract: A mobile billboard messaging icon displays messages related to a user's preferences from an advertiser on the display of a user's devices, such as Smartphone or tablet, having Internet connectivity, location technology, and logic means for determining when the user device is in a given vicinity of the advertiser's location. The coordinate location of the device is used to identify advertiser's locations within a preselected distance that correlate with user's preferences. Where a correlation is found, at least one message from the advertiser is displayed on the Smartphone or tablet device. The message is triggered when the device enters within the given radii from the advertiser. When triggered, the messaging icon provides relevant real-time promotions, deals and coupons for purchase of goods and services of the advertisers or sponsors related to the user preferences. The mobile billboard displays target messages based on both the user's specific preferences and the user's geographical real-time location.

Abstract: A system and methods for an offer placement system for delivering targeted marketing offers to consumers during a session with an online (web-based) Internet portal, such as an online banking portal of a financial institution. A component receives advertising campaign data from an advertiser including a plurality of targeted marketing offers for delivery to consumers in response to a particular condition (e.g. an offer-triggering event), and stores the campaign data in a database. A component determines the occurrence of an offer-triggering event caused by a consumer during an online session with the online portal, for example, viewing a list of banking transactions. A component identifies a predetermined targeted marketing offer stored in the database that corresponds to the offer-triggering event. A component delivers information corresponding to the targeted marketing offer to the consumer during the online session with the portal.

Abstract: Promotional or informational materials are selected for presentation to mobile device users based at least in part on knowledge about where those users intend to go. If a user performs a points-of-interest search that evinces a particular intent, then the mobile device can select informational materials that are associated with that particular intent, and then display those informational materials. The informational materials selected can be limited to those that are mapped to a point of interest that the searching user selected from a list of points of interest that are relevant to the user's specified intent. Additionally or alternatively, the mobile device might display only the informational materials that are mapped to a particular point of interest in response to detecting that the user has entered within a specified proximity of that particular point of interest, as determined through a global positioning system of the user's mobile device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are describe wherein a service provider provides media services that can include, but are not limited to, telephone, radio, interactive and television services. A user residence and/or a user receiving device are designated as a primary location or device for receiving the services of the service provider. An authorization center authenticates a request to provide the service(s) at one or more secondary location/device. The verification process can include, but is not limited to, password(s), Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) and biometric identifiers such as voice, retina, finger print and DNA.

Abstract: Mobile advertisements often involve advertisements related to the user's detected location. However, additional relevant advertisement opportunities may be identified by also identifying an image captured by the camera of the mobile device (e.g., the user may take a photo of a product under consideration, or may gaze at the product while wearing a gaze-tracking device). Advertisements relating to the product and the user's location may then be presented for a related product sold by the same store, or a lower-priced offer for the same product from a nearby competing store. Advertisements may be presented via augmented reality (e.g., integrating the advertisement with the image of the environment presented to the user), and/or compared with the cost of interrupting an inferred activity of the user. Additionally, image evaluation may be applied when the user is near an advertisement opportunity in order to conserve the resources of the mobile device.

Abstract: Applications for physical layer security are disclosed. One such application is a system comprising a medical sensor device and a wireless communication module. The medical sensor device is operable to generate data representative of a condition of a patient. The wireless communication module is operable to transmit, on a wireless communication channel, the generated data representative of the condition of the patient. The system also includes a physical layer security module residing at a physical layer of the wireless communication module. The physical layer security module is operable to provide a secrecy zone around the physical layer security module by transforming the generated data such that transmission of the generated data is secured from interception by an eavesdropper on the wireless communication channel.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for identifying a geographical route along which a network accessible device is repetitively moved. In accordance with some embodiments, a sequence of geopositioning samples from a network accessible device is received, the samples indicative of different geographical locations of the device over a time interval. A geographical route is identified along which the device was repetitively moved from the sequence of samples. A content item is selected for an entity having a physical location proximate the geographical route. The content item is displayed on a display associated with a user of the network accessible device.

Abstract: Search terms are derived automatically from images captured by a camera equipped cell phone, PDA, or other image capturing device, submitted to a search engine to obtain information of interest, and at least a portion of the resulting information is transmitted back locally to, or nearby, the device that captured the image.

Abstract: An information transmission device stores attribute information of each product to be provided to a user. The information transmission device acquires positional information of the user from a communication device owned by the user. The information transmission device specifies the user's situation using at least the acquired positional information of the user. The information transmission device specifies the product having the user's specified situation as the attribute information. The information transmission device transmits the specified product to the communication device.

Abstract: A system and method for advertisers to run multiple advertisement campaigns across several locations without having to configure each campaign on a per location basis is provided. The system may determine and assign budget, target radius, duration, pricing, times of day, etc., for each ad campaign and each location. These settings are not only configured at the time of initial setup, but may also be changed dynamically to adjust for actual results and to account for time-dependent variables. In being changed dynamically, the settings may be changed periodically or aperiodically (e.g., based on events or thresholds being crossed). The setup and updates of the budget, target radius, duration pricing, times of day, etc., may be performed using an optimization algorithm, in one embodiment, based on historical information and current campaign performance, respectively.

Abstract: Methods and systems relating to providing a recommendation on a client device are described. In some embodiments, data from a sensor included in the client device is received. The sensor is configured to obtain data corresponding to a location and a direction of the client device. User movement information is determined based on the data from the sensor. A recommendation is identified based on the user movement information. The recommendation is sent to the client device.

Abstract: Items—including gourmet products—are evaluated and rated by participants in a controlled event, which can be coordinated by software locally or at a dedicated website. Event data, including item scores and participant scores can be shared with vendors, merchants and other commercial entities associated with the products. Promotional incentives from such entities for the products (and related products) can then be directly targeted and provided to participants and other members of the public. The participant's activities can also be collected and disseminated to affiliates/friends of the participants through social networking sites, personalized web pages, etc.

Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, a redemption location associated with each of one or more coupons is determined, and a current location of a mobile device of a user is determined. Thereafter, for each of the coupons, a distance between the redemption location of the respective coupon and the current location of the mobile device of the user is calculated. The coupons are then displayed, via a user interface in the mobile device, in a visual arrangement that illustrates the proximity of the user to the redemption locations associated with each of the coupons.

Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, an electronic message including a coupon is detected in an electronic message inbox associated with a user. A redemption location associated with the coupon is determined. Thereafter, a notification is displayed via a user interface in a mobile device associated with the user, when the mobile device is located within a predetermined distance of the redemption location.

Abstract: A method for identifying a geographic location of a financial transaction includes: storing, in a merchant database, a plurality of merchant data entries, wherein each merchant data entry includes at least a merchant identifier and a geographic location; receiving, by a receiving device, an authorization request for a financial transaction, wherein the authorization request includes at least a plurality of data elements containing transaction information; identifying, by a processing device, a first data element in the plurality of data elements including a merchant identification; identifying, in the merchant database, a specific merchant data entry, wherein the merchant identifier of the specific merchant data entry corresponds to the merchant identification; transmitting, by a transmitting device, a reply to the authorization request; and transmitting, by the transmitting device, the geographic location included in the specific merchant data entry.

Abstract: A networked system implements a method of delivering product to a user and including promotional products on a delivery entity for delivery to potential customers within a determined target area of the user delivery location. A server receives a purchase delivery request from a user at a user location. At least one promotional product is determined for inclusion on a delivery entity associated with the user delivery request. A target area is determined based on the user location. Notifications of the promotional product are sent to potential customers within the determined target area, allowing the potential customers to request the promotional product.

Abstract: A system uses GPS or other location determining features and existing cellular services, along with a centrally available computer program. A vendor/advertiser can discover nearby consumers; the vendor/advertiser can publish a business communication such as promotion so that the consumer can discover the business announcements; the vendor/advertiser can send a one-on-one message to the consumer detailing the business announcement and call for action; and the consumer can obtain from the vendor/advertiser any clarifications, questions, feedback etc. regarding product/promotion. Individual users can use the system to identify and send messages to other individuals based on location.

Abstract: A method includes providing advertisement data to a mobile device, receiving an input associated with the mobile device based oh the advertisement data, and providing a credit based on the input. The input may be based on at least one of a location of the mobile device, a messaging communication initiated using the mobile device, an entry in an information management application, and a transaction executed using the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for providing a conversational user interface (CUI) which interacts audibly with a customer of a retail location. The CUI can ask questions to or respond to questions from the customer, provide audible information regarding products or services available within the retail location, or otherwise assist the customer as the customer shops at the retail location. The CUI can be provided on virtually any device capable of outputting audio content including portable devices such as mobile phones, smart phones, tablets, gaming devices, and stationary devices such as televisions, monitors, or other display devices.

Abstract: An information delivery device includes an advertisement information transmitting unit, an input information receiving unit, a terminal position determining unit, an advertisement information database, a correlation determining unit, and an information delivering unit. The advertisement information transmitting unit transmits advertisement information to an advertisement providing device. The input information receiving unit receives input information. The terminal position determining unit determines whether a position of the terminal is within a predetermined region. The advertisement information database stores the advertisement information, predetermined key information, and delivery information in association with one another. The correlation determining unit determines whether a correlation between the input information and the key information is within a predetermined permissible range.

Abstract: An information delivery device is provided. Advertisement information, key information, delivery information, and priority information are stored. One piece of advertisement information is transmitted to an advertisement providing device based on priority information. Input information input to a terminal is received. It is determined whether a position of the terminal is within a predetermined region, and whether a correlation between the input information and the key information corresponding to the one piece of advertisement information is within a predetermined permissible range. Based on the result of determination, delivery information corresponding to the one piece of advertisement information is delivered to the terminal. Transmission of relevant information related to the delivery information is detected.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying the location of a customer within a retail environment using a smart device carried by the customer. One or more transponders can be located in the retail environment and can communicate with the smart device to determine the location of the smart device. Once the location of the smart device is determined, customized content can be displayed to the customer carrying the smart device. The customized content can be related to a product that is displayed in proximity of the location of the smart device.

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating targeted discounts are described. A request to distribute a promotional offer is received from a merchant. The promotional offer may be at least partially preconfigured, is maintained at the deal service, and may indicate an item (e.g., a product and/or service) offered by the merchant. The promotional offer is distributed immediately after the request is received. The user set to receive the promotional offer is determined. The promotional offer is provided to at least one user in the user set. The promotional offer is confirmed with the users that accepted the promotional offer.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to a system and methods for distributing targeted content to users of mobile devices such as smartphones and other hand-held devices based on the user's geo-location and other user-specific parameters. Generally, the distribution of content may be regulated by numerous indicators including the user's distance from a stationary media location, moving media channels displaying exterior facing signage, or digital billboards that display messaging with the use of digital screens. Further, aspects of the present disclosure allow users to engage with content and receive additional, supplemental content on their mobile device.

Abstract: A location based router system comprises a router in communication with an ad hoc network of devices, including at least one mobile device. The router directs packets from the network to associated agents. The router receives queries from requesting clients, such as the mobile device, and provides location to the requesting client. Additionally, depending on preferences of the client, it also routes market packets for location based services back to the mobile device dependent on its location. A method of providing location based service to a mobile device in a wireless network. The method receives a query for location in the wireless network from the wireless device. The query includes an opt-in level for participating in offers for location based services. Mobile device location computed from packets transmitted between the mobile device and nodes in the wireless network is determined.