Abstract:
Certain embodiments are described that allows for automated payment distribution for a multi-level social network. Embodiments of the invention include a multi-tiered social sales network of affiliates and multi-level sales individuals (e.g., national, regional, and/or local) whereby the sale is initiated via a communication, ad, and/or broadcast of a sales opportunity. A purchaser may then act upon the communication, ad, and/or broadcast, whereby incentive payments (e.g., commissions, etc.) are paid out to parties associated with the sale. These parties can involve sales individuals (e.g., in a multi-level sales organization) whom are responsible (directly or indirectly) for the specific sale.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for an online transaction system with personal matching are presented. In some embodiments, a method includes determining a location of a first user and a second user. The method further includes receiving supplemental data associated the first user and supplemental data associated with the second user. The method additionally includes determining a match between a first user and a second user based at least in part on the determined location and the supplemental data. The method further includes presenting a transaction to at least one of the first user or the second user based at least in part on the determined location and the supplemental data. The method also includes facilitating a payment from at least one of the first user or the second user for the transaction.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for automatically charging an electrically powered vehicle are provided. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing proximity or presence of the vehicle, and one or more chargers for automatically coupling with corresponding receptacles of the vehicle and charging an onboard electrical storage device (e.g., a battery). The vehicle may be driven to or parked in a position that automatically couples the apparatus and vehicle as needed, or the apparatus may include locomotion means (e.g., wheels, tracks, rails) for moving along one or more axes of movement. The degree of coupling may depend on the type of charger to be engaged—such as direct contact for conductive and inductive chargers, or close proximity for a near-field charger. The apparatus may also include manual controls for moving/operating the apparatus, a processor for controlling operation of any element(s) of the apparatus, and/or other components.
Abstract:
In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for controlling access to an electronic account. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, at a server computer and from an electronic account provider computer, a notification pertaining to an electronic account belonging to a user. The method also includes, sending, via the server computer, an authorization request to the user. The method further includes receiving, a response to the authorization request sent to the user. The method additionally includes authenticating the user based at least in part on the received response to the authorization request. The method also includes granting the user access to the electronic account based at least in part on the authenticating step.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for enhanced browsing with security scanning. Within a document (e.g., a web page, a word processing document, a list of electronic mail messages), a link to other content or another document is selected by a computing device and the content is identified before a user clicks on the link to open the content. The content is placed into a safe cache that prevents the content from adversely affecting the user's computing device. The content is scanned and/or its behavior is analyzed to detect any security threats or undesirable content (e.g., viruses, worms, scripts, adware, spyware, pornography). Results of the analysis may be collected at a central server. The link or an associated indicator may be configured to indicate whether a threat is present; more information may be provided as desired. A user may be provided with various options to ignore a threat, disable the link, etc.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for look-ahead security. Within a document (e.g., a web page, a word processing document, a list of electronic mail messages), a link to other content or another document is selected and the content is identified before a user clicks on the link to open the content. The content is placed into a safe cache that prevents the content from adversely affecting the user's computing device. The content is scanned and/or its behavior is analyzed to detect any security threats or undesirable content (e.g., viruses, worms, scripts, adware, spyware, pornography). Results of the analysis may be collected at a central server. The link or an associated indicator may be configured to indicate whether a threat is present; more information may be provided as desired. A user may be provided with various options to ignore a threat, disable the link, etc.
Abstract:
A system and methods are provided for enabling real-time call control with minimal requirements for dedicated telecommunications PBX and dedicated switching equipment. Dynamic call routing is handled by a network carrier's equipment and an interface is provided at the carrier switch to dynamically redirect calls from outside of the carrier's network. A call's signaling channel and bearer (voice) channel are separated, allowing the voice carriage to continue to be handled by the network carrier, but the routing of the call is controlled from outside of the carrier's network. A real-time signaling path and interface is provided into the carrier network such that the associated routing decisions and business logic can remain outside of the carrier network, while the carrier network continues to carry the voice channels.
Abstract:
A system and system for personal pathogen status verifying allows an entity to control access to an area of congregation (AOC) at one or more points of entry (POE) is a configurable manner. In one embodiment, the system may be used for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but may be similarly used for other pathogens.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for automatically charging an electrically powered vehicle are provided. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing proximity or presence of the vehicle, and one or more chargers for automatically coupling with corresponding receptacles of the vehicle and charging an onboard electrical storage device (e.g., a battery). The vehicle may be driven to or parked in a position that automatically couples the apparatus and vehicle as needed, or the apparatus may include locomotion means (e.g., wheels, tracks, rails) for moving along one or more axes of movement. The degree of coupling may depend on the type of charger to be engaged—such as direct contact for conductive and inductive chargers, or close proximity for a near-field charger. The apparatus may also include manual controls for moving/operating the apparatus, a processor for controlling operation of any element(s) of the apparatus, and/or other components.