Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G07F 17/34 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements depending on the stopping of moving members, e.g. "fruit" machines

Abstract

In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of utilizing an application operating on a mobile device to determine any applicable offers or eligibility and rank such offers and eligibility for user selection. More specifically, a process may be conducted by a processor in communication with a mobile device and data stores including user data, retailer data, and/or product and service data, the process including comparing identification information associated with a product or service received from the mobile device with data in the data stores; determining the product or service and identifying any associated promotional offers or plan eligibility associated with the product or service, the user, and/or the retailer; ranking any promotional offers or plan eligibility based at least in part on size of promotion; transmitting to the mobile device an identifier of applicable promotional offers or plan eligibility.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Abstract

The present invention is generally directed to a method of utilizing Internet of Things (loT) communications to provide offers or promotions to a user and initiate a transaction using a user device communicatively connected to an loT device, including: receiving at an loT hub device from an loT-capable device that a product needs or should be replaced or replenished;, determining one or more offers or promotions related to the product or the replacement or replenishment of the product; automatically selecting or receiving a selection from the user of one of the offers or promotions; and initiating the transaction for the replacement or replenishment of the product, suing the selected offer or promotion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

The invention is generally directed to a package for a value item including a removable layer. In some embodiments, the invention includes a greeting card including a value item including a removable layer. In some embodiments, the invention includes a value item packaging system, including a package made from a substrate with colors or patterns printed thereon, and a removable layer disposed on top of, and at least partially obscuring, the colors or patterns, the package at least partially enclosing the item, and a stylus s configured to scrape or scratch away at least a portion of the removable layer thereby showing the colors or patterns printed beneath. Some embodiments may be a packaging system using a box and a lid made from a substrate at least partially covered by a liner, the liner having colors or patterns at least partially obscured by a removable layer; and a stylus.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/62 - External coverings or coatings
• B42D 15/02 - PostcardsGreeting, menu, business or like cardsLetter cards or letter-sheets
• B42D 15/04 - Foldable or multi-part cards or sheets
• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs

Abstract

In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of utilizing an application operating on a mobile device to determine any applicable offers or eligibility and rank such offers and eligibility for user selection. More specifically, a process may be conducted by a processor in communication with a mobile device and data stores including user data, retailer data, and/or product and service data, the process including comparing identification information associated with a product or service received from the mobile device with data in the data stores; determining the product or service and identifying any associated promotional offers or plan eligibility associated with the product or service, the user, and/or the retailer; ranking any promotional offers or plan eligibility based at least in part on size of promotion; transmitting to the mobile device an identifier of applicable promotional offers or plan eligibility.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
• G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06F 16/9535 - Search customisation based on user profiles and personalisation
• G06F 16/9537 - Spatial or temporal dependent retrieval, e.g. spatiotemporal queries

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G07F 17/34 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements depending on the stopping of moving members, e.g. "fruit" machines

Abstract

Ozone generating machine for generating ozone in a ship, including: an ozone generator (OG), a liquid cooling circuit portion, a frame, comprising a base (B) for laying on the ground, a top subframe (TSF) supporting the ozone generator (OG), and at least one pair of pillars (P) arranged between the base (B) and the top subframe (TSF), characterized in that the frame comprises: at least one pair of cross-brace beams (CB), for linking the pillars (P) and a plurality of dampers (D) attached to a bottom of the base (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 13/11 - Preparation of ozone by electric discharge
• B63J 4/00 - Arrangements of installations for treating waste-water or sewage

Abstract

Method for controlling an ozone generating machine (OGM) comprising the steps of: wherein each base setting file (BSF) is dedicated to a type of ozone generating machine (OGM), producing ozone with the ozone generating machine (OGM), said step comprising at least a step of correcting the at least one sensor signal (SSI) with at least one sensor coefficient (SK) or actuating the at least one actuator (ACT) with the at least one actuator control signal (ACS) corrected by at least one actuator coefficient (AK).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
• C01B 13/11 - Preparation of ozone by electric discharge

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, providing a learning and innovation center featuring leadership, motivational, educational, and brainstorming training, business workshops, and business classes in the payment and financial technology field Innovation consulting services, namely, advising others in the area of product development in the payment and financial technology field

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded, optically encoded, and electronically readable, reloadable and non-reloadable prepaid cards, gift cards, incentive cards, reward cards, debit cards, general-purpose cards for redeeming cash value in exchange for the goods and services of others, travel car (2) Non-magnetically encoded prepaid cards, gift cards, incentive cards, reward cards, debit cards, general-purpose cards for redeeming cash value in exchange for the goods and services of others, travel cards (3) Lottery cards (1) Electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, refilling, reloading, and tracking of payments and balances for prepaid cards, gift cards, incentive cards, reward cards, debit cards, general-purpose cards for redeeming cash value in exchange for the goods and services of others, travel cards, and lottery cards

Abstract

An online delivery servicing system includes a server that functions with a customer computing device to obtain delivery confirmation request information associated with an online gift purchased by a customer for a recipient in which the delivery confirmation request information is associated with a quantity of delivery confirmation messages to be transmitted to a recipient of the online gift and a period of elapsed time for each delivery confirmation message. At each period of elapsed time, the server transmits one of the delivery confirmation messages to a recipient computing device associated with the recipient such that, when a response to the one delivery confirmation message is received, the server transmits a customer confirmation message to the customer computing device, and when the quantity of delivery confirmation messages have been transmitted and no response has been received from the recipient computing device, the server transmits a customer delivery failure message to the customer computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
• H04W 4/14 - Short messaging services, e.g. short message service [SMS] or unstructured supplementary service data [USSD]
• H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. ALOHA
• H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station

Abstract

A group video generating system includes an application that is executed on each of multiple computing devices to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) that receives from each of a plurality of participants, a video segment including content directed toward a recipient. The application combines the video segment from each participant to form a group video, and transmits the group video to the recipient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• H04L 65/403 - Arrangements for multi-party communication, e.g. for conferences
• H04N 7/15 - Conference systems
• G06Q 20/12 - Payment architectures specially adapted for electronic shopping systems
• G06Q 20/38 - Payment protocolsDetails thereof
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• H04L 65/75 - Media network packet handling

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded, optically encoded, and electronically readable, reloadable and non-reloadable prepaid cards, including, gift cards, incentive cards, reward cards, debit cards, encoded integrated circuit cards, travel cards, and general-purpose cards for redeeming cash value in exchange for the goods and services of others (2) Non-magnetically encoded prepaid debit and general-purpose cards for redeeming cash value in exchange for the goods and services of others (1) Electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, refilling, reloading, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and general-purpose cards for redeeming cash value in exchange for the goods and services of others using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

Magnetically encoded, optically encoded, and electronically readable, reloadable and non-reloadable prepaid cards, including, gift cards, incentive cards, reward cards, debit cards, stored value cards, emv/chip cards, travel cards, and general-purpose cards Electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Abstract

A method of adding a value to a customer account is provided. A request to add a value to a customer account of a customer is received from a point of sale terminal. The request may comprise value identification data associated with the value and account identification data associated with the customer account. The customer account identification data may be entered at the point of sale. The request may be associated with a purchase of the value. The value may be caused to be added to the customer account. During subsequent value purchase transactions, additional value may be added to the account.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes
• H04M 17/02 - Coin-freed or check-freed systems
• G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for electronic funds transfer [EFT] systemsPayment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
• G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 40/04 - Trading Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange
• H04M 15/00 - Arrangements for metering, time-control or time-indication
• H04M 17/00 - Prepayment telephone systems

Abstract

A bag having a flap-activated audio or sound player and handles to cinch the flap securely in a closed position to avoid inadvertent activation of the sound player.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 33/00 - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
• B65D 33/12 - String handles
• B42D 15/02 - PostcardsGreeting, menu, business or like cardsLetter cards or letter-sheets

Abstract

An online personalized gifting system and method includes an application executed on a computing device to communicate with a merchant server owned and managed by a merchant for generating customized gift structures that may be sent to a recipient. The application transmits the gift structure templates to a merchant server in communication with a user computing device, communicates with the merchant server to receive a selected one gift structure template that has been obtained by the merchant server from the user computing device, and communicate with the merchant server to receive at least one of user-supplied textual, audio, or video content that has been obtained by the merchant server from the user computing device. The application communicates with a production facility located at a site of the merchant to generate a gift structure in accordance with the selected gift structure template and the user-supplied content using a production facility.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G07F 17/34 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements depending on the stopping of moving members, e.g. "fruit" machines

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 20/04 - Payment circuits
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
• A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
• A63F 13/92 - Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
• A63F 13/73 - Authorising game programs or game devices, e.g. checking authenticity

Abstract

A stored value card activation system includes a server in communication with one or more computing devices configured in kiosks. The server receives stored value card type information associated with one of multiple non-activated stored value cards from the computing device. The server also receives monetary amount information to be associated with the selected stored value card from the kiosk, and payment information from a user of the kiosk. From this information, the server conducts a financial transaction with a financial account server associated with an account of the user, and activates the selected stored value card in accordance with the financial transaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

Abstract

A viscous liquid vessel system for presenting a gift is described herein. In some embodiments, the viscous liquid vessel system comprises a vessel containing a viscous liquid in which a gift is disposed. The vessel comprises a lid for enclosing the viscous liquid and the gift. The viscous liquid vessel system may be presented to a gift recipient and the gift recipient may remove the gift from the vessel and the viscous liquid creating a heightened emotion upon receipt and extraction of the gift.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/24 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
• B65D 85/48 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for glass sheets
• B65D 79/00 - Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for
• B65D 23/00 - Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
• B65D 85/00 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
• B65D 25/10 - Devices to locate articles in containers
• B65D 81/22 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient in moist conditions or immersed in liquids

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for: receiving, from a terminal, identification information associated with a user, wherein the receipt of the identification information is caused by an identification operation performed at at least one of the terminal or a remote processing system located away from the terminal; determining gaming rules associated with a physical jurisdiction for the terminal, wherein a first portion of the gaming rules is provisioned at the terminal, and wherein a second portion of the gaming rules is provisioned by a remote processing system located away from the terminal; and determining, based on at least one of the first portion of the gaming rules or the second portion of the gaming rules, whether the user associated with the identification information is eligible to participate in a game associated with the physical jurisdiction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded pre-paid debit, stored value, and payment cards (1) Electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances for gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, discount cards, incentive cards, reward cards, and travel cards using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

Magnetically encoded, optically encoded, and electronically readable, reloadable and non-reloadable prepaid cards, including, gift cards, incentive cards, reward cards, debit cards, stored value cards, EMV/chip cards, travel cards, and general-purpose cards; downloadable mobile applications for giving to and receiving from others, e-gift cards; downloadable mobile applications for exchanging and managing e-gift cards; computer software and downloadable computer software namely, an electronic financial platform that accommodates multiple types of payment and debt transactions using a mobile phone, smart device, PDA (personal digital assistants), or mobile web based environment.

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 20/04 - Payment circuits
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
• A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
• A63F 13/92 - Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
• A63F 13/73 - Authorising game programs or game devices, e.g. checking authenticity

Abstract

An online personalized gifting system for providing gift card related packaging formats to enhance the customer experience relating to online gift card sales.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 16/54 - BrowsingVisualisation therefor
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G06Q 20/04 - Payment circuits
• A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• A63F 13/92 - Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
• A63F 13/73 - Authorising game programs or game devices, e.g. checking authenticity

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06Q 20/04 - Payment circuits
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
• A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
• A63F 13/92 - Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
• A63F 13/73 - Authorising game programs or game devices, e.g. checking authenticity

Abstract

A method is presented for forming a semiconductor device. The method includes forming source/drain over a semiconductor substrate, forming a sacrificial layer over the source/drain, and forming an inter-level dielectric (ILD) layer over the sacrificial layer. The method further includes forming trenches that extend partially into the sacrificial layer, removing the sacrificial layer to expose an upper surface of the source/drain, and filling the trenches with at least one conducting material. The sacrificial layer is germanium (Ge) and the at least one conducting material includes three conducting materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/535 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including internal interconnections, e.g. cross-under constructions
• H01L 23/532 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body characterised by the materials
• H01L 21/768 - Applying interconnections to be used for carrying current between separate components within a device
• H01L 29/08 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes
• H01L 23/528 - Layout of the interconnection structure

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

Abstract

A personalized stored value card and teaser presentation creation system includes a server included with instructions to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a second computing device, receive user-supplied content including at least one of user-supplied textual, audio, image, or video content, receive stored value card information associated with a merchant of a stored value card and a monetary amount to be associated with the stored value card, and transmit the received user-supplied content to the server. The server then generates a stored value card holder comprising the received user-supplied content, facilitates a financial transaction to acquire a stored value card associated with the received stored value card information, composites a teaser presentation that includes the received user-supplied content by rendering the user-supplied content in one or more pre-defined fields of the teaser presentation, the teaser presentation indicating, to the recipient, that the stored value card holder and the stored value card are to be received, and transmits the teaser presentation along with or prior to the stored value card holder and the stored value card to a recipient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 40/02 - Banking, e.g. interest calculation or account maintenance
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

An online delivery servicing system includes a server that functions with a customer computing device to obtain delivery confirmation request information associated with an online gift purchased by a customer for a recipient in which the delivery confirmation request information is associated with a quantity of delivery confirmation messages to be transmitted to a recipient of the online gift and a period of elapsed time for each delivery confirmation message. At each period of elapsed time, the server transmits one of the delivery confirmation messages to a recipient computing device associated with the recipient such that, when a response to the one delivery confirmation message is received, the server transmits a customer confirmation message to the customer computing device, and when the quantity of delivery confirmation messages have been transmitted and no response has been received from the recipient computing device, the server transmits a customer delivery failure message to the customer computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
• H04W 4/14 - Short messaging services, e.g. short message service [SMS] or unstructured supplementary service data [USSD]
• H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. ALOHA

Abstract

The disclosed invention relates generally to various embodiments of holders and packaging for giving gifts. In particular, the invention relates to various gift card holders that hold a gift card and enhance the presentation and gift giving experience for recipients and gift givers alike. The holders and packing also permit a gift card disposed therein to be visible, scanned, accessed, or otherwise activated without removing the gift card from the holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
• B65D 27/04 - Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents with apertures or windows for viewing contents
• B65D 27/22 - Tongue-and-slot or like closuresTuck-in flaps
• B65D 27/00 - Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents
• G06Q 20/38 - Payment protocolsDetails thereof
• A45C 11/18 - Ticket-holders or the like
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G06Q 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G09F 23/10 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes on paper articles, e.g. booklets, newspapers
• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

Abstract

The disclosed invention relates generally to a box for receiving and holding a transaction card. In particular, the invention relates to a box that has a cutout for viewing a transaction card and a slit for receiving a transaction card. The box permits a transaction card disposed therein to be visible, scanned, accessed, or otherwise activated without removing the gift card from the box.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45C 11/18 - Ticket-holders or the like
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• G06Q 20/38 - Payment protocolsDetails thereof
• B65D 27/00 - Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents
• B65D 27/22 - Tongue-and-slot or like closuresTuck-in flaps
• B65D 27/04 - Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents with apertures or windows for viewing contents
• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
• G06Q 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G06Q 20/04 - Payment circuits
• A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
• A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices

Abstract

An electronic gifting system includes a first computing device that receives voucher information associated with an electronic voucher (e-voucher) to be given to a recipient from a second computing device. The voucher is redeemable for a specified product or service provided by a merchant. The first computing device also receives user-supplied content related to the recipient, and generates the e-voucher in accordance with the voucher information and the user-supplied content. Thereafter, the first computing device displays the generated e-voucher on a recipient computing device in which the e-voucher including imagery that is associated with the specified product or service and the user-supplied content. At least one of the generated e-voucher or an environment in which the e-voucher is displayed is manipulated according to information obtained from one or more sensors configured on the recipient computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• H04N 21/4784 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application receiving rewards
• H04N 21/478 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application
• H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
• G06F 16/735 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G11B 27/031 - Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements

Abstract

The disclosed invention relates generally to various embodiments of holders and packaging for giving gifts. In particular, the invention relates to various gift card holders that hold a gift card and enhance the presentation and gift giving experience for recipients and gift givers alike. The holders and packing also permit a gift card disposed therein to be visible, scanned, accessed, or otherwise activated without removing the gift card from the holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
• B65D 27/04 - Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents with apertures or windows for viewing contents
• B65D 27/22 - Tongue-and-slot or like closuresTuck-in flaps
• B65D 27/00 - Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents
• G06Q 20/38 - Payment protocolsDetails thereof
• A45C 11/18 - Ticket-holders or the like
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G06Q 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G09F 23/10 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes on paper articles, e.g. booklets, newspapers
• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

Abstract

In general, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for locally processing stored value card transactions, the apparatus proximate to a tetailer point-of-sale (POS) or host, the apparatus in communication with the POS or host and a stored value card processor and configured to: receive a transaction request; determine if the transaction request should he passed through to the stored value card processor or decided upon locally; if the transaction request should be passed through: communicate such request to the stored value card processor; upon receiving a certain response from stored value card processor,, or from the attempted communication with the stored value card processor,, locally overriding the response of the stored value card processor or deciding upon the transaction request locally; if the transaction request should not he passed through: locally deciding the transaction request; and communicating a transaction request response back to the POS or host

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists

Abstract

A personalized stored value card and teaser presentation creation system includes a server included with instructions to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a second computing device, receive user-supplied content including at least one of user-supplied textual, audio, image, or video content, receive stored value card information associated with a merchant of a stored value card and a monetary amount to be associated with the stored value card, and transmit the received user-supplied content to the server. The server then generates a stored value card holder comprising the received user-supplied content, facilitates a financial transaction to acquire a stored value card associated with the received stored value card information, composites a teaser presentation that includes the received user-supplied content by rendering the user-supplied content in one or more pre-defined fields of the teaser presentation, the teaser presentation indicating, to the recipient, that the stored value card holder and the stored value card are to be received, and transmits the teaser presentation along with or prior to the stored value card holder and the stored value card to a recipient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 40/02 - Banking, e.g. interest calculation or account maintenance
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

An electronic gift (e-gift) giving system includes a first computing device that receives from a second computing device of a giver, e-gift information associated with an e-gift to be given to a recipient and reveal video information from the second computing device. From this information, the first computing device generates an interactive reveal video that, when displayed on a recipient computing device of the recipient, receives one or more user interface input actions and generates one or more tactile feedback actions to be performed by the second computing device in response to the user interface input action.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06F 17/24 - Editing, e.g. insert/delete

Abstract

An electronic gifting system includes a first computing device that receives voucher information associated with an electronic voucher (e-voucher) to be given to a recipient from a second computing device. The voucher is redeemable for a specified product or service provided by a merchant. The first computing device also receives user-supplied content related to the recipient, and generates the e-voucher in accordance with the voucher information and the user-supplied content. Thereafter, the first computing device displays the generated e-voucher on a recipient computing device in which the e-voucher including imagery that is associated with the specified product or service and the user-supplied content. At least one of the generated e-voucher or an environment in which the e-voucher is displayed is manipulated according to information obtained from one or more sensors configured on the recipient computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• H04N 21/4784 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application receiving rewards
• H04N 21/478 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application
• H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements

Abstract

An ovoid container for holding one or more transaction cards, such as gift cards, that includes a distinctive size and shape to attract attention. The ovoid container is dimensioned to receive and securely hold a transaction card. The exterior surface of the container is a distinctive color, such as gold, to identify the container as a coveted prize at an Easter egg hunt or other game.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/36 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
• B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
• B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
• A45C 11/18 - Ticket-holders or the like
• B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices

Goods & Services

Financial services, namely, financial information processing related to the fulfillment of financial obligations; payment processing services, namely, transaction processing services between purchasers and sellers of goods and services and between billers and payors, or electronic funds transfer services, or in person or in kind payments; payment transaction processing services and financial information by electronic means via computer networks and global information networks; establishing funded accounts and enabling the transfer of funds to purchase products and services offered by others; electronic funds transfer via electronic communications networks, or electronic funds transfer services, or in person or in kind payments; electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data; electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances for gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

Financial services, namely, financial information processing related to the fulfillment of financial obligations; payment processing services, namely, transaction processing services between purchasers and sellers of goods and services and between billers and payors, or electronic funds transfer services, or in person or in kind payments; payment transaction processing services and financial information by electronic means via computer networks and global information networks; establishing funded accounts and enabling the transfer of funds to purchase products and services offered by others; electronic funds transfer via electronic communications networks, or electronic funds transfer services, or in person or in kind payments; electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data; electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances for gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

Financial services, namely, financial information processing related to the fulfillment of financial obligations; payment processing services, namely, transaction processing services between purchasers and sellers of goods and services and between billers and payors, or electronic funds transfer services, or in person or in kind payments; payment transaction processing services and financial information by electronic means via computer networks and global information networks; establishing funded accounts and enabling the transfer of funds to purchase products and services offered by others; electronic funds transfer via electronic communications networks, or electronic funds transfer services, or in person or in kind payments; electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data; electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances for gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Abstract

A gift card holder including a carrier panel for holding a removably attached gift card and a flap attached forward of the carrier panel to cover and obscure the gift card when the holder is presented for sale. The flap may include decorative elements or information and may include additional flaps or pages to form a greeting card or booklet.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrierColumn-detection devices
• G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal

Goods & Services

Magnetic and/or encoded cards, tokens of value, and tokens of exchange, including telephone calling cards, value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards and stored value cards; computer terminals and other hardware and apparatus for use with magnetic and/or encoded cards and tokens of value or exchange, including for the purposes of activating, deactivating and reading cards, and performing other transactions, including at point of sale; point of sale apparatus and terminals; game software; downloadable publications, including those consisting of or containing audio, visual and multimedia material; downloadable audio, visual and multimedia recordings. Non-magnetic and/or encoded cards and tokens of value or exchange, including telephone calling cards, value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards and stored value cards; paper and cardboard: printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging; printers' type; printing blocks. Electronic business services for the purposes of activating, deactivating and reading cards for others. Issuing and distributing tokens of value or exchange, including telephone calling cards, value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards, stored value cards, vouchers, tickets and coupons; electronic services for performing financial transactions involving prepaid debit cards and stored value cards, using a computer-based network; collection and processing of payments. Point of sale communication services; telephone communication services.

Goods & Services

Computerized online ordering services in the field of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards; order fulfillment services in the field of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards Electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances for gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards using a computer-based network; issuing stored value cards; pre-paid purchase card services, namely, processing electronic payments made through pre-paid cards Providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for processing electronic payments; providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for online shopping and ordering; providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for order fulfillment and shipment of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards; providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for processing and tracking of electronic payments for purchase of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards

Goods & Services

Computerized online ordering services in the field of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards; order fulfillment services in the field of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards Electronic financial services, namely, the activation, deactivation, redemption, replenishment, payment processing, and tracking of payments and balances for gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards using a computer-based network Providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for processing electronic payments, online shopping and ordering, and order fulfillment and shipment of gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards; application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software for allowing real-time activation and delivery of digital cards, including gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, and stored value cards, and data retrieval, upload, access, and management

Abstract

A bi-fold holder that wraps around a gift card carrier panel or gift card packet, while occupying substantially the same display space as the panel or packet would occupy on a display stand, thereby enhancing the value of the gift while allowing the same number of individual units to be displayed across a display stand.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 69/00 - Articles joined together for convenience of storage or transport without the use of packaging elements
• B65D 71/00 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material
• B65D 85/57 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for recording discs

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

Abstract

An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted, via a Bluetooth interface (e.g., a Bluetooth Low Energy interface), between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a second communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
• A63F 13/92 - Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
• A63F 13/73 - Authorising game programs or game devices, e.g. checking authenticity
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

A kiosk marketing promotion system includes a retail kiosk to hold and display one or more stored value cards, and a kiosk computing device to be housed and supported by the retail kiosk. The computing device has a display screen for playing an interactive marketing promotion video on the display screen to play advertising content associated with the stored value cards displayed by the retail kiosk. The interactive marketing promotion video also receives, from the consumer, personal information associated with the consumer, and when the personal information is received, determine whether the consumer wins a prize according to a specified probability, the prize comprising at least one of the stored value cards displayed by the retail kiosk.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, aspects may include systems and methods of using a membership card to obtain benefits in a purchase transaction for goods or services. The method may include steps such as receiving at a central processor a communication from a point of sale including one or more identifiers of goods or services selected in the purchase transaction and information identifying the membership card, including at least a portion of the indicia; determining by the central processor potential benefits, if any, associated with the membership card; determining by the central processor if any potential benefits are applicable to the merchant, the point of sale, or the one or more goods or services identified by the received identifiers; determining a transaction benefit amount applicable to the transaction; and sending to the point of sale a partial authorization in the amount of the transaction benefit amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

Abstract

A thank you message generation system includes a server that functions with a recipient computing device to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display of the recipient computing device to receive gratitude information directed to a giver of a gift in which the gift received via a gift message received by the recipient computing device. The server extracts at least one element of gift information from the received gift message, generates a thank you message using the gratitude information and the gift information, and transmits the thank you message to a giver computing device of the giver.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
• H04W 4/12 - MessagingMailboxesAnnouncements
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

Abstract

An electronic gift (e-gift) giving system includes a first computing device that receives from a second computing device of a giver, e-gift information associated with an e-gift to be given to a recipient and reveal video information from the second computing device. From this information, the first computing device generates an interactive reveal video that, when displayed on a recipient computing device of the recipient, receives one or more user interface input actions and generates one or more tactile feedback actions to be performed by the second computing device in response to the user interface input action.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements

Abstract

A group video generating system includes an application that is executed on each of multiple computing devices to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) that receives from each of a plurality of participants, a video segment including content directed toward a recipient. The application combines the video segment from each participant to form a group video, and transmits the group video to the recipient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04N 7/15 - Conference systems
• G06Q 20/12 - Payment architectures specially adapted for electronic shopping systems
• G06Q 20/38 - Payment protocolsDetails thereof
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

An online personalized gifting system and method includes an application executed on a computing device to communicate with a merchant server owned and managed by a merchant for generating customized gift structures that may be sent to a recipient. The application transmits the gift structure templates to a merchant server in communication with a user computing device, communicates with the merchant server to receive a selected one gift structure template that has been obtained by the merchant server from the user computing device, and communicate with the merchant server to receive at least one of user-supplied textual, audio, or video content that has been obtained by the merchant server from the user computing device. The application communicates with a production facility located at a site of the merchant to generate a gift structure in accordance with the selected gift structure template and the user-supplied content using a production facility.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/06 - Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used only among participants of a common payment scheme
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing

Goods & Services

Electronic financial services featuring the activation, deactivation and other transactions involving prepaid debit, stored value, and bill payment products using a computer-based network.

Goods & Services

Electronic financial services featuring the activation, deactivation and other transactions involving prepaid debit, stored value, and bill payment products using a computer-based network.

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded prepaid debit and stored value cards (2) Non-magnetically encoded prepaid debit and stored value cards (1) Pre-paid debit and stored value card services, namely, activation, deactivation, processing electronic payments through pre-paid debit and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded prepaid debit and stored value cards (2) Non-magnetically encoded prepaid debit and stored value cards (1) Pre-paid debit and stored value card services, namely, activation, deactivation, processing electronic payments through pre-paid debit and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded prepaid debit and stored value cards; non-magnetically encoded prepaid debit and stored value cards (1) Pre-paid debit and stored value card services, namely, activation, deactivation, processing electronic payments through pre-paid debit and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded cards and tokens of value or exchange, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cash cards (1) Developing and customizing point-of sale software for businesses in the restaurant, hospitality and retail industries; installation and maintenance of point-of-sale software; developing and customizing prepaid debit cards, gift, loyalty and stored-value card processing systems for enabling businesses to sell, issue, redeem and process prepaid debit cards, gift, loyalty and stored-value cards; transaction processing services in the field of prepaid debit cards, gift, loyalty and stored-value cards; issuing and distributing tokens of value or exchange, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cash cards, voucher books and coupons; electronic financial transaction services, namely, providing a website featuring computer software platforms for performing financial transactions using prepaid debit cards and stored-value cards via a computer-based network; electronic collection and processing of financial payments via a computer-based network; communication services, namely, transmitting debit card, credit card, telephone calling card, stored-value card, gift card, and prepaid card information to the merchant service provider for authorization; mobile telephone communication services; custom manufacturing of tokens of value or exchange, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cash cards, voucher books and coupons

Goods & Services

(1) Magnetically encoded cards and tokens of value or exchange, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cash cards; computers, computer hardware and point-of-sale terminals to be used for the purposes of activating, deactivating and reading magnetically encoded cards, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cash cards; point-of-sale terminals; games; downloadable audio, visual and multimedia recordings featuring music and musical entertainment (2) Non-magnetic cards and tokens of value or exchange, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cash cards; computers, computer hardware and point-of-sale terminals to be used for the purposes of activating, deactivating and reading magnetically encoded cards, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cash cards; point-of-sale terminals; games; downloadable audio, visual and multimedia recordings featuring music and musical entertainment (1) Electronic services, namely, activating, deactivating and reading magnetically encoded cards, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cash cards for others; issuing and distributing tokens of value or exchange, namely, telephone calling cards, stored-value cards, gift cards, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cash cards, voucher books and coupons; electronic financial transaction services, namely, providing a website featuring computer software platforms for performing financial transactions using prepaid debit cards and stored-value cards via a computer-based network; electronic collection and processing of financial payments via a computer-based network; communication services provided via a point-of-sale terminal; telephone communication services (2) Advertising the goods and services of others; marketing services in the field of arranging for the distribution of the products of others; promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards; promoting the sale of goods and services through a consumer loyalty program; promoting the sale of goods and services through promotional contests and the distribution of related printed material; preparing advertising and promotional material, namely, developing advertising and promotional campaigns for others; business consultation and management services, including in regard to launching of new products; preparing business reports; retail and wholesale services; distribution of products for others for advertising purposes

Abstract

An electronic gift (e-gift) giving system includes a first computing device that receives from a second computing device of a giver, e-gift information associated with an e-gift to be given to a recipient and reveal video information from the second computing device. From this information, the first computing device generates an interactive reveal video that, when displayed on a recipient computing device of the recipient, receives one or more user interface input actions and generates one or more tactile feedback actions to be performed by the second computing device in response to the user interface input action.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

Abstract

A stored value card activation system includes a server in communication with one or more computing devices configured in kiosks. The server receives stored value card type information associated with one of multiple non-activated stored value cards from the computing device. The server also receives monetary amount information to be associated with the selected stored value card from the kiosk, and payment information from a user of the kiosk. From this information, the server conducts a financial transaction with a financial account server associated with an account of the user, and activates the selected stored value card in accordance with the financial transaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards

Abstract

An online personalized gifting system for providing gift card related packaging formats to enhance the customer experience relating to online gift card sales.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Goods & Services

Electronic financial services featuring pre-paid debit and stored value card services, namely, activation, deactivation, redemption and processing of electronic payments through pre-paid debit and stored value cards using a computer-based network

Abstract

The invention is generally directed to methods of conducting transactions using a dual function card that is transacted amongst a processor in communication with a point of sale: receiving a message including: an indicia of the card and identifiers of goods; identifying a closed loop account and amount, a schedule of eligible goods, and an open loop account and amount; determining eligible goods and a purchase amount; comparing the purchase amount to the amount in the closed loop account, and if the purchase amount is less than or equal to value in the closed loop account, authorizing the transaction. Upon a determination that the purchase amount is less than the amount in the closed loop account, determining if the value in the open loop account is greater than or equal to the deficit, and if so, deducting all value from the closed loop account and the deficit from the open loop account.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
• G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems