In one aspect, a distributed ledger system include a first network node configured to detect a triggering condition for processing a claim; collect user and broker information for processing the claim; convert the information from a first computer-readable format to a second computer-readable format; validate the converted information based on corresponding digital signatures; generate claim state objects based on the validated information to be used by each node of the distributed ledger system to execute a smart contract for processing the claim; receive one or more updated claim state objects from a second network node reflecting updated processing status of the claim to be used by each node of the distributed ledger system to execute the smart contract for processing the claim; and process the claim based on results of execution of the smart contract using the one or more updated claim state objects.

A computing system for validating repeating data is described. The computing system includes at least one computing device including at least one processor communicatively coupled to a database. The at least one processor is programmed to receive a first instance of data, the first instance of data including first repeating data elements, and store, in the database, the first repeating data elements. The at least one processor is also programmed to receive a second instance of data, the second instance of data including second repeating data elements, determine the second instance of data includes the second repeating data elements, and compare the second repeating data elements to the first repeating data elements. The at least one processor is further programmed to determine the second repeating data elements are inconsistent with the first repeating data elements and transmit a signal associated with the second repeating data elements.

There are provided systems and methods for securing virtual objects tracked in an augmented reality experience between multiple devices. A user may capture visual data utilizing a device at a location, where the visual data includes one or more real-world objects. An augmented reality experience may be displayed with the real-world objects, where virtual graphics or other visual indicators are overlaid onto an output of the environment and may be associated with various objects so that the virtual graphics may be seen with the environment. The virtual graphics may further be associated with an amount left by the user for another user, such as a tip or a payment for a service. The other user may be required to complete some task, where the completion of the task may be identified by changes to the real-world objects when the environment is captured by the other user's device.

Systems and methods which provide postage indicia using mobile communication handsets are shown. According to embodiments, users are enabled to introduce mail pieces into a mail delivery stream which are accepted as having activated, value comprising postage indicia associated therewith without the use of traditional metering systems, processor-based postage generation and printing systems, or even printers. Instead, a token comprising substantially unique identification information identifying a mail piece is activated as an activated token having postage value associated therewith using mobile communication handsets, such as a smart phone, network enabled personal digital assistant, etc. according to embodiments of the invention.

In one embodiment, a processing device receives a first digital fingerprint of a media item along with a first content management rule. The processing device separately receives a second digital fingerprint of the media item along with a second content management rule. The processing device determines that the received digital fingerprints are for the same media item based upon a match between the first digital fingerprint and the second digital fingerprint. The processing device determines that all rights to the media item have been accounted for, and then determines a set of actions to be performed for hosted media items comprising the media item based at least in part upon the first content management rule and the second content management rule. Processing logic may also perform a conflict resolution process for conflicting rights claims to the media item.

An appliance includes a body, an interface panel, a scanning device, and a controller. The interface panel is coupled to the body. The scanning device is coupled to the interface panel and is configured to conduct a facial scan and gather a facial data set. The controller is communicatively coupled to the scanning device, wherein the controller is configured to receive the facial data set and compare the facial data set to a stored verification data set. The controller is configured to activate a routine based on the comparison of the facial data set and the stored verification data set.

A computer-implemented method for prepaid card funding for sponsored purchases includes receiving a payment request for funding a sponsored purchase using a payment vehicle, deducting funds from a financial account associated with the payment vehicle, such that the financial account has a negative balance, and loading additional funds into the financial account associated with the payment vehicle, such that the financial account has a zero balance.

A device comprising an orthodontic or dental appliance for use with a system for information management in dentistry, a system for storing and managing dentistry data such as information about an orthodontic or dental treatment of a person using a private network and a method for information management in dentistry are described.

One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system and associated processes for sharing cardholder data (CHD) between a merchant that utilizes tokenization and a second merchant that may or may not utilize tokenization. In one embodiment, the merchant, or an employee of the merchant, can use the system and associated processes to reacquire CHD from a tokenization provider system. In one embodiment, the merchant identifies to the tokenization provider system a desire to share CHD, which is associated with a token, with a second merchant. The merchant and/or the tokenization provider system can then invite the second merchant to register with the tokenization provider system. Once registered with the tokenization provider system, the second merchant can access any CHD that the merchant associated with the second merchant.

One embodiment provides a method and system for managing risk-control commands. During operation, the system can obtain statistics associated with a plurality of risk-control commands issued by a risk-control system corresponding to a plurality of transactions on an online financial platform, and determine, based on the monitored plurality of risk-control commands, whether a subset of risk-control commands meets an anomaly condition. In response to determining that the subset of risk-control commands does not meet the anomaly condition, the system can forward the subset of risk-control commands to the online financial platform to facilitate the online financial platform in performing corresponding transactions according to the subset of risk-control command. In response to determining that the subset of risk-control commands meets the anomaly condition, the system can prevent the subset of risk-control commands from being forwarded to the online financial platform.