In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for a mobile application or website provide the ability for a user to lease a vehicle online in a streamlined and user-friendly manner. In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, GUIs provide the ability for a user to review available vehicles and vehicle specifications, select a vehicle, request a lease for the selected vehicle, view outstanding action items necessary to finalize the lease and receive delivery of the vehicle, and complete the outstanding action items.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for determining electric pulses to provide to an unattended machine based on remotely-configured options. An example method includes: detecting presence of the unattended machine in proximity to the mobile device. After detecting the presence, the method includes: receiving, from a server, information about a first set of remotely-configured options. In response to receiving the information about the first set of remotely-configured options, the method includes: displaying user interface objects that allow for selection of respective options in the first set of remotely-configured options. After detecting a selection of a first user interface object, receiving, from the server, specifications regarding electric pulses to be provided to the unattended machine by a pulse-providing device. After sending an authorization grant and the specifications to the pulse-providing device, the method includes: receiving an indication that the electric pulses were provided to the unattended machine according to the specifications.

An automatic transaction apparatus includes: a display device configured to display an operation screen; a contact sensor configured to detect a contact operation with respect to the operation screen; a non-contact sensor configured to detect a non-contact operation with respect to the operation screen; and processing circuitry configured to accept input with respect to the operation screen by selectively processing first signals from the contact sensor based on the contact operation or second signals from the non-contact sensor based on the non-contact operation.

A system and a method are disclosed for providing goods and services for purchase via a self-service and communication terminal unit and providing the ordered goods from a parcel terminal that is in communication with the communication terminal unit, and confirmation of ordered services from the communication unit.

A vending machine has an interactive customer experience. Some embodiments of the vending machine include a transparent front wall with a plurality of display units located behind the front wall. Each of the display units may contain an example of a product available for vending. Based on input received from a customer and other information, the vending machine may provide a recommendation for a product or products to select for purchase. The vending machine may highlight the recommendation by selectively illuminating the product display units that contain the recommended products.

Apparatus and methods for tracking or otherwise accounting for chattel (e.g., personal property such as keys, pocket knives, and the like) at a point of departure such as an airport, bus station, train station, etc., or areas where people congregate (e.g., sporting events, concerts, etc.). In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a kiosk adapted for use near a security checkpoint, wherein passengers or patrons can efficiently deposit their items for shipment to their home, travel destination, or third party.

Disclosed is a display module including a transparent display panel and a frame to fix a side of the transparent display panel, wherein the frame has a communication unit to receive data from the outside, a controller to process the received data and to output a drive command corresponding to the processed data and a display drive unit to drive the transparent display panel in response to the drive command from the controller. A display system includes a system body and a display module detachably mounted in the system body.

The present invention provides a smart window display comprising: a display; a camera for identifying a user; a communication unit for communicating with an external device; and a control unit, wherein the control unit provides a personalized recommendation on the basis of the physical characteristics and style characteristics of the user identified through the camera, and when a signal to purchase a product in the personalized recommendation is received from the user after the personalized recommendation is provided, performs a payment process for the product.

A method and a device for recommending a virtual gift for a live show, and a mobile terminal are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a clicking instruction from a user on a gift list of a live show; determining a gift category according to the clicking instruction; generating an interface for editing virtual gifts according to the gift category; receiving an input content input by the user via the interface for editing virtual gifts; and recommending and generating a virtual gift according to the input content.

Methods and systems for providing an advanced hardware system for a self-service kiosk are disclosed herein. In specific embodiments of the invention, a payment interface device is provided. The device includes an integrated touch display, a means for receiving payment information, and a casing holding the integrated touch display and the means for receiving payment information. The device also includes an applications microprocessor and a secure microprocessor located within the casing. The applications microprocessor instantiates an operating system and stores instructions for execution by the operating system for operative communication with a peripheral bar code scanner and a peripheral display. The secure microprocessor stores instructions to encrypt payment information for the system and is in operative communication with the means for receiving payment information.