Techniques described herein disclose a resource-sharing system that includes one or more client devices and one or more cloud servers to connect brick-and-mortar entities, web-based entities, and individuals within a centralized cloud application dedicated to resource sharing.

A controller of an information processing apparatus is configured to select at least one store as a recommended store from among a plurality of stores located in a vicinity of a stopped vehicle based on a road configuration in the vicinity of the vehicle, and notify the vehicle of information regarding the selected recommended store via a communication interface.

Systems and methods are disclosed for executing the electronic distribution of electronic content to a display associated with a transit-oriented vehicle. The method includes receiving, from an advertiser or content provider, a request to transmit electronic content to the display, identifying a geographical zone associated with the transit-oriented vehicle; quantifying the relative position of any one of the plurality of electronic devices to the geographical zone as the transit-oriented vehicle moves along a predetermined path; identifying a displacement pattern generated by the plurality of directional vectors for the plurality of electronic devices as the geographical zone moves along the predetermined path; tailoring the electronic content based on the displacement pattern generated by the plurality of directional vectors; and transmitting the tailored electronic content to the display.

A method is provided that includes receiving, in a server, a request from a service provider, the request including a consumer identification code associated with a consumer, and obtaining a personalized list of universal product codes based on the consumer identification code and a purchase history log in a database. The method also includes providing the personalized list of universal product codes to the service provider, and receiving a tracking pixel indicative that the consumer has interacted with a consumer payload, wherein the consumer payload is associated with at least one product from the personalized list of universal product codes. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions which cause the system to perform the above method are also disclosed.

Techniques for identifying groups of local features in an image and presenting advertisement information associated with stored images that match one or more features within the group of local features are described. The techniques include providing an image, identifying a region of interest in the image, providing a user-selectable link associated with the region of interest in the image, receiving a request for the region of interest in the image via the user-selectable link, and presenting advertisement information associated with a stored image that matches one or more features within the requested region of interest.

An embodiment described herein provides for a server to receive an input to define a policy for outputting digital content. The server is configured to generate a data structure based on inputs received from a graphical user interface. The data structure is used to determine whether to output the digital content at a product terminal of a plurality of product terminals.

A system providing self-service access to locked merchandise comprising: (a) providing a fixture that restricts access to the locked merchandise, wherein the fixture can automatically lock or unlock, allowing or restricting access to the locked merchandise; (b) providing a means of uniquely identifying an individual attempting to access the merchandise; (c) measuring a set of behaviors of the individual during any time the fixture is an open mode; (d) assessing whether the set of behaviors of the individual are suspicious or not relative to a set of suspicious event thresholds; (e) storing the individual and their set of behaviors as accessible records in at least one database; and (f) providing an algorithm which determines future access privileges of the individual to the enclosure based on a set of variables. Additionally, a system for maximizing sales of and minimizing theft of merchandise in a retail environment, the system comprising: (a) providing a merchandise fixture, wherein the merchandise fixture can allow or restrict access to the merchandise; (b) presenting a questionnaire to an individual; (c) providing a means of uniquely identifying the individual attempting to access the merchandise; and (d) allowing or restricting access to the merchandise based on the individual's responses to the questionnaire.

Systems and methods for presenting information and executing a task. In an aspect, when a user gazes at a display of a standby device, location related information is presented. In another aspect, a voice input, a gesture, and user information are used to determine a destination for a trip or a product for a purchase. In another aspect, a task is issued to and implemented through a mobile control device that moves around autonomously. In another aspect, a robot turns around to face and greet a user when the user approaches.

A method implemented on one or more processors includes identifying a user search query that was submitted through a map interface, wherein the user search query identifies a first geographic location, determining a first geographic identifier that is not included in the user search query based on an abstraction of the first geographic location, determining, based on the first geographic identifier, a vertical market that provides services within an area corresponding to the first geographic identifier, determining a search vertical keyword not included in the user search query that identifies the vertical market, constructing a constructed search query comprising at least the first geographic identifier and the search vertical keyword, identifying sponsored content that is responsive to the constructed search query, and providing, in response to the user search query, data that cause presentation of the identified sponsored content in the map interface.

The present invention relates to an eco-friendly bag that serves as a dual-purpose marketing platform, designed to address environmental concerns associated with paper waste and to provide a novel advertising space for brands. The bag is constructed from sustainable materials and features a main compartment with strong handles for secure transportation of food items. The exterior surface of the bag is utilized for displaying marketing content, including brand advertisements, promotions, and discount coupons. These coupons are uniquely designed with perforated lines for easy removal and are accompanied by instructions promoting recycling efforts. A distinctive feature of the bag is a scannable QR code that links to a mobile application, enabling digital redemption of the offers and providing analytics to brands on consumer engagement. This invention introduces a new segment within the marketing ecosystem, offering an alternative to traditional advertising channels, and contributes to the environment by recycling bags.