Methods and apparatuses are described for organizing audio/visual content and prefetching selected audio/visual content configured to be displayed to a user In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses for presenting content identifies a preference corresponding to a user; detects a current display window; and prefetches at least one audio/visual content in response, in part, to the current display window and the preference

Methods and apparatus for presenting content

A token-based centralized authentication method for providing access to a service provider to user information associated with a user's relationship with the service provider includes the steps of: authenticating a user presenting a user token at a user terminal, the user token having stored thereon a user ID; deriving a resource identifier using at least two data input elements, the at least two data input elements including the user ID of the user and a service provider ID of the service provider, wherein the user information is stored in a storage network and the resource identifier is associated with the user information; retrieving the user information from the storage network using the resource identifier; and providing the retrieved user information to the service provider.

Centralized authentication system with safe private data storage and method

Disclosed are systems, computer-readable medium and a method for delivering advertisements to user devices. The method includes storing first data associated with online and physical activity of plurality of customers, storing second data associated with current status of plurality of advertisers, matching a customer with an advertiser based on analysis of the first data and the second data and delivering an advertisement to a device associated with the matched customers online and physical activity. The on-line and physical activity is captured by a plurality of devices including a mobile device via a plurality of sensors.

System and method of providing targeted advertisements from subscribers of directory services

Methods, systems, and media to expand resources available to logical partition associated with a client are contemplated. Embodiments may associate the logical partition with a grid that retains a list of resources, referred to as grid resources, available for allocation to logical partitions. The grid resources may include resources from, e.g., other logical partitions within the logically partitioned system, logical partitions from other logically partitioned systems, another type of system, a cluster, and the like. Further, one or more of the systems associated with the grid may include on-demand resources that are also available to supplement resources based upon the demands of the client. Embodiments may also monitor resource usage by the client and meter billable usage of the grid resources and/or on-demand resources based upon agreements between service providers and clients.

Methods, systems, and media to expand resources available to a logical partition

A dynamic transaction card that includes a transaction card having a number of layers, each of which may be interconnected to one another For example, a dynamic transaction card may include an outer layer, a potting layer, a touch sensor layer, a display layer (including, for example, LEDs, a dot matrix display, and the like), a microcontroller storing firmware, Java applets, Java applet integration, and the like, an EMV chip, an energy storage component, one or more antenna (eg, Bluetooth antenna, NFC antenna, and the like), a power management component, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB), a chassis, and/or a card backing layer

A system, method, and apparatus for a dynamic transaction card

Compact powered systems are provided that include a substrate, a thin battery, an activation element, and an output device in electrical communication. The compact powered systems may be dynamic, powered print advertisements, product packaging, trading cards, printed ephemera or printed media that activate when subjected to an outside influence or stimulus. The output device is configured to, for example, display a number, graphic, or message, emit sound, cause movement or vibration, or transmit wireless signals in response to the stimulus.

Powered print advertisements, product packaging, and trading cards

The present invention provides systems and methods for powered video game playing cards, powered voter authentication cards, powered financial transaction cards, and methods for administering the use of each. The cards generally include a thin, flexible substrate and a battery disposed within the substrate. A dynamic token value generator and/or biometric sensor is disposed within the substrate and is powered by the battery. An electronic display is mounted on the substrate for displaying a token value generated by the dynamic token value generator. The token value is configured to be used in conjunction with a back-end token value secure identification system to provide access to secure electronic information or capabilities.

Powered authenticating cards

Several commercial models relating to the payment for online content are disclosed herein. In lieu of prior art username/password combinations to gain access to exclusive on-line content, a tangible asset, namely a smart card, is used. Access is automatically granted when the smart card is inserted into a reader attached to the user's PC, and cut off when the smart card is removed from the reader. In this new model, the smart card provides a tangible, saleable, value-carrying asset that can be retailed, or otherwise distributed, which grants access to exclusive on-line content.

Models for marketing and selling access to on-line content

An electronic card comprises a thin, flexible substrate having electrical circuitry embedded therein. An activation device is disposed in the substrate and is configured to complete a circuit in response to a stimulus, such as light or sound. An output device is disposed in the substrate and is configured to produce an output, such as music or vibration, wherein the output device is activated upon the completion of the circuit by the activation device. A cavity is formed in an outer surface of the substrate and has electrical contacts at an inner portion thereof in electrical communication with the electrical circuitry. The cavity further comprises retaining means for replaceably retaining a battery in the cavity to enable the battery to provide power to the electrical circuitry, the activation device, and the output device. The retaining means allows a battery to be removed from the cavity and replaced with another battery.

Card configured to receive separate battery

A smart object (202), such as a smart card, a device (205) containing a smart card, or a device capable of operating in a manner that is equivalent to a smart card, is used to facilitate interaction with a computer and/or a computer based network, including, but not limited to the Internet (220). When used in conjunction with application software (210), a peripheral device (e.g., a personal computer) (215), one or more computer and/or telecommunications networks, and possibly, back-end network services, a number of features are provided, including an automatic, on-line form fill featur a user identification code (ID) and password storage and maintenance feature, a personal data storage and maintenance feature, a credit card data storage and maintenance feature, an automatic browser and URL launch feature, a favorite site/application feature, an intelligent on-line form fill feature, a digital signature capture and storage feature, a media transference management feature, a card XML feature, a personal network management and transaction feature, a quick-link feature, and an on-line reward accumulation, redemption and transfer feature.

Steven Landau

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Powered print advertisements, product packaging, and trading cards

Powered authenticating cards

Models for marketing and selling access to on-line content

Card configured to receive separate battery

Smart device facilitating computer network interaction