(57) ABSTRACT A system and method is provided to facilitate communication and
collaboration by considering the timing of a user's activi ties on one or more clients via …

(51) Int-Cl- A route-planning system is described that leverages a data G01C 21/30(2006-
01) base of observations about routes taken by drivers in a region (52) US …

With the addition of directional information in the environ ment, a variety of service (s) can be
provided on top of user identification or interaction with specific object (s) of interest by …

Routes can be produced based on safety characteristics of paths that are included in the
route. Safety characteristics can include how Susceptible an area Surrounding a path is to …

6,611,532 B1 8, 2003 Madour et al. A method and system for providing context of a caller to
a 6,672,506 B2 1/2004 Swartz et al. callee when a call is initiated is provided. The context …

BACKGROUND 0002 The use of a communication system that records messages has
become an integral part of every day life among professionals and non-professionals …

Techniques are disclosed for detecting shoplifting or theft, particularly in a retail
environment, using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”). Preferred embodiments leverage …

(57) ABSTRACT A user can be provided a variety of incentives to take a route that is different
from a standard path in order to relieve path load balancing issues. Information on a primary …

(57) ABSTRACT A method of booting up update software in a writable memory area of a
boot sector of a programmable control device of a vehicle is provided. The method Provides …

In order to provide advertising to a user concerning an intended travel destination, an
auction takes place where mul tiple companies place bids to have an advertisement dis …