In embodiments of the present invention, improved secure exchange system features
include a federated search facility, hybrid encryption management (adjustable encryption …

A system filters received messages (eg, unsolicited advertisements) to determine if they are
appropriate for a user based on the non-static, constantly evolving, context of the user. The …

A customer can be recognized at a point-of-sale (POS) system. The customer can be
recognized using a customer card or using image processing technology. The POS system …

A method includes receiving one or more search terms at a mobile computing device while
the mobile computing device is located at a particular location. A search query that includes …

Described are methods that utilize a geographic location technology (eg, GPS) to determine
user location data, and existing network-based websites (eg, Internet websites) for …

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

Message prioritization may be provided. First, a message may be received and a priority
level may be calculated for the message. If the message is not rejected for having a priority …

An identification is made as to when a device is at an anchor location, which can be a
proximity zone along an edge of a dead zone or a location where a signal from a beacon is …

The present invention provides methods for using abstractions of people, including dynamic
and static groups of people, to enhance the efficiency of the specification and automation of …