BACKGROUND [0002] Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems,
apparatuses and methods for enabling payment transaction processors (such as Visa) to …

BACKGROUND Many retail stores have websites corresponding thereto Such that an
individual wishing to shop at that retail store can direct an Internet browser toward the …

BACKGROUND Vehicle infotainment systems are constantly advancing and have come a
long way since the simple radios, tape and CD players that provided relatively pre …

BACKGROUND The average consumer tends to establish certain routines and practices, ie,
habits, associated with his or her daily activities. As one example, the average consumer …

This invention generally relates to a method for aggregating and displaying consumer
reviews for companies, products, salespeople, and services. Moreover, it pertains …

Described herein are technologies pertaining to presenting a map to a user that comprises
graphical icons that are representative of retail stores. The user has provided a shopping list …

BACKGROUND The approaches described in this section are approaches that could be
pursued, but not necessarily approaches that have been previously conceived or pursued …

BACKGROUND Vehicle infotainment systems are constantly advancing and have come a
long way since the simple radios, tape and CD players that provided relatively pre …

A system for using GPS or location-aware devices to solicit and collect rating information of
businesses of interest. Busi nesses of interest include, but are not limited to, restaurants, gas …

BACKGROUND Providing online services or applications to users often requires the
identification of Some geographical context or location. For example, if a user requests the …