106 results about "Online computer" patented technology

A method and system for monitoring users on one or more computer networks, disassociating personally identifiable information from the collected data, and storing it in a database so that the privacy of the users is protected. The system receives a user identifier and uses it to creates an anonymized identifier, defined as a user identifier stripped of all personally identifiable information. The anonymized identifier is then associated with one or more users' computer network transactions. The data is stored by a collection engine and then aggregated to a central database server across a computer network.

In one implementation of the present invention, a method is provided including: receiving a request to register with an online computer; receiving account holder information to register with the online central computer; establishing an account using at least the account holder received information including establishing a user-login that is associated with the account; allowing an account holder to select a graphic or image from a gallery of graphics or images maintained by the online computer, wherein a selected graphic or image becomes a representation that is associated with the account or user-login; and providing a selected graphic or image from the online computer as a representation of association with at least one of the account holder, account and user-login.

A remote location having at least one monitoring device is monitored via a temporary communication channel so that an image from the remote location is displayed at a monitoring location along with a graphic signal that depends on the source of the image. Scrutiny information is sent from the remote location to the monitoring location, including the image. The graphic signal may represent a map of the remote location, and may include text providing helpful information relating to the remote location. In some cases, the temporary communication channel is provided at least in part through an online computer service. In some cases, the communications interface is a wireless communications interface.

An online computer system enables users to identify and contact, if they so desire, users with similar attributes. The primary method of matching identity matches facial and at least one other physical, astrological, or other defined attribute. This matching is done by computer comparison of the photographs and other data provided by the users. The users may be provided with information to contact any matches.

A security monitoring system has a monitoring location and a remote location with at least one monitoring device. A first image from one of the monitoring devices is recorded, and then compared with a second image from the same monitoring device. When the amount of change between the first and second images exceeds a predetermined threshold, then a scrutiny situation signal is generated. The video recorder may be located at either the monitoring location or the remote location. In some cases, the first and second video images are sent from the remote location to the monitoring location via a temporary communication channel that has at least one portion that is provided by an online computer service. In some cases, the first and second video images are sent from the remote location to the monitoring location via a temporary communication channel that has at least one wireless portion.

A method for marketing products, by selecting a product having a product identifier from a catalog, entering the product identifier into an online computer system, and using the online computer system to generate a customized sales sheet. The catalog may be in an abbreviated format to reduce the size and / or weight, and may include product codes enabling more expeditious access to the product information in the online system. The sales sheets are customizable with such information as product images complete with logos specific to a retail customer, a distributor, or both. The invention may also be embodied as a system for producing marketing materials.

A method for linking online computer activity with non-online consumer activity by creating a unique identifier for each consumer; storing online and non-online consumer activity in a database indexed by the unique identifier; and modifying online or non-online consumer offerings based on processing the stored online and non-online consumer activity.

A Web-based method for identifying matching or comparable siding materials for use in construction repair, remodeling and the like. The method employs an online computer network such as the Internet to provide access to a database of siding materials organized by siding profile and grain information—including such information not only for currently available products but for discontinued products—from different siding manufacturers. When performing a search for siding matching a given sample, a user accesses the database, selects a desired profile based on visual similarity between the sample and images of siding profiles stored in the database, and then selects a desired grain type based on visual similarity between the sample and images of siding of various grain types for the selected profile. The database preferably also contains a color specimen for each siding profile and grain type for visual comparison of color.

A system for building a database that stores information representative of the organizational structure of a community of users of a computer network is disclosed. The system uses an online computer applications service that facilitates the initiation and completion of transactions between users in the community. Initially, a first user from the community registers on the computer applications service and information representative of the first user is stored in the database. Next, a first transaction record is created in the database from information inputted by the first registered user. The first transaction record includes at least one field representing an identity of a first unregistered user in the community, a field representing a role of the first registered user in the first transaction, and a field representing a role of the first unregistered user in the first transaction. After creation of the first transaction record, the first unregistered user is invited to register with the service when information representative of the first transaction is sent to the first unregistered user. In response to this invitation, the first unregistered user registers with the service and information representative of the first unregistered user is stored in the database, thereby transforming the first unregistered user into a second registered user. After registration of the second user, further users from the community are invited onto the service and registered on the database by repeating the above process.

Provided is a method and system for the management of inventory and / or promotional campaigns associated with electronic distribution of secure money saving or discount incentives, including coupons and other marketing incentives and, in particular, to modifying a promotional campaign and / or modifying inventory levels and product ordering based on transaction data relating to coupons distributed as part of an online computer system for interactively distributing such incentives to remotely connected consumer computers.