摘要:
Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing readable indicia for a rebate request. An exemplary system is configured to: receive information associated with readable indicia associated with a rebate request; and process the readable indicia to issue a rebate associated with a rebate request, wherein the rebate comprises issuance of a credit associated with a purchase previously made from the merchant.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for presenting one or more offers to a user during an online shopping experience including the steps of receiving an input that the user has initiated the online shopping experience, receiving one or more product identifiers, comparing the one or more product identifiers to at least one rule, determining the one or more offers for one or more products associated with the one or more product identifiers, presenting to the user, via a user interface, the offer for the product before the consumer enters the point of transaction area of the store, receiving an input from the user accepting the one or more offers; and transmitting acceptance of the one or more offers by the user to at least one of a financial institution of the user or the merchant.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for a unique system for controlling transactions based on command gestures. In one embodiment of the invention, a computer-implemented method determines that a user is conducting a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device senses a gesture performed by the user with the mobile device and alters at least one aspect of the transaction based on the gesture. The gestures can control a wide variety of aspects of the transaction. For example, the user may flag an item for review during the transaction, silence the transaction, receive a subtotal for the transaction, select a payment method, or complete the transaction. In an embodiment, the user is able to customize the gestures to control the transaction according to the user's preferences.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention provide currency solutions for the visually impaired by, for example, providing automated teller machines (ATMs) or other cash dispensers configured to dispense folded bills to the customer. The bills are folded based on denomination to allow the customer receiving the bills from the cash dispenser to be able to identify the denomination of each bill. In some embodiments, the cash dispenser is configured to automatically identify whether the customer prefers to receive folded bills and, in some embodiments, the cash dispenser is configured to fold and dispense bills according to customer preferences.
摘要:
The present invention relates generally to hats, and more specifically to multi-function hats that provide the wearer with an enhanced sporting or fashion experience. The present invention pertains to an article of headwear with an integrated incision for maintaining and holding a portion of the wearer's hair outside the hat. This function is not only a fashion benefit but also is a safety function in that it keeps the wearer's hair away from the wearer's eyes by pulling the hair away from the wearer's face to the back of the head. The integrated incision also enables the article of headwear to stay on the wearer's head.
摘要:
A method for treating or preventing cardiac hypertrophy in a mammal, comprising manipulating levels of RBP, retinoids, or an affiliated signaling and regulatory pathway in the mammal. Preferably, the method comprises reducing or inhibiting the level of RBP or retinoids or their signaling pathway, or an affiliated signaling pathway, via a dietary, genetic, protein-based, or pharmacologic approach, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical composition suitable for the method.
摘要:
Methods for activation of a constitutive nitric oxide synthase are described, as are agents which activate a constitutive nitric oxide synthase (e.g., NADPH analogs), methods of identifying such agents, and methods of treatment of diseases or conditions associated with nitric oxide production by a constitutive nitric oxide synthase, by administering an agent which activates the constitutive nitric oxide synthase.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a unique vertebrate protein, tankyrase that binds to telomeric repeat binding factor 1 (TRF1). Nucleic acids encoding tankyrases are also disclosed. Methods of screening drugs using tankyrase are also included.
摘要:
A female urethral catheterization assist device and method of use. The female urethral catheterization assist device includes a pair of lateral arms pivotally connected at a middle point that enables a user to selectively open and close the lateral arms. A handle is positioned at one end of each lateral arm and a paddle is disposed at an opposing end. The paddles extend in the same direction and form an interior lateral side. Each paddle is adapted to engage with a labia minora and majora, to allow for the insertion of a female urethral catheter.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for an enhanced mobile application for assisting users at a point-of-transaction (POT). In one embodiment of the invention the POT assistance application program may determines that a user is conducting a transaction with a merchant. The user may utilize a user device to assist in the transaction. First, the user device may be paired with a POT system, such as a cash register. Once the devices are paired a communication link is created that allows the user to audibly and/or visually monitor the transaction using the user device. Furthermore, the user may flag an item for review during the transaction, silence the transaction, receive a subtotal for the transaction, select a payment method, or complete the transaction using the POT assistance application program.