Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic watermark system considering the type of an attack which can be performed to an electronically watermarked image. SOLUTION: Methods and systems for quantization and data embedding are described. 700 is a computation system, 702 is a marking component, 704 is a transform component, 706 is a linear statistic generator, 708 is a lattice quantizer, 710 is an electronic watermark generator, 712 is an electronic watermark embedder, and 714 is an electronic watermark receiver. A transform is applied on an image that is to be watermarked and statistics associated with the image are computed. The computed statistics are quantized using a symmetric lattice, and a watermark is computed using the lattice quantized statistics. The watermark is then inserted into the image. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic watermark system considering the type of an attack which can be performed to an electronically watermarked image. SOLUTION: Systems for quantization and data embedding are disclosed. 700 is a computation system, 702 is a marking component, 704 is a transform component, 706 is a linear statistic generator, 708 is a lattice quantizer, 710 is an electronic watermark generator, 712 is an electronic watermark embedder, and 714 is an electronic watermark receiver. A transform is applied on an image that is to be watermarked and statistical information associated with the image is computed. The computed statistical information is quantized using a symmetric lattice, and a watermark is computed using the lattice quantized statistical information. The watermark is then inserted into the image. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
In auctioning advertising opportunities presented over a network, dual pricing reduces effects of fraudulent behavior causing showing or selection of a bidder's ads. In addition to a per selection bid or per showing bid presented by a bidder, a constructive bid opposite that offered by the bidder is derived from the bid offered and a rate of expected selections per showing. Costs resulting from the number of times the ad is both shown and selected are monitored. The price paid by the bidder is determined by the lower of the two costs. Behavior by another party causing the ad to be fraudulently shown or selected will not affect the bidder unless the party causes both a high number of showings and a high number of selections. Setting a price over a plurality of auction periods reduces the effect of fraudulent behavior perpetrated by the bidder regarding its own ads.
Abstract:
The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture or extension to an operating system (or component thereof) that can facilitate extensible themes for or advertising integration with a desktop that is managed by the operating system. In particular, the architecture can acquire advertisement content such as ads or advertiser skins, select suitable content for display, and configure the operating system to display the selected content. The architecture also provides mechanisms for identifying suitable locations as well as appropriate time for displaying the content.
Abstract:
System(s) and method(s) provided to compensate an agent in exchange for agent's intent in transacting with a service platform. Compensation can be effected in online/offline domains; intent can be conveyed online or offline. Compensation is funded through advertisement spending; advertisement impressions facilitate compensation delivery. The service platform that compensated the agent extracts intent through explicit/implicit expressions which can be collected online or offline. Offline expressions can be delivered through wearable indicia. Compensation can be delivered wirelessly offline or online to device operated by the agent. Agent and agent's device(s) registration afford service platform to deliver adaptive compensation customized to the agent, and advertisement(s) with format and content optimized for the agent's device. To drive agent's commercial transactions, offline location services and online location information facilitate delivery of advertisement and associated compensation based in part on agent's intent and location.
Abstract:
A system and/or methodology that exploits user interaction within a social network in order to derive profits. The invention provides for increased flow of money through a social network, and simultaneously allows advertisers and merchants to focus their advertising spending within the social network. Additionally, the invention provides for quantitative measurement of the effects of relational proximity marketing /advertising (RPM), and creates incentives for users to purchase goods through the social network.
Abstract:
Se mejoran substancialmente experiencias de mercado en línea al emplear infraestructuras de mercado. Una infraestructura de mercado puede proporcionar características estructuradas deseadas por la mayoría de los consumidores sin requerir que un usuario se redirija desde el mercado. Los mecanismos de infraestructura de mercado permiten que estas características se llamen basándose en intenciones mostradas por usuarios. En un caso, esto se realiza al utilizar iconos colocados en cercanía del mercado. Los usuarios muestran su interés en los iconos para iniciar la característica deseada. Una vez que se inicia, un usuario entonces puede interactuar con la característica proporcionada por la infraestructura de mercado. Esto substancialmente aumenta la velocidad a la cual pueden hacerse pasos de compra.
Abstract:
The claimed subject invention presents a system and method to compensate a user of a service platform in return for information regarding the user's intent. The compensation comprises rewards points and direct payments, which can be used to claim rewards online and offline. The compensation is securely maintained in compensation accounts. The user can benefit from third-party content and services through partnerships with the service platform. The intent-compensation proposition of the service platform creates a price incentive to use the service platform over its competitors.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for secure signatures are described. In one aspect, a secure signature is generated. The secure signature strongly binds an image of an electronic signature (an "electronic signature") to content in either electronic or printed form. Responsive to receiving a request from a user, the systems and methods determine whether an electronic signature associated with a printed page represents a secure signature. If so, the systems and methods determine and notify the user of whether the secure signature was cryptographically bound by a signer of the electronic signature to the content being signed.
Abstract:
The claimed subject matter can provide a mechanism that facilitates a new advertising and/or referral architecture in the Internet advertising space, e.g., for advertising on search engine web pages and/or on content web pages. A mechanism is provided for ad targeting and pricing based upon customer behavior. Accordingly, the ad(s) displayed to customers can be based upon the customer's transaction history. The transaction history can be determined based upon a distribution of points the customer receives upon completing a transaction with a merchant as well as search terms or keywords within a query or a document. The transaction history can be private and can be modified and/or purged by the customer to ensure the proper types of ads are displayed.