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Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for estimating expected advertisement performance of advertisements are provided. An advertisement performance prediction model is developed using features extracted from a sample set. Once developed, advertisements that are not a part of the sample set are identified and features are extracted there from. The features are then input into the advertisement performance prediction model and expected performance of the corresponding advertisement is estimated. In embodiments, the estimated expected advertisement performance may be used to appropriately rank the advertisement relative to a plurality of other advertisements such that the advertisement will be displayed according to the advertisement ranking.

A gaming machine having an enhanced game play scheme is provided where, in response to receipt of a second wager to select an option, a player is provided with enhanced game play. Enhanced game play may include (1) providing more frequent bonus game play, (2) providing a larger bonus game value payout, (3) providing more frequent bonus game play and providing a larger bonus game value payout, (4) providing a larger or multiplied game value payout, (5) providing a guaranteed value payout for a non-winning outcome, (6) providing game features (7) providing a larger game value payout based on a partial game outcome, (8) providing an extra wild symbol capable of repositioning, and (9) providing a possibility of an additional reel movement to reposition an extra reel symbol or (10) providing a possibility of an extra pay line to include an extra reel symbol to increase a value payout.

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates displaying content-targeted advertisements within applications running on an end-user or client computer. To mitigate privacy concerns, one or more advertisements can be stored on a client computer. At least one advertisement can be displayed on the client based at least in part on the context relating to the user's interaction with the client. By doing so, the user's private data or content is not passed to the server—meanwhile content-targeted advertising processing can be run on the user's content to determine which advertisements to display. Different forms of advertisements can be displayed to the user when the client is offline or online to facilitate optimizing use interaction with the advertisements and billing capabilities. To ensure that advertisements are displayed when content is displayed on a client, various encryption and decryption techniques can be employed to mitigate tampering of advertisement display code.

A gaming machine having an enhanced game play scheme is provided where, in response to receipt of a second wager to select an option, a player is provided with enhanced game play. Enhanced game play may include (1) providing more frequent bonus game play, (2) providing a larger bonus game value payout, (3) providing more frequent bonus game play and providing a larger bonus game value payout, (4) providing a larger game value payout, (5) providing a guaranteed value payout for a non-winning outcome, (6) providing game features (7) providing a larger game value payout based on a partial game outcome, (8) providing an extra wild symbol capable of repositioning, and (9) providing a possibility of an additional reel movement to reposition an extra reel symbol or (10) providing a possibility of an extra pay line to include an extra reel symbol to increase a value payout.

A fact checking system verifies the correctness of information and / or characterizes the information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information.

A method for displaying information includes identifying computer-readable service code at a service site, which code, when read by a client computer via a network, causes the computer to display at least one service page containing service information. At least a portion of the service-code is selected for inclusion in a service component containing at least a portion of the service information that corresponds to the selected code. A pointer is generated, indicating a location at which the service component is accessible, for inclusion of the pointer in host code accessible to the client computer from a host site, which is separate from the service site and is accessible via the network, the host code, when read by the client computer, causing the computer to display a host page containing host information. An invocation of the pointer by the client computer is received at the location when the client computer accesses the host page. The selected service code is then conveyed to the client computer, such that responsive to the selected service code, the client computer displays the service component on the host page.

A fact checking system is able to verify the correctness of information and / or characterize information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information. Fact checking results are able to be validated by re-fact checking the fact check results.

A fact checking system is able to verify the correctness of information and / or characterize information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information. The sources used for fact checking are able to be rated.

Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to digital downloading jukebox systems of the type that typically include a central server and remote jukebox devices that communicate with the central server for royalty accounting and / or content updates. More particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that have revenue-enhancing features such as for example, music recommendation engines and bartender loyalty programs. Such innovative techniques help to both increase per jukebox revenue as well as keep jukebox patrons engaged with the jukebox.

A fact checking system is able to verify the correctness of information and / or characterize information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information. The fact checking system is able to operate selectively, for example, only fact checking information after detecting a trigger.

A fact checking system is able to verify the correctness of information and / or characterize information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information. The fact checking system is able to incorporate a graphical user interface with fact checking icons to indicate fact checking results.

A candidate fact checking system is able to verify the correctness of information and / or characterize information related to a candidate by comparing the information with one or more sources. The candidate fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information.

The invention provides a method for assisting handover of a user terminal's, UT's, communication session in an integrated multi RAT network, said method to be carried out by an RNCI being installed in said network, said method comprising the following steps:— receiving a “Handover Candidate” message comprising a message type identifier information element identifying said message as being a “Handover Candidate” message and which message identifies said session and which message further identifies a candidate RNC of said network, wherein said candidate RNC constitutes an RNC handover candidate for said session,— establishing the identity of said RNC by investigating said message,— associating said communication session with said candidate RNC identified in the previous step. The invention provides an RNC1, RNC2, and software, realising the method according to the invention.

A fact checking system is able to verify the correctness of information and / or characterize information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information. The fact checking system is able to be interactive with a user, so that a user is able to respond to a fact check result and receive additional information.

A system for converting TV content to an interactive TV game program uses viewer input pointing to “hot spot” objects in TV programs to enter answers in the game program. Viewers can point to hot spot objects whose locations are mapped in the image display frames of a TV program using a standard remote control and TV set-top box. In a preferred embodiment, the interactive TV game program is a crossword puzzle game offered through the TV's electronic program guide (EPG). Correct answers to the crossword puzzle clues can be entered by linkages from corresponding hot spot objects found in TV movies, ads, video spots, and other types of TV programs on the TV channels. Upon finding a hot spot object that corresponds to a correct answer, the viewer can use the directional arrow keys and “Select” or “Enter” key of the remote control to “click” on the object in the image display frame, and the corresponding answer is entered in the crossword puzzle being played, such as by changing transparent text overlaid on the grid of the crossword puzzle to a darkened color on the viewer's TV display, thus fixing the answer in the crossword puzzle. The viewer can enable “clue helpers” such as on-screen prompts or highlighting of clue answers to facilitate play. A viewer who does not use “clue helpers” may receive a higher score for each clue answer correctly found. Upon successful completion of the crossword puzzle, an “Award Page” can be displayed offering viewers prizes, premiums or other information.

Disclosed is a multi-mode communication notification system and method for improving communication between an inmate and a third party by enabling a third party to send a web-initiated contact request for a specific inmate and further allowing the inmate to check his / her contact requests or be automatically notified of contact requests. Additionally, the system electronically notifies the third party when the specific inmate has been notified of the contact request. Further, the system notifies the third party if they have missed a call from the specific inmate.

A fact checking system utilizes social networking information and analyzes and determines the factual accuracy of information and / or characterizes the information by comparing the information with source information. The social networking fact checking system automatically monitors information, processes the information, fact checks the information and / or provides a status of the information, including automatically modifying a web page to include the fact check results. The fact checking system is able to be implemented utilizing a drone device.

A software and / or content licensing method, which, in some embodiments, an intermediate entity brokers a plurality of software vendors to a single user, who can pay for only actual use of the software, through the single entity. In some embodiments, there is a cap. In some embodiments, offline use of the pay-per-use software is supported.

A system for delivering pre and post operative support and care to patients undertaking elective medical procedures and processing information regarding the patient and sales of products and services made to such patient, comprising means for receiving, processing and delivering personal, medical and credit information pertaining to patients, to and from patients and medical practitioners, means for providing information regarding what can be expected through the process of undergoing a medical procedure and for providing positive reinforcement to patients regarding their decision to undergo a medical procedure, means for scheduling and coordinating pre and post-operative medical appointments and procedures between patients and medical practitioners, means for receiving, processing and delivering pre and post procedure care orders and medicament prescriptions from medical practitioners to patients and means for monitoring patient adherence to medical practitioners' care orders and medicament prescriptions. A method for delivering pre and post operative support and care to persons considering or undergoing medical procedures is also disclosed and claimed.

The present invention provides methods of doing business and providing services. For example, methods of increasing the revenue of crops are provided. To this end, the method includes the use of a nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and mini chromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells.

An exemplary system and method are provided to sell a plurality of limited perishable products. The method may include offering to sell the first perishable product at first defined conditions that include an initial price and a minimum refund schedule; or an initial price, an incentive relative to another offer to sell the product, and a purchaser agreement to receive a directed offer. The method may include receiving an acceptance from a first purchaser; and making the first perishable product again available for sale if a first refund opportunity is exercised by purchaser. The method may include determining and offering a directed offer related to the first perishable product that may include a hold incentive or a release incentive option. The method may continue for additional products of the limited perishable products that are of the same (or similar) type and each having the same (or similar) expiration date.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to establishing an STC connection by tethering a special purpose connected device (SPCD) through a tethering mobile device having network access. The SPCD accesses an application server on the network, and is authenticated before service to the SPCD begins. Once authenticated, the service provider is billed for the STC connection instead of a user of the tethering mobile device.

A media system comprising an encoder, a storage device, a user interface, and a publishing portal. The encoder is adapted to generate one or more digital files from media comprising at least one of a video source and an audio source. The storage device is adapted to store the one or more digital files. The user interface is adapted to enable a user to select at least a portion of the one or more digital files and create metadata. The publishing portal is adapted to associate the metadata with the at least a portion of the one or more digital files, enable the delivery of the at least a portion of the one or more digital files across one or more network types to one or more device types, implement a publishing schedule for the at least a portion of the one or more digital files, and provide advertising.

An optimized fact checking system analyzes and determines the factual accuracy of information and / or characterizes the information by comparing the information with source information. The optimized fact checking system automatically monitors information, processes the information, fact checks the information in an optimized manner and / or provides a status of the information. In some embodiments, the optimized fact checking system generates, aggregates, and / or summarizes content.