| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 705307000 | Rental (i.e., leasing) | 65 |
| 20100145865 | MANAGING AND SECURING CONSTRUCTION AND RENTAL EQUIPMENT - RSNs are attached to equipment at construction sites. Gateways located and construction sites. A rental company uses presence data to know in real-time which of multiple yards specific equipment is located for meeting customer needs. At a renter's construction site, a gateway receives engine-hours data from RSNs associated with rental equipment and reports to the rental company, which uses the data to determine whether contract limits on use are exceeded and/or whether the equipment is abused. For sites not having a gateway, a truck-mounted gateway is used to periodically visit and collect data from the RSNs at each site. The data collected is sent to the rental company via cellular link. A construction company uses the system to track and monitor its own equipment in storage yards and on construction sites. Classes are assigned such that a rental company sees only the rented equipment. RSNs send theft and vandalism alarms. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100268653 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING RENTING AND PURCHASING RELATIONSHIPS - A system and method for facilitating renting and purchasing relationships. The method includes receiving at least one property profile from at least one responsible party. At least one transaction request from each of a plurality of responsible parties is received. The transaction requests are matched with the property profiles. The transaction requests are provided to the responsible parties of those properties that match the transaction request. In one embodiment, an offer received from at least one of the responsible parties is provided to at least one of the requesting parties. The method may be executed on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110004559 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS - In a server | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110010300 | METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING AND REPARTITIONING VEHICLES - Described herein is, inter alia, a method and a device for providing a number of rental vehicles at a station, determining at least one of a number of rental vehicles available at the station and a number of vehicle-receiving spaces available at the station, and sending the at least one of a number of rental vehicles available at the station and a number of vehicle-receiving space available at the station to a user. A distance and historical use of stations are also considered to suggest preferred stations and provide incentives associated therewith. A graphical user interface and a systems adapted to carry the method are also provided hereby. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110022526 | Method and System for Content Selection, Delivery and Payment - Aspects of a method and system for content selection, delivery and payment may comprise a management entity that coordinates operation of one or more endpoint devices. The one or more endpoint devices may be operable to select one or more parameters associated with a particular content type from the management entity. The particular content type may specify a type of media content that is handled by the one or more endpoint devices. The one or more endpoint devices may be operable to receive configuration information from the management entity based on the selected one or more parameters associated with the particular content type. The one or more endpoint devices may be configured utilizing the received configuration information. The one or more endpoint devices may be operable to pay for the received configuration information. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110040692 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING, COMPARING AND EVALUATING PROPERTY CONDITION - A system and method is provided for acquiring, collecting, comparing and evaluating the condition of rental property at several time periods during a lease or rental agreement. A deposit amount that is returned to a rentee or owed by the rentee is determined by a computer or individual based on a comparison of the documentation provided by the rentee and/or renter at the start of the rental period to the documentation that is provided the end of the rental period. The documentation provided by the rentee and renter is time-stamped and imprinted with geo-location information if it is available. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110071951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING OCCUPENCY OF A RENTAL PROPERTY - The present invention discloses a system for monitoring the usage of utilities along with other parameters, such as whether a tenant is current with rental payments, to determine whether a tenant is actively occupying a rental property, such as an apartment. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110145158 | DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CULTIVATING AND PROVIDING GUEST FEEDBACK ON RENTAL ACCOMODATIONS - The invention provides, in some aspects, methods and systems for cultivating and providing guest feedback on rental accommodations that comprise a plurality of modules that execute on a digital data processor, including, a first module that obtains email addresses, a second module that validates those e-mail addresses, a third module that generates and delivers invitations to authorized email addresses, a fourth module that authenticates users that respond to those invitations, a fifth module that validates content entered by users in response to the invitations, a sixth module that stores the validated content, and a seventh module that accepts input from managers in regard to that content. Method and systems according to the invention cultivate user feedback and reviews to substantiate accurate vacation home rental and alternative lodging (refers to small lodging services, such as bed and breakfasts, cabins, etc.) accommodations through a closed cultivation system. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110307394 | Municipal bicycle sharing system - A bike share system with the flexibility to anchor the rental bike anywhere at the end of the trip employs a remotely operable lockbox which incorporates a wireless communication card with a GPS receiver. The bike itself has a battery for operating the wireless communication card and the GPS receiver and a hub dynamo for recharging the battery while the vehicle is in motion. A method of operating a stationless bicycle rental business is also disclosed. The remote lock can be disengaged by sending a text message, a voice message, a smart card message, or inputting required information using a keypad on the lockbox. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110313937 | Vehicle rental system and method - A system and method are provided for facilitating a remote live vehicle rental transaction between a customer service representative (CSR) and a customer and providing a vehicle key device to the customer without the need for a CSR at the site of the key or vehicle, where the vehicle may be in an unsecured lot. In particular, the system includes a customer interface device (CID), a remotely located CSR apparatus for facilitating live communications between the customer and CSR, and a key safe. The key safe includes a code input device for recognizing a code provided by the CID, the code input device configured to unlock a locker containing the vehicle key device when the code is recognized. Alternatively, the CID dispenses an electronic key card or provides the customer with an electronic signal device or two-dimensional image (such as a bar code) to enter and/or operate a rental vehicle, or a central system automatically remotely unlocks the vehicle when the rental agreement is formed. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120059764 | Creating and Managing a Lease Agreement - A method and apparatus to create and manage a lease agreement is disclosed. A pre-programmed lease control computer processes information regarding a potential lessee for a lease of a property and carry's out tasks of a lease control intermediary and stores data regarding the potential lessee. A physical manifestation of a service product in the form of a guaranty directed to periodic lease payments paid by an actual lessee to the lessor is produced. The guaranty is determined based on payments from said lessee to said lessor. The guaranty is for a predetermined monetary amount defining a guaranty limit to be paid by the lease control intermediary or a 3 | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120109832 | Rate Evaluation and Planning - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method receives a request for charge information associated with a selected leased space of a plurality of leased spaces. The method accesses lease data and determines an area measurement and a rate associated with the selected leased space. The method calculates a charge amount based on the area measurement and the rate and determines charge information associated with the charge amount. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120173439 | MANAGING A BREACH OF CONTRACT - A computer system includes servers which connect to user workstations using a network, where landlords and attorneys may meet use user workstations to communicate with each other and the system in real time, with respect to actions for eviction. The system provides a workflow which prompts landlords and attorneys with respect to decision points in the processing of the action for eviction, and assists the landlord and attorneys with data collection, form entry, document production, official filings, and other steps necessary in order to move through the decision tree and successfully carry out the action. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120239583 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTERIZED TRACKING, ANALYZING AND REPORTING OF INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANCY HISTORIES - A method and system for collecting, tracking, analyzing and reporting tenancy histories is provided along with a rent score and application adjudication process for assessing new tenancies. A tenancy history is complied for each tenancy life cycle (approval, move-in, move-out) for all manner of tenancies residential and commercial. A rent scoring model employs a tenancy scorecard of all events experienced between a landlord and tenant. On demand, a tenant's history data is analyzed to present a snap shot of the present status of a tenant considering all historical events. A landlord's report may include particulars of monthly tenancy payments, legal matters, sheriff enforcement, collection and real-time rent scoring. Optionally the rent score may be combined with certain credit information to create a comprehensive standing. The model may consider other factors relating to tenancy history such as, acceptance rating, evictions, collections, employment, income and expenses, and other rental property management information. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120290486 | AUTOMATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE COMPULSORY REPORTING OF LEASE APPLICATION ADJUDICATION DECISIONS, ONGOING TENANCY HISTORIES AND DEBTOR COLLECTIONS - A method, system and related program and user interface for collecting residential and commercial tenancies information for the purpose of enriching a database of leasing decisions, rent tradelines, tenancy histories and tenant based social network is provided. Any tenancy application process requiring a system program to track post tenancy application events and collections can employ this method and business model. Mandatory interactive reporting of a plurality of application adjudication decisions for applicant verification and credentialing include move in, automated collection of good standing tenancies, monthly manner of payment histories, tenancy violations such as all types of termination matters, legal actions to terminate a tenancy, collections and enforcement to final move out status. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130066791 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING STORAGE BATTERY RENTAL CAPACITY - There is provided a device for determining a rental capacity of a storage battery in which an appliance load predicting unit predicts a demand amount of a household electrical appliance; a power generator predicting unit predicts a power generation amount of a power generator; a constraint condition creating unit creates a constraint condition including first and second constraint expressions, the former matching the predicted demand amount with total electric power supplied to the household electrical appliance and the latter matching the predicted power generation amount with a sum of a power sale amount to the power supplier, a charge amount into the storage battery, and a supply amount to the household electrical appliance; an objective function creating unit creates an objective function based on a sale benefit function, a rental benefit function, a purchase cost function; and an optimization computing unit optimize the objective function to obtains a rental capacity. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130085945 | Limited Access to a Digital Version of a Purchased Paper Book - A content distribution system provides instant partial and/or time-limited access to a web-accessible digital version of a purchased or rented paper book in connection with the sale of that book to the user. Access to a digital version of a purchased or rented paper book may be partial, thereby limited to a predetermined amount of content of the book. The portion(s) of the book to which access is granted is user-selectable, and can be located anywhere in the book. Access to a digital version of a purchased or rented paper book may be time-limited, thereby limited to a number of days or tied to shipping information such that the temporary access expires when the paper copy of the book is delivered to the purchaser. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130254122 | MULTIPLE KIOSKS FOR RENTAL OF SECURABLE DEVICES - A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include multiple securable devices available for a user to rent. A first kiosk may be configured to enable the user to rent a securable device from among the securable devices. A second kiosk may be configured to alternatively enable the user to rent the securable device from among the securable devices. A lock unit may be associated with the securable device and be in communication with the first and second kiosks. The lock unit may be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via either of the first or second kiosk. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130254123 | REMOTE KIOSK FOR RENTAL OF SECURABLE DEVICES - A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) multiple securable devices and (ii) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among the securable devices. The kiosk may be physically remote from the securable devices. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130268447 | Method and System for Providing and Administering Online Rental Vehicle Reservation Booking Services - A system and method is disclosed herein for customizing pages of a rental vehicle reservation booking website with deep-links for specialized rental vehicle reservations. The specialized rental vehicle reservations may comprise reservations for a division of a customer entity and/or promotional offer reservations. Multi-division and multi-offer pages can also be defined for the website through an administrative tool. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130268448 | AUTOMATIC PARKING STATION SYSTEM FOR CYCLES AND BICYCLES - An automatic parking station for cycles or bicycles, including an interactive workstation and a plurality of parking posts. Each parking post includes a first lock portion for securing a cycle or bicycle thereto through a removable second lock portion on the cycle or bicycle. The parking posts are connected to the interactive workstation through a local communication network to allow exchange of commands between the interactive workstation and the parking posts. Each parking post including code reading means for reading a cycle/bicycle code univocally identifying a cycle or bicycle and stored in a memory medium, so that the cycle/bicycle can be identified by the interactive workstation. The station accepts the bicycles and cycles of private users and rental companies. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130304655 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESS TO, MANAGEMENT OF, TRACKING OF, AND DISPLAY OF LEASE DATA - A system for using real estate lease data has at least one property file stored on a data storage device and representing a property that has at least one leasable space, and a lease deal component operated by at least one processor and receiving data for a plurality of lease deals each with terms of a lease deal. At least one previously established lease deal has data for a lease deal, and is associated to at least one leasable space. This lease deal was established previously to at least one subsequent lease deal. The lease deal component links at least one subsequent lease deal to the at least one previously established lease deal to associate the at least one subsequent lease deal with an amount of leasable space linked to the previously established lease deal. A display displays lease terms or results of financial calculations or both of at least one linked lease deal. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130311384 | LEASE DEPOSIT EXEMPTION POLICY - A computerized method creates a deposit exemption policy between a lessor and a third party insurer, the policy obviating the need for a security deposit. The method includes the following steps: a) obtaining and processing information from a potential lessee, using a preprogrammed lease guaranty computer remote from the lessor, to carry out tasks of a lease control intermediary; b) storing with said lease control computer predetermined data regarding the potential lessee; c) requiring the lessor to follow a usual due diligence process for qualifying a lessee; d) optionally determining the specific amount based on payments from said lessee to said lessor; i) to be paid by the lease control intermediary to the lessor upon failure of said actual lessee to pay periodic lease payments; and ii) to be paid directly or indirectly by the lease control intermediary or a 3rd party insurer, upon injury on the property, to the injured party; and e) producing a physical manifestation of a certificate indicating a deposit exemption policy for a specific amount. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140046859 | Business to Business Computer System for Communicating and Processing Rental Car Reservations Using Web Services - A system, method, and computer program product are disclosed whereby a business partner computer system interfaces with a rental vehicle reservation management computer system via a web service connector. The web service connector can be configured to (1) receive, via a network, a document, the document comprising a web service request by a computer system of a business partner for a rental vehicle transaction with respect to a replacement rental vehicle reservation, (2) process the received document in accordance with a web service specification document to create one or more data objects having a format supported by a rental vehicle reservation management software program, and (3) communicate the one or more data objects to the rental vehicle reservation management software program for automatic processing thereby of the one or more data objects for management of the replacement rental vehicle reservation in accordance with the request. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140058958 | Method for Offering Lower Rent And Improved Service To Tenants In A Multi-Tenant Building that are Sharing a Data Center in the Multi-Tenant Building - A common area data center for a tenant suite in large scale commercial office properties built in situ having a dedicated space, at least one computer module in the space and a self-sustaining cooling system to maintain a cooling temperature for the computer module consistent 24/7/365. This provides significant value in services and cost savings to both landlord and tenant. Each tenant can access greater levels of technology, security, and energy efficiency. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140101059 | LEASING METHOD FOR LESSEES TO EXCHANGE THEIR SHIPPING CONTAINERS - A leasing method, which allows lessees to exchange their shipping containers includes: inputting exchange data of the shipping containers for exchange. The exchange data includes the location of the shipping container for exchange-out, the location of the shipping container for exchange-in, and the container specifications. The system automatically search in the database for the matched shipping container and inform the lessees that they can exchange their shipping containers. Next, the lessees respectively lease the shipping containers after exchange. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140108271 | Method and System for GIS Enabled Land Management System - A improved tract-based lease data management systems is described that allow for rendering maps of database entities with reduced data entry. The invention includes methods for linking, unlinking, detecting invalidating changes, and rebuilding database entity geographical representations. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140114866 | AUTOMOBILE SHARING BY USERS OF A NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL NETWORK USING A RADIAL ALGORITHM - Disclosed are a method, a device and a system of automotive sharing by users of a neighborhood social network using a radial algorithm. In one embodiment, the automotive listing broadcast data is radially distributed as a notification data through an on-page posting, an electronic communication, and/or a push notification delivered to (1) a set of recipients | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140122346 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR LEASING SPACE - An integrated leasing method, system, apparatus, and a computer readable medium for leasing a space including a small fraction thereof separately by aggregating multiple tenants and for providing one place to bid for and commensurate an entire transaction related to the leasing. A method, a system, an apparatus, and a computer-readable medium for leasing a space including receiving space location and space related information, which comprises information regarding at least one component within the space, processing by a computer the at least one component based on a user request, and outputting the result of said processing. The component includes at least one of a seat, a section, and an amenity related to the space. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140143159 | Method for a Transactional Flow to enable In-Store Reading - A transactional flow to facilitate lending of digital content at an authorized location to an authenticated electronic device. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140143160 | RENTAL SERVICE PROVIDER MESSAGING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a rental service provider messaging system comprised of a system database configured to receive registration details of rental service providers. The database is configured for the registered rental service providers to enter details of clients required to contact the rental service provider. The client details include particulars of predetermined acceptable government-issued identification associated with that client and is also configured to be searched by any registered rental service provider when initially engaging with a client for any recorded entries for that client. The search includes the particulars of details of predetermined acceptable government-issued identification of the client. The database is also configured to electronically message the registered rental service provider that listed the client on the database if the client is revealed in the database search. The electronic message advises the rental provider of predetermined details of the client initially engaging the services of another rental service provider. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140172727 | SHORT-TERM AUTOMOBILE RENTALS IN A GEO-SPATIAL ENVIRONMENT - A method, device, and system of a short-term automobile renting system and method are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of a dispatch server includes associating a user with a ride request system and determining that the user has requested to be picked-up at a geo-spatial location associated with a pick-up address of the user. The geo-spatial location is determined based on any of a current geo-spatial location of a mobile device through which the user requests the pick-up and/or a manually entered address in the mobile device of the user that is communicatively coupled with the dispatch server in this aspect. A private vehicle is automatically dispatched in the geo-spatial vicinity of the geo-spatial location associated with the pick-up address of the user using a processor and a memory. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140180933 | Hybrid Distribution Method for Playable Media - A hybrid distribution system and method for distributing/temporarily renting playable media items, such as movies in a digital format. The distribution system includes a first option in which a title is delivered in a ranking order identified by the subscriber and based on an allocation priority associated with the subscriber for such title. Alternatively the subscriber can be given a second option to gain access rights to the first title from a third party. In this manner a content provider can manage different types of demand through a combination of dedicated and third party inventory. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140201090 | MANAGING AND MONITORING CAR-BATTERY TO EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY SUPPLY ENERGY TO ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES - The present invention discloses a battery lease and exchange system for a vehicle owner to make a stop at a battery refueling station where the battery on the car that has already had a low capacity is quickly removed and another battery that is fully charged is installed such that the battery “refueling” process may be executed quickly without being limited by the speed of recharging the batteries. Instead of owning the batteries, the owner or operator of the car may just lease the batteries required to drive the car for certain distance | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140201091 | Quality Control Audit System and Process - The present invention relates to a quality control audit system and process to an admission and reexamination system for auditing files for individuals entering or living in public or subsidized housing or using a voucher program. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140244519 | VEHICLE RENTAL TRANSACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle rental transaction system and method which provide a vehicle lot owner with a choice of options for vehicle security and customer convenience. The vehicle rental transaction system includes a computer for identifying a customer as part of a rental transaction involving a vehicle, and for sending a wireless message to the vehicle containing instructions for preparing the vehicle for the customer. Example instructions include, but are not limited to, unlocking doors and a trunk of the vehicle, adjusting power seats and power mirrors in accordance with customer preferences, adjusting climate control settings in accordance with the customer preferences, adjusting radio station settings in accordance with the customer preferences, and adjusting GPS settings in accordance with the customer preferences. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140250019 | DEVICE AVAILABILITY NOTIFICATION AND SCHEDULING - An availability notification for a device can be provided to a mobile device. The availability notification can be provided based on a configuration established by a subscriber of a mobile device as well as a characteristic of the mobile device. The subscriber can interact with an interface provided by the network provider to establish the configuration. Additionally, the subscriber can reserve the device via his or her mobile device. For example, a reservation interface may be provided to the subscriber via his or her mobile device that includes reservation options that can be selected by the subscriber to reserve the device. The reservation interface can further include the availability notification that indicates the device is currently available. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140258141 | Digital Media Lending System and Method - A digital media lending system and computer implemented method is disclosed. The system includes a usage restriction system operable to apply usage restrictions to digital media items and a user interface arranged to receive a user input by a user requesting loan of a digital media item. The usage restriction system is arranged to apply usage restrictions to the requested digital media item in dependence on historic activities of the user. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140258142 | BATTERY LEASING SYSTEM - To provide a battery leasing system with which an initial investment for a battery installed inside or outside a home of a user can be reduced, ideally to zero. To provide a leasing system in which the battery is installed at the user's home with an initial investment of a leasing company and the user pays a predetermined charge to the leasing company. The amount of the predetermined charge collected from the user is a portion of money saved by energy conservation. This leasing system can easily increase homes with the battery capable of being as an emergency power source. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140279575 | METHOD FOR CALCULATING EFFECTS ON CAR HIRE - Systems and methods for statistically analyzing effects on car hire. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140304175 | LEASING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system for leasing blocks of time for a commercial object. The system comprising listing one or more available blocks of time for leasing the commercial object into a web based system. The listing of one or more available blocks of time for leasing the commercial object being entered into the web based system by an owner of the commercial object. A prequalification is set for one or more independent contractors to bid on the leasing of the listed available blocks of time for the commercial object. The prequalification being set by the owner of the commercial object. One or more independent contractors are accepted as prequalified based on the set prequalification. The leasing of one or more of the available blocks of time for the commercial object are bided on via the web based system. The bidding being done by one or more of the accepted prequalified independent contractors. The leasing of one or more of the available blocks of time for the commercial object is awarded to a winning prequalified independent contractor via the web based system. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140310187 | BROKER-GENERATED PROSPECTIVE TENANT DATABASE FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS - A web application to match prospective tenants and commercial real estate spaces by creating a broker-generated searchable prospective tenant database which affords users the ability to create a plurality of prospective tenant listings on a single account. Additionally, a web application to receive prospective tenant information to create useful prospective tenant listings that make up this searchable prospective tenant database. Additionally, a web application to display prospective tenant listings that intersect with search attributes and search geographic areas. Additionally, a web application to display prospective tenant listings associated with a broker's account accessible on that broker's broker profile page. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140330730 | POINT BANK SYSTEM - A maintenance management side manages machine information and the installed number of machines such as a copier, a printer, a facsimile, a digital multi-functional apparatus, and a scanner, and exchanges the usage number for each machine for a point value, based on the machine information and the installed number of machines. A service is provided to the user based on the point value. In addition, the service to the user can be utilized through each machine provided at the user side. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140351151 | PROVIDING A LEASE PERIOD DETERMINATION - An optimal lease period of data is determined for each client by a centralized entity by using a variety of factors. The variety of factors include at least access characteristics of the data, historical access patterns of the data, and system configurations and policies. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140358801 | RENTAL PROPERTY EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides systems, methods and devices that accurately and objectively manage tracking the quality of rental property, and in particular the quality of rented units. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150032644 | Monolithic Floor for Hot Slag Bucket - The disclosure provides a monolithic floor for use with a hot slag bucket. The monolithic floor improves the lifespan of the bucket when used with hot slag by reducing warpage caused by heating and cooling and thus significantly reduces the cost of owning and operating the hot slag bucket. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150074003 | SYNCHRONIZING PASSENGER CHECK-IN WITH THE LOCAL CACHING OF CLOUD-BASED MEDIA ON A VEHICLE - Cloud-based media can be locally cached at a vehicle in which a user will travel. The media may be accessed by an authorized user during an authorized period that can be based upon vehicle status, such as vehicle speed or altitude. When the authorized period expires, the media stored at the vehicle can be deleted. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150074004 | BICYCLE RENTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are a bicycle rental system and method. The bicycle rental system includes a public bicycle, a bicycle holder, a bicycle management server which transmits rental approval information and return confirmation information to the outside, and a user terminal which is provided to be capable of performing wireless communicate with the public bicycle, is linked to the bicycle management server via a network, is provided with identification information of the public bicycle, creates rental approval request information during rental of the public bicycle to transmit the rental approval request information to the bicycle management server, creates return request information during return of the public bicycle to transmit the return request information to the bicycle management server, and receives the rental approval information and the return confirmation information transmitted from the bicycle management server in response to the rental approval request information and the return request information. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150112875 | System and Method for Recording Lease Information in an Attribute Database - A system and method for recording lease information in an attribute database is herein disclosed. In this embodiment, the method can comprise the steps storing in a data store a shape within a geographic region, and providing a database management console to a user. The shape is linked with one or more attributes. The database management console can comprise an ownership tab. The ownership tab can comprise one or more ownership listings associated with the shape. Further, the ownership tab can comprise one or more lease creation buttons. Each of the lease creation buttons next to one of the ownership listings. Additionally, the method can comprise the steps opening a lease creation form upon a user clicking one of the lease creation buttons. The lease creation form comprising a plurality of form inputs. Furthermore, the method can comprise the step of inputting into one of the inputs the ownership listing. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150120581 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED FRAMEWORKS AND METHODOLOGIES CONFIGURED TO ENABLE PROCESSING AND MANAGEMENT OF DATA RELATING TO LEASE APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to computer implemented frameworks and methodologies configured to enable processing and management of data relating to lease applications. Embodiments of the invention have been particularly developed thereby to increase efficiencies for parties on each side of a lease application. While some embodiments will be described herein with particular reference to that application, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to such a field of use, and is applicable in broader contexts. In particular, it should be appreciated that various aspects of technology described herein, whilst described by reference to the example of lease applications, find utility in other fields including education, healthcare, and the like. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150127559 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF PROVIDING TEXT BOOK SHARING, MANAGEMENT, AND FUNDS MANAGEMENT - A system and method for setting up (instantiating) and managing a book sharing system in a communication network. The system provides a software application that permits multiple users to participate in book sharing, and funds management. Method of book sharing include pre pay method, and a post pay method. The Book Sharing method shares the cost of books between all the users of the book, including all past users of the book. Pre pay book sharing adds a book to book sharing system and the first user pays for total cost of the book. As additional users use the book, the total cost of the book is divided among all the users of the book. In the post pay book sharing system, the total cost of the book is divided in the estimated number of users for the book. As the users are added, they pay for the book sharing. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150149367 | RENTAL CASKET DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A rental casket distribution system includes a distribution system administrator in communication with a supplier network, a distributor network and a service provider network to provide rental caskets to service providers for temporary use by a client deceased. A rental casket order is received by the administrator and dispatched to a selected distributor for fulfillment and delivery of a rental casket kit to a service provider. The rental casket kit is assembled to include a returnable, reusable rental casket and may further include one or more of a non-reusable casket insert, casket lining, pillow, and overlay. The rental casket may be customized by the distributor prior to delivery to the service provider. A rental casket price includes a rental casket deposit and a rental fee. The rental casket deposit may be partially or fully refunded as determined by the condition of the rental casket upon return to a distributor. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150294401 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ACTUAL PRICING DATA OF RENTAL PROPERTIES - A computer-implemented method for determining actual pricing data for rental properties is described. The method is implemented using a computing device having a processor communicatively coupled to a memory. The method includes receiving rental transaction data from a payment system, wherein the rental transaction data includes a plurality of payment transactions, generating a one or more rental data sets, where each rental data set includes a rent amount paid, a rental location identifier, a payor identifier, and a landlord identifier, generating a list of rental properties based on the rental location identifiers from the one or more rental data sets, determining the rent amounts paid for each rental property from the one or more rental data sets, and generating a rental report based on the list of rental properties and the determined rent amount paid for each rental property. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150294403 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE FLEET SHARING - The disclosed technology relates generally to methods and systems for sharing vehicles between fleets. Vehicle sharing services typically experience the most use during the weekend. Thus, many vehicles used by vehicle sharing services sit idle during the week. Meanwhile, vehicle rental companies experience the most demand during the week and their vehicles are underutilized during the week. The disclosed technology, in certain embodiments, provides systems and methods for sharing vehicles between a vehicle sharing entity and a vehicle renting entity. This allows the entities to lower fleet costs and obtain better fleet utilization by moving vehicles between fleets when one entity anticipates a spike in demand. For example, the ability for the vehicle sharing service to utilize a rental vehicle agency's excess weekend inventory will allow them to meet its strong weekend demand without the need for purchasing and maintaining additional vehicles. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150310542 | MATCHING REAL ESTATE RENTERS WITH PROPERTY - A renter and landlord friendly system ad method to compare property qualification scores for a renter, including having a renter fill out an online application to rent property; the application is submitted via renter's computing device to server; the server's decisioning engines process the application, verify submitted qualification data producing a score; and, renter interacts with user interface and estimates different sub scores which are used to generate a possible score. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150348177 | MANAGING LEASE TRANSACTIONS IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS - A computer-implemented method of managing lease transactions from a plurality of time-synchronized cluster nodes for a shared leased resource in a computer network, the method including accepting, during a request period, requests to lease a shared leased resource in an upcoming lease interval, the requests received from among a plurality of time-synchronized cluster nodes. The method may include selecting, during a response period which concludes prior to the beginning of the upcoming lease interval, a leaseholder for the shared leased resource in the upcoming lease interval in response to receiving at least one request during the request period, the leaseholder selected based on the at least one received request. The response period may occur after the request period. The method may include notifying, during the response period, the selected leaseholder of its selection as the leaseholder for the shared leased resource in the upcoming lease interval. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150348178 | Method and System for Renting and Sub-Renting Vehicles - A system and method for sub-renting a vehicle to a secondary/sub-renter after the vehicle has been rented to a primary renter. The vehicle may comprise a telematics control unit to enhance the sub-renting process. A rental duration of secondary renter(s) may be compared to an idle timeframe specified by the primary renter. Other rental parameters may be compared to enhance sub-renting of the vehicle, such as an idle location and a vehicle class of the vehicle, for example. In this manner, rented vehicles can be utilized more, particularly during periods when the primary renter has no need to use the rented vehicle. Secondary renters are enabled to use/rent the vehicle during these idle periods and the primary renter can avoid paying for more than he or she needs. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160035017 | MINI STORAGE SYSTEM USING DISTRIBUTED PEER STORAGE SPACE - The present invention generally relates renting self-storage. Specifically the system provides a way to manage transactions and facilitate the use of distributed storage space that is available in varying amounts in houses, attics, lofts, garages, closets, offices, and crawl spaces, etc. in the surrounding region. A coordinating server connects storage clients with storage providers who can meet their storage needs, tracks containers, sends notifications, and manages requests for transfer of containers. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160063617 | Occupancy Monitoring For A Remote Short Term Housing Rental. - The present invention involves a remote monitoring system, consisting of a wireless door sensor, a wireless motion sensor, and a Wi-Fi main panel, all installed at a short term housing rental to constantly monitor and inform the owner of the daily rental status; Occupied vs. Vacant, and the Wi-Fi main panel communicating with the owner smart phone through the internet. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160071199 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIDEO RENTAL - A method of displaying a media item sub-rental opportunity to multiple users includes receiving information concerning original rental time periods for a plurality of media items, receiving a selection of one of the plurality of media items, displaying sub-rental time slots within an original rental time period for the selected media item, and receiving a selection of an sub-rental time slot. A media device then enables online access to the selected media item in the selected sub-rental time slot and provides a display of the selected media item during the selected sub-rental time slot. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160092976 | ROVING VEHICLE RENTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for facilitating vehicle rental are provided. Rental request parameters are received from a first party, including a rental start time, a rental pick-up location, a rental end time and a rental drop-off location. A vehicle available for rent between the rental start time and the rental end time is acquired, and delivery of the vehicle to the rental pick-up location is initiated. A transaction with the user may be performed upon delivery. Retrieval of the vehicle from the rental drop-off location is initiated following the rental end time. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160098786 | REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION SYSTEM - A computerized real estate transaction system is provided. The system allows prospective tenants to coordinate showings of apartments directly with the current tenants, eliminating the need for a real estate agent to tour the prospective tenant around, and allowing the prospective tenant to choose the apartments they view. A real estate agent may be engaged for the limited work of coordinating and executing the lease. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160140649 | Method and Apparatus for Automated Rental Key Dispensal and Return - A system includes a processor configured to receive rental return information. The system is also configured to verify deposit of a key fob. Further, the system is configured to connect to a device containing vehicle usage information relating to a rental period. The system is additionally configured to gather vehicle usage information from the connected device. The system is also configured to verify a vehicle presence in a rental parking lot and terminate a vehicle rental. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160162985 | OCCUPANCY MONITORING FOR A REMOTE SHORT TERM HOUSING RENTAL - The present invention includes a system, comprising a network, a rental status monitor located within a dwelling, and at least one portable computing device. The rental status monitor communicates a status signal via the network to the portable computing device to alert a user of a status of occupancy of a dwelling. The rental status monitor further comprises a transceiver, a sensing unit configured to detect and analyze a dwelling to determine occupancy; and a controller configured to verify the detected occupancy. The controller, upon detection and analysis of the occupancy by the sensing unit, verifies the detected occupancy by evaluating at least one detected sound or at least one detected volume, identifying an occupancy status based on the evaluation, and creating the status signal based on the identification; and wherein the controller authorizes the transceiver to send the status signal to the at least one portable computing device. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20220138841 | ON-DEMAND RENTAL OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Location data associated with an on-demand electric vehicle and an indication that an on-demand electric vehicle has fallen are received. It is determined that a rental associated with the on-demand electric vehicle has ended. Information indicating that the on-demand electric vehicle is in a fallen position is provided via a user interface. | 05-05-2022 |
