The present invention provides a driver authentication and vehicle data communication apparatus. In one embodiment, a vehicular system includes an identity dongle having information associated with a driver of a vehicle, a vehicle charger adapted for receiving the identity dongle, and an on-board diagnostic (OBD) un...

The present invention provides a 2D Barcode value transfer processing system and method which is intended to replace the existing cheque based method of payment. The invention allows for consumers to maintain the secrecy of their financial details, yet facilitates the transfer of funds through the existing electroni...

The present invention provides a mobile device cradle for a vehicle. The cradle includes docking members for receiving a mobile device of a driver of the vehicle. The cradle also includes a face recognition means for periodically capturing a face of the driver, environmental conditions, and traffic conditions. Furth...

The present invention provides a system and method of computing a variable fuel price based on exhaust gas emission of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes an onboard unit fitted in a vehicle for measuring amount of exhaust gas emissions by the vehicle and a remote server communicatively connected to the ...

The present invention provides for an apparatus and system for managing delivery of objects. The electronic utility box is enabled to receive drop of objects in its collection unit and communicate identification information associated with the dropped of an object inside its collection unit to an external entity. Th...

The present invention provides a method and system for charging insurance premium of an insured premises in real-time. In one embodiment, a system includes a risk factor monitoring device configured for collecting the static and dynamic conditions associated with an insured premises from one or more monitoring devic...

The present invention relates to method and apparatus for controlling a consumer electronic device through a mobile communication device. The method includes the steps of indicating the presence of the electronic device within a range of a wireless communication mode on detection, establishing communication with the...

The present invention provides a machine to machine communication enabled air conditioner support unit for use in rooms or in the cabin of motor vehicles. The air conditioning support unit includes suitable temperature sensors for monitoring outside and inside temperature. The air conditioning support unit communica...

The present invention provides a method and system for operating a user equipment in an optimized communication mode. In one embodiment, a network entity 106 sets a minimum battery power for a user equipment 104 to receive voice calis. The network entity 106 periodically obtains battery level information from the us...

The present invention provides method and system for providing information on one or more ATMs in service. In one embodiment, a method includes locating one or more ATMs in a geographical area, determining at least one ATM in service from the located one or more ATMs in the geographical area based on a set of parame...

In one or more embodiments, a method and an apparatus for managing financial transactions is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of receiving a' request for performing a financial transaction from a first payment initiator system, determining type of the financial transaction based on the re...

The present invention provides a system and method for measuring ground resistance. A system includes a load having a first ground electrode, an energy supply unit connected to the load through a positive line and a neutral line, where the neutral line is connected to a second ground electrode associated with the en...

A multiple enterprise relationship system (MERS) and the method thereof are described. In one embodiment, the system includes an ESA for sending at least one service request over a communication medium and an ERS interfaced with the ESA for authorizing service requests, identifying the service through intelligent de...

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A system and method of managing personal information through a smart card is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a smart card for storing verified personal information associated with a user, a communication device for providing access to the smart card, and a plurality of servers associated with one or ...

The present invention provides a mobile advertising system and method. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a client application on a handheld device associated with a user, and fetching contact information associated with an advertiser of a business using the client application. Further, the method includ...

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for notifying missed communication to a communication device. In one embodiment, a method of a communication network for notifying missed communication to a communication device includes receiving a communication from a first communication device of a first regis...

The present invention provides a method and system for computing a driver rating based on fuel wastage and environmental conditions. In one embodiment, a system for determining a driving behavior of a driver of a vehicle includes a sensor for measuring oxygen content in an exhaust gas emissions of the vehicle and pr...

The present invention provides a system and method of monitoring a load in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes sensors mounted beneath a floor of a vehicle for sensing at least one parameter associated with the floor for a predetermined time period, where the at least one parameter includes an accelerati...

The present invention provides a method and system for performing machine-to-machine card payment. In one embodiment, a system includes a mobile device for receiving a payment card account and payment information associated with a payment to a vendor from a user, and a card holder wirelessly coupled to the mobile de...

The present invention provides a method and system for blocking an incoming spam voice call from a user equipment. In one embodiment, a request for voice call connection with first user equipment is received from second user equipment. Then, it is determined whether the request for voice call connection is associate...

The present invention provides a system and method for providing energy as a service. In one embodiment, a system for providing energy as a service includes a plurality of energy based service equipments located in a premise associated with an entity, an energy service platform for providing one or more energy value...

The present invention provides a real-time prepaid automobile insurance system and method thereof. In one embodiment, a prepaid insurance system enables payment of an insurance premium of a vehicle on a pre-paid basis such that amount in a pre-paid account of the insured vehicle diminishes based on various dynamic c...

The present invention provides a compact solar lighting unit with a solar panel protection unit. The compact solar lighting unit includes a solar panel with one or more solar cells operable for generating electrical energy from energy of sunlight, and an energy storage unit electrically coupled to the solar panel fo...

The present invention provides a home access gateway for use in a home environment. In one embodiment, a home access gateway includes a processor communicatively coupled to at least one of energy based equipments and non-energy based devices deployed in a home environment, and memory coupled to the processor. The me...

The present invention provides a system and method for tracking shape changing bodies loaded on a material handling device. In one embodiment, a shape tracking system includes a first three dimensional sensor unit operable for scanning a section of shape changing bodies loaded on a material handling device at a firs...

The present invention provides a system and method for seamlessly sharing and receiving feedback between real world and online world. The system enables the users to post via a remote server their feedback associated with the articles displayed in a shopping mall on his online social networking environment in real t...

The present invention provides a system and apparatus for managing a product storage device. The system includes a product storage device, an on-board monitoring device connected to the product storage device, and an off-board processing device. The on-board monitoring device includes one or more monitoring modules ...

The present invention provides a location aware sports equipment. A sports equipment includes a tracking device disposed in it. The tracking device includes an assisted global positioning system (A-GPS) receiver unit operative for periodically receiving a location signals associated with a location of a sports equip...