During patent examination, pending patent claims are given the broadest reasonable interpretation that is consistent with the specification of the patent.  Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.ipwatchdog.com

Alternative digital payments for the on-the-go consumer go well beyond the standard fare of Near Field Communication chips and QR codes. Here s a look at some of the most imaginative mobile payments options devised. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.paymentssource.com

This mobile payments revolution is accelerating the convergence of mobile payments with loyalty programs, creating new opportunities and challenges for marketers seeking to provide mobile loyalty solutions that increase customer retention and… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.loyalty360.org

For ANZ, the future of banking is clearly tied to smartphones, with the bank announcing a new mobile wallet for consumers, NFC-compatible ATMs in the pipeline and a mobile card reader for businesses. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.cnet.com

Here are some suggestions when considering the deployment of beacons in your stores. Sourced through Scoop.it from: searchenginewatch.com

Mobile – Global consumer spend on mobile apps is expected to grow 24% in 2016, reaching $50.9 billion—and eventually doubling from that level within four years to reach $101.1 billion in 2020—according … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.marketingprofs.com

PopSugar has built a significant referral business for retailers via its search engine ShopStyle. Now, the company wants to allow customers to make purchases through dozens of retailers using the product. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.wsj.com

Mobile – When you ignore mobile, you miss a huge opportunity to engage with your current and potential customers, capture their interest, and generate leads. Here’s how you can successfully integrate mobile … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.marketingprofs.com

Researchers have shown it is easy for a third party to rack the location of mobile phone users without their knowledge using a cheap phone and open source software. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.gizmag.com

Kazakhstan Vehicles Market in 2015 was one of the worse globally dropping 40% from the previous year significantly affected by lower commodities prices. Renault was the only growing brand jumping in 4th place. Sourced through Scoop.it from: focus2move.com