Abstract: The present invention describes a system for monitoring items coupled with support utilities. The system is configured to detect motions caused by customer actions and optimize the camera system and computing resources of a remote server. The system also is configured to sense items that are removed, added or misplaced automatically.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system for monitoring items coupled with support utilities. The system is configured to detect motions caused by customer actions and optimize the camera system and computing resources of a remote server. The system also is configured to sense items that are removed, added or misplaced automatically.

Abstract: Some embodiments can include a device for detecting heart rate. In a number of embodiments, the device can comprise at least one capacitive displacement sensor coupled to a strap. In many embodiments, the at least one capacitive displacement sensor can comprise two electrodes. In some embodiments, the two electrodes can comprise an outer transmitting electrode and an inner receiving electrode. In various embodiments, the at least one capacitive displacement sensor can detect a pulse by producing a signal associated with a distance change between a skin of a wearer of the device and the at least one capacitive displacement sensor. Other embodiments of related apparatuses, methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A golf learning aid is directed to improving an individual's golf swing by monitoring spine angle during a golf swing and alerting the individual when the spine angle varies outside of a predetermined maximum spine angle range during the swing. The system includes a device affixed to a top portion of a cap worn by the user, and an earpiece affixed to the device for playing an audible alert. The device employs a microcontroller, a tilt sensor and a system of buffering and filtering to provide real-time feedback on a user's spine angle during the swing. It is an additional feature of the system that the microcontroller generates an audible and repetitive tone as a metronome cadence when the microcontroller detects that the user is set up for a golf swing. The metronome cadence is provided to improve one's rhythm and timing in the golf swing and golf swing routine.