Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and a device for monitoring the health of an infant are disclosed. A wearable infant monitoring device comprising a sensing module 170 comprising: a heart rate sensor 150 configured to provide output data corresponding to heart rate of the infant wearing the infant monitoring device; a microcontroller 100 configured to receive and transmit output data; a vibration motor 140 configured to vibrate whenever the heart rate of the infant falls below a customized range; a BLE module 110 in operational unity with the microcontroller that transmits heart rate data to a user on an individual computing device application 120; a computer device application configured to receive and process the output data and generate the infant's heart rate.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system and method that enables negotiation, creation, and distributed fulfillment of joint gift registries supporting enhanced social interaction among registrants and prospective purchasers.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system and method that enables negotiation, creation, and distributed fulfillment of joint gift registries supporting enhanced social interaction among registrants and prospective purchasers.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed provide various enhancements and/or improvements to the conventional shopping process used by brick-and-mortar stores. In some embodiments, a customer may use a mobile computing device, such as a smart phone, to select and pay for items in a brick-and-mortar store. Such shopping process may permit the customer to purchase numerous items without the using of shopping basket or a wheeled shopping cart. The shopping process may further permit the customer to pay for items and leave the store with such items without waiting in a checkout line.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed regarding an e-commerce environment with integrated mobile ordering capabilities. One method includes receiving, from a mobile computing device, an order for at least one item, detecting a location of the mobile computing device, and requesting deliver of the at least one item to the detected location.

Abstract: A positioning system for determining the location of a portable device includes a radio network. The radio network includes radio network nodes for communicating with the portable device and measuring signal strength from the portable device. The radio network also includes a Near Field Communication node for communicating with the portable device and at least initially providing the portable device with configuration information to enable the portable device to pair with the radio network nodes. The system also includes a positioning server for receiving signal strength information from the radio network, determining a location of the portable device, providing the portable device with a graphical representation of its location within a floorplan, receiving an indication of a desired product from the portable device, determining a location of the product, calculating and providing the portable device with a route from the location of the portable device to the product.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed provide various enhancements and/or improvements to the conventional shopping process used by brick-and-mortar stores. In some embodiments, a customer may use a mobile computing device, such as a smart phone, to select and pay for items in a brick-and-mortar store. Such shopping process may permit the customer to purchase numerous items without the using of shopping basket or a wheeled shopping cart. The shopping process may further permit the customer to pay for items and leave the store with such items without waiting in a checkout line.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system and method that enables negotiation, creation, and distributed fulfillment of joint gift registries supporting enhanced social interaction among registrants and prospective purchasers.

Abstract: A positioning system for determining the location of a portable device includes a radio network. The radio network includes radio network nodes for communicating with the portable device and measuring signal strength from the portable device. The radio network also includes a Near Field Communication node for communicating with the portable device and at least initially providing the portable device with configuration information to enable the portable device to pair with the radio network nodes. The system also includes a positioning server for receiving signal strength information from the radio network, determining a location of the portable device, providing the portable device with a graphical representation of its location within a floorplan, receiving an indication of a desired product from the portable device, determining a location of the product, calculating and providing the portable device with a route from the location of the portable device to the product.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed regarding an e-commerce environment with integrated mobile ordering capabilities. One method includes receiving, from a mobile computing device, an order for at least one item, detecting a location of the mobile computing device, and requesting deliver of the at least one item to the detected location.