Abstract: A system can include a first electrical device, a network manager, and at least one second electrical device. The first electrical device includes at least one electrical device component used to operate the first electrical device to perform a function for which the first electrical device is designed to perform. The first electrical device can also include a sound-controlled system integrated with the first electrical device. The sound-controlled system can include at least one audio component integrated with the first electrical device, and a controller communicably coupled to the at least one audio component. The at least one audio component can capture a sound that enables the controller independent of the function performed by at least one electrical device component. The first controller can send the first sound to the network manager. The network manager can control the at least one second electrical device based on the first sound.

Abstract: A system can include a first electrical device having at least one electrical device component used to operate the first electrical device to perform a function for which the first electrical device is designed to perform. The electrical device can also include a sound-controlled system integrated with the electrical device. The sound-controlled system can include at least one audio component integrated with the electrical device, and a controller communicably coupled to the at least one audio component. The at least one audio component can capture a sound. The at least one audio component can send the sound to the controller, where the sound, when received by the controller, enables the controller. The controller can be enabled independent of the function performed by at least one electrical device component.

Abstract: A system can include a first electrical device that includes at least one electrical device component used to perform a first function which the first electrical device is designed to perform. The first electrical device can also include a sound-controlled system integrated with the first electrical device. The sound-controlled system can include at least one first audio component integrated with the first electrical device, and a controller communicably coupled to the at least one audio component. The controller interprets the first audible instruction for the at least one electrical device component of the first electrical device to perform the first function. The controller instructs the at least one electrical device component to perform the first function, identifies at least one second function that complements the first function, and instructs at least one second electrical device to perform the at least one second function to complement the first function.

Abstract: A unique and novel method is disclosed whereby funds are made available in a secure fashion to people who do not have bank accounts but want the security of a direct deposit system. Employers receive the benefit of the reduction in paperwork and increase in safety, and the employee receives also safety in obtaining funds at greatly reduced costs and fees to the employee. This system uniquely operates using the return or refund portion of a retailers POS system at the cash register or through their customer service desk. This method also works with people wanting to transfer funds to others in a safe manner with reduced fees. This unique method uses a single transaction process to reduce complicated back end systems hardware and architecture to calculate remaining balances. Vendors benefit from this system in that they are able to accomplish the number one goal of any retailer: getting the customers into their stores.