Abstract: An automated precious metal portfolio selection system and method that promotes a self-assessment of risk tolerance which can be completed by an investor or third-party salesperson to input the same in an evaluation protocol which sets forth a level of risk tolerance, and the generation of a portfolio of precious metals items. Through an application of standardized protocol, the salesperson need not have experience of a numismatist or precious metals expert. The automated system and method provide a confirmation of the final calculation of the cost of the precious metal items as of the closing of a financial transaction. The precious metal items are transferred along with a suitable inventory for the various types and/or denominations of the precious metal items, and a depository account is created. The system and method can also facilitate reporting the then current value and any obligation to necessary parties, such as for an IRA.

Abstract: Provided herein are medical sensors and related methods for measuring a real-time personal metric. The medical device may comprise an electronic device having a sensor comprising an accelerometer and a bidirectional wireless communication system electronically connected to the electronic device for sending an output signal from the sensor to an external device and receiving commands from an external controller to the electronic device.