Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a method for monitoring a controlled item may include providing a server communicatively coupled to memory, wherein said memory stores certain predetermined values for a given genetic identifier of a strain of a controlled substance. The genetic identifier may be comprised of the cannabinoid profile of that specific strain. The method may also include storing a set of growth factors. These growth factors and predetermined values may be used to properly track the growth cycle of a controlled substance to avoid diversion. The method may provide for the automatic updating of predetermined values to accurately adjust for variance.

Abstract: A method for tracking a controlled item can include transforming a genetic code with a cryptographic hash function into a core code. The core code can be associated with a label code and a weight. The weight can be indicative of a produced amount of the strain of the controlled item. An image of a label having an identification portion indicative of the label code and dispensed weight data can be received. The label code can be extracted from the identification portion of the image of the label. The weight associated with the core code can be reduced based upon the dispensed weight data.

Abstract: A method and system for web-based remote content distribution that may utilize Internet connections to provide one and/or two-way communication between a content distributer(s) and one or more users. The method and system can synchronize the distribution of the content to a plurality of users in one or more locations. The content may be auditory, visual, and/or tactile.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for summoning emergency personnel to assist a user associated with a portable device. A system can include a processor that can access non-transitory memory and execute machine readable instructions stored therein. The machine readable instructions can cause the processor to receive an assistance request generated by the portable device. The request can include location information for the portable device. The machine readable instructions can further cause the processor to transmit an assistance summons request to one or more selected devices that the user is need of assistance, receive a confirmation message generated by at least one of the one or more selected devices confirming that the user associated with the portable device is need of the assistance, and transmit one or more notification messages to summon the emergency personnel for the user.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a method for tracking a controlled item can include transforming a genetic code with a cryptographic hash function into a core code. The core code can be associated with a label code and a weight. The weight can be indicative of a produced amount of the strain of the controlled item. An image of a label having an identification portion indicative of the label code and dispensed weight data can be received. The label code can be extracted from the identification portion of the image of the label. The weight associated with the core code can be reduced based upon the dispensed weight data.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for summoning emergency personnel to assist a user associated with a portable device. A system can include a processor that can access non-transitory memory and execute machine readable instructions stored therein. The machine readable instructions can cause the processor to receive an assistance request generated by the portable device. The request can include location information for the portable device. The machine readable instructions can further cause the processor to transmit an assistance summons request to one or more selected devices that the user is need of assistance, receive a confirmation message generated by at least one of the one or more selected devices confirming that the user associated with the portable device is need of the assistance, and transmit one or more notification messages to summon the emergency personnel for the user.

Abstract: Methods, systems and media are provided for hands-free operation of an appliance. For example, the appliance may detect input from a hands-free user, where the detected input is voice or gesticular. The appliance may compare the detected input to known inputs and retrieving the user's profile based on the detected input corresponding to a known input. Based upon retrieval of the user's profile, the appliance may output recognition of the user input and modify operation of a burner according to both the user input and the retrieved user profile. Based upon the detected input being unrecognized, the appliance may create a new user profile associated with the detected input and modify operation of a burner according to the detected input.

Abstract: Methods, systems and media are provided for hands-free operation of an appliance. For example, the appliance may detect input from a hands-free user, where the detected input is voice or gesticular. The appliance may compare the detected input to known inputs and retrieving the user's profile based on the detected input corresponding to a known input. Based upon retrieval of the user's profile, the appliance may output recognition of the user input and modify operation of a burner according to both the user input and the retrieved user profile. Based upon the detected input being unrecognized, the appliance may create a new user profile associated with the detected input and modify operation of a burner according to the detected input.

Abstract: A system for verifying the authenticity of an item. At least one cellular telephone has an image recorder, a receiver and a transmitter. A cellular telephone network receives a recorded image transmitted by the cellular telephone and forwards the recorded image to at least one remote server. An image-recognition device is accessible to the remote server, the image recognition device being configured to decode a latent image embedded within the recorded image and to generate a dataset corresponding to the latent image. A processor accessible to the remote server generates a response corresponding to the dataset and indicating the authenticity status of the item, the response being forwarded from the remote server to the receiver of the cellular telephone by means of the cellular telephone network.

Abstract: A system for exchanging information. At least one cellular telephone has a data acquisition device, a receiver and a transmitter. An electronic communication network receives acquired data transmitted by the cellular telephone and re-transmits the data to at least one remote server. A data decoding device accessible to the remote server decodes the data and generates a corresponding dataset. A processor accessible to the remote server generates a response corresponding to the dataset, the response being forwarded from the remote server to the receiver of the cellular telephone by means of the electronic communication network.

Abstract: A system and method for exchanging information relating to an electronic image. An image of interest is recorded with a camera-equipped cellular telephone. A cellular telephone network is utilized to transmit the recorded image to at least one remote server. The image is decoded at the remote server to generate a corresponding dataset. The dataset is processed at the remote server in a predetermined manner to generate a response corresponding to the dataset. The response is sent from the remote server to the cellular telephone by means of the cellular network.

Abstract: A method of participating in an interactive promotional gaming system. A participant obtains access to an image of a game piece, captures an electronic image of the game piece and transmits the electronic image to a predetermined information collector. The information collector decodes the received image of the game piece and compares the decoded image to a predetermined list for transmittal of results of the comparison to the participant. The participant receives the transmitted results of the comparison.

Abstract: A method for tracking and handling people and articles at an airport using Radio-Frequency Identification (“RFID”) tags. The RFID tag contains an electronic microchip with a memory portion, permanently attached to a substrate having a planar antenna. Each RFID tag is tuned to operate at a specific frequency and includes a unique identifier number stored in the memory portion. Passenger-specific information, such as passenger name, address and flight itinerary may be sent to the microchip for storage in the memory portion by means of an RF field provided by an external “scanner” device. The scanner also provides a means for reading data stored in the memory portion of the microchip. The RFID tag is small, rugged, and unobtrusive, allowing it to be applied to passenger articles and documents, allowing for more efficient check-in, automated tracking of articles, theft prevention, and increased security.

Abstract: A system for registering and tracking vehicles. The system comprises an RFID tag affixed to a vehicle and a scanner, wherein the scanner is adapted to query the RFID tag when proximate the RFID tag, effective to obtain information relating to at least one of the vehicle and an owner of the vehicle. In another embodiment the system may be employed with parking meters to detect parking violations and issue citations. In other embodiments the system may be employed to track the speed of vehicles, halt traffic to allow emergency vehicles to pass, provide pass code access to objects and secured areas, and track the location of objects and personnel. A method employs the system.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selling and tracking merchandise using Radio-Frequency Identification (“RFID”) tags. The RFID tag typically contains an electronic microchip, which may be permanently attached to a substrate containing a small planar antenna. Each RFID tag is tuned by the manufacturer to operate at a specific frequency and with a unique identifier number. A “scanner” device, which provides a temporary source of power to the RFID tag by means of a Radio Frequency (“RF”) field, also provides a means for transmitting data to the RFID tag for storage within a static memory portion of the microchip. The microchip is also capable of communicating the RFID tag's identifier number and any data stored on the microchip to a receiver portion of the scanner when interrogated. The RFID tag may be installed into devices and merchandise as a theft-deterrent and an inventory tracking tool.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for identifying and tracking test specimens using Radio-Frequency Identification (“RFID”) tags. The RFID tag typically contains an electronic microchip, which may be permanently attached to a substrate containing a small planar antenna. Each tag is encoded with a unique identifier and may be associated with a remote, computer-based record for the specimen. The tag may also electronically store information, such as test instructions, submitter data, specimen data, and testing status. The microchip is powered by an external Radio Frequency (“RF”) field provided by a corresponding interrogating scanner, which can read the data stored on the microchip and also provides a means for writing data into the microchip's memory. The RFID tag thus serves to not only uniquely identify the test specimen, but also provide current information regarding the status of the specimen.

Abstract: A method for tracking and handling people and articles at an airport using Radio-Frequency Identification (“RFID”) tags. The RFID tag contains an electronic microchip with a memory portion, permanently attached to a substrate having a planar antenna. Each RFID tag is tuned to operate at a specific frequency and includes a unique identifier number stored in the memory portion. Passenger-specific information, such as passenger name, address and flight itinerary may be sent to the microchip for storage in the memory portion by means of an RF field provided by an external “scanner” device. The scanner also provides a means for reading data stored in the memory portion of the microchip. The RFID tag is small, rugged, and unobtrusive, allowing it to be applied to passenger articles and documents, allowing for more efficient check-in, automated tracking of articles, theft prevention, and increased security.

Abstract: A garment diaper detector for detecting wetness conditions in diapers or undergarments comprising a capacitive sensor located within a housing and affixed to the exterior surface of the garment being monitored. The sensor is comprised of two substantially solid, coplanar conductor plates affixed to a common substrate and has a very high dynamic range. The inside of the garment becomes wet, the capacitance between the spaced conductors rises above a predetermined value whereupon the detector provides an output to a transmitter or an alarm. When the garment is being changed, the detector is removed from the exterior surface of the garment for reuse on the next. In one embodiment of the invention, multiple, uniquely addressed wetness detectors are employed to monitor the wetness conditions in a plurality of garments, such as in a hospital or nursing home. When a garment becomes wet, that unique address is transmitted to a central monitoring station which dispatches a care giver to change the garment.