Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to a reminder device. The reminder device includes an electromechanical transduction device configured to generate electrical energy when agitated by a laundry machine during the course of a washing cycle or a drying cycle, an electrical energy storage device, an electrical coupling between the energy storage device and the electromechanical transduction device, a tactile alert device, an onboard computing device for triggering tactile alerts according to a schedule, a user interface device for acknowledging receipt of the tactile alert, and, in some embodiments, a fixture device for supporting an electrical device housing within a garment and/or a wireless connectivity device for receiving alert schedules and transmitting alert acknowledgements in conjunction with a hub.

Abstract: A real time automated interactive mass communications system provides communications between a central communications processor and groups of subscribers. Typically, each group is associated with a central office. A set of local communication processors are provided, each being in two-way communication with the central processor and each being linked to one of the central offices and being preferably on site. Each local communication processor includes a processor unit, an audio controller and a set of multi-line controllers. The audio controller takes audio messages received from the central processor and generates a train or delayed set of the messages which are supplied to each of the multi-line controllers. Each multi-line controller services a set of lines connected to the central office switch, receives telephone number data from the central communication processor, and calls the list of telephone numbers to which it has been assigned.