Abstract: A method of analyzing shipments of goods includes receiving, by a transceiver of a shipment analysis system, a heat map template, where the heat map template is an expected heat map for a plurality of packages in a shipment. The method also includes directing electromagnetic radiation from an electromagnetic radiation source to the package to heat any ferromagnetic material in or on a package. The method also includes generating, by a processor of the shipment analysis system, a heat map based on the heating of any ferromagnetic material in or on the package. The method further includes generating, by the processor, an alert responsive to a determination that the generated heat map does not match the heat map template. The alert indicates that the package is not one of the plurality of packages in the shipment.

Abstract: A method for performing mold remediation includes placing a ferromagnetic material in or adjacent to a surface upon which mold is located. The method also includes emitting, by an electromagnetic radiation source, radiation to heat the ferromagnetic material that is adjacent to the surface upon which the mold is located. The method also includes detecting, by a temperature sensor, a temperature of the surface. The method further includes comparing, by a processor in communication with the electromagnetic radiation source and the temperature sensor, the temperature of the surface to a desired temperature to perform mold remediation.

Abstract: An induction heating system a base and an electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate an emission area in the base. The emission area comprises a portion of the base that receives electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source. The system also includes a ferromagnetic element and an element controller configured to move the ferromagnetic element into and out of the emission area.

Abstract: A method of analyzing shipments of goods includes receiving, by a transceiver of a shipment analysis system, a heat map template, where the heat map template is an expected heat map for a plurality of packages in a shipment. The method also includes directing electromagnetic radiation from an electromagnetic radiation source to the package to heat any ferromagnetic material in or on a package. The method also includes generating, by a processor of the shipment analysis system, a heat map based on the heating of any ferromagnetic material in or on the package. The method further includes generating, by the processor, an alert responsive to a determination that the generated heat map does not match the heat map template. The alert indicates that the package is not one of the plurality of packages in the shipment.

Abstract: An induction heating system includes a container that includes one or more ferromagnetic element mounting locations. The system also includes a plurality of ferromagnetic elements positioned in the one or more ferromagnetic mounting locations. The system also includes one or more electromagnetic radiation sources configured to individually target the plurality of ferromagnetic elements such that different ferromagnetic elements are heated to different temperatures. The system further includes a processor operatively coupled to the one or more electromagnetic radiation sources and configured to control an amount of electromagnetic radiation delivered to each of the ferromagnetic elements.

Abstract: A cooking vessel includes a cooking vessel that has a bottom wall and a side wall, where the side wall has an inner surface, an outer surface, and an upper edge. The system also includes an induction element that is configured to mount to the side wall. The induction element includes a heating member, an upper edge contact member, and a lip. The heating member rests upon the inner surface of the side wall, the upper edge contact member rests upon the upper edge of the cooking vessel, and the lip rests upon the outer surface of the side wall.

Abstract: A medical delivery device includes a first compartment configured to hold at least a portion of an activator that activates one or more molecular nanomachines. The first compartment includes a first wall that includes a first ferrous material, where the first wall is configured to disintegrate in response to first electromagnetic radiation received by the first ferrous material such that the activator activates the one or more molecular nanomachines. The device includes a second compartment configured to hold the one or more molecular nanomachines, wherein the second compartment includes a second wall that includes a second ferrous material, and wherein the second wall is configured to disintegrate and release the one or more molecular nanomachines into a patient in response to second electromagnetic radiation received by the second ferrous material.

Abstract: A system to verify product authenticity includes a transceiver configured to receive information regarding one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material that are in or on a product. The system also includes an electromagnetic radiation source configured to emit radiation to heat the one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material in or on the product. The system also includes a heat sensor configured to detect heat emitted from the one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material that are in or on the product. The system further includes a processor in communication with the transceiver, the electromagnetic radiation source, and the heat sensor. The processor is configured to determine if the product is counterfeit based on the received information and the detected heat.

Abstract: An induction heating system includes a container that includes one or more ferromagnetic element mounting locations. The system also includes a plurality of ferromagnetic elements positioned in the one or more ferromagnetic mounting locations. The system also includes one or more electromagnetic radiation sources configured to individually target the plurality of ferromagnetic elements such that different ferromagnetic elements are heated to different temperatures. The system further includes a processor operatively coupled to the one or more electromagnetic radiation sources and configured to control an amount of electromagnetic radiation delivered to each of the ferromagnetic elements.

Abstract: A device for detecting a group of offending objects and determining that the number of offending objects is above a predetermined threshold of offending objects. The device uses an image capturing system to scan areas to detect flying objects such as flying insects to detect a presence of a swarm of such flying objects. An action head on the device is configured to automatically respond once a swarm of objects is identified. The action head may disperse the swarm by expelling a substance such as a mist, smoke, repellant or insecticide.

Abstract: A cooking vessel system includes a double wall cooking vessel that includes a bottom wall, an inner side wall, and an outer side wall. The cooking vessel also includes a plurality of dividers that extend between the inner side wall and the outer side wall. The plurality of dividers form one or more slots between the inner side wall and the outer side wall. The system also includes an induction element configured to fit into a slot of the one or more slots such that the induction element is positioned at least partially between the inner side wall and the outer side wall.

Abstract: A finger mount system includes a finger mount configured to receive at least a portion of a finger. The finger mount system also includes a tool mount connected to the finger mount and configured to receive a tool. The finger mount system further includes the tool, wherein movement of the finger mount by the finger results in movement of the tool.

Abstract: A device for detecting offending features on individual granular objects or small objects. The device uses an image capturing system to scan batches of granular or small objects such as wheat, grain, rice, seeds, legumes or nuts to detect any undesirable feature such as disease, mold or spoilage. An action head on the device is configured to automatically respond once an undesirable feature is identified. The action head may capture the individual objects having undesirable features or it may cast them aside.

Abstract: A system to verify product authenticity includes a transceiver configured to receive information regarding one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material that are in or on a product. The system also includes an electromagnetic radiation source configured to emit radiation to heat the one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material in or on the product. The system also includes a heat sensor configured to detect heat emitted from the one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material that are in or on the product. The system further includes a processor in communication with the transceiver, the electromagnetic radiation source, and the heat sensor. The processor is configured to determine if the product is counterfeit based on the received information and the detected heat.

Abstract: A medical delivery device includes a first compartment configured to hold a first substance. The first compartment includes a first wall that includes a first ferrous material, and the first wall is configured to disintegrate and release the first substance into a patient in response to first electromagnetic radiation received by the first ferrous material. The medical delivery device also includes a second compartment attached to the first compartment and configured to hold a second substance. The second compartment includes a second wall that includes a second ferrous material, and the second wall is configured to disintegrate and release the second substance into the patient in response to second electromagnetic radiation received by the second ferrous material.

Abstract: An induction heating system includes a base having a controller and an electromagnetic radiation source in communication with the controller. The electromagnetic radiation source is configured to emit radiation. The base also includes a mounting surface configured to receive one of a plurality of interchangeable heating surfaces. The system further includes a heating surface mounted to the mounting surface of the base. The heating surface includes a ferromagnetic material that heats via induction responsive to the radiation emitted by the electromagnetic radiation source.

Abstract: An induction heating system includes a base having a controller and an electromagnetic radiation source in communication with the controller. The electromagnetic radiation source is configured to emit radiation. The base also includes a mounting surface configured to receive one of a plurality of interchangeable heating surfaces. The system further includes a heating surface mounted to the mounting surface of the base. The heating surface includes a ferromagnetic material that heats via induction responsive to the radiation emitted by the electromagnetic radiation source.

Abstract: A method of verifying product authenticity includes emitting, by an electromagnetic radiation source in communication with a processor, radiation to heat one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material in or on a product. The method also includes detecting, by a heat sensor in communication with the processor, heat emitted from the one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material that are in or on the product. The method further includes determining, by the processor, if the product is counterfeit based on the detected heat.

Abstract: A system and method comprise positioning a medical device within a subject. The medical device includes a plurality of compartments and each of the plurality of compartments includes a ferrous material. Further, each of the plurality of compartments is configured to hold a substance. The system and method further include delivering electromagnetic radiation, by an electromagnetic radiation source, to the medical device and varying, by a controller, an amount of the electromagnetic radiation delivered by the electromagnetic radiation source for selectively heating the ferrous material of at least one of the plurality of compartments and selectively releasing the substance held in the at least one of the plurality of compartments for managing a condition.

Abstract: A surface extender device includes a first panel having a first front wall and a first rear wall, and a second panel having a second front wall and a second rear wall. The surface extender device also includes a first clamping mechanism mounted to the first front wall of the first panel and configured to secure the first panel to a surface, and a second clamping mechanism mounted to the second front wall of the second panel and configured to secure an object to the second panel. The surface extender device also includes a hinge that connects the first panel to the second panel such that the second panel is rotatable with respect to the first panel. The surface extender device further includes a locking mechanism configured to maintain the second panel at an angle with respect to the first panel.