Abstract: A wearable device to assist with memory that includes a processor, a haptic output device, and a button. When a wearer of the device encounters a piece of information they want to remember but thinks they may forget (e.g. the name of someone they just met; a phone number; a coupon code; an address; a new word definition, etc.) they simply press the single button on the device. The single button press initiates a pre-set schedule of tactile reminders about that piece of information. The reminders are vibrational and/or haptic outputs triggered by the processor that come quickly at first, and then become more spaced out over time. The device beneficially assists users in implementing the empirically supported ‘spaced retrieval’ memory strategy—where spaced retrieval refers to a method of retrieving information at longer and longer intervals to aid memory retention for selected pieces of information.

Abstract: A wearable device to assist with memory that includes a processor, a haptic output device, and a button. When a wearer of the device encounters a piece of information they want to remember but thinks they may forget (e.g. the name of someone they just met; a phone number; a coupon code; an address; a new word definition, etc.) they simply press the single button on the device. The single button press initiates a pre-set schedule of tactile reminders about that piece of information. The reminders are vibrational and/or haptic outputs triggered by the processor that come quickly at first, and then become more spaced out over time. The device beneficially assists users in implementing the empirically supported ‘spaced retrieval’ memory strategy—where spaced retrieval refers to a method of retrieving information at longer and longer intervals to aid memory retention for selected pieces of information.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion comprises the steps of providing a fluid; adding a corrosion inhibitor comprising at least one amphiphilic chemical to the fluid; and monitoring micelles presence in the fluid. A method for determining the amount of corrosion inhibitor that is sufficient to inhibit corrosion, a method for monitoring the activity of an amphiphilic chemical and a system for inhibiting corrosion in a conduit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the assessment of a multiphase (aqueous and organic) sample phase, the method comprising adding at least one detection molecule to the multiphase sample; detecting a signal emitted from the detection molecule/multiphase sample mixture, the signal being detectably different when the at least one detection molecule is present in one of either an organic phase, an aqueous phase or an interface between said organic phase and said aqueous phase of the multiphase sample; and analyzing the detected signal to assess the properties of a phase or an interface between phases. A system for use in such a method, use of at least one detection molecule for the assessment of a multiphase sample, and a composition for use in the assessment of a multiphase sample are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method of using the system for capturing and storing electronic messages is disclosed. The system includes a client device and a remote server in communication with the client device. The client device comprises a first processor, software running on the processor, a storage device, and a transmitter. The software captures electronic messages sent and received by the client device. The server comprises a processor, software running on the processor, a storage device and an output device. The software archives the electronic messages received from the client device.

Abstract: A method of automatically reminding an attendee of an appointment and a system implementing the method are disclosed. The method includes one or more computers implementing: obtaining an appointment reference from a registrant, predicting the likely behavior of the attendee, transmitting at least one reminder to the attendee based on the predicted likely behavior of the attendee, receiving a response from the attendee; and notifying the registrant of the response received from the attendee. The likely behavior of the attendee is based on at least one of past behavior and compiled demographic behavior.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion comprises the steps of providing a fluid; adding a corrosion inhibitor comprising at least one amphiphilic chemical to the fluid; and monitoring micelles presence in the fluid. A method for determining the amount of corrosion inhibitor that is sufficient to inhibit corrosion, a method for monitoring the activity of an amphiphilic chemical and a system for inhibiting corrosion in a conduit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method of using the system for capturing and storing electronic messages is disclosed. The system includes a client device and a remote server in communication with the client device. The client device comprises a first processor, software running on the processor, a storage device, and a transmitter. The software captures electronic messages sent and received by the client device. The server comprises a processor, software running on the processor, a storage device and an output device. The software archives the electronic messages received from the client device.

Abstract: A method for the assessment of a multiphase (aqueous and organic) sample phase, the method comprising adding at least one detection molecule to the multiphase sample; detecting a signal emitted from the detection molecule/multiphase sample mixture, the signal being detectably different when the at least one detection molecule is present in one of either an organic phase, an aqueous phase or an interface between said organic phase and said aqueous phase of the multiphase sample; and analysing the detected signal to assess the properties of a phase or an interface between phases. A system for use in such a method, use of at least one detection molecule for the assessment of a multiphase sample, and a composition for use in the assessment of a multiphase sample are also disclosed.

Abstract: Latently detectable small molecules, or ‘labels’, used for monitoring of treatment substances in fluid conducting and containment systems. A composition comprising the treatment substance and the label, a method of manufacturing the composition, a method and kit for use in monitoring the treatment substances in a fluid conducting and containment system, and a method for treating such a system using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Latently detectable tracers for use in fluid conducting and containment systems wherein the interaction between the tracer and a biomacromolecule produces a detectable signal. More specifically, the latently detectable tracers monitor flow through such systems. Methods for monitoring the flow of fluid using the tracers, and a kit for use in monitoring the flow of fluid in such systems, including the tracers are also disclosed.