Abstract: A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.

Abstract: The disclosure features a method which includes receiving, through one or more graphical user interface(s) (GUI(s)), input including one or more gift contact information chosen from information including name, email address, mailing address, age, gender, and personality of the gift contact, and one or more categories and subcategories of interests of the gift contact, determining, through one or more processor(s), one or more gift suggestion(s) for the gift contact based on the received gift contact information and/or categories and subcategories, and outputting the one or more gift suggestion(s). Also featured are one or more non-transitory, computer-readable storage media having instructions for performing the method, and a computer or computer system capable of performing the method.

Abstract: A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.

Abstract: A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.

Abstract: A hearing aid is shown and described. The hearing aid includes a body portion having a microphone, an earplug in communication with the body portion having a speaker, a battery and visible and audible beacons disposed in the body portion, and circuitry or programming designed to provide a spatialization function. The hearing aid includes a material having coloring corresponding to the skin pigmentation of a user. The hearing aid is designed to maintain a reserve level of battery power. The hearing aid is waterproof, and can be controlled by a remote controller or cellular telephone application.

Abstract: The disclosure features a method which includes receiving, through one or more graphical user interface(s) (GUI(s)), input including one or more gift contact information chosen from information including name, email address, mailing address, age, gender, and personality of the gift contact, and one or more categories and subcategories of interests of the gift contact, determining, through one or more processor(s), one or more gift suggestion(s) for the gift contact based on the received gift contact information and/or categories and subcategories, and outputting the one or more gift suggestion(s). Also featured are one or more non-transitory, computer-readable storage media having instructions for performing the method, and a computer or computer system capable of performing the method.

Abstract: A modular ladder having a single, central column for supporting radiating steps is shown and described. Steps are pivotally mounted on the central column to generate attachable modules. The steps fold up to a stowed position to minimize bulk when the ladder is not in use, and fold down to a nearly but not quite perpendicular position to facilitate climbing. The steps are held frictionally in the stowed position and by gravity in a deployed position when nearly perpendicular to the central mast. The ladder has a removable foot module for stability when propping the ladder on the ground. Each module bearing steps includes an integral loop for attachment of anchoring straps when desired.

Abstract: A hearing aid is shown and described. The hearing aid includes a body portion having a microphone, an earplug in communication with the body, portion having a speaker, a battery and visible and audible beacons disposed in the body portion, and circuitry or programming designed to provide a spatialization function. The hearing aid includes a material having coloring corresponding to the skin pigmentation of a user. The hearing aid is designed to maintain a reserve level of battery power. The hearing aid is waterproof, and can be controlled by a remote controller or telephone application.

Abstract: A modular ladder having a single, central column for supporting radiating steps is shown and described. Steps are pivotally mounted on the central column to generate attachable modules. The steps fold up to a stowed position to minimize bulk when the ladder is not in use, and fold down to a nearly but not quite perpendicular position to facilitate climbing. The steps are held frictionally in the stowed position and by gravity in a deployed position when nearly perpendicular to the central mast. The ladder has a removable foot module for stability when propping the ladder on the ground. Each module bearing steps includes an integral loop for attachment of anchoring straps when desired.

Abstract: A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.