Abstract: A personal voice operated reminder system. In one embodiment, the system is worn as a device on the body in a form similar to a watch, bracelet or necklace. In another embodiment the system is a device normally held in a person's pocket or purse, and in another embodiment the system is a method added as an application to already existing devices such as PDAs or cellular telephones. This device is configured to record reminders using speech recognition and to play back the reminder message in accordance with directions received using speech recognition, and/or position and/or motion inputs.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring, storing and communicating measurements of a dog, cat, other animal or inanimate object's environment. The apparatus may take the form of a collar, bridle, tag, harness or other mechanism worn by the animal or a device to be shipped with the animal or inanimate object. The apparatus may include mechanisms to initiate and terminate measurement and may include the ability to detect and report values exceeding specified limits.