Abstract: A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system.

Abstract: A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system.

Abstract: A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system.

Abstract: A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system.

Abstract: In accordance the embodiments of the present invention there is provided an alarm apparatus for transmitting an alarm tone to a user at a predetermined time so as not to disturb other persons in the nearby vicinity. The timer alarm apparatus comprises a timer set assembly and an alarm assembly configured to be disposable in the user's auditory passage. The alarm assembly includes a timing circuit, a power source, and an alarm tone generation assembly. The alarm assembly may be configured to form an earplug, an ear clip, or be incorporated into various types of hearing assist devices. The alarm assembly may be provided with an alarm set indicator and volume adjusting structure. The timer set assembly may include a time of day readout, set controls for hour, minute, time set, and optionally volume. The timer set assembly may resemble a small portable device capable of being carried by the user in a purse or pocket. The timer set assembly may also take the form of an alarm clock or alarm clock radio.