Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for tracking and monitoring high-value goods by scanning RFID tags associated with the goods. A central monitoring service verifies both the RFID tags and the devices used to scan the tags against a database of known and trusted tags and scanning devices. Local and centralized security protocols provide improved security and data integrity.

Abstract: Images of items of jewelry having gemstones embedded therein are imaged and analyzed to determine the weights associated with the gemstones and, separately the precious metal in which the gemstones are encased without having to remove the gemstones from the jewelry.

Abstract: Methods and supporting systems for inventory financing and tracking receives information from potential borrowers, potential lenders, and from inventory tracking sub-systems. The information includes information regarding items in inventory, information about the potential borrowers, information about potential lenders and information identifying the items in inventory held by the borrowers. Potential borrowers are matched with potential lenders, thus identifying lenders to provide financing to borrowers, and provides the lenders with access to the inventory information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for tracking and monitoring high-value goods by scanning RFID tags associated with the goods. A central monitoring service verifies both the RFID tags and the devices used to scan the tags against a database of known and trusted tags and scanning devices. Local and centralized security protocols provide improved security and data integrity.

Abstract: Images of items of jewelry having gemstones embedded therein are imaged and analyzed to determine the weights associated with the gemstones and, separately the precious metal in which the gemstones are encased without having to remove the gemstones from the jewelry.

Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting an inventory of items at a retail or wholesale site include affixing RFID transponders to items and a computer-assisted inventory procedure determines which items are present at the retail or wholesale location, and the locations of these items, and provides instructions to operators as to how to proceed with the inventory.