Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-automated laundry management system which is designed to improve access, control operation, record activities, and monitor multiple laundry machines in a facility. The automated system provides a user interface, an account manager, and a local machine controller. The invention can be retrofitted to domestic and commercial laundry machines (washers and dryers) with simple modification of the laundry machines. The system also uses a modem to provide remote functions such as notifying customers when the laundry service is completed as well as remote monitoring and accounting. The invention emphasizes software control to provide a highly flexible, feature-rich, and an easily adaptable functionality at a significantly lower cost than hardware-centered implementations.

Abstract: A method to preserve and sterilize biological tissues by exposing the tissue to microwave irradiation, thereby limiting tissue exposure to standard organic preservatives and retaining tissue pliability and other qualities that characterize natural, unpreserved tissue.