Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a control unit, a light source, and an eye protection device. The light source includes a first timing circuit. The light source is configured to emit light. The first timing circuit is configured to control a flashing of the light emitted by the light source. The eye protection device includes a second timing circuit and a lens portion. The second timing circuit is configured to adjust a transparency and an opacity of the lens portion. The control unit is configured to synchronize the flashing of the light emitted by the light source with the opacity of the lens portion.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a control unit, a light source, and an eye protection device. The light source includes a first timing circuit. The light source is configured to emit light. The first timing circuit is configured to control a flashing of the light emitted by the light source. The eye protection device includes a second timing circuit and a lens portion. The second timing circuit is configured to adjust a transparency and an opacity of the lens portion. The control unit is configured to synchronize the flashing of the light emitted by the light source with the opacity of the lens portion.

Abstract: A method for managing patent asset (PA) information for a business entity using a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system is provided. The method includes receiving at the server system PA information from the client system, storing PA information received at the server system in the centralized database, tracking PA information stored in the centralized database, updating the centralized database periodically with newly received PA information to maintain PA information, providing PA information in response to an inquiry, and providing a bonus module for tracking at least one of bonuses and awards assigned to each inventor.