Abstract: A pacifier strap with a wireless locator is provided. The device includes a flexible strap having a first end opposite a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the flexible strap. A connector is disposed on the second end of the flexible strap, wherein the connector can removably secure a pacifier thereon. An electronics housing is disposed within the flexible strap, wherein a power source is disposed within the electronics housing and is operably connected to a wireless transceiver. The wireless transceiver can transmit a location of the flexible strap to a remote device. In some embodiments, the pacifier is permanently affixed to the second end of the flexible strap.

Abstract: A software application providing system and methods for using Web Services to connect an Analysis calculator, a Recommendations engine, Social Networking, and Knowledge Management technologies in a platform for operationalizing sustainability into Product Life Cycle Management (e.g., conception, design, manufacture, service, end-of-life disposition) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (including enterprise-wide activities of manufacturing, supply change management, financials, human resources, customer relationship management, and external stakeholder engagement). A Web Service Framework integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software technology with product design, manufacturing, and distribution process design tools. A logic layer can perform sustainability estimates within a Knowledge Management System. A Web Service Framework is utilized for constructing or entering LCA models, methodologies and source data.