Abstract: Provided herein are various embodiments of an improved device for accurate measurement along a desired axis that is tolerant to off axis movement and other environmental factors. The measurement relies on a conversion from linear displacement of a tensile element in a pulley system which is monitored by a low power rotational encoder. The orientation and mechanical architecture of the device is set to reduce the impact of off-axis movement or forces on the measurement of interest. A computing unit determines the distance measurement by determining the state of rotation in the system in the context of the system's specific design, without the need to constantly monitor the sensor.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a storage component configured to store first information pertaining to a plurality of beverages, the first information including, for each beverage, information assets associated with the beverage, and second information pertaining to a plurality of restaurants, the second information including, for each restaurant, a list of beverages from the plurality of beverages that are offered for sale by the restaurant. The system further includes a processor configured to transmit at least a portion of the first information and the second information to a plurality of handheld electronic devices used by customers at the plurality of restaurants, the transmitted portions enabling a customer dining at a restaurant to view, via the customer's handheld electronic device, the list of beverages offered for sale by the restaurant and the information assets associated with each beverage.