Abstract: A device and system which have capability of inhibiting food purchases. The system analyzes proposed food purchases for adherence to a pre-established dietary regimen. If a proposed purchase fails to conform to the dietary regimen, the device may inhibit authorization of payment of funds for the proposed purchase. The device and system may comprise an electronic payment device such as a credit or debit card, or a portable image capture device such as a cellular telephone having camera capability for example. The device may be self-contained or alternatively, may work in conjunction with a remote station, such as a data processing station linked to the device by a communications channel.

Abstract: A method of appropriately positioning a surgical mesh relative to body tissue during surgery, using at least two magnets or alternatively, at least a magnet and a magnetically responsive material. The magnet or magnetically responsive materials are delivered to the surgical site for example through a laparoscope. A magnet or magnetically responsive material may be in sheet form and coiled or otherwise made compact to accommodate the laparoscope, then expanded to a final effective configuration. If the surgical mesh is not appropriately located relative to the body tissue, it may be appropriately repositioned by urging it using a tool, which may act by magnetic attraction, such that the mesh slides along the body tissue. The surgical mesh may then be fixed to body tissue using conventional surgical fasteners.