Abstract: A method, including providing a device for an individual, storing information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary of the individual, determining a location of the device with a global positioning device, automatically and continuously monitoring the location of the device, comparing the location of the device with the travel schedule or itinerary, detecting a deviation of the device from a travel schedule or itinerary, or detecting an absence of, or a leaving of, the device from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, generating a travel route deviation message and transmitting the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: A method, including providing a device for an individual, storing information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary of the individual, determining a location of the device with a global positioning device, automatically and continuously monitoring the location of the device, comparing the location of the device with the travel schedule or itinerary, detecting a deviation of the device from a travel schedule or itinerary, or detecting an absence of, or a leaving of, the device from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, generating a travel route deviation message and transmitting the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, and a transmitter. The controller is specially programmed to detect a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or to detect an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, and, if the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, the controller generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, and a transmitter. The controller is specially programmed to detect a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or to detect an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, and, if the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, the controller generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing, microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, and a transmitter. The controller is specially programmed to detect a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or to detect an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, and, if the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, the controller generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a cooking pot; and a food processor including a housing having a first section and second section, a food processing attachment, and a plate. The first section houses an electric motor. The second section is elongate in shape and houses a portion of a rotating member. The second section has a first end portion, connected or attached to the first section, and a second end portion. The food processing attachment contains a food processing element connected or attached to the second end portion of the second section. The rotating member is mechanically connected or coupled to the food processing attachment. The plate is sized to be placed on, or attached to, a top of the cooking pot. The plate contains an opening for receiving the second section which is capable of being slideably moved in and through the opening in the plate in both directions.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing, microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, and a transmitter. The controller is specially programmed to detect a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or to detect an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, and, if the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, the controller generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing, display, keyboard or touch screen keyboard, microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, transmitter, and first communication device. The controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary and generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to the first communication device. The apparatus initiates a telephone call to the first communication device or to a second communication device, deactivates an on/off switching functionality of the apparatus to prevent the apparatus from being turned off, and deactivates a telephone calling on/off switching functionality to prevent the telephone call from being terminated.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing, display, keyboard or touch screen keyboard, microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, transmitter, and first communication device. The controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary and generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to the first communication device. The apparatus initiates a telephone call to the first communication device or to a second communication device, deactivates an on/off switching functionality of the apparatus to prevent the apparatus from being turned off, and deactivates a telephone calling on/off switching functionality to prevent the telephone call from being terminated.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing; display; keyboard; at least one microphone; at least one speaker; at least one camera; memory or database which stores travel schedule or itinerary information for a first individual; global positioning device; communication equipment, controller; and transmitter. If the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from a travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of or leaving of the apparatus from an expected location, the controller generates a message and the transmitter transmits the message to a first communication device associated with a second individual. The apparatus initiates a telephone call to the first communication device or a second communication device, de-activates an on/off switching functionality of the apparatus, and deactivates a telephone calling on/off switching functionality.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing; display; keyboard; at least one microphone; at least one speaker; at least one camera; memory or database which stores travel schedule or itinerary information for a first individual; global positioning device; communication equipment, controller; and transmitter. If the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from a travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of or leaving of the apparatus from an expected location, the controller generates a message and the transmitter transmits the message to a first communication device associated with a second individual. The apparatus initiates a telephone call to the first communication device or a second communication device, de-activates an on/off switching functionality of the apparatus, and deactivates a telephone calling on/off switching functionality.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing, display; keyboard; at least one microphone; at least one speaker; at least two cameras; memory or database which stores travel schedule or itinerary information for an individual global positioning device; communication equipment, controller; and transmitter. If the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from a travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of or leaving of the apparatus from an expected location, the controller generates a message and the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with a third party. The controller activates the communication equipment to initiate a telephone call to the communication device or a second communication device, de-activates an on/off switching functionality of the apparatus, and deactivates a telephone calling on/off switching functionality.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a food processor having a housing having a first section and second section, which second section is elongate in shape and houses at least a portion of a rotating member; a food processing attachment connected or attached to an end portion of the second section; and a plate capable of serving as a cover or lid for a cooking pot capable of being heated by a heating source. The plate has an opening for receiving the second section which is capable of being slideably moveable in and through the opening in a bi-directional manner to raise or lower a position of the food processing attachment, or to move the food processing attachment up or down, inside the cooking pot by a movement of the second section vertically up or down through the opening during a cooking or food processing operation in the cooking pot.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a cooking pot; and a food processor including a housing having a first section and second section, a food processing attachment, and a plate. The first section houses an electric motor. The second section is elongate in shape and houses a portion of a rotating member. The second section has a first end portion, connected or attached to the first section, and a second end portion. The food processing attachment contains a food processing element connected or attached to the second end portion of the second section. The rotating member is mechanically connected or coupled to the food processing attachment. The plate is sized to be placed on, or attached to, a top of the cooking pot. The plate contains an opening for receiving the second section which is capable of being slideably moved in and through the opening in the plate in both directions.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing, a display located on a first side face of the housing, a touch screen keyboard viewable via the display, at least two microphones, wherein a first microphone is located on the first side face of the housing, at least two speakers, wherein a first speaker is located on the second side face of the housing, at least two cameras, wherein a first camera is located on the first side face of the housing, and at least two indicator lights located on the first side face of the housing. The first indicator light, when illuminated, signifies that the apparatus is located within a safe zone of travel. The second indicator light, when illuminated, signifies that the apparatus is located outside of a safe zone of travel.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a housing; a pulse rate monitor, thermometer, or blood pressure monitor, which is separate and apart from the housing, which monitors and detects a physiological state of an individual; a Bluetooth device which transmits or enters information obtained by the pulse rate monitor, thermometer, or blood pressure monitor, to or into the apparatus; a global positioning device which determines a position or location of the housing; a camera or video recorder attached to, or located on, the housing; and a beacon attached to or located within the housing. The apparatus detects a physiological state indicating a healthcare need or a position or location of the housing outside of a safe zone of travel, establishes a communication link or a telephone call with a computer or a telephone, activates the camera or video recorder, and activates the beacon to facilitate locating the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a cooking pot, including a housing; an inner cooking pot within the housing; a first heating element on which the inner cooking pot is situated; a second heating element located around or surrounding and against the inner cooking pot, and a food processor. The food processor is capable of being attached to, or mounted over an opening of the cooking pot. The cooking pot is capable of performing a cooking operation on a food, a food ingredient, or a liquid, or any combination of same, within the inner cooking pot, and the food processor is capable of performing a food processing operation on the food, the food ingredient, or the liquid, within the inner cooking pot.

Abstract: A reduced calorie food product or a reduced calorie food product ingredient made or prepared by a process, including simultaneously boiling, steaming, or boiling and steaming, a white vegetable or a fruit in, with, or using, a cooking liquid in or using a cooking pot or cooking utensil, food processing or blending the white vegetable or the fruit with at least a portion of the cooking liquid to form a vegetable base for the reduced calorie food product or for the reduced calorie food ingredient or to form a fruit base for the reduced calorie food product or for the reduced calorie food ingredient, and combining, adding, mixing, food processing, blending, or using, the vegetable base or the fruit base with at least one additional ingredient to finalize a preparation of the reduced calorie food product or the reduced calorie food product ingredient.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, including processing genetic information or genetic-related information regarding an individual, determining or ascertaining information regarding the genetic information or genetic-related information regarding an individual, generating a genetic profile report containing information regarding the information regarding the genetic information or genetic-related information of the individual, generating a diagnostic report containing information regarding a diagnosis or a possible diagnosis using the information contained in the genetic profile report or data file, generating a treatment report using information contained in the diagnostic report, generating a treatment plan for the individual, wherein the treatment plan contains information regarding a treatment for or corresponding to the diagnosis or the possible diagnosis, and transmitting the genetic profile report, the diagnostic report, the treatment report, or the treatment plan, to a communication device of or associate

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, including receiving, with a receiver, a processing device, or a computer, a request from a user for information regarding a selected merchandise group regarding any type or kind of good, product, or item of merchandise, offered for sale by a merchant in a brick and mortar store of the merchant, processing information regarding the request with or using the processing device or the computer, and transmitting, from a transmitter, the processing device, or the computer, a merchandise group shopping page to a communication device used by the user in response to the request. The merchandise group shopping page contains at least one photograph, at least one picture, at least one video, or at least one video image, of the merchant's brick and mortar store offering, assortment, or arrangement, of goods, products, or items of merchandise, in the selected merchandise group.