Abstract: A method for producing content, the content depicting at least one person, at least a portion of the content being subject to a record-keeping requirement, includes the steps of: providing a system including means for producing content, a first database, a plurality of additional databases, the first database and the plurality of additional databases being organized into a hierarchical structure comprising a plurality of levels, first input means for providing information pertaining to a person to be depicted in the content to the first database, and means for providing a signature of the person to the first database; obtaining a digitized model release signed by the person using the means for providing a signature of the person to the first database; providing the digitized signed model release to the first database; providing information pertaining to the person to be depicted in the content to the first data base in accordance with the record-keeping requirement using the first input means, and associating

Abstract: A pyrotechnic projectile includes a body, projectile GPS means for determining the position of the pyrotechnic projectile, a plurality of pyrotechnic sub-units disposed within the body, and ejection means responsive to the projectile GPS means. The pyrotechnic sub-units include sub-unit GPS means for determining the position of the sub-unit, and ignition means for igniting the sub-unit when the position determined by the sub-unit GPS means corresponds to a pre-selected position. The ejection means eject the plurality of sub-units from the body.

Abstract: A mobile personal communication device, such as a mobile telephone (cellular, satellite, or the like), that is capable of determining its geographic location, through an on-board GPS unit or other geographic locating mechanism, has a function that is disabled, enabled, modified or otherwise controlled when the personal communication device is determined to be within a defined area. The function controlled based on geographic region may include: the transmission of a data stream, such as a video or audio data stream, from or to the personal communication device; the disamblement or modification of ringers or other mechanism for audible notification of an event, for example, an incoming call or message from an external caller; the disablement or modification of an on-board camera or other on-board recording mechanism; and/or the disablement or modification of screen savers, disabling or modification of display lighting or backlighting or other functions of the personal communication device.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor, position determining means for determining the location of the computer, and control means for controlling the operation of the processor. The control means are in communication with the position determining means and control the operation of the processor in response to location information provided to the control means by the position determining means.

Abstract: A method of obtaining advice pertaining to a fitness-related activity includes the steps of accessing a central site via a network; visiting a physical location associated with a fitness-related activity; providing information identifying the location to the central site; and receiving advice via the network from the central site pertaining to the fitness-related activity.

Abstract: A method of studying a subject includes the steps of opening an educational application that includes a plurality of questions pertaining to a subject; answering at least one question included in the educational application; and viewing a model removing an article of clothing when the question is answered correctly.