Abstract: Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for designing a customized jewelry item via an electronic communications network. Some embodiments may include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool may comprise an electronic template of a customized setting, which may comprise a plurality of sections. A user may select a section of a customized setting and a customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting with the customizable feature may be generated and displayed at a graphical user interface of an electronic display device.

Abstract: Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for an on-line preview of an in-store jewelry item. A request from a remote device for a live display of a particular jewelry item is received. In response to the request, live images captured by the microscope while the microscope is aimed at the particular jewelry item are transmitted to the remote device. The microscope is adjusted in response to receiving the commands from the remote device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for designing a customized jewelry item via an electronic communications network. Some embodiments may include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool may comprise an electronic template of a customized setting, which may comprise a plurality of sections. A user may select a section of a customized setting and a customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting with the customizable feature may be generated and displayed at a graphical user interface of an electronic display device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for designing a customized jewelry item on-line. Some embodiments include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool comprises an electronic template of the customized setting and the customized setting comprises a plurality of sections. User-input data is received, in which the user-input data comprises selection of a section of the customized setting; and a selection of at least one customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting is generated, in which the customized setting comprises the at least one customizable feature. The graphical representation of the customized setting is displayed on a display.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating an interactive communication session with a live consultant that comprises: receiving a request to communicate with a live consultant concerning at least one item for purchase. In response to the request, an interactive communication session is generated between the live consultant and a customer. The interactive communication session transmits live video images of the live consultant and the at least item to the remote device. Live video images of a customer are transmitted and received. At least one test is applied on the at least one item. The results generated by the at least one a test is transmitted.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for in-store preview of a online jewelry item. The jewelry item and a local provider are selected. Payment to secure the in-store preview is submitted. An indication that the jewelry item is available for preview is sent to the buyer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating an interactive communication session with a live consultant that comprises: receiving a request to communicate with a live consultant concerning at least one item for purchase. In response to the request, an interactive communication session is generated between the live consultant and a customer. The interactive communication session transmits live video images of the live consultant and the at least item to the remote device. Live video images of a customer are transmitted and received. At least one test is applied on the at least one item. The results generated by the at least one a test is transmitted.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating via an interactive communication session. Some embodiments include transmitting lives video images of a jewelry consultant, a jewelry designer, a jewelry item and results of various tests that are applied to a jewelry item.

Abstract: A sensor module including a plurality of sensors for measuring a variety of parameters of a substance and a controller for controlling the operations of the sensor module and the sensors, as well as a sensor system including the sensor module and means for moving the sensor module through the substance, where the sensor module controller is also coupled to and controls the means for moving.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating via an interactive communication session. Some embodiments include transmitting lives video images of a jewelry consultant, a jewelry designer, a jewelry item and results of various tests that are applied to a jewelry item.

Abstract: A method of correlating at least one data element used by at least one step of a business activity with an instance of said business activity, includes the steps of creating a unique identifier which is distinct from the data element, creating a data table of the data element associated to the unique identifier, identifying the data element used within the step, and correlating the step with the desired instance of said business activity utilizing the data element within the step, compiling a summary of the instance of the business activity and utilizing the summary to analyze the instance of the business activity.

Abstract: A method of correlating at least one data element used by at least one step of a business activity with an instance of said business activity, includes the steps of creating a unique identifier which is distinct from the data element, creating a data table of the data element associated to the unique identifier, identifying the data element used within the step, and correlating the step with the desired instance of said business activity utilizing the data element within the step, compiling a summary of the instance of the business activity and utilizing the summary to analyze the instance of the business activity.

Abstract: A method, device, and system for communicating data modulated on an electromagnetic signal over free space in the atmosphere includes a Far Infrared (FIR) transciever (104) having a trasmitter and a receiver. The tranmitter includes a laser source configured to generate an electromagnetic signal in the FIR range and a modulator for modulating the electromagnetic signal giving rise to modulated data. The modulated data is transmitted at high transmission rates through free space. The receiver includes a detector for receiving modulated data at the high transmission rates through free space. A Near Infrared (NIR) transceiver (105) communicates data modulated on an electromagnetic signal in the NIR over free space in the atmosphere.