Abstract: The present invention relates to endoscope system having means to provide simultaneous forward and rear views of a hollow organ. It comprises of first image assembly comprising of forward image lens and forward illumination source disposed at distal end of the endoscope and; second image assembly comprising of rear image lens and rear illumination source disposed on rear view module operatively engaged with the endoscope. Upon deployment of rear view module, rear image lens and rear illumination source face backwards with respect to the endoscope; and in some embodiments of the invention; face towards forward image lens and illumination source disposed at the distal end of the endoscope. According one aspect of the invention, means is provided to prevent interference between the forward image lens of the endoscope and rear illumination source of the rear view module; and between rear image lens of the rear view module and forward illumination source of the endoscope.

Abstract: Present invention disclosed a method of product search comprising of first product database containing seller information, seller product information, and product location; second product database containing buyer product request; first application in mobile device having means to determine mobile device location at pre determined intervals and having means to automatically communicate mobile device location to second application; second application having means to match first and second product databases and mobile device location at pre determined intervals to generate local matching products database; mobile device having display means for products contained in local matching product database. According to another aspect of the invention, a method to inform sellers of potential buyers in proximity of seller location is disclosed.

Abstract: Web page ‘event information’ template is provided comprising of data fields to enable users input event information published on corresponding web page. Web page ‘event information’ data can be published or can be imbedded in corresponding web page. Mobile device ‘event information’ database is provided comprising of data fields identical to web page ‘event information’ database. Two way data transmission means between web page and mobile device ‘event information’ databases is provided. Mobile device event reminder application is provided with means to determine if GPS coordinates corresponding to current location of mobile device corresponds to GPS coordinates in ‘event information’ database contained therein. Event information is displayed if mobile device is in proximity to event location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to contact list with means to attach memo to contact list entry. Memo comprises of one or more of data, voice, image, and video files. Memo is displayed on communication device when corresponding contact list entry is activated, such as when contact list entry is selected to initiate outgoing communication; and when incoming communication is received from entity corresponding to contact list entry. Present invention provides users means to remember desired conversation points at the time communication is initiated with an entity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses means, methods and apparatus to create a virtual store with means to provide shoppers the look, feel and shopping experience of retail store. Virtual store replicates the external and internal layout of corresponding retail store in a virtual environment. The virtual store comprises of virtual isles, virtual shelves and virtual products that replicate the isles, shelves and products of corresponding retail store. The arrangement of the virtual isles, virtual shelves and virtual products in the virtual store is similar to the arrangement of the isles, shelves and products in the corresponding retail store. A virtual shopping cart is provided with means to move the virtual shopping cart from first position to second position in the virtual store. Means is provided for shoppers to virtually add virtual products to the virtual shopping cart. A payment gateway is integrated with the virtual store.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ‘Parking Location Reminder Device’ with means to remind drivers of the location of their parked vehicle. It comprises of housing containing a microphone, speaker and voice recorder; and is constructed in a way such that it can be attached to a vehicle key chain. Drivers record the location of their parked vehicle recorder of the said device using microphone as the audio input means. The parking location of the said vehicle is retrieved by playing back the recorded voice message using speaker as the audio output means. Means is also provided in the said device to record and playback other voice memos. Means is also provided in the ‘Parking Location Reminder Device’ for drivers to record and display/playback still images and/or video of the location of their parked vehicles.

Abstract: Present invention discloses a location specific personal organizer system for communication devices. Personal organizer, as a combined application with contact list of communication device or as a stand alone application; is provided with means to link task with anticipated location and corresponding GPS coordinates. Means is provided in GPS enabled communication device to determine if any task in personal organizer is due at its current location. Task due at current location is displayed on communication device. According to another aspect of the invention means is disclosed to auto fill information into data fields of contact list entry in communication device in response to information provided in a unique identifier data field of contact list entry.

Abstract: A method is provided of remotely managing the distribution of medicine. The method includes the step of providing a plurality of medicine containers. Each medicine container receives at least one dosage of medicine therein and includes a control circuit. Each control circuit controls distribution of a dosage of medicine from a corresponding medicine container. The control circuits and a central server are interconnected to a communications network. Instructions are transmitted by the central server to the control circuits over the communications network.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus, system, and method for providing reservations for lavatory use in airplanes. In one embodiment, a passenger on an airplane may submit a lavatory reservation request to the system. The reservation system assigns an access code to the passenger making the lavatory reservation request. The reservation system reserves a lavatory for a passenger when his or her request can be accommodated according to set of rules; and notifies the passenger when a lavatory has been reserved for him or her. Passengers are required to enter their assigned access code into the reservation system when it is their turn to use a lavatory. An input means is provided at lavatory doors for this purpose. Each lavatory door has a lock with means to restrict access to the lavatory only to authorized passengers with a valid access code; and only when it is a passenger's turn to use the lavatory.

Abstract: A medicine dispensing system is provided that comprises of a medicine container with an inbuilt pill dispensing assembly which automatically dispenses a prescribed dose of medicine at prescribed times. It alerts the patient when a dose of medicine has been dispensed. The alert signal is a local audio or visual alarm or a remote reminder by phone, wireless network or internet. A modem and communication ports are provided which enable the said medicine container to communicate with remote parties like health care professionals and medical devices such as glucose meter. This feature allows remote medicine management, disease management and health education. An internal microprocessor and a memory chip control and execute electronic functions of the said medicine container. Sensors are provided to detect whether a dose has been dispensed and whether it is consumed. The said medicine container is able to record, analyze and report patient's compliance with a medicine regimen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to management of contact information; more specifically to means and methods of transmitting contact information published in a web page directly to one or more communication devices such as cellular phones. According to another aspect, the present invention relates to means and methods of advertisement of products and services in conjunction with contact information published in a web page. According to one method, advertisement containing data, voice, image and/or video files is attached to contact information published in a web page and thereafter sent to a one or more communication devices, such as cellular phones, along with the corresponding contact information. Means is provided in the communication device to save and/or display the data, voice, image and/or video files contained in the said advertisement; preferably at such a time when a caller selects or uses the contact information corresponding to the said advertisement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of saving contact information of local businesses into the contact list of a communication device. According to one aspect, means is provided for callers to download the contact information of local businesses from a ‘central contact information database’ saved on a remote server into the contact list of their communication device, without having the need to manually enter the said contact information. The ‘central contact information database’ contains contact information of local businesses in one or more geographic areas. According to another aspect, callers are provided means to utilize the auto dial feature of their communication device to automatically dial a selected phone number from their contact list. According to another aspect, callers are provided with means to automatically transfer contact information from the contact list of one communication device to the contact list of another communication device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, method and system for advertising on communication devices such as cellular phones. A ‘central contact information database’ containing contact information of businesses and individuals is created. The ‘central contact information database’ is saved in a ‘central server’. One or more advertisements in the form of data, audio, video, or image file or a combination thereof is paired to one or more contact information contained in the ‘central contact information database’. Advertisement is paired with contact information by means of attachment to corresponding contact information or by means of a link to corresponding contact information. According to one aspect, means is provided for callers to download contact information and corresponding advertisements from the ‘central contact information database’ into the contact list of communication device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biopsy catheters; more specifically to a biopsy catheter with means to obtain multiple tissue specimens during a single operation of the said biopsy catheter. It comprises of a proximal handle from which extends a shaft; the said shaft housing multiple forceps biopsy assemblies at pre-determined intervals along its length; each forceps biopsy assembly comprising of a proximal housing; on which two serrated jaws are disposed; each jaw mated with other about a clevis pin, which is cast unitarily with a clevis that extends into the housing; the housing being attached to the shaft by means of a hinge joint. Each jaw extends proximally and terminates in a tang, each tang arranged so as to receive a control pull wire there through. Each control pull wire from the tang flexibly extends into the corresponding main control pull wire, the main control pull wire extending through the bore in the shaft into the handle; where it is operatively engaged to a spool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ‘four-in-one’ self inking stamp with means to print multiple message sets/drawings from one such stamp. It includes an inner housing; an outer housing operatively associated with and vertically displaceable with respect to the inner housing; an ink pad means for removably supporting an ink pad; spring means compressed between the outer housing and the ink pad means; wherein the spring means holds the outer housing in its upper position; stamp die means for displaceably mounting a ‘stamp die’ within the inner housing; wherein the ‘stamp die’ has means to accommodate up to four ‘stamp plates’; an ‘actuator assembly’ operatively engaged with the ‘stamp die’ wherein the ‘actuator assembly’ has means to bring a desired ‘stamp plate’ in the ‘inking position’; and a turnover means for causing a selected ‘stamp plate’ to turn from ‘inking’ position to ‘printing’ position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a colonoscope, hereafter referred to as the ‘next generation colonoscope’; with means to enable examination of various colonic segments multiple times during a single passage through the colon. In addition, the ‘next generation colonoscope’ provides both forward and rear views of the colon; without the need to perform ‘retro flexion’. The ‘next generation colonoscope’has multiple ‘dual view modules’ that are attached along the length of its shaft. Each ‘dual view module’ comprises of a forward and rear image lens; and a forward and rear illumination bulb. Each ‘dual view module’ is designed; and attached to the shaft in a way that when deployed, the forward image lens and the forward illumination bulb face forwards and provide forward view; and the rear image lens and the rear illumination bulb face backwards and provide rear view.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ‘smart traffic ticket device’ with means to 1) determine the identity of a vehicle; 2) determine the identity of the offending driver; 3) issue traffic tickets according to applicable traffic laws. The smart traffic ticket device comprises of; 1 ) an interrogator in the form of a radiofrequency (RF) reader; 2) communication means comprising of a wireless transceiver, modem and communication ports; and 3) a central processing unit comprising of a processor and memory chip that controls the functioning of the smart traffic ticket device. Transponders, comprising of radiofrequency (RF) tags, are mounted on vehicles; and contain vehicle identification information. Similarly, transponders, comprising of radiofrequency (RF) tags, are present on the driver's license; and contain driver identification information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smart vehicle identification device that has means to determine the identity of vehicles on city streets and highways. The smart vehicle identification device comprises of 1) an interrogator in the form of a radiofrequency (RF) reader; 2) wireless transceiver, modem and communication ports that serve as communication means; 3) a central processing unit comprising of a processor and memory chip that determines and controls the functioning of the smart vehicle identification device. A multitude of smart vehicle identification devices are placed strategically along highways and city streets; and each smart vehicle identification device communicates with a central control station to form a network. Transponders; comprising of radiofrequency (RF) tags; are mounted on vehicles and contain vehicle identification information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ‘smart parking system’ comprising of 1) ‘smart parking meter’ containing a radiofrequency reader (RF reader); 2) radiofrequency tag (RF tag) containing vehicle identification information, that is mounted on vehicles; 3) a central control station communicating with a multitude of ‘smart parking meters’ to form a network; 4) the said central control station having a central computer system programmed with parking enforcement instructions. RF reader is provided with means to interrogate the RF tag of a vehicle parked in the corresponding parking stall; and transmit information obtained thereby to a central control station. The central control station has means to identify the said vehicle and determine whether or not the said vehicle is legally parked. If a parking violation is detected, the central computer system remotely instructs the corresponding ‘smart parking meter’ to issue a parking ticket.

Abstract: A medicine dispensing system is provided that comprises of a medicine container with an inbuilt pill dispensing assembly which automatically dispenses a prescribed dose of medicine at prescribed times. It alerts the patient when a dose of medicine has been dispensed. The alert signal is a local audio or visual alarm or a remote reminder by phone, wireless network or internet. A modem and communication ports are provided which enable the said medicine container to communicate with remote parties like health care professionals and medical devices such as glucose meter. This feature allows remote medicine management, disease management and health education. An internal microprocessor and a memory chip control and execute electronic functions of the said medicine container. Sensors are provided to detect whether a dose has been dispensed and whether it is consumed. The said medicine container is able to record, analyze and report patient's compliance with a medicine regimen.