Abstract: A server-based system includes data collectors configured to capture at least identification data for hardware products in a defined area. Data collectors may be mobile (e.g. smartphones or dedicated data capturing devices) or fixed in a given area, and may be voice enabled to capture data or prompt users in the defined area. The server automatically identifies each of the associated hardware products based on the at least identification data from the data collectors, further in association with a time the data was captured and an authenticated location of the defined area. The server further selectively actuate one or more program applications via a user computing device located in the defined area. For example, an insurer platform may be notified with respect to certain identified and authenticated hardware products, and even updated valuations associated with the defined area. A registration platform may enable automatic registration of identified hardware products.

Abstract: A pressure equalizing valve featuring a housing defining a chamber, the housing having first and second passages therethrough opening into the chamber; a valve seat in the chamber surrounding the opening of the second passage thereinto; a diaphragm having its periphery sealed to the housing and forming a wall of the chamber adjacent to the valve seat; resilient means on the side of the diaphragm opposite the valve seat for urging the diaphragm against the seat with a predetermined force, to seal the second passage from the chamber, and hence from the first passage; and an indicator mounted on the housing and having a pressure responsive portion in communication with the chamber for indicating when the air pressure therein is below a predetermined value just sufficient to overcome the predetermined force and unseal the second passage.