Abstract: An apparatus, including a database which stores a travel itinerary or schedule of an individual; a processor; a global positioning system device; and a transmitter. The processor monitors a movement of the individual, compares information obtained by the global positioning system device with information contained in the travel itinerary or schedule, detects a deviation from an expected position, location, or travel route, and generates a message containing information regarding a date and time of the deviation and position or location information of the apparatus. The transmitter or apparatus transmits the message or information contained in the message to a drone. An operation of the drone is activated, the drone travels to the position or location of the apparatus, records video information of the apparatus or individual or of an area in a vicinity of the apparatus or individual, and transmits the video information to the user device or the computer.

Abstract: An apparatus including a computer, wherein the computer is specially programmed to process, and processes, information for or regarding a blockchain of a blockchain platform or network, and further wherein the computer processes information for processing a transaction on or involving the blockchain or processes information for creating or for mining a new block for, for adding to, or for inserting into, the blockchain, wherein the computer is located in, on, or at, a vehicle, a vehicle battery, wherein the vehicle battery supplies electrical power to the computer; and a cooling system, wherein the cooling system provides cooled air or liquid, on, at, or in the vicinity of, the computer, and further wherein the vehicle battery supplies electrical power to the cooling system.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a memory or database which stores an electronic healthcare record of an individual or patient a comment, note, or message, in advance of a video call, and information regarding an appointment for the video call; a processor which generates an appointment message or reminder message containing information regarding the appointment and a link or hyperlink for initiating the video call, a receiver which receives information regarding the individual or patient during the video call, and receives information input into or entered into a provider communication device or a user communication device, wherein the processor or a computer generates a report regarding the video call; a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the report to the user communication device; and a distributed ledger and blockchain technology system. The report is stored in the electronic healthcare record using the distributed ledger and blockchain technology system.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a processor which provides an electronic forum which is transmitted to, and displayed via, a first user communication device associated with a first user of a plurality of users. The electronic forum provides or transmits a video broadcast of a sporting event to the first user communication device via the Internet or World Wide Web, allows the first user to communicate with a second user, allows the first user to post comments or messages, allows the first user to place a bet(s), displays information regarding an available bet(s). betting odds, or analytics, during the video broadcast, and provides information regarding a private bet(s). The apparatus receives and processes information for placing a bet, generates a report containing information regarding bets placed, outcomes of bets, an identity of individuals who placed bets or watched the sporting event, or electronic forum activity, and transmits the report to a computer.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a memory or a database which stores an electronic healthcare record of or for an individual or a patient a comment, note, or message, in advance of a video call, and information regarding an appointment for or regarding the video call; a processor which generates an appointment message or reminder message containing information regarding the appointment and containing a link or hyperlink for initiating the video call, wherein the video call is initiated via the link or the hyperlink; a receiver which receives information regarding the individual or the patient during the video call, receives information input into or entered into a provider communication device or a user communication device, wherein the processor or a computer generates a report containing information regarding the video call; and a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the report to the user communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a controller, camera, display, speaker, global positioning system, and sensor or detector which senses or detects a dangerous, hazardous, or unsafe, condition at or in a vicinity of the apparatus. The sensor or detector senses or detects the dangerous, hazardous, or unsafe, condition, and the apparatus provides, via the speaker, an audible alarm, siren blare, or verbal message, containing information regarding the dangerous, hazardous, or unsafe, condition. The apparatus or the controller generates an alert message containing information regarding the dangerous, hazardous, or unsafe, condition. The apparatus transmits the alert message to a central processing computer, to a communication device of a parent, relative, or friend, or other authorized individual, or to a police or law enforcement communication device.

Abstract: In an apparatus including a personal monitoring device which includes a microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database, global positioning device, controller, and transmitter, the improvement including a wearable device configured to include at least one of more components of the personal monitoring device on, with, or within, the wearable device, and a smoke detector, the fire detector, or the carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The microphone, speaker, or camera is located on an exterior of the wearable device. The smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide (CO) detector, is located on an exterior of the wearable device. The smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide (CO) detector, detects a presence of smoke, a fire, or a presence of carbon monoxide, and the speaker emits an alarm, a siren blare, or an audible and verbal message. The transmitter transmits a message to a computer or communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a processor which provides an electronic forum capable of providing a video or audio broadcast of a sporting event to users and capable of allowing the users to communicate with one another before, during, or after, the sporting event via text messaging, video conferencing, or audio conferencing, place a bet or bets on an outcome of, or on an event occurring during, the sporting event, and receive information regarding bets available, betting odds, changes in betting odds, or analytics information; a transmitter which transmits the electronic forum to a user communication device; and a receiver which receives information transmitted from the user communication device. The apparatus provides, via the electronic forum, player performance tracking data and betting activity information or betting market activity information. The player performance tracking data is obtained by an optical camera. a local positioning, or a GPS/GNSS, player performance tracking system.

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 cameras, microphone, speaker, processor, display, touchscreen keyboard, global positioning system, and collision avoidance sensor. Upon detecting a texting, e-mail, operational mode, game or gaming operational mode, or speakerphone, operational mode, the processor activates a camera and the collision avoidance sensor. The display displays a view in front of, or an anticipated travel path of movement of, the apparatus. The processor monitors a location of the apparatus. If the apparatus is outside of the safe area of travel, the processor activates the camera or a second camera to record a picture or video at the apparatus. The processor generates a notification message containing the picture or the video or containing a link to the picture or the video. The apparatus transmits the notification message to a communication device associated with an authorized individual or law enforcement personnel.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a computer which includes a processor and transmitter, and a distributed ledger and blockchain technology system. The processor processes information regarding a request by a user to locate or identify a provider. The processor generates a career assistance report and processes information for scheduling a videoconference call involving the user and the provider. The processor records the videoconference call and stores a video and audio recording of the conference call in a database. The processor generates a videoconference call summary report. The transmitter transmits the video conference call summary report to a first communication device of the user and to a second communication device of the provider. The processor or the computer stores the video conference call in a database. The apparatus stores the video conference call summary report in the distributed ledger and blockchain technology system.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a computer, including a processor programmed to provide an electronic forum to an agent device and counterparty device, wherein the computer is programmed to provide a private communication session between the agent device and principal device; and a transmitter which transmits the electronic forum to the agent device and counterparty device, and the computer provides the private communication session to the agent device and principal device, and a distributed ledger and blockchain technology system. The computer records, and stores in the distributed ledger and blockchain technology system, a recording of a conversation, stores a text or written correspondence or communication exchanged via the electronic forum, and provides a record of a previous discussion, conversation, or correspondence.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a vehicle computer located at a vehicle which is an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle; battery recharging equipment which includes a plug-in recharging system, an electric road inductive charging system, or an electric road electrified contact charging system, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader. The vehicle computer processes information and determines a battery charge level or a battery charge state for a battery of the vehicle, processes information to identify a battery recharging facility, and provides navigation instructions to the battery recharging facility. The RFID reader obtains information from a battery recharging system located at the battery recharging facility. The vehicle computer receives an activity report regarding the recharging of the battery by the battery recharging facility and displays information contained in the activity report.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a vehicle computer which is located at a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle; a vehicle battery which is located at the vehicle; a vehicle fuel cell which is located at the vehicle; and an vehicle electric drive motor. The vehicle battery provides a first electrical power source to operate the vehicle electric drive motor during an operation of the vehicle. The vehicle fuel cell provides a second electrical power source to recharge the vehicle battery, and further wherein the vehicle computer activates or controls an operation of the vehicle fuel cell to recharge the vehicle battery.

Abstract: An apparatus, including: an RFID reader located at an entrance or exit of a venue or located at an entrance or exit of a vehicle; a processor; and a transmitter. The RFID reader detects or reads an RFID tag on or associated with a personal monitoring device, wherein the RFID tag is detected or read by the RFID reader as the RFID tag enters the venue or the vehicle or exits from the venue or the vehicle. The processor generates a message containing information regarding a date and a time when the RFID tag was detected or read by the RFID reader and location information regarding the venue or the vehicle. The transmitter transmits the message to a user communication device and to a central processing computer. Information regarding the message, or the message, is stored in a distributed ledger and Blockchain technology system.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a first circuit which contains a first load which does not draw current from a first battery when not operating, and includes an electric motor of an electric vehicle, all-electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicle; a second circuit which contains a second load which draws current from a second battery when the first load is not operating or is non-operational; a first switch which is capable of disconnecting the first battery from the first circuit; a second switch which is capable of connecting the first battery to the first circuit; and at least one recharger which is capable of recharging the first battery and the second battery when the first load is operating. The apparatus is capable of providing electrical power to the second load when the at least one recharger ceases to operate or becomes non-operational.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a computer which detects information regarding a gaming activity, gambling activity, or sporting event, generates a message containing information regarding same, and transmits the message to a first device. The computer receives an activity request or a bet message transmitted from the first device or a second device including a global positioning device which determines a position or location of the first device or second device. The activity request or bet message contains information regarding the position or location of the first device or second device. The computer determines if the activity request or the bet is allowed or disallowed using the information regarding the position or location of the first device or the second device. If, allowed, the computer processes information for allowing the activity or placing the bet. If disallowed, the computer processes information for disallowing the activity or the bet.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a first circuit containing an ignition system and first load which first load does not draw current from a first battery when the ignition system is not operating; a second circuit containing a second load which draws current from a second battery when the ignition system is not operating; a first switch capable of disconnecting the first battery from the first circuit; a second switch capable of connecting the first battery to the first circuit, wherein the first switch or second switch disconnects the ignition system from the first battery when the first switch or second switch is opened, wherein the first switch and second switch connect the first battery to the ignition system when the first switch and second switch are closed; and at least one alternator capable of recharging the first battery and second battery when the ignition system is operating.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a first circuit containing an ignition system and first load which first load does not draw current when the ignition system is not operating; a second circuit containing a second load which draws current when the ignition system is not operating; a first switch capable of disconnecting a first battery from the first circuit; a second switch capable of connecting the first battery to the first circuit, wherein the first switch or second switch disconnects the ignition system from the first battery when the first switch or second switch in an opened position, and the first switch and second switch connect the first battery to the ignition system in a closed position; and a recharger capable of recharging the first battery and second battery. The apparatus is capable of providing electrical power to the second load when the recharger ceases to operate.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a server computer, located remote from a vehicle. The server computer receives a first message, transmitted from a user device located remote from the vehicle, and generates a second message containing information regarding an individual identified as being present inside or using the vehicle. If the vehicle is occupied or in use, the second message contains information identifying the individual. The server computer transmits a control signal or monitoring signal to a computer or processor located at the vehicle. The computer or processor performs a control operation or a monitoring operation regarding the vehicle, or the system, equipment, or device, of the vehicle in response to the control signal or monitoring signal.