Abstract: A band-based lock is provided. The band-based lock may include a flexible band with a substantially thin profile and include inner metal layers and wires and/or jacketed metal layers so that the band may be more difficult to cut. The band-based lock may include a feed mechanism coupled to the flexible band. The feed mechanism may provide for the flexible band to be fed through the feed mechanism, putting the flexible band in a loop. The feed mechanism may allow the flexible band to be fed through the feed mechanism in one direction when in a tightening or locked position. The feed mechanism may allow this one-way feed through use of a pawl including one or more teeth engaging with teeth formed on the flexible band. In a release position, the feed mechanism may allow the flexible band to be fed backward through the feed mechanism opening the loop.

Abstract: A band-based lock is provided. The band-based lock may include a flexible band with a substantially thin profile and include inner metal layers and wires and/or jacketed metal layers so that the band may be more difficult to cut. The band-based lock may include a feed mechanism coupled to the flexible band. The feed mechanism may provide for the flexible band to be fed through the feed mechanism, putting the flexible band in a loop. The feed mechanism may allow the flexible band to be fed through the feed mechanism in one direction when in a tightening or locked position. The feed mechanism may allow this one-way feed through use of a pawl including one or more teeth engaging with teeth formed on the flexible band. In a release position, the feed mechanism may allow the flexible band to be fed backward through the feed mechanism opening the loop.

Abstract: In embodiments, one or more targets may be permanently or removably affixed to one or more components of a mechanical system. A computer guided tuning system may be used to identify the pose, position, or orientation of one or more elements of the mechanical system. The computer guided tuning system may then be able to provide feedback to a user to adjust the mechanical system.

Abstract: In embodiments, one or more targets, each comprising one or more dots, may be permanently or removably affixed to one or more components of a mechanical system such as a bicycle. A computing device may capture a two-dimensional image of the one or more targets. The two-dimensional image may be processed and the location of the targets in three-dimensional space may be determined based at least in part on the processing. Based at least in part on the location of the targets in three-dimensional space, one or more adjustments to one or more of the components of the mechanical system may be identified, and instructions related to those adjustments may be provided to the user. In embodiments, the computing device may be a smartphone. In embodiments, the one or more components may be one or more of a bicycle frame, derailleur, and/or cassette.