Abstract: There is a tape measure configured for one-hand operation. The tape measure includes a protective casing and a coiled measuring tape. The tape measure includes an audio recorder and a speaker module coupled to the protective casing, wherein the speaker module is configured to audibly broadcast recorded audio information. The tape measure also includes a locking mechanism and a light module; wherein the light module is configured to activate when the locking mechanism is actuated, thereby disposing light over a portion of the measuring tape. The tape measure includes a control module in communication with each of the audio recorder, speaker module, light module, and magnetic locking mechanism, configured to provide controls thereto for each. The control module is disposed substantially above the magnetic locking mechanism on the protective housing and operable with a single digit of a hand, while the hand is grasping the protective casing.

Abstract: There is a portable viewing device for viewing difficult to view areas, wherein the portable viewing device includes a telescoping wand. The wand includes a body housing. The body housing includes a wireless transmission module, a first end including a selectably rechargeable power module configured to dock with a recharge module and a second end. The portable viewing device also includes a color camera coupled by a ball and joint swivel camera mount to the first end of the telescoping wand. The portable viewing device further includes a display device in communication with the color camera and configured to display visual information therefrom. The portable viewing device also includes a docking station having a recharge module, coupled to the display device and configured to selectably couple to the first end of the telescoping wand, thereby allowing the wand to dock thereto and be recharged.