Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving an expiry time in a smart clip and one of timing and counting down to the expiry time comprises coupling an electronic receiver to the smart clip and connecting a timer to the electronic receiver are disclosed. Receiving the expiry time by the electronic receiver, and one of timing and counting down to the expiry time by the timer are also disclosed. Other features and embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving an expiry time in a smart clip and one of timing and counting down to the expiry time comprises coupling an electronic receiver to the smart clip and connecting a timer to the electronic receiver are disclosed. Receiving the expiry time by the electronic receiver, and one of timing and counting down to the expiry time by the timer are also disclosed. Other features and embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coupling an animal managing device to an animal, coupling an electronic receiver to an electronic device, wherein the animal managing device adapted to be in electronic communication with the electronic receiver, receiving an electronic signal by the electronic receiver from the animal managing device are disclosed. Electronically coupling a sound emitting device to the electronic receiver, and activating the sound emitting device by means of the electronic receiver to emit at least one of an audible sound and a first ultrasonic frequency signal when the animal managing device reaches a first displacement from the electronic device are also disclosed. Other embodiments of the invention are also described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coupling a vehicle view monitoring system between a vehicle and a cell phone are disclosed. Coupling a camera to a vehicle, connecting a controller to the camera, and connecting a cellular phone to the controller, the controller activates the camera to facilitate displaying one of a front portion and a rear portion of the vehicle on a display panel of the cellular phone are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving an expiry time in a smart clip and one of timing and counting down to the expiry time comprises coupling an electronic receiver to the smart clip and connecting a timer to the electronic receiver are disclosed. Receiving the expiry time by the electronic receiver, and one of timing and counting down to the expiry time by the timer are also disclosed. Other features and embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving a plurality of electronic signals in a smart container and notifying a user of the plurality of electronic signals comprises coupling an electronic receiver to the smart container, and coupling a display panel to the electronic receiver are disclosed. Receiving a electronic signal comprising an e-mail notification signal by the electronic receiver from an electronic device transmitter, and digitally displaying the first electronic signal on the display panel to notify the user of the first electronic signal are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving an electronic signal in a smart container and notifying a user of the electronic signal comprises coupling an electronic receiver to the smart container and coupling a display panel to the electronic receiver are disclosed. Receiving the electronic signal by the electronic receiver from an electronic device transmitter, and digitally displaying the electronic signal on the display panel of the smart container to notify the user of the electronic signal are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coupling at least one electronic component to a smart container is disclosed. A fluid level indicator transducer coupled to the smart container for determining a level of fluid in the smart container and a hollow casing coupled to the smart container for storing at least one cigarette therein are also disclosed.