Abstract: A method for tracking hand-harvested orchard crops includes associating with each tree of interest in an orchard a corresponding first wireless communication device; outfitting each worker that is working in the orchard with a corresponding second wireless communication device; associating with each produce bin that is actively used in the orchard a corresponding third wireless communication device; and generating tracking information for tracking a crop flow from a particular tree via a particular worker to a particular produce bin using information provided by the corresponding first wireless communication device, the corresponding second wireless communication device, and the corresponding third wireless communication device.

Abstract: A method for tracking hand-harvested field crops includes outfitting each worker that is working in the field with a corresponding first wireless communication device; associating with each produce crate that is actively used in the field a corresponding second wireless communication device; generating localization data to define each field region contributing to a filling of a particular produce crate with produce; and generating tracking information for tracking a crop flow from a particular worker to the particular produce crate using information provided by the corresponding first wireless communication device, the corresponding second wireless communication device, and the localization data.

Abstract: A safety harness for a hunter is provided having two primary straps which wrap around the legs and shoulders of the user. A safety tether may be attached to the primary straps to provide support to the user and prevent falls. A climbing strap is attached to each primary strap, and provides support for the user while climbing a tree or other vertical structure. Loops are provided on the sides of the safety harness for attachment thereto of any variety of climbing ropes or supports.

Abstract: A controlled descent mechanism with a self locking feature. The mechanism includes a belt with an end for attaching to a higher elevation and a free end. The belt is routed between moveable pins within the mechanism and slides across the pins as it moves through the mechanism. The pins can be moved toward one another to induce a dynamic friction within the mechanism to slow the rate of belt movement. The mechanism includes an attachment location for a user harness, and can be used to lower the user while controlling the rate of descent. The mechanism includes a self locking feature to automatically arrest the descent of the user.