Abstract: A system includes a portable physical testing apparatus and a computing device executing a software application. The portable physical testing apparatus includes a mass measurement module, a magnetic interaction module, and a dimensional interaction module, each configured to interact with an object and generate corresponding data. The magnetic interaction module includes a first magnetic element arranged to detect ferromagnetic interaction with the object and a second magnetic element arranged to move relative to the object in response to electromagnetic interaction with the object. The computing device captures acoustic data associated with the object and is communicatively coupled to the portable physical testing apparatus to receive mass data and magnetic response data. The software application processes the mass data, magnetic response data, dimensional data, and acoustic data in association with a reference dataset stored in memory.

Abstract: A package delivery system for an automated delivery management of one or more packages is provided. The package delivery system may include a package locker unit and a control network. The package locker unit includes at least one adjustable access point, at least one pallet tower and at least one adjustable door assembly slidably. The at least one pallet tower includes a plurality of adjustable racks. The adjustable door assembly slidably coupled to the at least one pallet tower and defines an adjustable access point to access the package from the respective pallet of the respective rack. The control network is configured to facilitate customized automatic operation of the at least one adjustable door assembly while loading and delivery of the one or more packages.

Abstract: A system for delivering parcel packages at doorsteps is provided that includes a package delivery management unit, a delivery vehicle network, and at least one gig-worker based computer network. The package delivery management unit sorts the parcel packages to be drop at a predetermined meeting junction by the delivery vehicle network including at least one delivery vehicle. Furthermore, the at least one gig-worker based computer network is communicably coupled to the delivery vehicle network to receive details related to the parcel packages; and to send the details related to the parcel packages on a plurality of computing devices associated to a plurality of parcel package receivers, based on a priority list. The parcel packages may be received by a priority parcel package receiver from the plurality of parcel package receivers defined on the priority list at the predetermined meeting junction.

Abstract: A system for facilitating a package delivery at or a pickup from a door assembly of a building structure is provided. |The door assembly may include a door with a thickness, and a door jamb. The door may be hingedly coupled to the door jamb to define a door channel between the door and the door jamb. The system includes a package receiving enclosure, a securing arrangement and a locking assembly. The securing arrangement may be coupled to the package receiving enclosure. The securing arrangement may be adapted to be received in the door channel between the door and the door jamb for detachably coupling the package receiving enclosure to the door assembly of the building structure. Further, the locking assembly may be coupled to the package receiving enclosure to enable locking and unlocking of the package receiving enclosure by an authorized personal.

Abstract: A device for use in paint touch ups comprises a container, holding paint, its lid having a channel there through to securably accommodate a brush handle (and in the absence of a handle, being otherwise plugged shut) and a flexibly placed accessories box.

Abstract: A device for use in paint touch ups comprises a container, holding paint, its lid having a channel there through to securably accommodate a brush handle (and in the absence of a handle, being otherwise plugged shut) and a flexibly placed accessories box.

Abstract: A method for providing remote financial assistance involves obtaining a request from a customer for financial assistance, and scheduling an appointment slot selected from multiple appointment slots, based on the request, where the scheduled appointment slot is associated with a financial professional selected from multiple financial professionals, where the multiple financial professionals are geographically dispersed, and where the financial professional provides remote financial assistance to the customer, in the scheduled appointment slot, by inputting financial information associated with the customer into a financial professional online interface.

Abstract: A method of scheduling at least one meeting for a consumer involves matching the consumer to a first professional of a plurality of professionals based on information associated with the consumer and the plurality of professionals, where the first professional is qualified to provide service to the consumer, scheduling a first meeting between the consumer and the first professional, and notifying the consumer and the first professional about the first meeting using information associated with the first meeting.

Abstract: A computer implemented method involves requesting assistance while completing a first page of an online financial document, and engaging in a discussion using a chat window to obtain assistance in completing the online financial document, where the chat window is integrated with the online financial document, and where the chat window is displayed on a same screen as the online financial document.

Abstract: A bead of a tire comprises a pair of beads interiorly inserted with a plurality of annular members, and the annular members are mutually parallel. Each of the annular members is made of a plurality of flexible steel cords twisted together, and the diameter of the respective flexible steel cords ranging from 0.05 mm to 1.0 mm. The tire is flexible and can be folded/rolled into a compact package for easy transportation and storage. In addition, a reinforcing member is made of cotton or other materials and can be rounded with the annular member for improving the joint strength of the flexible steel cords.

Abstract: A foldable tire comprises a pair of beads interiorly inserted with a plurality of annular members; each of the annular members is made of a plurality of flexible steel filaments twisted together, and the diameter of the respective flexible steel filaments ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.4 mm.

Abstract: A pet collar comprises a strip body, a protective piece, an integrated circuit control board, a printed circuit piece, and a housing. The protective piece is either pervious the light or capable of reflecting light emitted by a motor vehicle of the like. The protective piece is attached to the outer side of the strip body by sewing so as to form a pocket in which the printed circuit piece is contained. The printed circuit piece is provided with a plurality of LED bulbs and is connected to the integrated circuit control board which is fastened with the strip body in conjunction with the housing.

Abstract: A calibration system for calibrating multi-channel sound systems. The calibration system includes a method for calibrating a sound system that includes a plurality of loudspeakers. The method includes steps of mapping the plurality of loudspeakers into a virtual loudspeaker system representation displayable to a user, activating at least one calibration function that creates a calibration signal that is reproduced by one or more of the plurality of loudspeakers to produce a calibration sound perceivable by the user, modifying the virtual loudspeaker system representation to include a virtual calibration indicator that indicates a characteristic of the calibration signal, and adjusting the virtual calibration indicator based on a user input, wherein when the virtual calibration indicator is adjusted, a corresponding adjustment is made to the characteristic of the calibration signal until a selected calibration sound is achieved.

Abstract: A keyboard assembly includes an interface facility having a USB plug for coupling to computer facility and an interface switching device coupled to the USB plug. A keyboard facility includes an interface device coupled to the interface facility, an electric power supply device coupled to the interface device to receive electric power from the computer facility, and a keyboard matrix device to detect and send signals of the keyboard assembly to the computer facility. A blue tooth facility is coupled to the interface facility, and includes a signal transforming device and an antenna to receive and send signals.

Abstract: A pet collar comprises a strip body, a protective piece, an integrated circuit control board, a printed circuit piece, and a housing. The protective piece is either pervious the light or capable of reflecting light emitted by a motor vehicle of the like. The protective piece is attached to the outer side of the strip body by sewing so as to form a pocket in which the printed circuit piece is contained. The printed circuit piece is provided with a plurality of LED bulbs and is connected to the integrated circuit control board which is fastened with the strip body in conjunction with the housing.

Abstract: A track ball device includes a body, and a track ball mounted on said body and having an outer hollow sphere and an inner ball fitted in said outer hollow sphere. A method for manufacturing such a track ball includes the steps of a) providing an inner ball, b) providing a global mold, c) positioning the inner ball at a central portion of the global mold, and d) injecting a material into the global mold for encapsulating therein the inner ball to finally result in the track ball. Such a track ball not only avoids the conventional joint seam because the outer sphere is integrally formed, but also greatly reduces the weight because the inner ball is made of a polyurethane (PU) foam material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hollow track ball which includes a first hemispherical shell having a first annular end having thereon a plurality of positioning studs, and a second hemispherical shell having a second annular end having thereon a plurality of positioning holes for respectively engaging with the plurality of positioning studs so as to result in a hollow track ball. A method for manufacturing such a track ball includes steps of a) providing a first hemispherical shell having a first annular end having thereon a plurality of positioning studs, and providing a second hemispherical shell having a second annular end having thereon a plurality of positioning holes, and b) causing the plurality of positioning studs and the plurality of positioning holes to engage with each other so as to result the respective hemispherical shells in the hollow track ball. Such a hollow track ball not only avoids the conventional slant joint seam, but also greatly reduces the reject rate of the products.

Abstract: An apparatus having dual modes and adapted to control a position of a cursor on a display screen comprises a ball capable of being put in a rotation for determining the position, a roller device in contact with the ball to detect the rotation of the ball, a shell having thereon an opening to protrude therefrom the ball and accommodating therein the ball and the roller device, and a cover mounted on and connected to the shell, extractable therefrom to shield the ball from being inadvertently contacted, and retractable to be received therein to permit the apparatus to be normally used. This invention provides a simple apparatus capable of functioning as either a track ball or a mouse used for controlling a cursor on a display screen, e.g. a monitor.