A lighting device includes a light source configured to emit a light and a sensor configured to receive identification information from an asset tag of a physical asset. The lighting device further includes a processor configured to send the identification information received from the asset tag and location information of the lighting device to a control device. The processor is further configured to receive a usage control message from the control device and transmit the usage control message, where the usage control message controls whether the physical asset is used at a location indicated by the location information.

A lighting device includes a light source configured to emit a light and a sensor configured to receive identification information from an asset tag of a physical asset. The lighting device further includes a processor configured to send the identification information received from the asset tag and location information of the lighting device to a control device. The processor is further configured to receive a usage control message from the control device and transmit the usage control message, where the usage control message controls whether the physical asset is used at a location indicated by the location information.

Prevention of voice misappropriation in voice interaction/response systems. The system relies on telemetry data, including thermal data of components to determine whether a received voice command was made by actual voice. If the voice command is determined to have been made by an actual voice, a response to the command is generated and transmitted, otherwise if the voice command is determined to have likely not been made by an actual voice (e.g., artificial means replicating a voice, such as a laser or the like), no response to the command is transmitted or action taken with respect to the command.

A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.

A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.

A wireless or remote thermometer connected with an artificial intelligence (AI) system. The thermometer may be in communication with a voice-activated AI system to implement operation thereof, such as a cloud-based AI system implemented on a smart audio interface. User-accessible controls for the thermometer may be activated using the voice-activated AI system on the audio interface. The thermometer may include a wireless transceiver for communication with a user. The thermometer collects temperature measurement data to remotely monitor the temperature of food or other materials. The thermometer connects and communicates wirelessly with a receiver unit, such as user smartphone, tablet, or other computerized device. The thermometer unit sends data, alerts or notifications to the delegated receiver, smart device, and/or audio interface, to the user. Communication between the thermometer and receiver unit may be through one or more communication pathways, which may be selected to provide delivery to the user device.

A wireless or remote thermometer connected with an artificial intelligence (AI) system. The thermometer may be in communication with a voice-activated AI system to implement operation thereof, such as a cloud-based AI system implemented on a smart audio interface. User-accessible controls for the thermometer may be activated using the voice-activated AI system on the audio interface. The thermometer may include a wireless transceiver for communication with a user. The thermometer collects temperature measurement data to remotely monitor the temperature of food or other materials. The thermometer connects and communicates wirelessly with a receiver unit, such as user smartphone, tablet, or other computerized device. The thermometer unit sends data, alerts or notifications to the delegated receiver, smart device, and/or audio interface, to the user. Communication between the thermometer and receiver unit may be through one or more communication pathways, which may be selected to provide delivery to the user device.

Handheld electronic devices are provided that have remote control functionality and gesture recognition features. The handheld electronic device may have remote control functionality in addition to cellular telephone, music player, or handheld computer functionality. The handheld electronic devices may have a touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may recognize gestures performed by a user on the touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may generate remote control signals from gestures that the handheld electronic device may recognize. A media system may receive the remote control signals and may take appropriate action. The touch sensitive display screen may be used to present the user with information about the media system such as the current volume.

Handheld electronic devices are provided that have remote control functionality and gesture recognition features. The handheld electronic device may have remote control functionality in addition to cellular telephone, music player, or handheld computer functionality. The handheld electronic devices may have a touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may recognize gestures performed by a user on the touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may generate remote control signals from gestures that the handheld electronic device may recognize. A media system may receive the remote control signals and may take appropriate action. The touch sensitive display screen may be used to present the user with information about the media system such as the current volume.

A power monitoring and signal unit provided with projecting connectors at a first face and sockets for receiving like connectors in a second opposite face, and circuitry for monitoring power flow through said unit when projecting connectors are plugged into a mains power outlet; and unit further provided with transceiver circuitry for the transmission and reception of data including command and control data. The power monitoring and signal unit may be in communication with a programmable sensor device comprising an individual signal and registered by an owner of individual signal unit with a central control facility. The individual signal unit communicates with central control facility when an event sensor activates said individual signal unit; central control facility executing a user-assembled schedule of predefined steps on receipt of a communication from individual signal unit, predefined steps configured or reconfigurable by an owner of said individual signal unit from a web site.