An apparatus for receiving and preventing unauthorized access to deliveries has an enclosure, a moveable roof on the enclosure, a rotatable basket within the enclosure, and a connecting member coupling motion of the roof and the basket. The basket is rotatable between an upright and an upside-down position. The roof is moveable between an open position in which the basket is accessible and a closed position in which the basket access is blocked. When the roof is moved to the open position, the connecting member rotates the basket to the upright position thereby allowing a user to place the article into the basket. Moving the roof to the closed position rotates the basket to the upside-down position thereby causing the article to drop out of the basket towards the bottom of the enclosure. The enclosure may open into a chute or building for delivering the parcels to a remote location.

The invention provides an annular shroud configured to be positioned around a tree stand. The annular shroud has one or more display panels configured to display digital images about a perimeter of the tree stand. In some embodiments, the invention further includes a tree stand display assembly comprising a tree, a tree stand supporting the tree in an upright orientation, and the annular shroud around the tree stand.

An active foodware system senses food characteristics, such as weight, calories, and other nutrition. Dining dishes are removably mated with dish holders supported by a mechanical structure having visual stimulating, sensing, and wireless communication components. A visual stimulating component emits light from a dining dish. The mechanical structure protects the components and circuitry from liquid. The system may include a camera. Other components may provide data processing, auditory and haptic stimuli, wireless power, temperature sensing, and heating of food. Data related to the food is displayed on a visual stimulating component of a computer or mobile communication device, such as a mobile phone or tablet computer. The data may also be sent to the internet. Computer software displays nutrition information on the visual stimulating component, which may be displayed before, during, and/or after dining. Computer software may also provide visual and auditory encouragement for children to eat.

A smart vanity mirror speaker system may include a surface-mounted mirror that includes a mirror on one side and a screen display opposite the mirror, and a module capable of capturing, broadcasting, and recording still photos, audio, and video of a user, wherein the mirror is capable of being adjusted in height and angle. The system may include at least one light ring, a companion device/control panel, and/or an external microphone. The system includes an acoustic chamber connected to a bottom portion of the mirror, the acoustic chamber having a speaker integrated within the acoustic chamber. The acoustic chamber may include a downward-facing full-range driver on a lower end of the acoustic chamber; and a passive base isolator on an upper end of the acoustic chamber. The smart vanity mirror speaker system may pair with at least one Bluetooth®-enabled device or MP3 player.

A reservoir adapter for a tumbler. The tumbler has a body defining an interior and having a generally cylindrical outer profile and an internal wall defining a beverage container of a predetermined capacity. The reservoir adapter includes a body defining a reservoir channel in fluid communication with a top opening at an upper portion of the body and a bottom opening at a bottom portion of the body. The body including a lower member for being securely received within the interior of the tumbler; the reservoir channel in fluid communication with an interior of the tumbler via the lower member. The body including an upper member defining a lid receiving portion for receiving a lid for the tumble. The top opening of the reservoir in fluid communication with the upper member. The body includes a central portion disposed between the lower and upper member of the body. The central portion has an interior sidewall defining a portion of the reservoir channel and an exterior sidewall offset from the interior sidewall. The central portion having at least one compartment defined by the offset between the interior sidewall and the exterior sidewall. At least one compartment for housing at least one speaker and at least one processor for processing instructions for operating the speaker.

A sensory stress relief aid designed to produce stress relief in a user. The sensory stress relief aid includes a pillow having a length and a width that define an outer layer. The outer layer of the pillow has a plurality of different surfaces disposed thereon, wherein each surface corresponds to a different tactile feel, such as velvet or fur. Additionally, the outer layer encloses a plurality of inner layers disposed within the pillow, wherein each inner layer comprises a different degree of firmness. A motor attached to an inflatable bladder disposed within the plurality of inner layers is configured to alternately inflate and deflate to simulate breathing. At least one speaking is included and adapted to emit soothing sounds such as nature noises and guided meditation instructions. A remote control in wireless communication with the motor and speakers allows a user to selectively operate each.

A speech-controlled vanity mirror is provided, which includes a vanity mirror body, a first microphone, a second microphone and a speech recognition control device provided on the vanity mirror body. The speech recognition control device includes a music control device and a speech control device. The first microphone is connected to the music control device, and transmits the audio signal acquired from a loudspeaker to the music control device. A filter in the music control device filters the audio signal to eliminate the interference of the audio played by the loudspeaker in speech instructions of the user. The second microphone is connected to the speech control device, and transmits the speech instructions of the user to the speech control device. The speech control device adjusts and controls a multifunctional device on the vanity mirror body according to the speech instructions. It is convenient for users to operate, and the recognition rate and accuracy of the speech instruction are high.

A blanket having a vibrating element, heating element, sound generator, sound speaker and programmable wake-up alarm. A circuit electrically connects the programmable wake-up element with one or more of the vibrating element, heating element, sound generating element and sound speaker element to wake a sleeping person at a pre-set time by vibrations. A remote control can be used control the circuitry and the one or more elements of the blanket.

An electronic hanger system for identifying clothing articles is disclosed. The electronic hanger system comprises a charging station comprising a plurality of arms, a hub provided at the charging station, and one or more electrical contact points provided at each of the arms. The electronic hanger system comprises a plurality of hangers placed at a closet rack. Each hanger comprises hanger arms used for hanging at least one clothing article, a metal suspension hook coupled to the closet rack, an audio output device provided at the hanger arms and an illuminating device provided at the hanger arms. The electronic hanger system comprises a user device configured to store information corresponding to the hubs and the clothing articles hanged to the hangers. A user of user device uses the user device to select the clothing article based on the style, type, and description of the clothing article. The user device transmits a request to the hub. The hub transmits the request to the hanger to produce sound by the audio output device or to illuminate the illuminating device such that the user's attention is drawn to the hanger holding the clothing article.

A multi-functional coaster for a cup or other vessel includes a base upon which the vessel can rest upside down, and a decorative body extending away from the base. The decorative body has at least a first electrically powered signal emitter, which preferably include a light emitter and a sound emitter. The decorative body and/or base can also include a fragrance emitter.