Multiple-pole single-throw dome switch assemblies for electronic devices and methods for creating the same are provided. Price for ink supply is determined based on expendable-related information that indicates at least the model of the expendable container possessed by the user, thereby promoting refilling and recycling of expendable containers. Voice characteristic information of the captured vocal sounds is extracted using a speech recognition method andor a voice recognition method. The multi-functional shell at least partially encases the sulfur-based core and is formed from a material that is substantially permeable to the metal ions of the corresponding metal-sulfide and substantially impermeable to electrolyte solvent molecules and metal polysulfides.