*/
    public static byte toPrimitiveByte(final Object o) {
        return toPrimitiveByte(o, null);
    }

    /**
     * Converts to {@literal byte}.
     *
     * @param o
     *            The object to convert
     * @param pattern
     *            The pattern string
     * @return The converted {@literal byte}
     */
    public static byte toPrimitiveByte(final Object o, final String pattern) {