Abstract: A luggage rack extender includes a frame assembly, an extender assembly, and a folding assembly. The frame assembly includes a cross shaped frame with an operative top end. The extender assembly includes an outer rod mounted on the operative top end with an inner bar extending normally from opposing distal ends of the outer rod. The folding assembly includes a first outer bar and a second outer bar that are operatively engaged adjacently to the inner bars of the extender assembly. The extender assembly is slidably actuated from the folding assembly to enable an extended frame configuration.

Abstract: A telepresence system comprising a workstation which allows a user to specify a venue located at a remote site. The workstation accepts control information from, and conveys sensory information to, the user. The telepresence system also comprises several remotely controlled systems at remote locations, which carry sensors collecting sensory information from their environment. Each remotely controlled system also requires human assistance to operate according to control information sent by the user. The telepresence system also comprises a means for allocating one of the remotely controlled systems to the specified venue. The telepresence system also comprises a means for allocating a human assistant to assist the allocated remote system.