Abstract: A powered wheelchair for beach terrain is provided that includes a an occupant seat assembly mounted to a frame that has an electric drive system with a pair of electric motors mounted thereto. A hand grip support frame is coupled to a rear end of the frame. The electric drive system is drivingly coupled to at least two of a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted to the frame. The powered wheelchair includes a portable power source and a control system mounted to the main frame. The control system is electrically coupled to the portable power source and the electric drive system. The control system has a first set of operating controls disposed in proximity to the occupant seat assembly and a second set of operating controls disposed in proximity the hand grip support frame for switch selective operative control of the powered wheelchair.

Abstract: A computer controlled system providing accountability at a laundromat facility. The system includes a central computer and a plurality of washers/dryers, as well as one or more accessory vending machines. The vending machines and each washer and dryer or combination of washers and dryers includes a programmed microprocessor which controls access to the apparatus and interfaces with the central computer providing information to and receiving information from the central computer. An account generation site, via which a customer can communicate with the central computer is provided, as are an operator's terminal including a keypad, display and printer. Sensors for sensing temperatures, pressures and the like are operatively arranged to provide data inputs to the central computer. A remote operator terminal can be provided, modems being used, to effect communication with the central computer and the programmed microprocessors.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved access, control and monitoring system for a facility with multiple apparatus that are activated by the customer. It provides a consolidated means to control the activation of each apparatus and interface with the customer. It provides a consolidated means to configuration operations on the facility and a consolidated means to record activities occurring at the facility. It provides for system reconfiguration and review of activity at the site or from a remote location and can automatically notify a remote site on the occurrence of a preset event.