Abstract: Managing a physical resource is disclosed. Layout information that can be used to identify a location of a physical resource within an environment is received. Calendaring information associated with a reservation of the physical resource is received. Sensor information associated with one or more sensors monitoring the physical resource is received. The layout information, the calendar information, and the sensor information are used to manage scheduling of the physical resource.

Abstract: Apparatus and processes for desoldering and soldering an insulator-encapsulated contact using a focused heat source and thermal choke in the form of a soldering iron tip and a contact moat. The desoldering and removal process includes the following steps. Securing the housing to minimize movement thereof. Heating a soldering iron to approximately 825.degree. C. Tinning the tip of the soldering iron with solder and flux. Engaging the contact from the rear using an extraction tool. Disposing flux on the solder joint. Contacting the soldering iron with the contact. Disposing the soldering iron in the moat while outward pressure is exerted with an extraction tool. After a predetermined delay, using the extraction tool to vacuum out the contact, while simultaneously removing the soldering iron and pushing out the contact, whereafter the contact is desoldered and seated in the extraction tool. Removing the contact from the extraction tool and removing the tool from the housing.