Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the utilisation of tangible assets (11), and in particular with an optimization of the occupancy rate of rooms dedicated to a single purpose such as conference rooms. In order to facilitate usage of the conference room during low periods by potential co-users, the peer-to-peer sharing approach known for digital or intangible assets is adapted. The tangible asset (11) is advertised over a peer-to-peer network, and peers (2) other than the peer (1) associated with the asset-owner are enabled to make a reservation for a forthcoming use of the tangible asset (11) via a reservation or booking facility (10).

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a system for handling the flow of visitors or clients temporarily admitted to business premises. The costs arising in connection with the activities or consumption of resources by the visitor or client are forwarded to a “premises resources planning” or accounting system without any interaction of an additional person. To that purpose an accounting module or program (50) is connected via a communication link to various subsystems dedicated to services such as announcement (20) and reception (30) of the visitor. Further subsystems are concerned with access control (40), car parking management or conference room reservation (90). Preferably, a confirmation means is provided in order to avoid the billing of announced activities or ordered services which have not been completely consumed.