Abstract: The invention relates to a process for removing items from a cupboard, in which a given item is first selected and then removed from the cupboard. Information on the selected and removed items is recorded by mans of a plug-in storage medium and also in the cupboard. The invention also relates to a cupboard for implementing the process having a device for storing items, apertures for their removal and locking devices for the apertures. There are recording devices on the cupboard for providing information on the items selected or removed, where such information can be displayed by a control device on a storage medium inserted into an aperture and in the cupboard.

Abstract: This invention relates to a remote control device for video/audio apparatuses comprising a casing having operational controls for actuating functions of the video/audio apparatuses, electrical or electronic, respectively, circuits for giving operational signals to the video/audio apparatuses, a tiltable lid mounted movably to the casing, which lid covers at least some essential operational controls in one end position and exposes the covered operational controls in the other end position, and at least one assembly formed at the lid to accommodate an exchangeable information carrier.