Abstract: A convertible table assembly has an item display configuration in which items can be presented for purchasers/guests. The convertible table assembly includes a tabletop assembly and one or more demountable bins for presenting food or other items for purchase, use, and/or consumption by consumers and/or guests. The convertible table assembly also has a table configuration in which the bins are not mounted and one or more power outlets and/or charging and/or communication ports are exposed for connection to electronic devices.

Abstract: A reward point system comprising an industry vertical reception unit for receiving a user selected monetary value in a selected industry vertical, a point collection unit for receiving a quantity of points associated with the monetary value in the selected industry vertical, a redemption vehicle profile creation unit for generating a profile, and a redemption vehicle generation unit for loading the profile onto a redemption vehicle wherein the points on the redemption vehicle can be redeemed at any merchant in the selected industry vertical. Also provided are methods for utilizing said system.

Abstract: An improved hotel configuration. The hotel room configuration includes two adjacent rooms, one of which forms a T, and the other of which forms an L, with the base of the T fitting into the right angle formed by the L. Embodiments are directed to reconfiguring an existing hotel having adjacent, side-by-side rooms into the T and L configuration. Additional embodiments are directed to a combined television stand and desk module that fits into or is used as a footboard of a bed. A television can be mounted on the top of this console, and can, in embodiments, rotate to face the desk, the bed, or other parts of the room.

Abstract: A hotel room with furniture arranged for optimal television viewing from a bed and another location, such as a sofa or second bed. Furniture pieces are connected or closely aligned together and are arranged so that they provide premium viewing for a television, regardless of a location of a person within the hotel room. To this end, embodiments utilize furniture arrangements where the bed and/or sofa are turned at an angle to the walls of the room, and the room is laid out efficiently to account for this different design affect.

Abstract: A system and method for searching for hotel rooms is provided. A pre-compute database comprising real-time availability attributes associated with hotel rooms on a plurality of length of stays may be generated, and a query for at least one hotel for a date range may be received. The availability of each day within the date range on a plurality of length of stays may be calculated by applying business requirements according to the query. Final availability may be created for each day within the date range on the plurality of length of stays by combining the availability from the pre-compute database and the query attributes. A final availability of hotel rooms may be formatted for the at least one hotel for each day within the date range on the plurality of length of stays.

Abstract: A hotel room with furniture arranged for optimal television viewing from a bed and another location, such as a sofa or second bed. Furniture pieces are connected or closely aligned together and are arranged so that they provide premium viewing for a television, regardless of a location of a person within the hotel room. To this end, embodiments utilize furniture arrangements where the bed and/or sofa are turned at an angle to the walls of the room, and the room is laid out efficiently to account for this different design affect.

Abstract: A hotel room that serves as guest accommodations and provides a fitness area for a guest. The hotel room includes different zones, at least one of which is a sleeping zone, and at least the other of which can serve a fitness function. The fitness zone may be convertible between living spaces and fitness, or may serve only a fitness function.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for allowing hotels (or any other organizations having one or more physical locations requiring various resources) to (1) measure their energy, water, waste and carbon emissions, (2) manage and control the elements of the hotel that impact the environment the most, and (3) report on the progress of the measurement, management and control, to the hotel owners, franchisors, franchisees and guests.

Abstract: An improved hotel configuration. The hotel room configuration includes two adjacent rooms, one of which forms a T, and the other of which forms an L, with the base of the T fitting into the right angle formed by the L. Embodiments are directed to reconfiguring an existing hotel having adjacent, side-by-side rooms into the T and L configuration. Additional embodiments are directed to a combined television stand and desk module that fits into or is used as a footboard of a bed. A television can be mounted on the top of this console, and can, in embodiments, rotate to face the desk, the bed, or other parts of the room.

Abstract: A mostly cotton yarn terry cloth product is provided with borders having high content polyester yarns. The polyester borders are more rugged, and thus aid in preventing fraying and failure along the edges. In addition, reinforcing ribs, also formed from yarns have a high polyester content, may be provided that extend from a border on one side of the terry cloth product to a border on the other side. This feature anchors the borders in place, limiting failure at the juncture of the border and the adjacent cotton.

Abstract: An interactive lobby partition may be used to provide interactive information to users and/or to provide area or module integration within a larger space. The partition may include a first side with an interactive display device and/or digital travel information. The partition may also include a second side with a media center or cabinet for supporting and/or presenting media items. In some aspects, the partition may be placed between a media lounge and an elevator lobby. The partition may be placed such that the interactive display devices and/or digital travel information may be facing an elevator lobby or elevator waiting area. Further, the partition may also be placed such that the media cabinet or media center may be facing a media lounge with couches, chairs, and/or tables configured for consuming the media available via the media cabinet.

Abstract: A digital chalkboard menu may be configured and utilized to provide active and/or interactive information to customers and potential customers of a restaurant, café, or other food service area. The digital chalkboard menu may be configured to display a menu of food or related items that are available for sale at the merchant. The digital chalkboard menu may also be mounted in the food service area such that customers can view the items prior to and/or during purchase of menu items. In some aspects, the digital chalkboard menu may display a background and/or text in such a way that it resembles words handwritten in chalk on a chalkboard.

Abstract: A mostly cotton yarn terry cloth product is provided with borders having high content polyester yarns. The polyester borders are more rugged, and thus aid in preventing fraying and failure along the edges. In addition, reinforcing ribs, also formed from yarns have a high polyester content, may be provided that extend from a border on one side of the terry cloth product to a border on the other side. This feature anchors the borders in place, limiting failure at the juncture of the border and the adjacent cotton.

Abstract: A macaroni and cheese sandwich. The sandwich includes a top slice of bread, a bottom slice of bread, and macaroni and cheese between the top slice of bread and the bottom slice of bread. The ingredients are toasted in and impressed by a waffle iron to create waffle patterns on the outside of the two slices of bread. Cheese slices can be added between the bread slices and the macaroni and cheese to add cheese flavor and to bond the macaroni and cheese to the bread during toasting.