Abstract: Electronic locks can provide improved security over mechanical locks. Despite the improved security of electronic locks, there may be occasions where it is desirable to replace the electronic lock. Replacing an electronic lock can be expensive and challenging, particularly if the electronic lock is being replaced by a different electronic lock produced by a different manufacturer. The present disclosure relates to an electronic lock with a replaceable lock core that enables replacing the electronic lock core with a new electronic lock core without needing to replace the entire electronic lock. Further, through use of access controls managed by the electronic lock and electronic key combination, and the unique mechanical configurations disclosed herein, it is possible to replace an electronic lock core without compromising security of a device or location secured by the electronic lock.

Abstract: Electronic locks can provide improved security over mechanical locks. Despite the improved security of electronic locks, there may be occasions where it is desirable to replace the electronic lock. Replacing an electronic lock can be expensive and challenging, particularly if the electronic lock is being replaced by a different electronic lock produced by a different manufacturer. The present disclosure relates to an electronic lock with a replaceable lock core that enables replacing the electronic lock core with a new electronic lock core without needing to replace the entire electronic lock. Further, through use of access controls managed by the electronic lock and electronic key combination, and the unique mechanical configurations disclosed herein, it is possible to replace an electronic lock core without compromising security of a device or location secured by the electronic lock.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for facilitating the registration or enrollment of a gambling patron into multiple gaming or casino-related systems, and for retrieving information about a patron from one or more gaming systems and normalizing the patron information for easy use across such systems. The system may include a patron gateway service which serves as an interface between different ones of the casino-related systems, such as to exchange patron related information.

Abstract: A delivery route to a pickup location to collect cargo and to a delivery location to deliver the cargo is received. The delivery route includes a first location where a carrier route meets the delivery route and a second location where the carrier route diverges from the delivery route. A carrier approaching the first location is identified. A securing apparatus is actuated to engage a port disposed on the carrier when the carrier reaches the first location. The securing apparatus is disengaged from the port when the carrier reaches the second location. A propulsion is controlled to move subsystems a cargo container to the pickup location.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to detect a presence of a docked phone and responsively determine whether a vehicle is in a predetermined safe-state for mobile office functionality. The processor is also configured to engage desktop functionality on a vehicle display, responsive to determining that the vehicle is in the safe-state. The processor is additionally configured to engage an application to translate keyboard and mouse controls into phone controls and enable a wireless keyboard and a mouse for control of the vehicle display.

Abstract: A bed extender is provided for a bed of a truck. That bed extender includes a reel mounted to a first sidewall of the bed, a line received on that reel, and a fastener carried on a distal end of the line. An anchor is carried on a second sidewall of the bed. In addition, the bed extender includes a support arm including a receiver that engages the line when the line is extended from the reel and fastened to the anchor. The support arm is mounted to the tailgate of the truck.

Abstract: A bed extender is provided for a bed of a truck. That bed extender includes a reel mounted to a first sidewall of the bed, a line received on that reel, and a fastener carried on a distal end of the line. An anchor is carried on a second sidewall of the bed. In addition, the bed extender includes a support arm including a receiver that engages the line when the line is extended from the reel and fastened to the anchor. The support arm is mounted to the tailgate of the truck.

Abstract: A process for treating acid mine drainage containing heavy and base metals and soluble contaminants is provided. In one embodiment, at least a metal cation is added to the acid mine drainage at a pre-select pH to form insoluble heavy and base metal complexes. After the removal of the heavy and base metal complexes, the pH is raised to the alkaline range. Following removal of base metal hydroxides and gypsum, membrane filtration is employed to generate a treated membrane permeate having a reduced concentration of heavy and base metals and soluble contaminants, and a membrane reject stream containing a concentrated brine. The concentrated brine is further treated with additional lime and at least an aluminum salt to remove remaining soluble contaminants, thus producing a treated water stream with reduced levels of contaminants. Carbonation with CO2 is employed at the end of the process to neutralize flows and further precipitate residual aluminum and calcium salts.

Abstract: A collaboration system described herein empowers non-technical users to create and manage custom collaboration portals, called hubs. Hubs are easy to manage, often providing a satisfactory default configuration after the user answers questions through a wizard-like interface. The collaboration system may be provided as an Internet-based service that can be accessed by users regardless of their affiliation with a company or other predetermined group. In addition, the system shields users from the systems that provide storage for hub content, so that users can avoid the difficulties of data management. The system may provide one or more hub widgets that provide specific functionality, such as a calendar widget for managing events, a file widget for sharing files, a comments widget for managing electronic discussions, and so forth. Thus, the collaboration system facilitates online collaboration for users without advanced software experience.