Abstract: A computing system for collaborative interactions between virtual and real-world environments using an extended reality collaboration environment is provided.

Abstract: A computer system is described for conducting interactions of a simulated event for users in a virtual environment. The computer system includes a processor programmed to: (i) present the virtual environment including an item of a first user associated with a first user device; (ii) receive sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the first user device, the sensor data including data related to the item; (iii) select a simulated event involving the item; (iv) generate the simulated event involving the item and using the received sensor data for display within the virtual environment; and (v) cause the simulated event involving the item to be displayed within the virtual environment to the first user device and a second user device, wherein the first user and the second user visually experience the simulated event involving the item.

Abstract: A computing system is provided.

Abstract: A method of removing siloxanes from a gas stream includes flowing the gas stream that carries siloxanes through an adsorbent media to remove at least part of the siloxanes from the gas stream, wherein the adsorbent media comprises lignite-based activated carbon. A spent adsorbent media is provided that contains the lignite-based activated carbon through which a gas stream containing siloxanes has been at least partially purified, and which may be regenerated.

Abstract: A method of removing siloxanes from a gas stream includes flowing the gas stream that carries siloxanes through an adsorbent media to remove at least part of the siloxanes from the gas stream, wherein the adsorbent media comprises lignite-based activated carbon. A spent adsorbent media is provided that contains the lignite-based activated carbon through which a gas stream containing siloxanes has been at least partially purified, and which may be regenerated.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for blocking a telephone call from a calling party to a called party, the calling party associated with a calling party directory number, including a local-designated trunk group over which the incoming telephone call from the calling party is received. A service switching point is coupled with the local-designated trunk group, the service switching point receiving the telephone call, generating a query message including the calling party directory number, and sending the query message to a service control point. The service control point is coupled with the service switching point, receives the query message, and determines if the calling party is inter Local Access and Transport Area (interLATA) with respect to the service switching point.