Abstract: An improved chalk marking device for safely and temporarily marking a surface. The improved chalk marking device is capable of making precise temporary markings on a surface, and will not prematurely deteriorate upon use. The improved chalk marking device also contains a non-toxic taste inhibiting agent that will prevent or reduce the likelihood that an individual, such as a young child or infant, will ingest the device if left unattended.

Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a system for controlling vehicle systems via a cellular phone. The system comprises a cellular phone and a vehicle. The cellular phone comprises a transceiver for transmitting a signal to a vehicle system of the vehicle. Further, the vehicle system comprises a transceiver for receiving the signal from the cellular phone. The user can configure the cellular phone and vehicle to communicate by linking the communications system of the cellular phone and the vehicle system. In response to detecting a communications signal from the cellular phone, the vehicle system then receives user input from the cellular phone. The user input is then linked to at least one command that controls the features and systems of the vehicle. Thus, the vehicle can be configured to perform certain actions or tasks based on a specific input or action taken by the user.