Abstract: The present disclosure presents embedded key fob vehicle control devices, systems and methods that can be an improved alternative to the state-of-the-art KIBs. One of the main advantages over the state-of-the-art of the vehicle control devices and systems described herein is the more reliable or more secure control and/or communication with the PKES system. Avoiding the need for wireless communication to the embedded key fob and using direct connections to the PKES ensures that unauthorized use of the vehicle and of the embedded key fob is prevented. Additionally, the present disclosure presents devices using timing-based control of wireless communications from the PKES system to the embedded key fob for various PKES signal sequences. Various embodiments of the proposed devices may allow the driver's device to act as an equivalent alternative to a key fob, thereby providing it with most or all native features associated with key-fob-and-PKES interactions.

Abstract: A vehicle is immobilized when a personal identifying device of an authorized vehicle user in proximity to the vehicle is not authenticated and an intended use of the vehicle is detected. Various mechanisms can be used to immobilize the vehicle, such as the use to transmitting a null message to the passive keyless entry and start system in at least one time slot based on a timing established by a detected challenge message.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus, method and system for use with a vehicle having passive keyless entry and start (PKES) system including a vehicle unit and a key fob storage unit. The vehicle unit is to be installed with the vehicle having a first transceiver, a first relay transceiver an authentication unit, a first controller for controlling said first relay transceiver allowing said transmission if said user is authenticated. The key fob storage unit comprises at least one housing for securely holding at least one key fob associated with said PKES systems of said vehicles, a second, said second wireless relay w wherein said first relay transceiver and said second relay transceiver allows said PKES system and said key fob to communicate from a distance larger than a range of said PKES system signals.

Abstract: A vehicle is immobilized when a personal identifying device of an authorized vehicle user in proximity to the vehicle is not authenticated and an intended use of the vehicle is detected. Various mechanisms can be used to immobilize the vehicle, such as the use to transmitting a null message to the passive keyless entry and start system in at least one time slot based on a timing established by a detected challenge message.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a functionalized material, which may optionally be employed as a sorbent for carbon dioxide, as well as methods of making such materials and systems of using such materials. The processes, methods, and systems herein can be used for the separation of carbon dioxide from fluid streams.

Abstract: A system for transferring heat between fluid and a bulk solid. The system includes a plurality of heat exchanger units, each heat exchanger unit comprising: an annular structure including an inner shell and an outer shell; and a first plate and a second plate defining therebetween a conduit for transporting the fluid, wherein the conduit forms a spiral around the inner shell, the spiral extending from the inner shell towards the outer shell, a space between turns of the spiral defining a channel for passage of the bulk solid. The inner shell defines a cylindrical annulus of the annular structure, an axis of the cylindrical annulus being aligned with the direction of gravity during operation. The bulk solid comprises a sorbent material configured to adsorb carbon dioxide from air. The fluid comprises a cooling fluid or a heating fluid.

Abstract: A vehicle is immobilized when a personal identifying device of an authorized vehicle user in proximity to the vehicle is not authenticated and an intended use of the vehicle is detected. Various mechanisms can be used to immobilize the vehicle, such as the use to transmitting a null message to the passive keyless entry and start system in at least one time slot based on a timing established by a detected challenge message.

Abstract: Techniques for providing carbon dioxide include generating thermal energy, an exhaust fluid, and electrical power from a power plant; providing the exhaust fluid and the generated electrical power to an exhaust fluid scrubbing system to separate components of the exhaust fluid; capturing heat from a source of heat of an industrial process in a heating fluid; transferring the heat of the industrial process captured in the heating fluid to a carbon dioxide source material of a direct air capture (DAC) system; providing the generated electrical power from the power plant to the DAC system; providing the thermal energy from the power plant to the DAC system; and separating, with the transferred portion of the heat of the industrial process and the provided thermal energy, carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide source material of the DAC system.

Abstract: A vehicle theft deterrent box includes a housing having at least a first portion and a second portion. The theft deterrent box has an open state when at least a portion of a gear shifter of a vehicle is receivable in the housing and a closed state when at least a portion of the gear shifter is received in the housing and the housing is not removable from the gear shifter. Other devices and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for providing carbon dioxide include generating thermal energy, an exhaust fluid, and electrical power from a power plant; providing the exhaust fluid and the generated electrical power to an exhaust fluid scrubbing system to separate components of the exhaust fluid; capturing heat from a source of heat of an industrial process in a heating fluid; transferring the heat of the industrial process captured in the heating fluid to a carbon dioxide source material of a direct air capture (DAC) system; providing the generated electrical power from the power plant to the DAC system; providing the thermal energy from the power plant to the DAC system; and separating, with the transferred portion of the heat of the industrial process and the provided thermal energy, carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide source material of the DAC system.

Abstract: Techniques for providing carbon dioxide include generating thermal energy, an exhaust fluid, and electrical power from a power plant; providing the exhaust fluid and the generated electrical power to an exhaust fluid scrubbing system to separate components of the exhaust fluid; capturing heat from a source of heat of an industrial process in a heating fluid; transferring the heat of the industrial process captured in the heating fluid to a carbon dioxide source material of a direct air capture (DAC) system; providing the generated electrical power from the power plant to the DAC system; providing the thermal energy from the power plant to the DAC system; and separating, with the transferred portion of the heat of the industrial process and the provided thermal energy, carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide source material of the DAC system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus, method and system for use with a vehicle having passive keyless entry and start (PKES) system including a vehicle unit and a key fob storage unit. The vehicle unit is to be installed with the vehicle having a first transceiver, a first relay transceiver an authentication unit, a first controller for controlling said first relay transceiver allowing said transmission if said user is authenticated. The key fob storage unit comprises at least one housing for securely holding at least one key fob associated with said PKES systems of said vehicles, a second, said second wireless relay w wherein said first relay transceiver and said second relay transceiver allows said PKES system and said key fob to communicate from a distance larger than a range of said PKES system signals.

Abstract: Techniques for providing carbon dioxide include generating thermal energy, an exhaust fluid, and electrical power from a power plant; providing the exhaust fluid and the generated electrical power to an exhaust fluid scrubbing system to separate components of the exhaust fluid; capturing heat from a source of heat of an industrial process in a heating fluid; transferring the heat of the industrial process captured in the heating fluid to a carbon dioxide source material of a direct air capture (DAC) system; providing the generated electrical power from the power plant to the DAC system; providing the thermal energy from the power plant to the DAC system; and separating, with the transferred portion of the heat of the industrial process and the provided thermal energy, carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide source material of the DAC system.

Abstract: Devices, to be controlled by an application program (app) running on mobile computers of the users, are sold to the users through a variety of suppliers. The users are provided with a single generic app for controlling the devices. The app is then provided branding and advertising information about one supplier associated with the sale or service of the devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus, method and system for use with a vehicle having passive keyless entry and start (PKES) system including a vehicle unit and a key fob storage unit. The vehicle unit is to be installed with the vehicle having a first transceiver, a first relay transceiver an authentication unit, a first controller for controlling said first relay transceiver allowing said transmission if said user is authenticated. The key fob storage unit comprises at least one housing for securely holding at least one key fob associated with said PKES systems of said vehicles, a second, said second wireless relay w wherein said first relay transceiver and said second relay transceiver allows said PKES system and said key fob to communicate from a distance larger than a range of said PKES system signals.

Abstract: A system and method for providing customized instances of a game within a virtual space. The system may be configured to obtain values associated with one or more users of the virtual space. The game, which is playable within the virtual space, may initially comprise predefined features and initially undefined features. The customizations may define the initially undefined features to provide custom-defined features. As such, when played, the game may include the predefined features and the custom-defined features. Customizations defining the initially undefined features to provide custom-defined features for a given instance of the game may be determined based on the values associated with a given user. The system may be configured to provide the given instance of the game to the given user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus, method and system for use with a vehicle having passive keyless entry and start (PKES) system including a vehicle unit and a key fob storage unit. The vehicle united is to be installed with the vehicle having a first transceiver, a first relay transceiver an authentication unit, a first controller for controlling said first relay transceiver allowing said transmission if said user is authenticated. The key fob storage unit comprises at least one housing for securely holding at least one key fob associated with said PKES systems of said vehicles, a second, said second wireless relay w wherein said first relay transceiver and said second relay transceiver allows said PKES system and said key fob to communicate from a distance larger than a range of said PKES system signals.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus, method and system for use with a vehicle having passive keyless entry and start (PKES) system including a vehicle unit and a key fob storage unit. The vehicle united is to be installed with the vehicle having a first transceiver, a first relay transceiver an authentication unit, a first controller for controlling said first relay transceiver allowing said transmission if said user is authenticated. The key fob storage unit comprises at least one housing for securely holding at least one key fob associated with said PKES systems of said vehicles, a second, said second wireless relay w wherein said first relay transceiver and said second relay transceiver allows said PKES system and said key fob to communicate from a distance larger than a range of said PKES system signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently processing electronically stored information (ESI) are described. The systems and methods describe processing ESI in preparation for, or association with, litigation. The invention preserves the contextual relationships among documents when processing and indexing data, allowing for increased precision and recall during data analytics.

Abstract: Techniques for providing carbon dioxide include generating thermal energy, an exhaust fluid, and electrical power from a power plant; providing the exhaust fluid and the generated electrical power to an exhaust fluid scrubbing system to separate components of the exhaust fluid; capturing heat from a source of heat of an industrial process in a heating fluid; transferring the heat of the industrial process captured in the heating fluid to a carbon dioxide source material of a direct air capture (DAC) system; providing the generated electrical power from the power plant to the DAC system; providing the thermal energy from the power plant to the DAC system; and separating, with the transferred portion of the heat of the industrial process and the provided thermal energy, carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide source material of the DAC system.