Abstract: A device for inducing the rotation of a plurality of rotors by use of magnetically charged materials includes at least a pair of rotors rotatably mounted. Each rotor includes at least one outwardly extending element having magnetic material attached to the opposing ends of the element. The elements of the two rotors are positioned co-planarly with respect to one another, such that each element of one rotor is paired with a corresponding co-planarly positioned element of the other rotor. The elements are positioned sufficiently proximate to one another such that the polarity of one element's end may interact with the polarity of its paired element of the other rotor to induce a rotation of one or both of the two rotors.

Abstract: A device for inducing the rotation of a plurality of rotors by use of magnetically charged materials includes at least a pair of rotors rotatably mounted. Each rotor includes at least one outwardly extending element having magnetic material attached to the opposing ends of the element. The elements of the two rotors are positioned co-planarly with respect to one another, such that each element of one rotor is paired with a corresponding co-planarly positioned element of the other rotor. The elements are positioned sufficiently proximate to one another such that the polarity of one element's end may interact with the polarity of its paired element of the other rotor to induce a rotation of one or both of the two rotors.

Abstract: A device for inducing the rotation of a plurality of rotors by use of magnetically charged materials includes at least a pair of rotors rotatably mounted. Each rotor includes at least one outwardly extending element having magnetic material attached to the opposing ends of the element. The elements of the two rotors are positioned co-planarly with respect to one another, such that each element of one rotor is paired with a corresponding co-planarly positioned element of the other rotor. The elements are positioned sufficiently proximate to one another such that the polarity of one element's end may interact with the polarity of its paired element of the other rotor to induce a rotation of one or both of the two rotors.

Abstract: A device and method for automatic hotel room check-in and pre-conditioning of hotel rooms. This device provides hotels or similar lodging facilities with the capability of personalizing a guest's room at check-in time. A guest card may be scanned at the time of check-in, with or without any interaction from a person at the hotel or lodging facility. After the guest is identified, a networked software application checks the guest into the hotel, personalizes the room, and electronically enables the guest to enter the room. The invention results in a number of personalized events happening without any interaction with the hotel personnel. A preferences database allows the hotel guest to customize room options based on reservation and environmental preferences.

Abstract: A credit card operable storage system is provided. A plurality of credit card accessed and computer operated safes are communicatively linked to a respective branch computer, which is in turn communicatively linked to a central host computer (central host). The safes transmit use information (including credit card information) to their respective branch computers where the information is stored and periodically transmitted to the central host. The central host processes the use information into billing information which is electronically transmitted to a billing statement generating system.

Abstract: A credit card operable storage system is provided. A plurality of credit card accessed and computer operated safes are communicatively linked to a respective branch computer, which is in turn communicatively linked to a central host computer (central host). The safes transmit use information (including credit card informaton) to their respective branch computers where the information is stored and periodically transmitted to the central host. The central host processes the use information into billing information which is electronically transmitted to a billing statement generating system.

Abstract: A credit card operable storage system is provided. A plurality of credit card accessed and computer operated safes are communicatively linked to a respective branch computer, which is in turn communicatively linked to a central host computer (central host). The safes transmit use information (including credit card information) to their respective branch computers where the information is stored and periodically transmitted to the central host. The central host processes the use information into billing information which is electronically transmitted to a billing statement generating system.