Abstract: A heating unit and a heating system are provided that utilize computational and/or processing components to generate and deliver varying levels of heat. The disclosed heating unit/system beneficially captures heat that is a byproduct of other activities, e.g., computing activities, for heating purposes. In addition, the disclosed heating unit/system may be connected to a broadband connection and the processing capabilities of the disclosed unit/system may be selectively used to engage a computing resource share market, e.g., a cryptocurrency “mining” system, to generate heat at a desired level while simultaneously generating revenue based on resource share market economies. Related methods for heat generation are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for use as a valuation model for film(s) and/or the creation of investment instrument(s) for securitizing film financing. The system and method may be used to create and/or establish a special purpose vehicle (SPV) valued, at least in part, on the potential box office revenues associated with a film. The system and method also extends to potentially issuing SPV units/shares to investor(s). A studio that takes advantage of the system/method beneficially receives a number of advantages, including: (i) funds for use in connection with the film, (ii) market intelligence with regard to film-related expectations, and (iii) a hedging mechanism with respect to the film.