Techniques and apparatus for controlling access to a personal communication structure (PCS) are described. The PCS may include independently accessible compartments at least partially enclosing respective subsystems of the PCS. The independently accessible compartments include an electronics compartment, a communications compartment, and a display compartment. The electronics, communications, and display compartments at least partially enclose a power distribution subsystem, a communications subsystem, and a display subsystem, respectively. The PCS also includes an access controller operable to provide access independently to respective interiors of at least a subset of the compartments to authorized users.

A shelter includes: a shelter framework including (a) first and second frames, and (b) a plurality of purlin members, each purlin member interposing between the first frame and the second frame; a cover positioned over the shelter framework; a doorcase, secured to and positioned within the first frame, having a central portion, a first side portion and a second side portion, the central portion having an upper section that includes tracks on each side; a center door, extending from a top of the central portion of the doorcase to a bottom of the central portion of the doorcase, having a sliding structure on each side edge; and a first and a second door, each extending from the top of the corresponding side portion of the doorcase to the bottom of the corresponding side portion of the doorcase, the side doors being positioned on opposing sides of the center door, each side door including a track on the side adjacent the center door. When the center door is closed, the sliding structure is positioned within the tracks of the upper portion of the doorcase and the tracks of the side door.

The invention relates to a restaurant system, and a method relating thereto, including a first transport section, and a second transport section. The second transport section is located upstream of the first transport section in a provided transport direction of the food and/or drinks. The second transport section has an elevator, which is designed to transport the food and/or drinks into a position, which is located at a higher point as compared to the guest area.

The invention relates to a restaurant system, and a method relating thereto, including a first transport section, and a second transport section. The second transport section is located upstream of the first transport section in a provided transport direction of the food and/or drinks. The second transport section has an elevator, which is designed to transport the food and/or drinks into a position, which is located at a higher point as compared to the guest area.

A food stand system with a plan view in the shape of an incomplete circle, with a flat top surface as a countertop, and a convex customer-facing surface. The stand contains a food preparation appliance having both cooking and refrigeration components. Sensors measure the appliance interior state, and provide data to an automated controller that controls appliance operation to prepare food for consumption.

A food stand system with a plan view in the shape of an incomplete circle, with a flat top surface as a countertop, and a convex customer-facing surface. The stand contains a food preparation appliance having both cooking and refrigeration components. Sensors measure the appliance interior state, and provide data to an automated controller that controls appliance operation to prepare food for consumption.

A commerce satellite for airports and the like allows individuals to interact with vendors and airport information systems in a distributed fashion improving social distancing.

A commerce satellite for airports and the like allows individuals to interact with vendors and airport information systems in a distributed fashion improving social distancing.

A commerce satellite for airports and the like allows individuals to interact with vendors and airport information systems in a distributed fashion improving social distancing.

A commerce satellite for airports and the like allows individuals to interact with vendors and airport information systems in a distributed fashion improving social distancing.