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The present invention relates to a structure which may include an outer housing, an inner lining, an insulation space in between, a top, an inner platform, a charging station, a wireless charging panel, power-assist wheels with intelligent torque control for transport, a storage compartment, a remov

The present invention relates to a structure which may include an outer housing, an inner lining, an insulation space in between, a top, an inner platform, a charging station, a wireless charging panel, power-assist wheels with intelligent torque control for transport, a storage compartment, a removable innner liner, and a handle. The structure may comprise a portable container, such as an insulated cooler for storing cooled food and beverages for social and leisure activities.

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1. An insulated cooler, comprising: an outer liner including a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel, forming a generally rectangular structure;an inner liner within the outer housing, the inner liner including a front panel, a rear panel, a left side p

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An insulated cooler, comprising: an outer liner including a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel, forming a generally rectangular structure;an inner liner within the outer housing, the inner liner including a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel, forming a generally rectangular structure;an insulation space in between the outer liner and the inner liner;a main lid for closing the insulated cooler;a personal storage compartment within the main lid;a handle coupled to the rear panel of the outer liner; anda plurality of wheels coupled to the insulated cooler;a plurality of force-sensing sensors generating a proportional signal in response to sensed pressure;a controller comprising at least one input for receiving the proportional signal and comprising logic to:determine a signal value from the proportional signal;determine whether the signal value is above a threshold value;determine a polarity of the signal value;generate a control signal in proportion to the signal value if the signal value is above the threshold value;output the control signal to a motor controller for controlling at least one of the plurality of wheels; andwherein the plurality of force-sensing sensors include sensing resistors which include a contactable surface. 2. The insulated cooler of claim 1, wherein the force-sensing sensors include sensing resistors to sense forces in a forward direction, a reverse direction, a right direction, and a left direction respective of the insulated cooler. 3. The insulated cooler of claim 1, wherein the force-sensing sensors sense pressure within the handle. 4. The insulated cooler of claim 1, wherein a top lid covers a top of the personal storage compartment. 5. The insulated cooler of claim 1, wherein the controller generates a control signal by adding the signal value to a neutral value. 6. The insulated cooler of claim 1, wherein the controller generates a control signal by subtracting a signal value from a neutral value. 7. The insulated cooler of claim 1, further comprising a charging panel for wirelessly charging electronic devices situated within the personal storage compartment. 8. The insulated cooler of claim 1, further comprising a charging panel for wirelessly charging electronic devices not situated within the personal storage compartment. 9. The insulated cooler of claim 1, further comprising a charging panel for wirelessly charging electronic devices not in contact with the insulated cooler. 10. The insulated cooler of claim 1, further comprising a removable inner container nested within the insulated cooler between the main lid and the bottom panel of the outer liner. 11. The insulated cooler of claim 1, further comprising an entertainment module removably attached to the insulated cooler. 12. An insulated cooler, comprising: an outer liner including a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel, forming a generally rectangular structure;an inner liner within the outer housing, the inner liner including a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel, forming a generally rectangular structure;an insulation space in between the outer liner and the inner liner;a main lid for closing the insulated container;a personal storage compartment between the main lid and a main cooler compartment of the insulated cooler;a top lid for closing the personal storage compartment;an inner platform above the main cooler compartment and below the personal storage compartment for separating the main cooler compartment from the main lid;a handle coupled to the rear panel of the outer liner; anda plurality of wheels coupled to the insulated cooler;a plurality of sensors sensing forces within the handle, the sensors generating a proportional signal in response to sensed forces;a controller comprising at least one input for receiving the proportional signal and comprising logic to:hold the handle in a neutral position by springs on sides of a center position;pull on the handle to shift the spring forces and move the handle from the center position and extending the handle;extend the handle to create a velocity command to a motor to increase speed; andpush on the handle to compress the handle to create a command to decrease propulsion speed. 13. The insulated cooler of claim 12, wherein the handle is a sliding handle. 14. The insulated cooler of claim 12, wherein the handle is a swivel handle. 15. The insulated cooler of claim 12, wherein the handle is a telescoping handle. 16. The insulated cooler of claim 12, further comprising a charging panel for wirelessly charging electronic devices situated within the personal storage compartment. 17. The insulated cooler of claim 12, further comprising a charging panel for wirelessly charging electronic devices not situated within the personal storage compartment. 18. The insulated cooler of claim 12, further comprising a charging panel for wirelessly charging electronic devices not in contact with the insulated cooler. 19. The insulated cooler of claim 12, further comprising a removable inner container nested within the insulated cooler between the main lid and the bottom panel of the outer liner. 20. The insulated cooler of claim 12, further comprising an entertainment module removably attached to the insulated cooler. 21. A system for providing power assistance to wheels, comprising: a plurality of wheels coupled to at least one motor;a plurality of force-sensing sensors generating a proportional signal in response to sensed pressure;a controller comprising at least one input for receiving the proportional signal and comprising logic to:determine a signal value from the proportional signal;determine whether the signal value is above a threshold value;determine a polarity of the signal value;generate a control signal in proportion to the signal value if the signal value is above the threshold value; andoutput the control signal to a motor controller for controlling at least one of the plurality of wheels;wherein the plurality of force-sensing sensors include sensing resistors which include a contactable surface. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the force-sensing sensors include sensing resistors to sense forces in a forward direction, a reverse direction, a right direction, and a left direction. 23. The system cooler of claim 21, wherein the force-sensing sensors sense pressure within the handle. 24. The system of claim 21, wherein the controller generates a control signal by adding the signal value to a neutral value. 25. The system of claim 21, wherein the controller generates a control signal by subtracting the signal value from a neutral value. 26. A system for providing power assistance to wheels, comprising; a plurality of wheels coupled to a vehicle;a handle coupled to the vehicle;a plurality of sensors sensing forces within the handle, the sensors generating a proportional signal in response to sensed forces;a controller comprising at least one input for receiving the proportional signal and comprising logic to:determine a signal value from the proportional signal;hold the handle in a neutral position by springs on sides of a center position;pull on the handle to shift the spring forces and move the handle from the center position and extending the handle;extend the handle to create a velocity command to a motor to increase speed; andpush on the handle to compress the handle to create a command to decrease propulsion speed;wherein the plurality of sensors include sensing resistors which include a contactable surface. 27. The system of claim 26, wherein the handle is a sliding handle. 28. The system of claim 26, wherein the controller generates a control signal by adding the signal value to a neutral value. 29. The system of claim 26, wherein the controller generates a control signal by subtracting the signal value from a neutral value.