Wall-mounted touch screen information system
January 31, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesKiosk unit Self-service passenger ticketing system RE32115 Parallel process communications terminal and network Apparatus for automatically exchanging a passbook Telecommunications booth and method of use Automated teller machine On-line communication terminal/apparatus Self-service system for selling travel-related services or products Through-wall type automatic customer service apparatus InventorsApplicationNo. 062372 filed on 01/31/2002US Classes:235/379, Banking systems235/380Credit or identification card systemsExaminersPrimary: Lee, Diane I.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 017/60AbstractA wall-mounted touch screen information system includes a rugged housing with a hinged front cover. The housing is compact enough for wall mounting. A single board computer inside the housing is connected to a touch screen, a CCD camera, a card reader, and a spool printer attached to the front cover. A telephone handset is supported in a cradle attached to the side of the housing. The handset is connected to audio ports on the single board computer by an armored cable. A modem and Ethernet are provided on the single board computer for voice and network communications. A CD drive connected to the single board computer enables different software to be installed for performing a variety of communication, information retrieval, and financial functions. All the external components of the system are made of materials strong enough to withstand abuse and vandalism.Field of SearchOperations analysisBanking systems Credit or identification card systems With vending TERMINAL* WITH MEANS PERMITTING DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL (E.G., ATM) With secure receptacle (e.g., safe, depository) Remote from terminal SUPPORT OR ENCLOSURE (E.G., KIOSK) Selectively prevents access to terminal* Reservation, check-in, or booking display for reserved space Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering) Presentation of image or description of sales item (e.g., electronic catalog browsing) Remote banking (e.g., home banking) Including Automatic Teller Machine (i.e., ATM) Task-area type repositionable component (e.g., modular booth, workstation, or concession stand) |
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