Methods for accessing an information source
First Claim
1. A method for user access to a publicly accessible information source comprising:
- providing a publicly accessible information source having data and an integrated visible display, the visible display presenting at least a first subset of the data;
upon viewing the integrated visible display or matching pre-programmed user requirements, sending query data to the publicly accessible information source; and
receiving at least a second subset of the publicly accessible information source data from the publicly accessible information source, wherein the publicly accessible information source is simultaneously accessible to a plurality of users in the vicinity of the publicly accessible information source.
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Abstract
Information from publicly accessible information sources, such as electronic public displays, billboards, signs, and kiosks, is captured by a user device, obviating the need for individuals to make a mental note or write down the details from such sources. A publicly accessible information source having data items and a visible display is provided, the visible display presenting at least one data item. Upon viewing the display, an individual sends query data to the publicly accessible information source. Alternatively, upon the user'"'"'s own pre-programming of his/her needs/requirements, the user device automatically queries various public displays for matching content. In response to the query data, the publicly accessible information source sends further data items to a user device. The source is capable of simultaneously servicing requests from a plurality of users in the vicinity of the source.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for user access to a publicly accessible information source comprising:
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providing a publicly accessible information source having data and an integrated visible display, the visible display presenting at least a first subset of the data;
upon viewing the integrated visible display or matching pre-programmed user requirements, sending query data to the publicly accessible information source; and
receiving at least a second subset of the publicly accessible information source data from the publicly accessible information source, wherein the publicly accessible information source is simultaneously accessible to a plurality of users in the vicinity of the publicly accessible information source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for providing publicly accessible data to a user device comprising:
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presenting at least a first subset of publicly accessible data using an integrated visible display;
receiving query data from a user device after the presentation of the first subset of the publicly accessible data;
in response to the query data, sending a second subset of the publicly accessible data to the user device, wherein the queries of a plurality of users in the vicinity of the presented data are capable of being serviced simultaneously. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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