Digital interactive network appliance and system
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1. A system for providing information and entertainment data to customers comprising:
- a plurality of interactive network devices;
a server linked to the interactive network devices;
a data base accessible by the server;
and a communication network for transferring data between the interactive network devices and the server wherein said data includes only limited content.
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Abstract
A system and process for a network appliance (12) at a point-of-sale location and adapted to provide information and other services to customers. The system and process are particularly well suited for offering individual entertainment to kiosks. Examples of services include music, video, games, internet access (20), electronic mail, commercial advertising, menus, and ordering. Customers can purchase services with debit or credit cards.
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12 Claims
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1. A system for providing information and entertainment data to customers comprising:
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a plurality of interactive network devices;
a server linked to the interactive network devices;
a data base accessible by the server;
and a communication network for transferring data between the interactive network devices and the server wherein said data includes only limited content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A process for delivering information services from servers to interactive network devices comprising:
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submitting a request for information to an interactive network device;
processing the request;
resubmitting the processed request to a server;
accessing data base information by a server in accordance with the processed request;
downloading the data base information to the interactive network device;
and outputting the data base information. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A method of distributing internet interactive network devices to a plurality of retail vendors comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of interactive network devices to each vendor at substantially reduced or no cost; and
feeding content to said interactive network devices from a content provider to offset cost of said interactive network devices. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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