Controlled and Monitored Remote Advertising and Information Display System
First Claim
1. A self-contained relatively thin display system consisting of a flat display screen, a computer, a data storage device accessible by the computer, random access memory, a network interface, an audio output system, access ports to allow a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the device, and the necessary circuitry and operating system software which allows the parts to function together as a computer system. The display system being capable of receiving and storing electronic digital information in a format capable of being displayed on the attached screen. The system being of such an aspect ratio that it can be hung or mounted as would a static paper, cardboard or similar type of sign. The device being controlled locally by a computer internal to the device. The said computer equipped with the necessary software to display either static images, sequential images, or full motion video sequences. The information to be displayed is downloaded from one or more control and monitoring locations over a wireless or wired network and stored on the display device. The sequence of displaying the information is locally under the control of the display program, but can be changed remotely at any time by control personnel who monitor the display. The display system is contained within a protective case through which the display screen or screens are visible.
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Abstract
A network of modular video display stations controlled from one or more remote locations using commercially available or proprietary software. Each station contains a complete modular computer system and one or more display screens which can be arranged in many configurations. Each station is equipped with one or more cameras to provide visual data to the control centers. The content of the stations can be changed randomly and directed for viewing over a public network such as the internet. Data is transmitted to and from the stations via wireless or wired commercial or proprietary networks. Displayed information can be presented with or without sound, and the volume can be controlled from a central location. Stations can be fitted with various other devices, such as printers or microphones, and can contain dispensers for preprinted information.
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16 Claims
- 1. A self-contained relatively thin display system consisting of a flat display screen, a computer, a data storage device accessible by the computer, random access memory, a network interface, an audio output system, access ports to allow a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the device, and the necessary circuitry and operating system software which allows the parts to function together as a computer system. The display system being capable of receiving and storing electronic digital information in a format capable of being displayed on the attached screen. The system being of such an aspect ratio that it can be hung or mounted as would a static paper, cardboard or similar type of sign. The device being controlled locally by a computer internal to the device. The said computer equipped with the necessary software to display either static images, sequential images, or full motion video sequences. The information to be displayed is downloaded from one or more control and monitoring locations over a wireless or wired network and stored on the display device. The sequence of displaying the information is locally under the control of the display program, but can be changed remotely at any time by control personnel who monitor the display. The display system is contained within a protective case through which the display screen or screens are visible.
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9. A display system which is flexible and can be arranged in any number of physical configurations to suite a particular location and to aid in the viewers′
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14. A process for downloading, storing, displaying and modifying video and animated graphics remote from a plurality of display devices, and remotely monitoring and maintaining the display devices.
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15. A process for monitoring the number and general demographics of the viewers in front of any display system at any time.
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16. A mobile aerodynamic truck system allowing the use of the display system as a mobile billboard with display screens mounted at variable angles relative to the front or back edges of the truck bed.
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