Information and paging system
First Claim
1. An information paging system, comprising:
- a communications center computer network;
an audio broadcast system in communication with said communications center computer network;
a visual broadcast system in communication with said communications center computer network; and
at least one kiosk in communication with said communications center computer network, said kiosk supporting an interactive software application whereby users can enter and retrieve a set of paging information, said interactive software application is configured to transmit said set of paging information to said communications center computer network when it is entered into said kiosk, and said communications center computer network is configured to broadcast said set of paging information to said audio broadcast system, said visual broadcast system, and said kiosk.
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Abstract
The present invention is a Passenger Information and Paging System (PIPS). Through PIPS, individuals can send and receive paging messages in a public forum such as airports, train stations, cruise ship terminals, shopping malls, conference centers, sports arenas, and the like. PIPS is configured to enable individuals with various physical impairments to readily send and receive paging messages. PIPS is a paging system that incorporates visual based paging along with audio paging. Through incorporating visual paging, PIPS allows those individuals who are hearing impaired to also send and receive paging messages. In addition, PIPS is provided with a plurality of kiosks that are equipped with a variety of interactive components to enable individuals of varying physical abilities to send and receive paging messages.
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17 Claims
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1. An information paging system, comprising:
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a communications center computer network;
an audio broadcast system in communication with said communications center computer network;
a visual broadcast system in communication with said communications center computer network; and
at least one kiosk in communication with said communications center computer network, said kiosk supporting an interactive software application whereby users can enter and retrieve a set of paging information, said interactive software application is configured to transmit said set of paging information to said communications center computer network when it is entered into said kiosk, and said communications center computer network is configured to broadcast said set of paging information to said audio broadcast system, said visual broadcast system, and said kiosk. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for managing paging information, comprising:
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receiving a set of paging information;
transmitting said set of paging information to a communications center computer network;
reviewing the content of said set of paging information;
determining at least one location to broadcast said set of paging information; and
broadcasting said set of paging information over an audio broadcast system in communication with said communications center computer network, a visual broadcast system in communication with said communications center computer network, and a kiosk in communication with said communications center computer network that are located within said at least one location. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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