TABLE COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A table system, comprising:
- a substantially horizontal table top to be supported at a level above the ground, the table top including a substantially horizontally extending display, which is touch sensitive, the table top having a thickness less than or equal to twelve inches;
a computing device in communication with the display to receive touch signals, the computing device to define multiple user areas on the display, the multiple user areas being oriented to users seated at the table top;
wherein the table top is to receive multiple touches on the display essentially concurrently;
wherein the multiple touches are determined to provide distinct control signals to the computing device to control operation of the computing device; and
wherein the users at the table top can individually select menu items through respective user areas.
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Abstract
A table includes: a substantially horizontal table top to be supported at a level suitable for standing or at a level above seats adjacent the table top. The table top includes a substantially horizontally extending touch-sensitive display. The table also includes a computing device in communication with the display to receive touch signals. The computing device defines multiple user areas on the display are oriented to users located/seated at the table top. The table top receives multiple touches on the display essentially or substantially concurrently. The multiple touches provide distinct control signals to the computing device to control operation of the computing device. The table can store instructions for military deployment or military employment. The table can be used for health care environments.
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20 Claims
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1. A table system, comprising:
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a substantially horizontal table top to be supported at a level above the ground, the table top including a substantially horizontally extending display, which is touch sensitive, the table top having a thickness less than or equal to twelve inches; a computing device in communication with the display to receive touch signals, the computing device to define multiple user areas on the display, the multiple user areas being oriented to users seated at the table top; wherein the table top is to receive multiple touches on the display essentially concurrently; wherein the multiple touches are determined to provide distinct control signals to the computing device to control operation of the computing device; and wherein the users at the table top can individually select menu items through respective user areas. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer system for displaying information on a substantially horizontal military table including a touch-screen display comprising:
a processor; a memory device communicatively coupled to the processor, the touch-screen display also communicatively coupled to the memory and processor; a display division module for dividing a display into at least a first user defined area and a second user defined area; a first association module for associating inputs from a first user area with a first user and for associating content and information selected for display by the first user with the first user; a second association module for associating inputs from a second user area with a second user and for associating content and information selected for display by the second user with the second user; wherein at least some of the information and content in at least one of the first or second user areas relates to menu items. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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