Electronic program guide, mounting bracket and associated system
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1. An electronic program guide for use in a performance venue, comprising:
- a) a housing containing a battery;
b) said housing having a display, a keyboard, and a plurality of software function operating keys;
c) said housing containing a logic board powered by said battery and operating said guide and a WIFI transmitter/receiver including an antenna;
d) said WIFI transmitter/receiver facilitating communication with a theater hub to receive data to be displayed on said display in the form of an electronic program related to a performance to be performed in said performance venue.
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Abstract
A hand held battery powered interactive e-reader-type module facilitates delivery of program information electronically directly to a person sitting in a theater or stadium seat. It includes a receiver and transmitter to allow receipt of program information and transmission of requests such as the purchase of tickets, enhanced content for upcoming shows, contacting program advertisers and content feedback via messaging, etc. The module is releasably mounted on a bracket mounted on the back of a seat. A holster is mounted on the bracket and has an upper opening that allows the module to be slid into the holster from above and to be retained in position.
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1. An electronic program guide for use in a performance venue, comprising:
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a) a housing containing a battery; b) said housing having a display, a keyboard, and a plurality of software function operating keys; c) said housing containing a logic board powered by said battery and operating said guide and a WIFI transmitter/receiver including an antenna; d) said WIFI transmitter/receiver facilitating communication with a theater hub to receive data to be displayed on said display in the form of an electronic program related to a performance to be performed in said performance venue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A bracket system for releasably holding an electronic module, comprising:
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a) a bracket having a forward surface attachable to a rear surface of a seat; b) said bracket including side walls forming a channel and a bottom rearwardly extending tang; and c) a holster releasably received in said channel, said holster having an inner chamber with an upwardly facing opening and a lower surface engaging said tang. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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