Information kiosk
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1. Interactive apparatus to provide information to a user, the invention comprising:
- a housing having a window therein, said housing containing a central processing unit, a visual display and a printing device,said central processing unit capable of generating output signals to display graphic images,said visual display operatively interconnected with said central processing unit,said visual display being viewable by a user through said window of said housing,an input device mounted upon said housing and operatively interconnected to said central processing unit,said input device capable of being operated by a user,said printing device operatively interconnected to said central processing unit,said printing device capable of printing a graphic image from signals from said central processing unit,a supply of paper provided to said printing device to receive print thereon,said housing having an opening therein for passage of said paper from said printer,whereby said user may operate said input device to respond to information displayed on said visual display and to cause the central processing unit to cause said pinter to print out information selected by said user.
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Abstract
An information kiosk is disclosed which provides interactive operation with an unfamiliar user. A video display provides instructions and solicited information to the user who enters choices on a keypad input device. The kiosk provides printed information which the user may carry away from the kiosk. Graphic as well as textual information is dispensed by the kiosk.
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1. Interactive apparatus to provide information to a user, the invention comprising:
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a housing having a window therein, said housing containing a central processing unit, a visual display and a printing device, said central processing unit capable of generating output signals to display graphic images, said visual display operatively interconnected with said central processing unit, said visual display being viewable by a user through said window of said housing, an input device mounted upon said housing and operatively interconnected to said central processing unit, said input device capable of being operated by a user, said printing device operatively interconnected to said central processing unit, said printing device capable of printing a graphic image from signals from said central processing unit, a supply of paper provided to said printing device to receive print thereon, said housing having an opening therein for passage of said paper from said printer, whereby said user may operate said input device to respond to information displayed on said visual display and to cause the central processing unit to cause said pinter to print out information selected by said user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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12. An information kiosk of the type having a changeable video display and means for user input thereto, the invention comprising:
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a housing having a window therein, said housing containing a central processing unit, a visual display and a printing device, said central processing unit capable of generating output signals to display graphic images, said visual display operatively interconnected with said central processing unit, said visual display being viewable by a user through said window of said housing, an input device mounted upon said housing and operatively interconnected to said central processing unit, said input device capable of being operated by a user, said printing device operatively interconnected to said central processing unit, said printing device capable of printing a graphic image from signals from said central processing unit, a supply of paper provided to said printing device to receive print thereon, a cutting device selectively positioned to said printing device and interactively connected thereto to receive paper printed upon by said printing device and to sever said print bearing paper from said paper supply, a passageway to receive said severed print bearing paper, said housing having an opening therein, said opening communicating with said passageway, whereby said user may operate said input device to respond to information displayed on said visual display causing said central processing unit to cause said printer to print out information selected by said user.
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17. Apparatus for use by a visitor to a facility to obtain printed directory information for said facility by interaction therewith, the invention comprising:
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a housing having a window therein, said housing containing a central processing unit, a visual display and a printing device, said central processing unit capable of generating output signals to display graphic images, said visual display operatively interconnected with said central processing unit, said visual display being viewable by a user through said window of said housing, an input device mounted upon said housing and operatively interconnected to said central processing unit, said input device capable of being operated by a user, said printing device operatively interconnected to said central processing unit, said printing device capable of printing a graphic image from signals from said central processing unit, a supply of paper provided to said printing device to receive print therein, a cutting device selectively positioned to said printing device and interactively connected thereto to receive paper printed upon by said printing device and to sever said print bearing paper from said paper supply, a passageway to receive said severed print bearing paper, said housing having an opening therein, said opening communicating with said passageway. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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