Multimedia chair and method
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1. A method of operating a multimedia chair, comprising:
- operating a visual display in an advertising mode, the visual display periodically displaying one of a plurality of pre-determined advertisements;
detecting presence of a user in a chair;
switching to a user mode when the user is seated and interacting with the chair;
receiving and processing payment from the user for use of services for a predetermined period of time;
activating a timer and incrementing the timer during the predetermined period of time;
operating at least one entertainment routine while the timer is incremented;
selectively operating a massage function of the chair while the timer is incremented; and
recording and reporting a transaction to a central controller when the timer has run.
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Abstract
A multimedia chair (200) includes an electronic module having an electronic processor and at least one electronic controller operatively connected to the electronic processor. A visual display (120) is connected to the electronic module and operatively communicates with the electronic processor. A base (202) structure connected to the electronic module is connected to a chair (200).
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12 Claims
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1. A method of operating a multimedia chair, comprising:
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operating a visual display in an advertising mode, the visual display periodically displaying one of a plurality of pre-determined advertisements; detecting presence of a user in a chair; switching to a user mode when the user is seated and interacting with the chair; receiving and processing payment from the user for use of services for a predetermined period of time; activating a timer and incrementing the timer during the predetermined period of time; operating at least one entertainment routine while the timer is incremented; selectively operating a massage function of the chair while the timer is incremented; and recording and reporting a transaction to a central controller when the timer has run. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for generating a revenue stream from at least one multimedia chair, comprising:
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placing a multimedia chair in a public area; operating the multimedia chair in an advertising mode when a user is not present, wherein operating in the advertising mode includes periodically representing on a visual output display a series of advertisements, each advertisement including at least one of images, video, and sound, wherein each of the series of advertisements is provided by a respective advertiser and is displayed in exchange for an advertising fee; and operating the multimedia chair in an entertainment mode when the user is present; wherein operating the multimedia chair in the entertainment mode includes activating at least one electric motor operating a massage function on a user seated in the multimedia chair; and providing digital services to the user when operating in the entertainment mode, the digital services including Internet access, email access, teleconferencing, electronic games, music purchases, and video viewing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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