Multimedia communications/collaboration hub
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1. A multimedia hub comprising:
- a kiosk for providing public access to services in common areas of public spaces, the kiosk comprising a first tower and a second tower standing on a floor;
a video display device extending between the first and second towers;
a microprocessor disposed in a chassis and running an operating system including a user interface;
at least one video display device disposed on the chassis and receiving display data from the operating system;
at least one input device disposed on the chassis and arranged for user input of data to the operating system;
at least one data port with which the hub can communicate with another device; and
at least one lockable marking-based output device to which a user can direct an output using a provided code; and
,a secure output region for storing the output until an identification of the user is verified;
wherein the kiosk is capable of operatively interacting with personal electronic devices for providing conferencing, production, and finishing services in a public environment removed from an office or a home.
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Abstract
A chassis houses a marking engine, a scanner, and various input and output ports allowing devices to connect to the hub for data transfer, sharing, and collaboration. The preferred configuration includes two towers with a display and a work surface supported therebeteween. The display can have another display on its rear face, and both can have cameras and microphones mounted thereon, as well as speakers. The scanner is preferably embedded in the work surface. The towers house various components of the hub. A base can be included that supports both towers and any users using the hub. Preferably, the base includes pressure sensors to let the hub know when users are present.
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1. A multimedia hub comprising:
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a kiosk for providing public access to services in common areas of public spaces, the kiosk comprising a first tower and a second tower standing on a floor; a video display device extending between the first and second towers; a microprocessor disposed in a chassis and running an operating system including a user interface; at least one video display device disposed on the chassis and receiving display data from the operating system; at least one input device disposed on the chassis and arranged for user input of data to the operating system; at least one data port with which the hub can communicate with another device; and
at least one lockable marking-based output device to which a user can direct an output using a provided code; and
,a secure output region for storing the output until an identification of the user is verified; wherein the kiosk is capable of operatively interacting with personal electronic devices for providing conferencing, production, and finishing services in a public environment removed from an office or a home. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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Current AssigneeXerox Corporation (Xerox Holdings Corp.)
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Original AssigneeXerox Corporation (Xerox Holdings Corp.)
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InventorsBrown, Donald A., Penke, Mark S.
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Primary Examiner(s)Frenel, Vanel
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Application NumberUS10/696,903Publication NumberTime in Patent Office2,784 DaysField of Search725/136, 725/87, 725/112, 725/86, 709/22, 705/16US Class Current705/16CPC Class CodesG06F 1/181 Enclosures for portable com...G06Q 20/20 Point-of-sale [POS] network...
