James V Palmieri

US Patent:

20080104545, May 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981101

Inventors:

David James Palmieri - Millstone NJ, US
Salvatore Judo Maiorino - Miami Beach FL, US
James Palmieri - Staten Island NY, US
Jeffrey Greene - Colta Neck NJ, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

715847, 705 39

Abstract:

A multimedia viewing booth is disclosed that includes a computer terminal with a touchscreen, a CPU, a payment processor and a digital media I/O unit. The touchscreen displays a certain number of icons with each icon linked to predetermined content. A first portion of the icons is linked to a first type of content and a second portion is linked to a second type of content. The touchscreen displays a GUI with a selection menu for a user to select content, inform the user whether payment is needed, what content is available, how much time for viewing is available, display the selected content, and to interact with the user. The CPU manages the system to accept payment via the payment processor, control the touchscreen, process user interaction and function accordingly, access and activate content display, manages content purchases and downloads via the I/O unit, and interfaces with a communication link to access content.