Fitzroy A Williams

US Patent:

50776070, Dec 31, 1991

Filed:

Apr 20, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/340642

Inventors:

Lee R. Johnson - Lawrenceville GA
Elizabeth A. Smith - Cumming GA
Howard L. Myers - Lawrenceville GA
Fitzroy E. Williams - Lawrenceville GA
Curt M. Kuban - Snellville GA

Assignee:

Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 710

US Classification:

358 86

Abstract:

A cable television transaction terminal comprises a keyboard for entry of selection and field completion data and a teletext screen generator for actuating a visual display of teletext screens comprising selection items or completion fields. Each screen is uniquely identified and stored in terminal memory prior to display with an associated key template for defining selection and field completion data. A review of transactions is actuated by display of a first teletext screen and entry of an associated key response. Payment for transaction is actuated by display of a second teletext screen and entry of an associated key response. For example, a hotel guest may check out of a hotel room without visiting the front desk via the cable television terminal in his room or order room service for delivery at a particular time.

US Patent:

49949080, Feb 19, 1991

Filed:

Apr 20, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/340660

Inventors:

Curt M. Kuban - Snellville GA
Jeffrey C. Ting - Lawrenceville GA
Fitzroy E. Williams - Lawrenceville GA
Lee R. Johnson - Lawrenceville GA
Elizabeth A. Smith - Cumming GA
Howard L. Myers - Lawrenceville GA

Assignee:

Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 710

US Classification:

358 86

Abstract:

An interactive room status/time information system is provided having a terminal associated with a television comprising a processor for processing data, an associated memory for storing operation data and control algorithms, a keypad with remote control for inputting information, a character generator responsive to the processor for generating a multiple character, multiple line display, a power supply input, and a cable transmission link for communication at television frequencies with a system manager. A maid or inspector can send status information from a hotel/hospital room terminal over a cable television system to a system manager location. The status of a room for occupancy is determined by a two-step procedure. Input from both a maid and an inspector must be received before a room has a ready-for-occupancy status. Screens of compiled room status and historical data can be displayed at the system manager.