Multimedia communications/collaboration hub

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2003-10-30

2009-02-17

Worku, Negussie (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Communication

C358S403000, C358S400000, C379S220010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07492472

ABSTRACT:
A hub allowing collaboration and communication, including delayed and secure printing, faxing, telephone service, internet and e-mail access, and data transfer between personal electronic devices and the hub and/or other personal electronic devices and/or remote devices. Embodiments operate on a fee-for-service basis and can include a payment acceptance module. Embodiments include a large main display on which advertisements and information can be displayed during periods of non-use. Additional displays can be included with associated input devices to allow multiple users to use the hub simultaneously. Embodiments can include networking ports, wired and/or wireless, with which users can connect devices to the hub for data transfer, sharing, and collaboration.

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