GB2357176A - Internet booth - Google Patents

Abstract

An internet booth provides services such as internet access, e-mail, video conferencing, telephone, fax, printing, scanning, audio and video multi-media facilities and photocopying. The booth may have a lockable electronic door, an elevating floor, vending facilities for floppy discs and refreshments, a solar energy unit, a fire extinguisher, a security camera and a payment mechanism for coins and/or cards.

Description

2357176 INTERNET BOOTH I n, nveriiior, reiates to a service which will

give ready access to Internet, E-mail a - - Scann'n-. Multi-media -,jeo Conferencin,, Telephone, Fax. Printing, I Z__ facilities for audio and video and Photocopying, in the form of a booth to anybody that requires it at any moment and place. The service intends to save valuable time and money, as well as provide entertainment value.

i _Ml-de a capsule-like structure and will have an extremely futuristic.

but also ver,,1 welcoming look. The top one third will be one-sided view glass or glass ID like covering. The door will be fully electronic and opens in a rotating slide mechanism, with a see through glass or glass-like window. See figure 4.

Ther-c wi! 'he an electronic rotational panel immediately below the top covering and approximately I foot in width. See figure 4 Z.__ On the side of the door will be the access panel with options and slots of notes/coins., prepaid cards, credit/debit card swipes and pin entry number pad. There will be a provision of notes slot of E5, E10, E20 and f 50 as well as a coin slot accepting 5c., 110c. 20, 50c, f I and E2. All major Credit and Debit cards will be accepted. These % s, Delta. MasLer. Electron etc. Prepaid carcis be ava"able for purchase ali major outlets. such as Petro', Stations, Supermarkets, Corner Stores.

etc. These cards will be available in the options of E5, E15, E25 and E50. See figure 4.

The service will be compact but comfortable. Upon opening of the electronic door.

the customer will then enter and take seat on the chair. After the door shuts., the floor ;'; '-' '?!r)Che. Until it is leveiled to the upper section. The elevation will:

lock automatically until the customer expresses a desire to leave.

The service will incorporate state of the art computer technology - both in terms of hardware and software - making it the most reliable, user friendly, efficient and quality effective console of facilities available in the market.

The monitor. speakers, web camera and the security carnera will be separated from ihe by a non-penctrable glass cl- glass-11ke shleld. The CPU. printer and ihe structure at the lower part of the en-ire panel, with only an access opening for the printed copies removal and insertion of papers in the scanner. The keyboard and mouse will also be fixed in the panel, with the keys and mouse ball access only. There will also be a telephone placed with access to the hand mece only. See figure 1, 2 and 3) vending machine will be place behind the. scat anci would be fixed. It will] be sci-iin., chocolate bars and soft drinks. The mo,-c popular choices of these items will be provided for selection to out customers. The facilityll will provide a vending machine supplying floppy disks for our customers. These disks will only be of reputed manufacturer- make and fully formatted., ready, for immediate use. See The facility; "Ill be alarmed and will activate and/or automatically notify the relevant offices if any type of force and/or pressure is being applied to any of the equipment.

These rneasures are taken for security against theft and vandalism of the property, as as for ihe,enei-al safety and protection of our customers.

The service aims to provide maximum comfort and satisfactory environment to our customers and therefore to give them complete privacy and peace of mind a sound W proof facility will be provided. However, there may be an option not to opt for such and the choice will be given to the customer to select.

equip itscif' with solar and other energy saving, utilising and producing technology. This will be an attempt to conserve cnergy by tapping into the Z- natural energy of the sun. These devices will be installed on top of the exterior side of the capsule.

W. ' )C 'n', OM riv nollcv to not levy any m t, s the 1 pa mimurn dura ion of Lise, a ne on per minute basis. In the same breath there will not be any maximum duration of use.

3 Th- has the maximum amount of concern for our customer security and for such i)ui-p-,scs each facility, will be monitored with a closed captioned camera. which will] not interfere or compromise with the privacy of the customer. See figure 3.

C7 There will be an option of one button direct automatic call for security and/or assistance call, providing constant peace of mind to our customers. Misuse would be c In order to maintain customer safety, general security/ of the premises and availability of service to all at all times., the doors would be programmed to automatically close in case of some form of misuse is being perpetrated- until assistance arrive at the site.

ne equipped,kiith a small fire extinguisher and a fire alarm. In the nighix, Linii.,ejv and unfortunate circumstances that there is an outbreak of fire, the facility will automatically notify all relevant offices for assistance.

The service's technical assistance team will be available on a regular 24hour basis to assist In any breakdown situation. This assistance will be available by dialling a P:---, "ii. 1hough the telephone.

Figure 1 shows a top view of the entire booth.

Figure 2 shows the full front view of the inside of the booth showinc, the main panel.

c, Figure 3 shows a left side view of the booth.

Figure 4 shows the external view of the booth.

c 4 The sei-,-ice will ericompas a complete set of services. and this includes Internet access, E-mail facilities, Video Conferencing, Telephone, Fax, Printing, Scanning, Multi-media facilities for audio and video and Photocopying, all in a booth-like st,-ucture. catering for all purposes and at all the possibly required places.

2. The to,h,. scr\1,-,,' xill he throuLh an ejectronic door.

The service will he aallable for membership on either pre-purchase of monthl% credit hour basis for private and corporate Users 01- On Individual, family an( p-,"e me-rihership has o,. I IS.

4. The options of voice command activation as well as the more common mouse NAIfl be Provided.

The chair will be revolving and fully electronically controlled through a remote or. its arm, allowing varied number of,-hoices and function to the me r.

6. The booth is estimated to have a dimension of around 2.5 in diameter.

7. The maximum height of the booth is expected to not exceed 10 feet, also it is not c,. t)e 8.5 feet.

S. The floor will elevate automatically about IS inches, until it 'i's levelled to thl upper section. upon closure of the doors.