Public Transportation Geographical Advertisement System

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U.S. Patent : # 7,227,475
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Inventor : Giorgio Provenzano

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The present invention is an apparatus for providing passengers on public conveyances with local information regarding goods and services located within a predetermined geographic area. The users of the system are able to interact with provided services or surf the internet using a display device and a tactile means for interacting with the displayed material. Additionally, the system provides means to communicate with the driver using language translation software. The system of the present invention is designed for use in at least one of a taxi cab, public bus, airplane, commuter railroad or subway.

Objects of the present invention:

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system wherein passengers of public conveyances are able to access information related to the goods and services provided within a geographical area

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system wherein the information accessed by the passengers includes but is not limited to local news, weather, sports, traffic, local merchants, local activities and local service providers

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system wherein the information accessed is obtained through the world wide web

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system having a broadband Internet capable computer system connected to at least one display

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system including a tactile device connected to the computer system for controlling the system to access all services provided thereby

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system wherein the display and tactile device form the customer interface for the system

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system wherein the display monitor centrally positioned within the backside of the front seat having a fold down tactile device that can additionally provide other tactile devices, such as a key pad incorporating a touch pad cursor control

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system including means to communicate with the driver using language translation software

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system able to process transactions using a card reader

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system wherein the information provided thereby is at least one of pay-per-transaction, fee based and no charge

  • to provide an interactive public transportation information system that is simple and easy to use

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.


LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 present invention 36 vehicle trunk
11 user38 wires
12 display 40 processor
14 payment mechanism42 objects of the system
16 input device 44 keyboard
18 railroad train46 mouse
20 bus 47 touch screen
21 front seat of vehicle48 keypad
22 automobile 50 voice command module
23 back seat of vehicle52 vehicle GPS system
24 airplane 54 type of public transportation
26 service provider56 other vehicles
28 remote advertising server 58 benefits of the system
30 internet60 advertisement methods
32 communication network 62 payment methods
34 data signal

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Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the interactive public transportation information system of the present invention.

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Figure 2 is an illustration of the communication system of the interactive public transportation information system of the present invention.

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Figure 3 is a top view of a vehicle including the interactive public transportation information system on board.

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Figure 4 is a front view of the display and tactile interface of the interactive public transportation information system.

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FIGURE 5

Figure 5 is an illustrative view of the processor of the interactive public transportation information system.

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Figure 6 is a block diagram of the communication system of the interactive public transportation information system of the present invention.

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Figure 7 is a block diagram of the components of the present invention.

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Figure 8 is a flow diagram detailing how the interactive public transportation information system is operated.

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Figure 9 is a block diagram detailing the benefits of the interactive public transportation system.

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FIGURE 10

Figure 10 is a block diagram detailing the method of advertisement used by the invention.

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FIGURE 11

Figure 11 is a block diagram detailing the method of payment used by the present invention.

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FIGURE 12

Figure 12 is a flow chart detailing a method of local advertisement used by the present invention.

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FIGURE 13

Figure 13 is a flow chart detailing a method of advertisement based on user browser history used by the invention.

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FIGURE 14

Figure 14 is a block diagram of the communication system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 15

Figure 15 is a block diagram of the user interface of the interactive public transportation information system.

If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
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Tel. #: 516-367-7777
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