Abstract: A computer-aided telecommunication system and method for communication and financial transactions which employs an on-line website to allow those skilled and unskilled in computer operation to communicate with others and conduct diverse financial transactions at any time and from any computer or electronic device adapted for access to the Internet. Subscribers and others can conduct real-time visual communication with remotely located parties, exchange still and moving images, distribute written information, make purchases, and manage accounts at a lower cost than alternative forms of communication. The system comprises a minimum of one control station and many remote e-mail/ATM stations placed in secure monitored locations. Each subscriber is assigned a unique access code and e-mail address, and undergoes identity confirmation procedures prior to system use.

Abstract: A computer-aided telecommunication system and method which employs an on-line website to allow those skilled and unskilled in computer operation to communicate with others and conduct diverse financial transactions at any time and from any computer. Subscribers and others can conduct real-time visual communication with remotely located parties, exchange still and moving images, and distribute written information at a cost that is low when compared to alternative forms of communication. The system comprises a minimum of two control stations, one privacy booth and one e-mail station adjacent to each control station, and many remote e-mail/ATM stations placed in secure monitored locations. Each subscriber is assigned a unique access code and e-mail address, and undergoes identity confirmation procedures prior to system use. For ease of e-mail communication, subscribers would only need the name of an intended recipient subscriber or subscriber group identification and not individual e-mail addresses.

Abstract: A computer-aided telecommunication system and method which employs an on-line website to allow those skilled and unskilled in computer operation to communicate with others and conduct diverse financial transactions at any time and from any computer. Subscribers and others can conduct real-time visual communication with remotely located parties, exchange still and moving images, and distribute written information at a cost that is low when compared to alternative forms of communication. The system comprises a minimum of two control stations, one privacy booth and one e-mail station adjacent to each control station, and many remote e-mail/ATM stations placed in secure monitored locations. Each subscriber is assigned a unique access code and e-mail address, and undergoes identity confirmation procedures prior to system use. For ease of e-mail communication, subscribers would only need the name of an intended recipient subscriber or subscriber group identification and not individual e-mail addresses.

Abstract: A computer-aided telecommunication system and method which uses an Internet web site and at least two computers to permit people located remotely from one another, and who may be unskilled in computer operation, to conduct real-time visual communication with other computer database subscribers, and promptly transmit to them money, still and moving images, and notices about sales, upcoming events, and employment opportunities at a cost that is relatively low when compared to alternative forms of communication. The simplest preferred embodiment of the system comprises two central processing units; two monitors; four keyboards; two printers; two printer/scanner/fax/copier combination devices; two video recorders; and at least two privacy booths each having a display screen, a camera, audio speakers, a microphone, an optional writing surface, and at least one piece of furniture that can comfortably accommodate visual correspondents.

Abstract: A system and method for rapid construction of temporary watertight barriers and walls by unskilled labor which comprise stacked tiers of fluid-filled water bag assemblies. Each water bag assembly comprises a rigid outer frame and a rugged, flexible waterproof bag. The outer frame is separable into a top panel having downwardly extending pivotally-attached connection rods and a bottom panel having upwardly extending pivotally-attached connection tubes. When opposed connection rods and tubes are joined and fixed together with quickly applied fasteners, a waterproof bag placed therebetween becomes sandwiched between the top and bottom panels. Two hose connections on each waterproof bag surface provide conveniently accessed fluid introduction and air vent openings for use in draining and filling them. A standard garden hose or water pump may be used to drain or fill the waterproof bags.

Abstract: A low cost, reusable, easily installed and removed, locking security system and method for protecting the glass in windows and doors. The bottom panel of the preferred embodiment is installed from the outside of the building against the bottom part of a glass window or door with at least one locking-pin suction cup. The top panel or panels are then rotated upwardly away from the bottom panel and secured successively against the upper part of the glass with cord-release suction cups which are individually pressed into place for best adhesion. Removal of the system is accomplished by unlocking the padlock on each locking-pin suction cup, and raising the bottom panel to reveal release cords attached to suction cups behind the It next adjacent upper panel. A downward force then applied to each of the exposed ends of the release cords, breaks the gripping connection between the associated suction cup and the protected glass.