Abstract: The present invention includes computer programs on computer-readable media that allows for controlling a computer system to perform a delayed operation such as, but not limited to, a print command, an e-mailing distribution, a software installation, a file transfer protocol upload, a web site posting and an internet phone call. The present invention also includes methods for controlling a computer system to perform the above-discussed delayed operations and a computing system capable of performing the above-discussed delayed operations.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic book (E-book) kiosk. Such structures of this type, generally, allow the user to select an E-book through the kiosk interface and download the E-book directly to the user's reader.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using an embedded Web server on a printing device to automatically download desired web-based data from a remote Web site, as well as methods for storing the downloaded information in a printer-associated cache (job retention) for later printing and/or access. The methods of the present invention further permit the data downloads to be scheduled, for example, during nonpeak hours of internet or network usage, and/or at predetermined intervals. Additionally, the apparatus described in the methods of the present invention comprise a system for downloading web-based data.

Abstract: A multi-function wireless communications device includes a personal telecommunications device in combination with a high frequency remote control device. The multi-function wireless communications device may include both remote control and wireless telecommunications functionality. A remote control circuit includes high frequency signal processing and remote control transmitter and receiver circuitry for providing a high frequency communication link between the multi-function wireless communications device and an appliance transceiver for communication with one or more appliances. A telecommunications circuit includes telecommunications signal processing and transmitter and receiver circuitry for providing a radio link between the multi-function wireless communications device and a telecommunications system.

Abstract: This invention relates to electronic ticketing. Such structures of this type, generally, allow the user to squirt their travel ticket or the like from their personal digital assistant (PDA) instead of needing to get a printed copy. Also, this will allow the user to have a receipt of their travel ticket. If the user is checking baggage, the baggage claim tickets could be uploaded to the user's PDA. Once the user has an electronic copy of the travel tickets and the baggage claim tickets, the user can use this information for bookkeeping. Finally, the airline, for example, could also provide a service to allow the user to wirelessly receive information on the baggage as well as flight information.

Abstract: This invention relates to kiosks. Such structures of this type, generally, allow the user to prepare customized wrapping paper at the kiosk.