Abstract: An integrated information presentation system includes environmental controls that at least enhances the experience of giving a presentation. During the presentation, multiple controls are available which enable the presenter to have direct control of the presentation environment. The system makes it easier to give presentations using computer-aided text, images, and sounds, yet it is far from just a tool to be used during these events themselves. Using this system, it is possible for presenters to practice a presentation before actually giving it, to transmit and/or receive a presentation, either pre-recorded or live to/from a remote location(s), to record a presentation for later distribution, to view a pre-recorded or live presentation from a remote location(s), or to upload a video or audio message to a website. This system includes an exemplary integrated information presentation device “Power Podium”) and an Integrated Presentation Environment Assembly a “Presentation Booth”).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 11, 2010
Assignee:
Speakeasy, LLC
Inventors:
Gerald C. Hurley, Edward F. Lamb, Francis B. Lamb, Earle H. Andrews
Abstract: A system including environmental controls that at least enhance the experience of giving or viewing a presentation. Controls are available which enable the presenter to have direct control of the presentation environment. Presenters can also practice a presentation before actually giving it, transmit a presentation, either pre-recorded or live, from a remote location(s), record a presentation for later distribution, view a pre-recorded or live presentation from a remote location(s), or upload a video or audio message to a website. The system also includes a stylus, a remote control, and an interface device to enable a handheld computing device to be used as a remote, or even as the source for presentations themselves. The system includes a combination of an Integrated Information Presentation Device (PowerPodium), an Integrated Presentation Environment Assembly with Controls (Presentation Booth), an Information Display Device System (PDA Device), a stylus and a remote control.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 5, 2003
Date of Patent:
July 24, 2007
Assignee:
Speakeasy, LLC
Inventors:
Gerald C. Hurley, Earle H. Andrews, Edward F. Lamb, Francis B. Lamb