Abstract: A participative kiosk configured to provide an interactive and adaptive environment is provided. The kiosk is comprised of a user interface, a user support, at least one biometric sensor, an audio sensor and an optical sensor. The kiosk includes a display and at least one audio speaker. The user support is positioned to provide a user with a view of the user interface. The biometric sensors are configured to measure real-time biometric data associated with the user. The auditory sensor receives vocal input commands from the user and the optical sensor detects movement of the user within the kiosk. The control system is configured to communicate with the user interface, the biometric sensors, the auditory sensor, and the optical sensor. The control system operable also is configured to control at least one environmental condition of the kiosk in response to an input from at least one of the biometric, auditory and optical sensors.

Abstract: A participative kiosk configured to provide an interactive and adaptive environment is provided. The kiosk is comprised of a user interface, a user support, at least one biometric sensor, an audio sensor and an optical sensor. The kiosk includes a display and at least one audio speaker. The user support is positioned to provide a user with a view of the user interface. The biometric sensors are configured to measure real-time biometric data associated with the user. The auditory sensor receives vocal input commands from the user and the optical sensor detects movement of the user within the kiosk. The control system is configured to communicate with the user interface, the biometric sensors, the auditory sensor, and the optical sensor. The control system operable also is configured to control at least one environmental condition of the kiosk in response to an input from at least one of the biometric, auditory and optical sensors.

Abstract: An article of furniture is disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base frame assembly configured to support an attached seating unit. Other modules or components may also be attached to the base frame assembly. The article of furniture may also comprise a supplemental frame assembly attached to the base frame assembly to extend the size of the article of furniture and to support an additional or larger module or component. The other modules or components may comprise one or more of a casegood unit, a backrest, an armrest, a privacy panel, a console, an outlet (for power and/or data), etc. Electronic devices may be incorporated. A set of articles of furniture is also disclosed; the articles of furniture have a modular construction and can be assembled on the base frame assembly by combinations of modules and components.

Abstract: An article of furniture is disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base frame assembly configured to support an attached seating unit. Other modules or components may also be attached to the base frame assembly. The article of furniture may also comprise a supplemental frame assembly attached to the base frame assembly to extend the size of the article of furniture and to support an additional or larger module or component. The other modules or components may comprise one or more of a casegood unit, a backrest, an armrest, a privacy panel, a console, an outlet (for power and/or data), etc. Electronic devices may be incorporated. A set of articles of furniture is also disclosed; the articles of furniture have a modular construction and can be assembled on the base frame assembly by combinations of modules and components.

Abstract: A free standing furniture apparatus including a furniture unit having a unit height dimension, a base including a base wall having a base height dimension and first and second separated base wall ends, the base wall at least in part circumscribing a base space where the base wall includes a top edge surface that resides substantially in a single edge plane and a back wall member supported by the base wall proximate the first and second ends of the base wall member and extending substantially vertically upward from the base wall member and substantially perpendicular to the single edge plane so that there is a receiving space that is unobstructed by the back wall member and that is above the base space for receiving the furniture unit, the back wall member having a back wall height dimension that is greater than the unit height dimension so that at least a portion of the back wall member is observable above the furniture unit when the furniture unit is received within the receiving space, wherein the furniture

Abstract: A freestanding workstation includes a desk assembly and a supported hutch assembly, wherein the desk assembly includes a privacy screen that is telescopingly adjustable, thereby allowing adjustment of the overall length thereof and use within desk assemblies of varying lengths. The hutch assembly includes a drop-in tackboard extending along a rear wall thereof, and wire routing assemblies extending along support members for supporting a storage bin, and for housing communication and electrical lines associated with the workstation.