Abstract: An interactive display is provide with a frame for supporting the display, a viewing orientation selector which electronically changes the orientation of the image on the display within the frame and the frame may be placed in different orientations and the selector used to change the image to align with the orientation.

Abstract: A table is provided which houses a computer system including a display, a plurality of input and output devices, and one or more viewing orientation controls. The display is provided within the frame of the table in a substantially vertical alignment and under a flat surface which is made of a transparent or translucent material, such as plastic. The flat surface allows for viewing of the display from any seating position at the table, and further may protect the display from any fluids that may be spilled or sprayed onto the flat surface. The input and output devices may be provided within enclosures which prevent damage from fluids, yet still allow user access. The viewing orientation controls allow a plurality of users to rotate the display or an image on the display so that the image is oriented to a specific seating position. The computer may be connected to a network system, such as the Internet, so as to allow user interaction with a multitude of internal or external data sources.

Abstract: An interactive display is provide with a frame for supporting the display, a viewing orientation selector which electronically changes the orientation of the image on the display within the frame and the frame may be placed in different orientations and the selector used to change the image to align with the orientation.