Abstract: Methods, apparatus and other embodiments associated with a portable monitor are presented. The portable monitor includes a monitor base with a rear support brace on the bottom of the monitor base. The portable monitor includes a monitor device with a video screen.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and other embodiments associated with a portable monitor are presented. The portable monitor includes a monitor base with a rear support brace on the bottom of the monitor base. The portable monitor includes a monitor device with a video screen. The video screen can display video data received from a device external to the portable monitor. A universal hinge connects the monitor base to the monitor device. The universal hinge can position the monitor base and the monitor device in a closed position, an open position and a tablet position. In the tablet computer position the monitor device is folded against the monitor base with the video screen facing away from the monitor base. The rear support brace can be extracted from the monitor base to support the portable display in substantially vertical position when the portable display is in the tablet computer position.

Abstract: A device for displaying messages includes a passive display unit having a display screen, a receiver that receives downloaded information and a processor for processing and storing the downloaded information and providing control to the passive display unit. The display system may include a computer which stores information and a transceiver which downloads and stores the information received from the computer. A method of transmitting and displaying information on the passive display unit is also provided.

Abstract: A device for displaying messages includes a passive display unit having a display screen, a receiver that receives downloaded information and a processor for processing and storing the downloaded information and providing control to the passive display unit. The display system may include a computer which stores information and a transceiver which downloads and stores the information received from the computer. A method of transmitting and displaying information on the passive display unit is also provided.

Abstract: A process for selling or auctioning digital advertising includes the steps of assembling ad placement criteria into discrete advertising packages that are of unique benefit to advertisers. Setting prices for advertising packages that will be viewable online. Enabling an electronic bidding process which concludes in a winner. A selection of advertising package criteria will be customizable by the advertiser, customizing select advertising package criteria to result in an automated modification of its price, selling advertising packages at a reasonable time before the Message is to be published, allowing advertisers a specified amount of time to submit their message for approval, entering the message into a web interface, to allow the advertiser to choose desired Line Dwell-Time and Transitions between Lines, electronically notifying once an advertiser's message has been approved.

Abstract: A system (100) and method for managing fond raising activities by various types of organizations (210) through the promotion and sale of digital media content (160) is provided. Vouchers or media cards (152), for redemption of songs, videos, animation, games, etc., may be provided to non-profit organizations (210) or other organizations for subsequent sale to consumers (215) to raise monies associate with an event or promotion. The vouchers (152) may have an identifier that permits a consumer to redeem the voucher (152) either on-line (e.g., a web site) (140) or through in-store locations (145). The vouchers (152) may be tracked and accounted for along the process and checks are made to determine validity of a (voucher152) presented for redemption. When a valid voucher (152) is redeemed, a download of the associated digital media (160) may occur to a consumer's device (135). Accounting of fees received and paid to media providers and the organizations may also be provided.

Abstract: A food service article includes a feature for displaying data and method displaying data. The feature includes a display unit having a display screen that displays data as text data or image data, a receiver that receives the data, and a processor for processing and storing the data and providing control to the display unit to display the data on the display screen.

Abstract: A device for displaying messages includes a passive display unit having a display screen, a receiver that receives downloaded information and a processor for processing and storing the downloaded information and providing control to the passive display unit. The display system may include a computer which stores information and a transceiver which downloads and stores the information received from the computer. A method of transmitting and displaying information on the passive display unit is also provided.