Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a digital publication system configured to operate in conjunction with a communication network having a content provider system, and a host device operated by a user. The digital publication system comprises an authentication system, a data distribution system and a secure processing system, wherein the authentication system is configured to provide authorization for the user to access the digital publication system. The data distribution system further comprises a data locator and a data request manager, wherein the data locator and data request manager operate in conjunction with each other to provide requested data to the host device. The secure processing system comprises a protocol application for securing the transmission of some user information to and from the host device, wherein securing the transmission.

Abstract: A central processing unit (CPU) is coupled to a display for displaying graphic and other data. The CPU is further coupled to a cursor control device which permits a user to selectively position a cursor at a desired location on the display, and signal the CPU of selections. Images are generated in the form of "windows" by the CPU which include standard window features as well as text, icons, and buttons which correspond to functions to be executed by the CPU. The selection of certain buttons results in the generation and display of a menu which includes a plurality of functions which may be chosen by a user. Help information may be obtained by a user by positioning the cursor on the display using the cursor control device over an area of the window which the user desires the help information. After placing the cursor over a desired area, which may include by way of example an icon, window function, or other window image, the user depresses a predefined help key on a keyboard coupled to the CPU.

Abstract: A central processing unit (CPU) is provided and is coupled to a display for displaying graphic and other data. The CPU is further coupled to a pointer control device which permits a user to selectively position a pointer at a desired location on the display, and signal the CPU of selections in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. Images are generated in the form of "windows" by the CPU which include standard window features as well as text, icons, and buttons whch correspond to functions to be executed by the CPU. The selection of certain buttons results in the generation and display of a menu which includes a plurality of functions which may be chosen by a user. Help information may be obtained by a user by positioning the pointer on the display using the pointer control device over an area of the window which the user desires the help information.