Abstract: A computer-implemented wayfinding system and method, wherein the system includes an interconnected network of computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio and visual outputs and inputs to users in order to guide them through an environment. In one aspect of the wayfinding system, a series of kiosks are interconnected, with at least one kiosk being capable of printing a barcode that provides destination information inputted by the user. The kiosks may be located at designated locations of the environment, so that a user searching for his or her destination may scan their barcode, and the kiosk will provide audio and visual directions to the destination. The kiosks know their designated locations in the environment, and thus, may provide the most direct route to any other point in the environment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented wayfinding system and method is disclosed, wherein the system comprises an interconnected network of computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio and visual outputs and inputs to users in order to guide them through an environment. In an exemplary aspect of the wayfinding system, a series of kiosks are interconnected, with at least one kiosk being capable of printing a barcode that provides destination information inputted by the user. The kiosks may be located at designated locations of the environment, so that a user searching for his or her destination may simply scan their barcode with a kiosk, and the kiosk will provide audio and visual directions to the destination. The kiosks know their designated locations in the environment, and thus, may provide the most direct route to any other point in the environment.

Abstract: A message center comprises a housing having a plurality of compartments each of which would correspond to a particular individual. The front wall of the housing includes a plurality of openings one for each compartment to provide access to the compartment. Each compartment is provided with a pivotally mounted plate which may be selectively moved to and from a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position. When the plate is in the generally horizontal position it functions as the floor of its compartment. When the plate is in its generally vertical position it closes the opening and functions as a door to its compartment.