Passenger keyboard and display apparatus, and a system and method for delivering content to users of such apparatus

a technology for displaying devices and passengers, applied in the field of keyboards and display devices, can solve the problems of inconvenience of security checks at airports, inability to open laptop devices of economy class passengers, and inability to use laptop power adapters or external mouse wires, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient access to a variety of devices
US20060075934A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-13RAM PRANIL
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
RAM PRANIL
Publication Date
2006-04-13
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A foldable table apparatus with an integrated keyboard, an integrated display, or both is presented. Such an apparatus is typically mounted behind each seat in a passenger vessel such as an aircraft, bus, or train, and takes the place of the conventional foldable tray. The apparatus permits users to perform computer tasks, access software and other services, while traveling or in transit. The apparatus may be quickly stored to allow passengers to enter and exit their seats conveniently. The apparatus may also serve as a conventional table when the keyboard or display is closed. Connectors may be integrated within the table apparatus to facilitate data transfer to and from a third device. The keyboard apparatus may be removed for cleaning, repair, or replacement. When an array of such apparatus is used, a system is provided to allow such apparatus to access a variety of services using a wired or wireless connection. As users are typically in transit, the system provides the user with the ability to send emails and to use promotional software or services which they may later purchase. A method of targeting advertisements to such users is also provided.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 613,214 entitled “Passenger keyboard tray & display apparatus,” filed Sep. 28, 2004. The contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates generally to keyboard and display apparatus, and systems that facilitate the use of such apparatus, and more particularly, to an arrangement of keyboard and display apparatus attached to, or integrated on or within, the passenger seats of a passenger vehicle or vessel such as an aircraft, and systems and methods for delivering promotional software, services, and content to the users of such keyboard and display apparatus. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Computer keyboards and displays are typically discreet apparatus placed on a table, or integrated within a laptop. As computer use grows, there is a need for convenient and continuous access to a variety of s...

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