Patent ID: 9244598
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L

Claim Text:
1. An interactive centerpiece system, comprising: a plurality of tablet computers with interactive display devices for displaying slideshows of photographic image data; and a substantially flat base with opposing upper and lower surfaces, the base formed to lay flat on a table in a table position whereat a base central axis that is perpendicular to both the upper and lower surfaces substantially aligns with a geometric center of the table to surround a surface area defined by an outer perimeter about which the plurality of docking stations, into which one of the tablet computers is fixed, are arranged at equal distances from each other; wherein the docking stations are configured to face the interactive display devices outward and define a usable area between the docking stations and the base central axis for uses including receiving traditional event centerpieces; wherein the tablet computers receive and present photographic images, as a slideshow and respond to users inputs and commands for processing photos presented in the slideshow, including transmitting the photos and any processed photos realized by processing the photos; wherein the tablet computers are in electronic communication with a server that controls the slideshows of the photographic image data and enables communication between the tablet computers; wherein the server controls the display devices of the tablet computers to present display screens with fields configured for entering user data and configured for delivering event data, or event organizer data to the users; wherein the data is for ordering photos or sets of photos, for processing photographs or sets of photographs or otherwise communicating with an event organizer, photographer or videographer.