Patent ID: 6772213
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: G01S,G06F,G06N,G06Q,H04L,H04W

Abstract:
A system for selecting and delivering to a user information related to stationary exhibits in a premise, comprising:a user-portable computerized appliance for receiving and reporting the information to the user; a data repository for storing the premise-related information; a system for periodically determining position of the appliance within boundaries of the premise; a server for selecting from the premise-related information and delivering the selected information to the appliance for reporting to the user; and a wireless communication link between the data repository and the user-portable appliance; characterized in that the system periodically tracks the position of the user-portable appliance within the boundaries of the premise, and in that the server selects and presents information specific to an exhibit if the user-portable appliance is stationary, and in response to movement of the user-portable device, selects and presents general information related to one or more approachable exhibits in the direction of movement of the device.