Patent ID: 6676014
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A terminal for displaying information relating to first data stored on a data storage device, comprising:a controller connected to control a user interface, said controller having a scanner linkable to said data storage device to receive said first data; a memory connected to be controlled by said controller; said controller being programmed to transmit said first data to a network device connectable to said controller, receive second data corresponding to said first data from said network device, and output said second data through said user interface responsively to a first event; said controller being programmed to store said first data in said memory responsively to the absence of said first event; said controller being programmed to transmit said first data to said network device, receive said second data, and output said second data through said user interface responsively to a second event; said first event being an indication at said controller that said controller is unable to connect to said network device.