Patent ID: 7962364

Claim:
A multimedia hub comprising: a kiosk for providing public access to services in common areas of public spaces, the kiosk comprising a first tower and a second tower standing on a floor; a video display device extending between the first and second towers; a microprocessor disposed in a chassis and running an operating system including a user interface; at least one video display device disposed on the chassis and receiving display data from the operating system; at least one input device disposed on the chassis and arranged for user input of data to the operating system; at least one data port with which the hub can communicate with another device; and at least one lockable marking-based output device to which a user can direct an output using a provided code; and, a secure output region for storing the output until an identification of the user is verified; wherein the kiosk is capable of operatively interacting with personal electronic devices for providing conferencing, production, and finishing services in a public environment removed from an office or a home.