The present invention relates to an apparatus enabling interaction with a network
computer system. It has particular application to a system employing a printer
for printing an interface onto a surface to produce an interface surface.
According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an apparatus
enabling interaction with a network computer system, the apparatus including:
- an appliance for storing and cooling produce for use by an appliance
user; and
- a printer device integrated into said appliance, the printer device
being operatively interconnectable with said network computer system, the printer
device including a printer module operable to print at least one form delivered
from said network computer system, and the printer device being configured to receive
indicating data from a sensing device operated by an appliance user, the sensing
device when placed in an operative position relative to said at least one form
sensing the indicating data.
By means of the invention, a network terminal comprising an interactive printer
device can be incorporated into, say, the door of a domestic refrigerator. Such
an appliance is readily accessible, and is regularly visited by those who may be
making use of the network terminal.
