Abstract:
Information system comprising an assembly of at least one information station (1001, . . . , 100n) which possesses data storage means and means of interaction with at least one user, by exchange of information such as sounds and/or pictures and/or alphanumeric data so as to provide the user with information extracted from the said storage means. Furthermore, the information system comprises a videophone call center (200) connected to the said station (100i) by means of a high bit rate communication network (300) and the said station possesses means, actuatable by the user, for establishing a videophone communication with a terminal so as to enter into communication with an operator holding the information sought by the user.