Integrated information presentation system with environmental controls

A presentation method comprising:

• loading a presentation in a presentation device;
• adjusting one or more environmental controls using the presentation device;
• initializing a messaging system in the presentation device;
• initializing a remote presenter unit using the presentation device;
• practicing a presentation in a remotely located presentation booth, the presentation booth simulating the functionality of the presentation device;
• and
• presenting the practiced presentation at the presentation device.

An information display system comprising:

• means for displaying a presentation, maintaining status information and managing the functionality of;
• means for adjusting one or more environmental controls;
• means for receiving messages from one or more audience members;
• and
• means for remotely controlling one or more functions of the information display system;
• and
• means for remotely emulating the functionality of the means for displaying a presentation during a practice session for the presentation.

An information display system comprising:

• a presentation device capable of displaying a presentation and maintaining status information;
• an environmental control module adapted to adjust one or more environmental controls;
• a detachable presenter unit that is at least capable being in communication with the presentation device and is at least capable of controlling one or more functions of the presentation device;
• a presentation booth replicating the functionality of the presentation device, the environmental control module and the detachable presenter unit.

An information display system comprising:

• a presentation booth adapted for practicing a presentation;
• and
• a power podium in communication with the presentation booth and for presenting the presentation, each being adapted to:
• display the presentation and maintain status information;
• adjust one or more aspects of a presentation environment;
• receive one or more presentations;
• and
• organize the one or more presentations in accordance with an agenda file organizer.