1. A user interface device comprising: an audio visual information input configured to receive information sufficient to determine at least one of a topic of interest to a user and a query by a user, dependent on received audio visual information; at least one audio visual output configured to present an anthropomorphic object controlled by at least one automated processor, conveying information of interest to the user, dependent on at least one of the determined topic of interest and the query; and an audio visual telecommunication interface.