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System for distributing and vending data

A technology of data and subsystems, applied in the field of systems for distributing and selling data, can solve problems such as unattractiveness

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-23
托马斯·兰伯斯
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However, this option is not appealing due to the amount of time it takes to receive the data after placing an order
Many consumers are also unwilling to spend the time and effort required to write and place an order via email

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[0022] figure 1 A block diagram showing a generalized structure of an organization for distributing and selling data according to an embodiment of the present invention. Various forms of data including, but not limited to, audio, music, movies, and computer software are created and distributed by recording studios, movie studios, software development companies, game companies, etc. (collectively referred to herein as "studios" 100) release. Data may also include ancillary items such as menus, trailers, media setup and calibration information, demo boards, promotional clips, and sound clips. Data is transferred from the studio 100 to the processing center 200 . Data may be transmitted over any conventional telecommunications link, such as by electronic file transfer, terrestrial and satellite-based high-speed data links, telephone connections, cellular networks and electronic computer networks. Data transfers may also be made by physically transporting recorded electronic me...

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Abstract

A system for distributing and vending data. The system includes a processing center (200) adapted to collect data and a plurality of vending machines (500) adapted to receive data from the processing center. Copies of the data collected by the processing center are distributed to the vending machines and vended by the machines. In some embodiments the data may be collected by the processing center and distributed to the vending machines by a telecommunications link (250). The data may be secured to prevent interception and unauthorized use of the data. A method employs the system.

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[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application no. 60 / 516090, filed October 30, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0002] The present invention relates to a system for distributing and selling data, and more particularly, to a system for automatically selling data at points of sale. Background technique [0003] Advances in technology have provided consumers with a variety of productivity-enhancing and entertainment-enhancing devices, such as computers, audio players, handhelds, consoles and computer games, and digital video disk ("DVD") players. All of these devices require auxiliary components in order to operate. For example, computers and games require software programs, audio players require at least one of compact discs ("CDs"), cassettes, tapes, and MP3 files, and DVD players require DVDs that contain video and audio. Video, audio, computer software, and game software may also be stored on other types of m...

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IPC IPC(8): H04N7/16G06FH04N7/173
CPCG06Q30/0603G06Q20/1085H04N21/47815H04N21/47211G06Q10/087H04N7/17354H04N7/17318H04N21/4135H04N21/41415H04N21/2221
Inventor 托马斯·兰伯斯
Owner 托马斯·兰伯斯
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