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Self-check system and method for protecting digital media

  • US 20060016885A1
  • Filed: 06/16/2005
  • Published: 01/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automated check-out system for digital media located in a facility where the digital media is sold to, or rented by, patrons, said system comprising:

  • a content tag secured to the digital media for containing identification data of the digital media; and

    a security box into which said digital media is disposed, said security box comprising a releasable lock that precludes access to the digital media contained therein until said releasable lock is unlocked;

    a check-out station comprising;

    at least one tag reader for obtaining said identification data from said content tag;

    a computer coupled to a database, said database associating the digital media with patron identification;

    a point of sale device, coupled to said computer, that permits the patron to tender payment for purchasing or renting the digital media, said computer modifying a status identifier of said digital media stored on said database based on said payment;

    an unlocker coupled to said computer, said computer activating said unlocker whenever payment occurs; and

    pedestals, located at the exit of the facility, and coupled to the computer for detecting the presence of said content tag; and

    an alarm, coupled to said computer, that activates whenever said content tag is detected at said pedestals and said status identifier has not been modified.

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