Media distribution kiosk
First Claim
1. An apparatus for the distribution of motion pictures, audio, video, multi-media, interactive media, data files, programs and other works stored as digital data files (Content) to portable, non-volatile memory storage devices (Storage Device) comprising:
- (a) a freestanding, affixed, and/or integrated kiosk device (Kiosk Device) with a hardware interface for use with compatible Storage Devices; and
(b) A connected, large capacity data storage memory structure or structures (Drive Array(s)), storing motion pictures, audio, video, video games, multi-media, interactive media, data files, programs and/or other works stored as digital data files (Content as defined below) such that the integral combination of the kiosk device, GUI, license object system, and large capacity data storage memory structure(s) acts as an apparatus for distributing Content.
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Abstract
This invention comprises a method and apparatus for the distribution of stored digital data files (Content). It'"'"'s a kiosk device (Kiosk) which stores motion pictures, audio, video, multi-media, interactive media, etc. stored as Content for distribution to a Portable Data Storage Device (PDSD). This process loads a Drive Array(s) with Content creating a Content library, and associating the Drive Array(s) with a Kiosk(s). This makes the data immediately available for delivery to a PDSD without internet latency.
Millions of titles are available for delivery to their PDSD via linking multiple local Drive Arrays through a LAN connection to multiple Kiosks and their on-board Drive Arrays on the LAN.
Upon Content loading to the PDSD, the Kiosk generates a license object file containing the viewing parameters and permissions (License Object) associated with the Content file. The License Object is loaded to the PDSD along with the associated Content File.
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1. An apparatus for the distribution of motion pictures, audio, video, multi-media, interactive media, data files, programs and other works stored as digital data files (Content) to portable, non-volatile memory storage devices (Storage Device) comprising:
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(a) a freestanding, affixed, and/or integrated kiosk device (Kiosk Device) with a hardware interface for use with compatible Storage Devices; and (b) A connected, large capacity data storage memory structure or structures (Drive Array(s)), storing motion pictures, audio, video, video games, multi-media, interactive media, data files, programs and/or other works stored as digital data files (Content as defined below) such that the integral combination of the kiosk device, GUI, license object system, and large capacity data storage memory structure(s) acts as an apparatus for distributing Content. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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2. A method for the distribution of motion pictures, audio, video, video games, multi-media, interactive media, data files, programs and other works stored as digital data files (Content) to portable, non-volatile memory storage devices (Storage Device) comprising:
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(a) A Graphic User Interface (GUI) to a freestanding, affixed, and/or integrated kiosk device (Kiosk Device) with a hardware interface for use with compatible Storage Devices, for users to search, select, and load Content to their Storage Device. (b) A system for generating a license object file containing the viewing parameters and permissions (License Object) associated with the Content file. (c) A connected, large capacity data storage memory structure or structures (Drive Array(s)), storing motion pictures, audio, video, multi-media, interactive media, data files, programs and other works stored as digital data files (Content) such that the integral combination of the kiosk device, GUI, license object system, and large capacity data storage memory structure(s) acts as a method for distributing Content.
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