Digital content kiosk and methods for use therewith

• US 20090113116A1
• Filed: 10/30/2007
• Published: 04/30/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC (Western Digital Corporation)
• Original Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC (Western Digital Corporation)
• Inventors: Barzilai, Ron, Bhatia, Manish, Thompson, E. Earle, Toombs, Thomas N., Scheuerlein, Roy E.
• Application Number:
  US11/978,977
• Publication Number:
  US 20090113116A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 711/103
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 13/385 for adaptation of a particular data processing system to different peripheral devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 17/0006 with random access selection of a record carrier from the card-file, e.g. the carriers are suspended on the selection device which in part of the card magazine

Abstract

A digital content kiosk and methods for use therewith are disclosed. Various embodiments are disclosed relating to exemplary memory devices, memory architectures, and programming techniques that can be used with a digital content kiosk, exemplary mechanical and electrical components of a digital content kiosk, exemplary security aspects of a digital content kiosk, and exemplary uses of a digital content kiosk. Other embodiments are disclosed, and each of these embodiments can be used alone or in combination with one another.

Claims

1. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving a selection of digital content;

establishing communication with a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array; and

programming the digital content into the solid-state memory array of the memory device via the relatively high-speed programming port of the memory device.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, supplying programming voltage to the memory device.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, cooling the memory device while the digital content is being programmed into the solid-state memory array.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, impeding access to the relatively high-speed programming port after programming the digital content into the solid-state memory array.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein impeding access to the relatively high-speed programming port comprises, with the digital content kiosk, spraying the relatively high-speed programming port with non-conductive ink.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, obtaining the memory device from a storage location in the digital content kiosk.

7. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the memory device from a user providing the selection of the digital content.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the memory device further comprises:

high-speed input circuitry between the relatively high-speed programming port and the solid-state memory array; and

NAND flash interface control circuitry between the relatively low-speed user port and the solid-state memory array.

13. A method for programming digital content using a digital content kiosk, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving a selection of digital content;

establishing communication with an interim package comprising a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array;

programming the digital content into the solid-state memory array of the interim package via the relatively high-speed programming port; and

combining the interim package with an outer package shell.

14. The method of claim 13 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, supplying programming voltage to the interim package.

15. The method of claim 13 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, cooling the interim package while the digital content is being programmed into the solid-state memory array.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein the outer package shell is configured to expose the relatively low-speed user port but not the relatively high-speed programming port when the outer package shell is combined with the interim package.

17. The method of claim 13, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

18. The method of claim 13, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

19. The method of claim 13, wherein the interim package further comprises:

high-speed input circuitry between the relatively high-speed programming port and the solid-state memory array; and

NAND flash interface control circuitry between the relatively low-speed user port and the solid-state memory array.

20. The method of claim 13, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the interim package.

21. The method of claim 13, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the interim package.

22. A method for programming digital content using a digital content kiosk, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving a selection of digital content;

establishing communication with an interim package comprising;

a solid-state memory array comprising a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate, wherein the memory cell layers comprise one-time programmable memory cells;

a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array; and

a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array;

supplying programming voltage to the interim package;

programming the digital content into the solid-state memory array of the interim package via the relatively high-speed programming port;

cooling the interim package while the digital content is being programmed into the solid-state memory array; and

combining the interim package with an outer package shell, wherein the outer package shell exposes the relatively low-speed user port but not the relatively high-speed programming port.

23. The method of claim 22, wherein the interim package further comprises:

high-speed input circuitry between the relatively high-speed programming port and the solid-state memory array; and

NAND flash interface control circuitry between the relatively low-speed user port and the solid-state memory array.

24. The method of claim 22, wherein the interim package comprises circuitry operative to program digital content received from the digital content kiosk in a distributed manner in the solid-state memory array.

25. The method of claim 24, wherein the solid-state memory array is organized into a plurality of sub-arrays, and wherein the circuitry is operative to program digital content received from the digital content kiosk in a distributed manner among the plurality of sub-arrays.

26. A memory device suitable for use in a digital content kiosk, the memory device comprising:

a solid-state memory array;

a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port is configured to receive digital content from a mating programming port in a digital content kiosk; and

a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array, wherein the relatively low-speed user port is configured to provide read access to digital content programmed in the solid-state memory array.

27. The memory device of claim 26 further comprising:

an input for receiving programming voltage from a digital content kiosk.

28. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

29. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

30. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port comprises a DDR2 interface.

31. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port comprises a PCI Express interface.

32. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the relatively low-speed user port comprises an SD port.

33. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

34. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

35. The memory device of claim 26 further comprising:

circuitry operative to program digital content received from a digital content kiosk in a distributed manner in the solid-state memory array.

36. The memory device of claim 35, wherein the solid-state memory array is organized into a plurality of sub-arrays, and wherein the circuitry is operative to distribute the digital content among the plurality of sub-arrays.

37. The memory device of claim 26 further comprising:

a temperature sensor; and

circuitry operative to control programming of digital content received from a digital content kiosk based on a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.

38. The memory device of claim 37, wherein the circuitry is operative to delay a programming operation based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.

39. The memory device of claim 37, wherein the solid-state memory array is organized into a plurality of sub-arrays, and wherein the circuitry is operative to select a number of sub-arrays to be programmed based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.

40. The memory device of claim 26, wherein the solid-state memory array, relatively high-speed programming port, and relatively low-speed user port are provided on an interim package configured to be combined with an outer package shell.

41. The memory device of claim 26 further comprising:

an outer package shell enclosing the solid-state memory array and exposing the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port.

42. A memory device suitable for use in a digital content kiosk, the memory device comprising:

a solid-state memory array comprising a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate, wherein the memory cell layers comprise one-time programmable memory cells, and wherein the solid-state memory array is organized into a plurality of sub-arrays;

a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port is configured to receive digital content from a mating programming port in a digital content kiosk;

a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array, wherein the relatively low-speed user port is configured to provide read access to digital content programmed in the solid-state memory array;

an input for receiving programming voltage from a digital content kiosk; and

circuitry operative to program digital content received from a digital content kiosk in a distributed manner among the plurality of sub-arrays.

43. The memory device of claim 42, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

44. The memory device of claim 42, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

45. The memory device of claim 42, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port comprises a DDR2 interface.

46. The memory device of claim 42, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port comprises a PCI Express interface.

47. The memory device of claim 42, wherein the relatively low-speed user port comprises an SD port.

48. The memory device of claim 42 further comprising:

a temperature sensor; and

second circuitry operative to control programming of digital content received from a digital content kiosk based on a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.

49. The memory device of claim 48, wherein the solid-state memory array, relatively high-speed programming port, and relatively low-speed user port are provided on an interim package configured to be combined with an outer package shell.

50. The memory device of claim 42 further comprising:

an outer package shell enclosing the solid-state memory array and exposing the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port.

51. A digital content kiosk comprising:

a storage area storing a plurality of memory devices, each memory device comprising a respective solid-state memory array, relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array;

a programming port; and

a transport mechanism configured to obtain a memory device from the storage area and place the relatively high-speed programming port of the memory device in communication with the programming port.

52. The digital content kiosk of claim 51 further comprising:

a connector configured to provide programming voltage to the memory device.

53. The digital content kiosk of claim 51 further comprising:

a cooling system configured to cool a memory device connected to the programming port.

54. The digital content kiosk of claim 53, wherein the cooling system comprises a fan.

55. The digital content kiosk of claim 53, wherein the cooling system comprises a cooling plate.

56. The digital content kiosk of claim 51 further comprising:

a label station operative to print a label on the memory device.

57. The digital content kiosk of claim 56, wherein the label station is further operative to spray the relatively high-speed programming port with non-conductive ink.

58. The digital content kiosk of claim 51, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports.

59. The digital content kiosk of claim 51, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port.

60. The digital content kiosk of claim 51, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

61. The digital content kiosk of claim 51, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

62. A digital content kiosk comprising:

a first storage area storing a plurality of interim packages, each interim package comprising a respective solid-state memory array, relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array;

a second storage area storing a plurality of outer package shells shaped to be combined with the plurality of interim packages;

a programming port;

a final package station; and

a transport mechanism operative to;

obtain an interim package from the first storage area and place the relatively high-speed programming port of the interim package in communication with the programming port;

transport the interim package from the programming port to the final package station; and

obtain an outer package shell and transport it to the final package station;

wherein the final package station is operative to combine the interim package and the outer package shell to form a memory device in a final package, and wherein the transport mechanism is further operative to transport the memory device in the final package to a delivery location.

63. The digital content kiosk of claim 62, wherein at least one of the interim package and the outer package shell comprises a thermally-settable adhesive, and wherein the final package station is operative to combine the interim package and the outer package shell by heating the thermally-settable adhesive.

64. The digital content kiosk of claim 62 further comprising:

a label station operative to print a label on at least one of the interim package and the outer package shell.

65. The digital content kiosk of claim 62 further comprising:

a connector configured to provide programming voltage to the interim package.

66. The digital content kiosk of claim 62 further comprising:

a cooling system configured to cool an interim package connected to the programming port.

67. The digital content kiosk of claim 66, wherein the cooling system comprises a fan.

68. The digital content kiosk of claim 66, wherein the cooling system comprises a cooling plate.

69. The digital content kiosk of claim 62, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports.

70. The digital content kiosk of claim 62, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port.

71. The digital content kiosk of claim 62, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

72. The digital content kiosk of claim 62, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

73. A digital content kiosk comprising:

a first storage area storing a plurality of interim packages, each interim package comprising;

a respective solid-state memory array comprising a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate, wherein the memory cell layers comprise one-time programmable memory cells;

a respective relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array; and

a respective relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array;

a second storage area storing a plurality of outer package shells shaped to be combined with the plurality of interim packages;

a programming port;

a final package station; and

a transport mechanism operative to;

obtain an interim package from the first storage area and place the relatively high-speed programming port of the interim package in communication with the programming port;

transport the interim package from the programming port to the final package station; and

obtain an outer package shell and transport it to the final package station;

wherein the final package station is operative to combine the interim package and the outer package shell to form a memory device in a final package, and wherein the transport mechanism is further operative to transport the memory device in the final package to a delivery location.

74. The digital content kiosk of claim 73 further comprising:

a connector configured to provide programming voltage to the interim package.

75. The digital content kiosk of claim 73 further comprising:

a cooling system configured to cool an interim package connected to the programming port.

76. A digital content kiosk comprising:

a user interface operative to receive a selection of digital content from a user;

a storage area storing a plurality of memory devices, each memory device comprising a respective solid-state memory array;

a programming port operative to program digital content into a solid-state memory array of a memory device; and

a transport mechanism operative to obtain a memory device from the storage area and transport is to the programming port; and

circuitry operative to control operation of the user interface, programming port, and transport mechanism.

77. The digital content kiosk of claim 76 further comprising:

a label station operative to print a label on a memory device.

78. The digital content kiosk of claim 76 further comprising:

a payment input device.

79. The digital content kiosk of claim 76 further comprising:

a connector operative to connect the digital content kiosk with a network.

80. The digital content kiosk of claim 76, wherein each memory device comprises a respective solid-state memory array, relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and wherein the programming port of the digital content kiosk is configured to mate with the relatively high-speed programming port of the memory device.

81. The digital content kiosk of claim 76 further comprising:

a connector configured to provide programming voltage to a memory device.

82. The digital content kiosk of claim 76 further comprising:

a cooling system configured to cool a memory device connected to the programming port.

83. The digital content kiosk of claim 76, wherein the user interface comprises a video touch screen.

84. The digital content kiosk of claim 76, wherein the user interface comprises a key pad.

85. The digital content kiosk of claim 76, wherein the transport mechanism comprises a movable carriage, a movable arm, and a movable pickup head.

86. The digital content kiosk of claim 76, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

87. The digital content kiosk of claim 76, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

88. A digital content kiosk comprising:

a user interface operative to receive a selection of digital content from a user;

a first storage area storing a plurality of interim packages, each interim package comprising a respective solid-state memory array;

a second storage area storing a plurality of outer package shells shaped to be combined with the plurality of interim packages;

a programming port operative to program digital content into a solid-state memory array of an interim package;

a final package station operative to combine an interim package and an outer package shell to form a memory device in a final package; and

a transport mechanism operative to transport an interim package, an outer package shell, and a memory device in a final package in the digital content kiosk; and

circuitry operative to control operation of the user interface, programming port, final package station, and transport mechanism.

89. The digital content kiosk of claim 88 further comprising:

a label station operative to print a label.

90. The digital content kiosk of claim 88 further comprising:

a payment input device.

91. The digital content kiosk of claim 88 further comprising:

a connector operative to connect the digital content kiosk with a network.

92. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein each interim package comprises a respective solid-state memory array, relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and wherein the programming port of the digital content kiosk is configured to mate with the relatively high-speed programming port of the interim package.

93. The digital content kiosk of claim 88 further comprising:

a connector configured to provide programming voltage to an interim package.

94. The digital content kiosk of claim 88 further comprising:

a cooling system configured to cool an interim package connected to the programming port.

95. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein the user interface comprises a video touch screen.

96. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein the user interface comprises a key pad.

97. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein the transport mechanism comprises a movable carriage, a movable arm, and a movable pickup head.

98. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

99. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

100. The digital content kiosk of claim 88, wherein the plurality of outer package shells comprises a plurality of different shapes.

101. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving a selection of digital content;

establishing communication with a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array;

programming encrypted digital content in the memory device via the relatively high-speed programming port of the memory device; and

programming a key in the memory device, wherein the key is operative to decrypt the encrypted digital content.

102. The method of claim 101, wherein the key is programmed via the relatively high-speed programming port of the memory device.

103. The method of claim 101, wherein the key is programmed in the memory device using a secure channel.

104. The method of claim 101, wherein both the encrypted digital content and the key are programmed in the solid-state memory array.

105. The method of claim 101, wherein the memory device comprises a second solid-state memory array, wherein the encrypted digital content is programmed in the first-mentioned solid-state memory array, and wherein the key is programmed in the second solid-state memory array.

106. The method of claim 101 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, obtaining the memory device from a storage location in the digital content kiosk.

107. The method of claim 101 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the memory device from a user providing the selection of the digital content.

108. The method of claim 101, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

109. The method of claim 101, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

110. The method of claim 101, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

111. The method of claim 101, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

112. The method of claim 101 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the encrypted digital content via a network connection.

113. The method of claim 101 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the key via a network connection.

114. The method of claim 101, wherein the digital content kiosk stores a plurality of different-titled encrypted digital content and a plurality of keys, wherein there is one key for all encrypted digital content of the same title.

115. The method of claim 101, wherein the key comprises a content encryption key (CEK).

116. The method of claim 101, wherein the key is programmed in a secure storage location in the memory device.

117. The method of claim 101 further comprising, with the digital content kiosk, decrypting and re-encrypting digital content with a second key.

118. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

sending digital content from a digital content kiosk to a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array;

with the memory device, encrypting the digital content using a content encryption key known to the memory device but not to the digital content kiosk;

storing the encrypted digital content in the memory device; and

establishing rights to the digital content for a user.

119. The method of claim 118, wherein the rights to the digital content for the user are established by the digital content kiosk.

120. The method of claim 118, wherein the rights to the digital content for the user are established by a device separate from the digital content kiosk.

121. The method of claim 120, wherein the device is located at a check-out counter.

122. The method of claim 120, wherein the device comprises a playback device.

123. The method of claim 118, wherein the encrypted digital content is stored in a restricted region in the memory device.

124. The method of claim 118, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

125. The method of claim 118, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

126. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving, from a user, a selection of digital content to be programmed in a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array;

determining whether the selected digital content will fit in the memory device;

if the selected digital content will fit in the memory device, programming the selected digital content in the memory device; and

if the selected digital content will not fit in the memory device, offering a programming option to the user.

127. The method of claim 126, wherein the programming option comprises removing at least one extra feature from the selected digital content.

128. The method of claim 126, wherein the programming option comprises offering the selected digital content at a lower quality.

129. The method of claim 126, wherein the programming option comprises offering the selected digital content in a compressed form.

130. The method of claim 126 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, obtaining the memory device from a storage location in the digital content kiosk.

131. The method of claim 126 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the memory device from a user providing the selection of the digital content.

132. The method of claim 126, wherein the memory device comprises a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array.

133. The method of claim 132, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

134. The method of claim 132, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

135. The method of claim 126, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

136. The method of claim 126, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

137. The method of claim 126, wherein the memory device comprises an outer package shell.

138. The method of claim 126, wherein the memory device comprises an interim package.

139. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving, from a user, a selection of digital content to be programmed in a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array;

determining whether there will be unused space in the memory device after the selected digital content is programmed in the memory device; and

if there will be unused space in the memory device after the selected digital content is programmed in the memory device, programming additional digital content in the memory device.

140. The method of claim 139 further comprising:

offering the additional digital content to the user, wherein the additional digital content is programmed in the memory device only if the user accepts the offer.

141. The method of claim 140 further comprising:

offering the user an incentive to accept the offer of the additional digital content.

142. The method of claim 139, wherein the additional digital content comprises a full-length movie.

143. The method of claim 139, wherein the additional digital content comprises a trailer.

144. The method of claim 139 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, obtaining the memory device from a storage location in the digital content kiosk.

145. The method of claim 139 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the memory device from a user providing the selection of the digital content.

146. The method of claim 139, wherein the memory device comprises a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array.

147. The method of claim 139, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

148. The method of claim 139, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

149. The method of claim 139, wherein the memory device comprises an outer package shell.

150. The method of claim 139, wherein the memory device comprises an interim package.

151. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

receiving, from a user, a selection of digital content to be programmed in a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array;

attempting to program the selected digital content in the memory device;

determining that a programming failure occurred, wherein, after the programming failure, some unused space remains in the memory device; and

offering the user alternate digital content to be programmed in the unused space.

152. The method of claim 151, wherein the alternate digital content comprises a lower-quality version of the selected digital content.

153. The method of claim 151, wherein the alternate digital content comprises the selected digital content in a compressed form.

154. The method of claim 151, wherein the alternate digital content comprises the selected digital content with at least one extra feature removed.

155. The method of claim 151, wherein the memory device comprises a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array.

156. The method of claim 155, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

157. The method of claim 155, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

158. The method of claim 151, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

159. The method of claim 151, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

160. The method of claim 151, wherein the memory device comprises an outer package shell.

161. The method of claim 151, wherein the memory device comprises an interim package.

162. The method of claim 151 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, obtaining the memory device from a storage location in the digital content kiosk.

163. The method of claim 151 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, receiving the memory device from a user providing the selection of the digital content.

164. The method of claim 151 further comprising:

storing the memory device in the digital content kiosk for later use if the user declines the offer of alternate digital content.

165. A method for using a digital content kiosk to program digital content, the method comprising:

with a digital content kiosk;

attempting to program a memory device comprising a solid-state memory array;

in response to an error in programming the memory device, storing the memory device in a recycling area in the digital content kiosk;

receiving, from a user, a selection of digital content;

retrieving the memory device from the recycling area; and

programming the selected digital content in the memory device.

166. The method of claim 165, wherein the memory device comprises a solid-state memory array, a relatively high-speed programming port in communication with the solid-state memory array, and a relatively low-speed user port in communication with the solid-state memory array.

167. The method of claim 166, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are different physical ports on the memory device.

168. The method of claim 166, wherein the relatively high-speed programming port and the relatively low-speed user port are integrated in a dual-use port on the memory device.

169. The method of claim 165, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a three-dimensional memory array comprising a plurality of memory cell layers stacked vertically above one another above a single silicon substrate.

170. The method of claim 165, wherein the solid-state memory array comprises a plurality of memory cells comprising a diode and a switchable-resistance material.

171. The method of claim 165, wherein the memory device comprises an outer package shell.

172. The method of claim 165, wherein the memory device comprises an interim package.

173. The method of claim 165 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, obtaining the user'"'"'s permission to use the memory device from the recycled area.

174. The method of claim 165 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, providing the user with an incentive to use the memory device from the recycled area.

175. The method of claim 165 further comprising:

with the digital content kiosk, storing a designation of a partially-programmed state in the memory device.