Media distribution kiosk with virtual connector for interfacing with a personal media device
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1. A media distribution device comprising:
- a presence sensor for generating a presence indicator when the physical presence of a media device in proximity to the media distribution device is detected,a wireless transceiver for establishing a wireless data connection with the media device, anda processor for controlling access from the media device to the media distribution device via the wireless data connection based, at least in part, on the presence indicator.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for a media distribution kiosk employing a virtual connector to enable communication between a media distribution device and media device while limiting wear on their connectors.
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25 Claims
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1. A media distribution device comprising:
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a presence sensor for generating a presence indicator when the physical presence of a media device in proximity to the media distribution device is detected, a wireless transceiver for establishing a wireless data connection with the media device, and a processor for controlling access from the media device to the media distribution device via the wireless data connection based, at least in part, on the presence indicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for distributing media content comprising:
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sensing the physical presence of a media device in proximity to a media distribution device, generating a presence indicator in response to sensing the physical presence of the media device, establishing a wireless data connection between the media distribution device and the media device, and controlling access to the media distribution device via the wireless data connection based, at least in part, on the presence indicator. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A media distribution system comprising:
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a media distribution kiosk for distributing media content a media device for receiving a portion of the media content from the media distribution kiosk, a media commerce server for processing commerce information associated with distributing the media content, and a media storage server for distributing the media content from a media store to the media distribution kiosk, wherein the media distribution kiosk establishes a virtual physical connection with the media device to enable the distribution of a portion of the media content to the media device.
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24. A method for selectively establishing a wireless data connection comprising:
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determining the physical presence of a first media device in proximity to a media distribution device, establishing an access region via a directional wireless transceiver associated with the media distribution device, establishing a wireless data connection with the first media device while in the access region, and controlling access from the first media device to the media distribution device via the wireless data connection. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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25. A media device comprising:
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a presence trigger for indicating the physical presence of the media device in proximity to a media distribution device, and a wireless transceiver for establishing a wireless data connection with the media distribution device.
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