Device for marking optical discs in a non-destructive, tamper-proof manner for licensing and other purposes
First Claim
1. An apparatus for marking an optical disc, comprising:
- a first structure;
a second structure having a marker; and
a hinge coupling the first structure to the second structure so that the marker is adapted to mark an optical disc when the optical disc is being held by the first structure and the second structure is pivoted towards the first structure.
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Abstract
A marking device for marking optical discs in a non-destructive, tamper-proof manner for licensing and other purposes such as part of a digital content library service includes top and bottom structures coupled together by a hinge. The bottom structure is adapted with a mounting post in a recessed area defined by opposing curved ledges to hold an optical disc for marking. The top structure is adapted with a removable tool having an embossed symbol for impressing a mark on the held optical disc by applying pressure to the top structure when the device is in a closed position. The top structure is also adapted with perforations for alternatively or additionally injecting a permanent ink onto the optical disc so that a mark defined by the pattern of perforations may be placed on the optical disc.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for marking an optical disc, comprising:
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a first structure; a second structure having a marker; and a hinge coupling the first structure to the second structure so that the marker is adapted to mark an optical disc when the optical disc is being held by the first structure and the second structure is pivoted towards the first structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for marking an optical disc comprising:
- marking an optical disc by pivoting a marker about a hinge so as to press the marker against an area between an inner radius and a lead-in on a playing surface of the optical disc.
- View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for marking an optical disc, comprising:
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selecting a first marker having a first symbol from a plurality of markers having different symbols; coupling the first marker to a top structure; inserting a first optical disc into a recessed area of a base structure and mounting the first optical disc onto a chamfered post of the base structure so that the first optical disc is held by the base structure; and pivoting the top structure about a hinge coupling the top structure to the base structure so as to impress the first symbol onto the first optical disc in a manner that is not removable without damaging the first optical disc and does not interfere with the playing of content stored on the first optical disc. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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