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Method and Apparatus to provide the digital content of non-free event to the viewers and to authorize the viewers

  • US 20110147448A1
  • Filed: 12/23/2009
  • Published: 06/23/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus to authorize the authentication code on a ticket for viewing the digital content of non-free event from theater/auditorium, said apparatus to validate the count of viewers watching the non-free event based on count of tickets purchased, said apparatus to download and stream the digital content of non-free event from a theater/auditorium to an interactive display electronic device in a room/hall, said apparatus comprising:

  • an Infra Red scanner to detect viewers present in the room using reflected Infra Red light;

    a modem to modulate an analog carrier signal to encode digital information, and also demodulate such a carrier signal to decode the transmitted information;

    a memory to hold the necessary program routine to provide necessary firmware to complete the operation;

    a processing unit to utilize the program routine in said memory to communicate with entertainment system of an organization, to send the authentication code via said modem, where organization is theater/auditorium;

    a ticket reader to read the event rating, number of tickets of adults and children, 6-digit hexadecimal code from the ticket;

    a video adapter to connect to an interactive display device or external monitor;

    an I/O device interface to provide communication between an said apparatus and external devices over an inexpensive cable using bi-serial transmission;

    a system bus is to provide the communication between each component of the said apparatus.

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