Methods and apparatus for dispensing recorded content
US10803150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F17/40
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and techniques for self service delivery of content stored on removable media. A self service terminal stores a plurality of titles in a repository, and copies of titles are stored to removable media devices maintained in the self service terminal. In response to a user selection of an available title made during a transaction, a removable media device storing a copy of the selected title is delivered to the user. Anticipated demand is estimated and titles are stored to removable devices as needed to maintain an inventory to meet the estimated demand, including overwriting existing titles already stored on removable media, and overwriting returned media as needed.
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