System and method for tracking media
US8131421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/0236
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A removable media tracking apparatus that is used to track a media case containing at least one data storage device is provided. The apparatus includes a removable media storage enclosure configured to be positioned within the media case, and a tracking device hardware positioned within the removable media storage enclosure. The tracking device hardware is operable to provide a geographical location of the media storage enclosure. A media tracking system is also provided. The system includes a media case, a plurality of media enclosures configured to be positioned within the media case, a data storage device contained in at least one of the media enclosures, a tracking device hardware contained in at least one of the media enclosures, and a tracking software program. The tracking device hardware is operable to communicate a geographical location of the media case to the tracking software program.
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