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Updating multi-media content in a digital download kiosk

US9396464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2010
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/16
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of updating multi-media content at a digital download kiosk is described. The method comprises receiving a secure portable storage device into a portable device reader/writer in the kiosk; reading the secure portable storage device to ascertain if authorized multi-media content is stored thereon; uploading the multi-media content from the secure portable storage device to a data store accessible by the kiosk; and indicating when the multi-media content has been uploaded. The portable storage device may have been received by mail from a supplier, and the method may further comprise removing the portable storage device from the portable storage device reader/writer, and returning the removed portable storage device to the supplier by mail.

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