公开(公告)号：WO2015057449A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：PCT/US2014/059668

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC

Inventor： JOSHI, Holly, Jean ,  MCFARLANE, Roe, J.

IPC: G07F7/08 ,  G06Q20/32

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/327

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for kiosk accessibility via a mobile device. In some embodiments, a wireless mobile device has input features such as voice- control and GUI-based buttons that assist visually impaired people to send wireless messages for accessing features of a kiosk. The kiosk is equipped with wireless communication hardware and or software to receive messages from the mobile device for performing various kiosk-related operations, such a renting, vending, and or returning a product.

Abstract translation: 通过移动设备进行信息亭可访问的系统，设备和方法。 在一些实施例中，无线移动设备具有输入特征，诸如语音控制和基于GUI的按钮，其帮助视障者发送用于访问信息亭的特征的无线消息。 该信息亭配备有无线通信硬件和/或软件，用于从移动设备接收消息，用于执行各种与信息亭相关的操作，例如租赁，售货和/或返回产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2013019820A3

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：PCT/US2012049076

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON

Inventor： MASKATIA IMRAN ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/10

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00

Abstract: A method of generating notifications related to availability of media content is provided. The method includes receiving a watchlist subscription including a request to monitor for availability of media content. The method also includes detecting a change in the availability of media content based on the subscription, and if a change is detected, determining an access right and transmitting a notification of the change in the availability of the media content. The metadata of the media content is used in the subscriptions to determine when to generate notifications. The media content may include a media article, media selection, live content, or a theatrical media release.

Abstract translation: 提供了生成与媒体内容的可用性有关的通知的方法。 该方法包括接收包括监视媒体内容的可用性的请求的监视列表预订。 该方法还包括基于预订来检测媒体内容的可用性的改变，并且如果检测到改变，则确定访问权并且发送媒体内容的可用性的改变的通知。 媒体内容的元数据用于订阅以确定何时生成通知。 媒体内容可以包括媒体文章，媒体选择，实况内容或戏剧媒体发布。

公开(公告)号：WO2011028728A3

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2010047374

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  LOWE J MITCHELL ,  HOERSTEN ERIC ,  KAPCAR CHRISTOPHER A

Inventor： LOWE J MITCHELL ,  HOERSTEN ERIC ,  KAPCAR CHRISTOPHER A

IPC: G07F11/54 ,  B65H1/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/54 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F7/069 ,  G07F17/005 ,  G07F17/16

Abstract: An article vending machine in a network of article vending machines capable of exchanging an inoperable rental article received from a user for an operable replacement article. The article dispensing machine checks customer identification information against one or more customer rental criteria to determine if the customer is eligible to exchange an inoperable article for an operable one. The article vending machine searches for an identical replacement article within an inventory of the machine itself and within inventories of the networked article vending machines. Alternatively, the article vending machine may provide a refund for the inoperable article.

Abstract translation: 一种物品自动售货机网络中的物品自动售货机，能够将从用户接收的不可租用物品交换为可操作的替换物品。 物品分配机器根据一个或多个顾客租赁标准检查顾客识别信息以确定顾客是否有资格将不可操作物品交换为可操作物品。 物品自动售货机在机器自身的库存内和联网的物品自动售货机的库存内搜索相同的替换物品。 或者，物品自动售货机可以为不可操作的物品提供退款。

公开(公告)号：WO2014055459A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2013/062772

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC

Inventor： WILLIAMS, Heidemarie, W. ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason, Arthur ,  CANTY, Brittany ,  SANTIAGO, Reina, Sulis ,  DEVLIN, Tara ,  FISCHER, Adam, Richard

IPC: G07F17/40

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q20/0457 ,  G06Q20/18

Abstract: A system and method of event ticketing utilizing an article dispensing machine is disclosed. A ticket order transaction related to an event is managed at an article dispensing machine by presenting a series of simple and easy to understand interface pages on a user interface. A user interacts with the interface pages to make decisions on aspects of the ticket order transaction. A listing of events available for ticket ordering on the article dispensing machine is curated by reviewing prospective events. The listing is curated based on the location of the article dispensing machine, the priority ranking of the event, the date and time of the productions, the category of the events, the location of the venue relative to the article dispensing machine, and/or other factors. A hyper-local listing of events can be presented so that the events that are most likely relevant to users.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用物品分配机的事件票务的系统和方法。 通过在用户界面上呈现一系列简单易懂的界面页面，在物品分配机器上管理与事件相关的票单订单交易。 用户与界面页面进行交互，以便对票单订单交易的各个方面做出决定。 通过审查预期事件来策划在物品分配机上订票的事件清单。 基于物品分配机的位置，事件的优先级排序，制作的日期和时间，事件的类别，场地相对于物品分配机的位置，和/或 其他因素。 可以呈现事件的超本地列表，以便最可能与用户相关的事件。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184728A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/044184

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC

Inventor： POLUBINSKI, Jim ,  PTACEK, William

IPC: G07F11/52

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G07F9/006 ,  G07F11/54

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing an article from an article dispensing machine by reducing the amount of time for completing a transaction involving the article is provided. A request related to a selected article and payment information for a balance related to the selected article may be received at the article dispensing machine through a user interface. The payment information may be validated, and simultaneously and in parallel, the selected article may be retrieved from a storage unit in the article dispensing machine. The selected article may be dispensed from the article dispensing machine if the payment information is valid. If the payment information is not valid, the selected article may be returned to the storage unit. Quicker dispensing of articles during consumer transactions with the article dispensing machine may result. The articles may include media articles, such as DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, and video game discs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过减少用于完成涉及物品的交易的时间量从物品分配机分配物品的系统和方法。 与所选择的物品相关的请求和与所选物品相关的余额的付款信息可以通过用户界面在物品分配机处被接收。 支付信息可以被验证，并且同时并行地，可以从物品分配机器中的存储单元检索所选择的物品。 如果支付信息有效，则可以从物品分配机分配所选择的物品。 如果支付信息无效，则可以将所选择的物品返回到存储单元。 可能导致在与物品分配机的消费者交易期间更快地分配物品。 这些物品可以包括诸如DVD，蓝光盘和视频游戏盘的媒体文章。

公开(公告)号：WO2013043757A3

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：PCT/US2012056158

申请日：2012-09-19

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  LAVU RATNAKAR ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  REHMANI SAAD ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON ,  WILLIAMS HEIDEMARIE

Inventor： LAVU RATNAKAR ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  REHMANI SAAD ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON ,  WILLIAMS HEIDEMARIE

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q20/24 ,  G06Q50/10

CPC classification number: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G06Q20/349 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0208 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F11/00 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G07F17/3248

Abstract: A system and method of managing credit subscriptions corresponding to a customer are disclosed. The credit subscriptions may include quantities of one or more credits with predetermined validity durations. The credit subscriptions may be active for a subscription lifetime, and the credits may be redeemable in a variable value transaction involving a piece of media content. Managing a credit subscription may include receiving a subscription management message, translating a subscription package code to a quantity of credits, creating or renewing the credit subscription with the quantity of credits, modifying the credit subscription, or deleting the credit subscription. The subscription management message may include a customer number, a subscription package code, and a subscription lifetime specification. Credits and credit subscriptions may be created as a one-time issuance or may be automatically renewed on a periodic basis.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种管理与客户对应的信用订阅的系统和方法。 信用订阅可以包括具有预定有效期限的一个或多个信用的数量。 信用订阅对于订阅期限可能是活动的，并且信用可以在涉及一片媒体内容的可变价值交易中兑换。 管理信用订阅可以包括接收订阅管理消息，将订阅包代码转换为信用量，使用信用数量，修改信用订阅或删除信用订阅来创建或更新信用订阅。 订阅管理消息可以包括客户号码，订阅包代码和订阅寿命规范。 信用和信用订阅可以创建为一次性发行，或者可以定期自动更新。

公开(公告)号：WO2013028577A3

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：PCT/US2012051492

申请日：2012-08-17

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON

Inventor： MASKATIA IMRAN ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON

IPC: G06Q50/10

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0241 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4756

Abstract: Methods of aggregating and importing user-generated and/or professional ratings of media content are provided. User-generated ratings may have been previously created at a ratings source by a user associated with a customer profile. The method for aggregating ratings includes importing the ratings from the ratings source, storing the ratings in a customer profile, normalizing the ratings, and storing the normalized ratings. The normalized rating may be used to determine recommendations and preferences. The method for importing ratings includes receiving authentication information for a ratings source, authenticating to the ratings source, importing the ratings from the ratings source, and storing the ratings in a customer profile. Changes in the ratings may be detected and updated in the customer profile.

Abstract translation: 提供汇总和导入媒体内容的用户生成和/或专业评级的方法。 用户生成的评分可能先前由与用户档案相关联的用户在评分源创建。 用于汇总评级的方法包括从评级源导入评级，将评级存储在用户简档中，标准化评级以及存储标准化评级。 规范化评级可用于确定推荐和偏好。 用于导入评级的方法包括接收评级源的验证信息，向评级源认证，从评级源导入评级，以及将评级存储在用户简档中。 可以在客户档案中检测和更新评级中的更改。

公开(公告)号：WO2013012874A3

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：PCT/US2012047086

申请日：2012-07-17

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  BOWERS BRAD ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON

Inventor： BOWERS BRAD ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  RUBINSTEIN JASON

IPC: G06Q50/10 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/3087 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q30/0259 ,  G07F9/02

Abstract: A system and method of searching for physical media articles available from article dispensing machines within a geographic proximity is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a physical media article matching the search criteria. The method also includes determining the availability of the matching media article at an article dispensing machine. The geographic location of article dispensing machines with available matching media articles is determined, based on personally identifying information such as an IP or MAC address. The geographic location may be limited by a proximity from an audio/visual display interface. A search result set with the matching media articles is provided, based on their availabilities.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在地理位置内搜索可从物品分配机获得的物理媒体物品的系统和方法。 搜索可以包括在搜索条件中匹配关键词或使用预定义的搜索条件来浏览媒体内容的静态或动态列表。 该方法包括接收包括搜索条件的搜索请求，以及搜索元数据数据库以获取与搜索条件匹配的物理媒体文章。 该方法还包括确定物品分配机器处的匹配介质物品的可用性。 基于个人识别信息（诸如IP或MAC地址）来确定具有可用的匹配媒体物品的物品分配机器的地理位置。 地理位置可能受到来自音频/视频显示界面的接近度的限制。 根据其可用性，提供具有匹配的媒体文章的搜索结果集。

公开(公告)号：WO2013019818A2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/049074

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC ,  MASKATIA, Imran ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason

Inventor： MASKATIA, Imran ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06F17/30029 ,  G06Q30/02

Abstract: A method of generating notifications related to availability of new media content is provided. The method includes receiving a notification subscription including a request to monitor for new media content. The method also includes detecting new media content based on the subscription, and if a change is detected, determining an access right and transmitting a notification of the new media content. The metadata of the new media content is used in the subscriptions to determine when to generate notifications. Media content may include media articles, media selections, theatrical media releases, live content, or miscellaneous media sources.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种生成与新媒体内容的可用性相关的通知的方法。 该方法包括接收包括监视新媒体内容的请求的通知订阅。 该方法还包括基于订阅检测新媒体内容，并且如果检测到改变，则确定访问权并发送新媒体内容的通知。 新媒体内容的元数据用于订阅以确定何时生成通知。 媒体内容可能包括媒体文章，媒体选择，戏剧媒体发布，实况内容或其他媒体资源。

公开(公告)号：WO2013012874A2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2012/047086

申请日：2012-07-17

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC. ,  BOWERS, Brad ,  MASKATIA, Imran ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason

Inventor： BOWERS, Brad ,  MASKATIA, Imran ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason

IPC: G06Q50/10 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/3087 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q30/0259 ,  G07F9/02

Abstract: A system and method of searching for physical media articles available from article dispensing machines within a geographic proximity is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a physical media article matching the search criteria. The method also includes determining the availability of the matching media article at an article dispensing machine. The geographic location of article dispensing machines with available matching media articles is determined, based on personally identifying information such as an IP or MAC address. The geographic location may be limited by a proximity from an audio/visual display interface. A search result set with the matching media articles is provided, based on their availabilities.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种搜索物理媒介物品的系统和方法，该物品媒介物品可从地理上接近的物品分配机器获得。 搜索可以包括在搜索条件中匹配关键字或使用预定义的搜索条件来浏览媒体内容的静态或动态列表。 该方法包括接收包括搜索标准的搜索请求，并且在元数据库中搜索与搜索标准匹配的物理媒体文章。 该方法还包括确定物品分配机器处的匹配介质物品的可用性。 基于个人识别信息（例如IP或MAC地址）确定具有可用匹配的媒体文章的物品分配机器的地理位置。 地理位置可能受到来自音频/视频显示界面的邻近度的限制。 根据用户的可用性提供匹配媒体文章的搜索结果集。