公开(公告)号：WO2013003494A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2012/044454

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC ,  BOWERS, Brad ,  MASKATIA, Imran ,  PAPASEVASTOS, Michael ,  REHMANI, Saad ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason

Inventor： BOWERS, Brad ,  MASKATIA, Imran ,  PAPASEVASTOS, Michael ,  REHMANI, Saad ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jason

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q50/10

CPC classification number: G06F17/30038 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0639 ,  G07F9/023 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/16

Abstract: A method of searching for media content in a metadata database 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 and a digital media selection matching the search criteria. The method also includes determining availabilities of the matching media article and the matching media selection. A search result set with the matching media articles and matching media selections is provided, based on their availabilities. The search result set may also include media articles and media selections that are indirectly associated with the search criteria. An associated content provider may be linked to the customer based on a subscription. The media selection may be accessed by an audio/visual display interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在元数据数据库中搜索媒体内容的方法。 搜索可以包括在搜索条件中匹配关键词，或者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以及与搜索条件匹配的数字媒体选择。 该方法还包括确定匹配媒体文章的可用性和匹配媒体选择。 基于其可用性，提供具有匹配的媒体文章和匹配媒体选择的搜索结果集。 搜索结果集还可以包括与搜索标准间接相关联的媒体文章和媒体选择。 相关联的内容提供商可以基于订阅链接到客户。 媒体选择可以由音频/视频显示接口来访问。

公开(公告)号：WO2012112457A3

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2012024900

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  HOERSTEN ERIC J

Inventor： HOERSTEN ERIC J

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G07F11/52

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0645

Abstract: A system and method for selling a rental media product having entertainment content therein via an automated vending machine are provided, The method receives a request from a user, the request identifying the rental media product, retrieves, from a database, product rental information relating to the rental media product, wherein the product rental information comprises a product release date* a last, maximum out-of-rent value, a sold-out date value, and a current on-hand count, determines whether the product rental, information satisfies a set of sales decision criteria, wherein the set of sales decision criteria includes a product, release date threshold, a last maximum ont-of-rent value threshold, a sold-out date requirement, and a current on-hand count threshold. The method further provides an offer to sell the rental media product if the plurality of sales decision criteria is satisfied, and vends the rental product from a vending apparatus to the user if the user accepts the offer for sale.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过自动售货机出售具有娱乐内容的租赁媒体产品的系统和方法，该方法从用户接收请求，识别出租媒体产品的请求，从数据库中检索与 所述租赁媒体产品，其中所述产品租赁信息包括产品发布日期*最后，最大租赁价值，已售出日期值和当前手头计数，确定产品出租信息是否满足 一组销售决策标准，其中所述一组销售决策标准包括产品，发布日期阈值，最后一次最大租值阈值，已售出日期要求和当前手头计数阈值。 如果满足多个销售决定标准，则该方法还提供出售租赁媒体产品的提议，并且如果用户接受要约出售，则将租赁产品从售货设备转售给用户。

公开(公告)号：WO2012174172A2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：PCT/US2012042331

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  MASKATIA IMRAN ,  REHMANI SAAD ,  RUDOLPHI CHRISTOPHER LEE

Inventor： MASKATIA IMRAN ,  REHMANI SAAD ,  RUDOLPHI CHRISTOPHER LEE

CPC classification number: G07F17/16 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0645 ,  G07F7/069 ,  G07F9/023 ,  G07F9/10 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/0014

Abstract: A method of associating a first customer account for an article dispensing machine with a second customer account at a content provider. The article dispensing machine has a user interface. The method receives a unique customer identifier through the user interface, accesses the first customer account based on the unique customer identifier, and associates the second customer account at the content provider with the first customer account. The second customer account can include a customer subscription with access permission for a digital media selection at the content provider. In addition, the unique customer identifier can include at least one of a credit card number or a debit card number, and the method can apply a hash function to at least one of the credit card number or the debit card number to produce at least one of a hashed credit card number or a hashed debit card number.

Abstract translation: 将物品分配机的第一客户帐户与内容提供商的第二客户帐户相关联的方法。 物品分配机具有用户界面。 该方法通过用户界面接收唯一的客户标识符，基于唯一的客户识别符访问第一客户帐户，并将内容提供商处的第二客户帐户与第一客户帐户相关联。 第二客户帐户可以包括在内容提供商处具有数字媒体选择的访问权限的客户订阅。 此外，唯一的客户标识符可以包括信用卡号或借记卡号码中的至少一个，并且该方法可以将哈希函数应用于信用卡号码或借记卡号码中的至少一个以产生至少一个 的散列信用卡号码或散列的借记卡号码。

公开(公告)号：WO2012027297A3

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：PCT/US2011048686

申请日：2011-08-22

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  KUEHNRICH FRANZ ,  LEIWE DAN ,  PALMER JONATHAN ,  POLUBINSKI JIM

Inventor： KUEHNRICH FRANZ ,  LEIWE DAN ,  PALMER JONATHAN ,  POLUBINSKI JIM

IPC: G07F17/00 ,  G07F11/50

CPC classification number: G07F7/069 ,  G07F17/005

Abstract: A method for facilitating a rapid return of a article to an article dispensing machine is provided. The article dispensing machine comprises a first user interface portion having the first user interface, a second user interface portion having a second user interface, and an article transfer portion for vending and returning articles. The method includes receiving from a first user interface a first request to return the article, determining whether the article transfer portion is available to enable the return of the article, and based on the availability determination, displaying through a first user interface screen associated with the first user interface portion information indicating whether to proceed with the return of the article or to wait for a notification to proceed with the return.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于促进物品快速返回到物品分配机器的方法。 物品分配机包括具有第一用户界面的第一用户界面部分，具有第二用户界面的第二用户界面部分和用于售货和返回商品的物品传送部分。 该方法包括从第一用户界面接收返回物品的第一请求，确定物品传送部分是否可用于使物品返回，并且基于可用性确定，通过与第二用户界面相关联的屏幕 第一用户界面部分信息指示是否继续返回文章或等待通知继续返回。

公开(公告)号：WO2012031209A3

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2011050339

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  KUEHNRICH FRANZ ,  PALMER JONATHAN

Inventor： KUEHNRICH FRANZ ,  PALMER JONATHAN

IPC: G07F7/10 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G07F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/069 ,  G07F17/005

Abstract: An article dispensing machine, system and method for authenticating an article returned to the article dispensing machine and an article for use in such a machine and system. The article dispensing machine comprises an infrared light for illuminating the surface of the returned article, an image capture device for capturing the image of an authentication code on the returned article, and a processor for comparing the captured image to a master authentication code. The returned article comprises the authentication code printed in a carbon-containing ink and a substantially carbon free ink portion printed overtop of and at least partially concealing the authentication code, such that the authentication code is not visible in white light, but becomes visible when exposed to infrared light.

Abstract translation: 用于认证返回到物品分配机的物品的物品分配机器，系统和方法以及用于这种机器和系统的物品。 该物品分配机包括用于照亮返回物品的表面的红外光，用于捕获返回物品上的认证码的图像的图像捕获装置以及用于将捕获的图像与主认证码进行比较的处理器。 返回的物品包括印刷在含碳墨水中的认证代码和印刷在认证代码上并且至少部分地隐藏认证代码的基本上无碳的墨水部分，使得认证代码在白光下不可见，但在暴露时变得可见 到红外线。

公开(公告)号：WO2012031209A2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2011/050339

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC ,  KUEHNRICH, Franz ,  PALMER, Jonathan

Inventor： KUEHNRICH, Franz ,  PALMER, Jonathan

IPC: G07F7/10 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G07F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/069 ,  G07F17/005

Abstract: An article dispensing machine, system and method for authenticating an article returned to the article dispensing machine and an article for use in such a machine and system. The article dispensing machine comprises an infrared light for illuminating the surface of the returned article, an image capture device for capturing the image of an authentication code on the returned article, and a processor for comparing the captured image to a master authentication code. The returned article comprises the authentication code printed in a carbon-containing ink and a substantially carbon free ink portion printed overtop of and at least partially concealing the authentication code, such that the authentication code is not visible in white light, but becomes visible when exposed to infrared light.

Abstract translation: 用于认证返回到物品分配机的制品的物品分配机，系统和方法以及用于这种机器和系统的物品。 物品分配机包括用于照射返回物品的表面的红外光，用于捕获返回物品上的认证码的图像的图像捕获装置，以及用于将拍摄图像与主认证码进行比较的处理器。 返回的商品包括印刷在含碳油墨中的认证代码和印刷在认证代码上并至少部分隐藏认证码的基本上无碳的油墨部分，使得认证码在白光中不可见，但在曝光时变得可见 到红外线。

公开(公告)号：WO2012027297A2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2011048686

申请日：2011-08-22

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC ,  KUEHNRICH FRANZ ,  LEIWE DAN ,  PALMER JONATHAN ,  POLUBINSKI JIM

Inventor： KUEHNRICH FRANZ ,  LEIWE DAN ,  PALMER JONATHAN ,  POLUBINSKI JIM

IPC: G07F17/00 ,  G07F11/50

CPC classification number: G07F7/069 ,  G07F17/005

Abstract: A method for facilitating a rapid return of a article to an article dispensing machine is provided. The article dispensing machine comprises a first user interface portion having the first user interface, a second user interface portion having a second user interface, and an article transfer portion for vending and returning articles. The method includes receiving from a first user interface a first request to return the article, determining whether the article transfer portion is available to enable the return of the article, and based on the availability determination, displaying through a first user interface screen associated with the first user interface portion information indicating whether to proceed with the return of the article or to wait for a notification to proceed with the return.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于促进物品快速返回到物品分配机器的方法。 该物品分配机器包括具有第一用户界面的第一用户界面部分，具有第二用户界面的第二用户界面部分以及用于出售和返回物品的物品转移部分。 该方法包括从第一用户界面接收返回物品的第一请求，确定物品转移部分是否可用于使物品返回，以及基于可用性确定，通过与第一用户界面关联的第一用户界面屏幕 第一用户界面部分信息，指示是继续物品的退还还是等待通知继续返回。

公开(公告)号：WO2011028727A3

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2010047371

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: 一种售卖商品的自动售货机，其能够交换从用户接收的用于可操作的替换物品的不可操作的租赁物品。 物品分配机根据一个或多个客户租赁标准检查客户身份信息，以确定客户是否有资格为可操作的物品交换不可操作的物品。 物品自动售货机在机器本身的库存中以及在网络物品自动售货机的库存中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：WO2011031532A3

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2010/046872

申请日：2010-08-26

Applicant: REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL, LLC ,  KAPLAN, Gregg ,  LOWE, J. Michell ,  HOERSTEN, Eric

Inventor： KAPLAN, Gregg ,  LOWE, J. Michell ,  HOERSTEN, Eric

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G07F17/00

Abstract: A system and method for communicating secondary vending options for a vendible media product having entertainment content therein is provided. The system comprises a transaction network, and a database in communication with the transaction network, wherein the database stores a plurality of digital video disc titles and a plurality of locations and release dates corresponding to the digital video disc titles. A vending controller at a vending location receives a user request signal for a digital video disc, and determines whether the digital video disc is available in a vending inventory at the vending location. A central controller receives a first signal from the vending controller, wherein the first signal comprises a secondary vending option and a user electronic mail address. The central controller receives a second signal from the vending controller, wherein the second signal comprises an indication that the digital video disc is available in the vending inventory.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于传送其中具有娱乐内容的可销售媒体产品的次要售货选项的系统和方法。 该系统包括交易网络和与交易网络通信的数据库，其中数据库存储多个数字视盘标题和对应于数字视盘标题的多个位置和发布日期。 售货地点的售货控制器接收数字视盘的用户请求信号，并确定数字视盘在售货地点的售货库存中是否可用。 中央控制器接收来自售货控制器的第一信号，其中第一信号包括第二售货选项和用户电子邮件地址。 中央控制器从售货控制器接收第二信号，其中第二信号包括数字视盘在售货清单中可用的指示。

公开(公告)号：WO2011028727A2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2010/047371

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: 物品自动售货机网络中的物品自动售货机，其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。 另外，物品自动售货机可以为不可操作的物品提供退款。