LT97165A - Interactive transaction management multimedia system - Google Patents

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to multimedia systems using super-memory elements such as CDs for accessing protected information, and for adapting such systems to personal transaction management.

Multimedia systems are a relatively recent scientific achievement that combines the technologies of a computer and a supercomputer such as a CD (CD) to work more effectively with, for example, encyclopaedias, trade catalogs, national telephone lists, legal and technical data banks, video games, audio recordings, and videos like full-length movies. Such systems avoid problems with large data banks that can be accessed by telephone lines, such as high bandwidth limits and high service tariffs. The main problem in this area is the relatively high cost of these memory elements, especially if it is the first full-length movie release in the first stage of their home theater review.

It is known that it is possible to encrypt the data stored in the memory and to allow it to be used only by those with permission. It is also known that users can be charged for the amount of decrypted information. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,050,213 discloses a system and method for measuring and protecting a data bank. The disadvantage of this system, which, while disclosing the principle of distribution, is that it is very difficult and impractical to distribute video terminals according to the use of the data. For example, movie recordings could be presented for unlimited private viewing, but prices associated with the first full-length movie review should be very high compared to the right to watch it for a limited time, such as 24 hours. The current trading systems are not adapted to perform separate transactions of both types of a particular mass produced item. In addition, it is virtually impossible to track the use of multimedia media and at the same time to prevent pirated copies. Thus, many ways of presenting multimedia products, such as renting first-time films, are not adequately presented. 2

Therefore, there is a need for a multimedia system based on a flexible market management strategy that includes compensation to suppliers that can be distributed based on the use of memory elements. The present invention solves this problem by introducing an interactive multimedia system for personal transaction management. In one aspect of the invention, the system comprises a transaction terminal with a recorder for accessing at least one supercomputer memory element having the recorded data, an audio / video output interface for transmitting recorded data parts to one or more output devices, a transaction interface for bidirectional electronic communications with an external device. and a terminal control device for activating the output and transaction interfaces depending on the operator data input; a transaction processing device with a data processor and a terminal interface for two-way electronic communications between the transaction interface and the data bank processor; a device for correlating the supercomputer memory element by including in the transaction one of the suppliers; and a device for measuring the use of the element during the transaction. The transaction processing device may have a vendor interface for bidirectional electronic communications between a plurality of vendors and a data bank processor, a device for correlation, identifying specific vendors to which these elements belong, and a device for crediting individual vendors to use their associated supercomputer memory elements. As used herein, the term "supplier" refers to an entity that directly or indirectly affects the value of a supercomputer. This impact may be related to the creation, production and / or sale of the super-memory element. The term "measurement" refers to the limitation of use according to the permissible reading of the data stored in the terminal accumulator, the number of times allowed to read the recorded data, the duration of use or the duration of one or more time periods the use of which is permissible or any combination thereof.

The terminal control unit may have a manual remote control to receive at least part of the operator input. Preferably, the transaction terminal composition includes a key memory for storing user permission data comparable to a user input, a control device that stops at least a few operations of the first 3 storer if the user input differs from the predetermined user data portion. The system may also include a device for key memory correction using the transaction interface. The permission data may include the key code, the composition of the correlation device of the supercomputer includes the key codes and the indexes of the supercomputer memory that are allowed to be used by the corresponding one of the key codes. At best, the system can adjust the index associated with the use of the supercomputer for more efficient measurement. The index may identify suppliers that have permissions to use the elements of the super memory.

The supercomputer memory element may be one of a plurality of elements with the recorded data corresponding to the identical information and having the element identification name, the function of the terminal control device is to transmit the element identification name to the terminal processing device using the transaction interface, the index of each element consists of a unique serial identification name, the composition of the correlation of the supercomputer memory element of the device further includes a device for indexing the particular serial identification name using the element identification name and the code key as a signal received from the terminal storage device; and a device for determining a particular one of a plurality of suppliers from the index by linking to the serial identification name. The expression "elements with recorded data corresponding to identical information" is used herein means: (a) the same data are identical in each element; (b) the same data are recorded in each element, modified by one of the many functions defined (eg encryption); and / or (c) the same data are recorded in each element together with additional information.

The terminal may have an interface for the permissible key query. The key may be a coded card, the key interface transmits the key code from the card to the terminal control unit, the user input consists of a key insertion. The transaction terminal can compare the key code with a number of allowed codes, each allowed code corresponds to a separate user account. At best, the key consists of read / write memory elements for storing transaction data. The system may also have a plurality of sales terminals for at least a few suppliers to communicate with the processing unit of terminal 4, each sales terminal having a key reader scanning the key code, the terminal processing device has devices for adjusting the index-related transaction, one of which manages the card. Alternatively, the correlation means of the supercapital memory element may have a key code index and permissible supercomputer memory elements associated therewith. When the supercomputer memory element has a unique computer-readable serial identification name, and the terminal accumulator has a device for signaling its serial identification name, the correlation device of the supercapital memory element may also use the element identification name and key code, signals to be signaled from the storage device, identifying the supplier.

Supercomputer memory can include CD-ROM discs, CD-I discs, CD-R discs, CD-V discs, video CDs, photo CDs, CD-DA and DVD discs, and terminal storage can be a disk drive. DVDs are the technology of the future. DVDs can store at least 3 GB of recorded information. DVDs are formatted in various ways: like SD, HDCD and MMCD. The term "compact disc" as used herein is to be assigned to each of the above disks, as well as to their future variations. When the supercomputer memory element has a unique computer-readable serial identification name and the terminal accumulator has a device for signaling the serial identification name to the terminal control device, the correlation means of the supercapital memory element may have an index of serial identification names associated with specific suppliers; a device to compare a specific serial identifier, signals received from a terminal accumulator, with index serial identification names; and setting the device from one index to a particular vendor according to the received comparison values. The serial identification name may be a barcode, a transmission device for signals associated with serial identification names may be a barcode reader. The index may consist of payment data related to serial identification names, the crediting device consists of a user account debit and a vendor account crediting device based on the payment data received.

At best, the system still has a number of sales terminals for at least a few suppliers to connect to a terminal processing device, 5 each sales terminal has a serial identification name reader for scanning serial identification names associated with supercomputer memory elements, and, although not necessarily, a key reader to read the key from the device, the terminal processing device has a device for indexing the index connected to the supplier terminals.

The data stored in the supercomputer memory element may contain information about the supplier, the transaction terminal still has a device for receiving and storing the corrected information received from the terminal processing device using the transaction interface, the use of the supercapital memory element including powering one or more output devices associated with and data corrections of the recorded data. The concept of use may include the selection of goods and ordering from catalogs, the latest catalog information, the system for transmitting and confirming orders from catalogs through the transaction interface. At best, the transaction terminal still has a key memory for controlling the storage of data comparable to the user input, suppressing at least a plurality of storage functions if the user input data is different from the predetermined release data portion. Preferably, the transaction terminal has a device to compare the header information of the supercomputer with predefined data and to verify the authenticity of the information, and a device that inhibits at least a plurality of terminal storage functions if at least part of the header information is different from the predefined data.

When the supercomputer memory element is one of many having identical recorded data, each supercomputer memory element at best has a computer-readable serial identification name, the terminal accumulator has a device for signaling the serial identification name to a terminal control device associated with the use of each respective element, a device for supercomputer memory for element correlation has a serial identification name index that is allowed to be used by specific users; and a device for determining the use of the elements by comparing the particular serial identification name signaled from the terminal accumulator with the index serial identification names. 6 6U (

At best, the system has a device for detecting pirated copies of elements, including a device for memorizing data corresponding to the use of successive consecutive elements with specific serial names; and a device for detecting illegal uses based on one or more time slots between subsequent successive tests using the same serial identification name, simultaneous testing and geographic distances between subsequent consecutive areas of use. The super-memory memory element may be a CD-R disc, and the serial identification name is included in the supercomputer memory element along with other data.

The system prohibits the use of specific CDs such as full-length movies. Because each supercomputer has a unique computer-readable serial identifier, the certification of each formatted CD is possible before it is reviewed, enabling it to link the account to usage and ensure uninterrupted revenue collection. In this way, film studios can earn revenue every time a user watches a movie. A computer-readable serial identification name may include permission status information, such as permission to use the media once or many times. At best, the Terminal Accumulator can change at least part of the serial identification name depending on the user's transaction associated with the adjustment of permission status information. The user transaction mentioned herein may comprise the purchase of an additional permit, as well as the actual use of the supercomputer memory element.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the memory system comprises a storage device, an output interface for transmitting recorded parts of data from a main data area to one or more output devices, and a device for transmitting a computer-readable serial identification name from an area outside the main data area to an external device. The cache may have a floating head for reading at least part of the recorded data and also scanning the serial identification name. The system may have a storage controller with an operator interface and a user access device, the controller suppresses at least a few storer operations if the user input data does not coincide with a predetermined portion of the user data. 7 7

One auxiliary data track may have a large number of batch data supporting serial numbers. At best, one auxiliary data track has at least 200 bits of auxiliary data. The serial identification name may have about 2000 bits of auxiliary data. The serial identification name can be placed in the output area of the supercomputer memory element.

The system can detect the use of pirated elements with an index of permissible serial identification names, it may have comparator index serial identifiers for comparison with serial identification names, signals received from the repository, storage media usage data, and it may investigate at least one time interval Sequential testing and geographic distances between successive test locations between subsequent successive attempts to detect illegal attempts to use a supercomputer. Serial IDs can be linked to their indexes by specific users, and the system can use a key code associated with a cache and / or operator input to improve detection of illegal attempts to use supercomputer memory elements. This detection can still be patched by comparing the element identifier scanned from the cache with the corresponding element identification name from the index.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the method of scanning mass-produced recorded multimedia elements forbidding against unauthorized access comprises the following steps: a) producing the recorded copies of the particular elements on the respective media elements; b) providing a unique computer-readable serial identification name for each item; (c) the installation of a device for reading the recorded data from the element media, linking it to the authorization data, may also read the serial identification name; (d) maintaining an index of valid authorization codes related to specific serial identification names; E) reading the serial identification name when trying to read the copy; (f) acceptance of the submission code; (g) referral of specific copy identification name permission to a device that compares the submitted passcode with a valid passcode from the index; and (h) scanning the copy as an accessory with the passcode.

At best, the method measures permissible usage of the recorded multimedia element, which consists of the following steps: a) Formation of an index containing the levels of permission to access specific copies; (b) debiting authorization levels based on consistent use of multimedia elements; (c) crediting of authorization levels based on transactions with specific copies; and (d) the establishment of conditions for the level of activity under the authorization. The method may further comprise the step of having at least a specific computer readable permission level for the copy of the maintenance copy. The above-mentioned methods may include other steps related to the encryption of the elements in the production of the recorded copies, or the decryption of the elements using a part of the copy of the passcode for reading.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the super-memory memory element has a basis; basic memory elements on a substrate for storing a plurality of key data elements that are read by the data read head from the main data area, moving along a base path predetermined in relation to the base; auxiliary memory elements on a substrate for receiving and storing a plurality of auxiliary data elements that are read by the auxiliary head beyond the main data area, moving along the base with a predetermined auxiliary base path. The key data elements mentioned here are large-scale data stored in memory that can be read from a conventional CD reader data reader when the data is recorded on a regular CD. The main trail is the disk rotation movement, compatible with the movement of such a CD reader head 9 9

on a real trail. Accordingly, the auxiliary trail is a disk rotational motion, aligned with the alignment of the auxiliary head to access the auxiliary data elements.

The main data elements can only be read. The main memory elements can be adapted to receive basic data elements by compression. The main memory elements can be adapted to receive basic data through selective irradiation. The main data elements can be read optically. The base and main memory elements can be configured as a rotating CD.

Auxiliary memory media can be used to record and read data on a stand-alone head. Auxiliary memory media may be a magnetic shell. Assistive data may be recorded by selective irradiation.

A large memory storage device to which a super-memory memory element may be inserted may further include a device for retaining the supercomputer memory element, a head data reader head, a reading head for the auxiliary data elements, a control device for the base-to-read data reading head, and a read-out data reader head control. The data reading head can be an optical head. The auxiliary head may also be a magnetic head that could record at least a few auxiliary data elements. In any case, the auxiliary head device may have an optical head.

The auxiliary head device for scanning auxiliary data may have a head on the base of the sliding predetermined path. A supercharger may have a head circuit consisting of a master amplifier with main data terminals depending on the position of the data head, the scheme has a separate auxiliary conclusion for the auxiliary data. The primary amplifier can operate on the first frequency and skip the main data elements, the auxiliary amplifier can operate on the second frequency and skip the auxiliary data elements while effectively blocking the main data. The master amplifier may have a first control link for balancing the main output with respect to the boundary size of the data; A supercomputer can be a compact disc, a storage device for rotating the disc.

The invention further provides a method for producing supercomputer memory elements with recorded data for serial numbers comprising the step of preparing a reference record, copies of this record on a plurality of corresponding phases of the production of supercomputer memory, the creation of a unique serial number associated with each benchmark, and serialization. storing the code corresponding to the serial number on each corresponding supercomputer memory element behind the main data area, thus sequentially marking the elements. The method may include serial number encryption, corresponding serial numbers of the corresponding supercomputer memory elements corresponding to the encrypted serial numbers. The recording step may include selective irradiation of the super-memory elements. Copies of the master record may be stored in the relevant core data of the super-memory elements, and the step of recording the serial code may include the optional replacement of the super-memory elements performed in the relevant core data areas. Each supercomputer may have a verification area behind the main data area, and the step of replacing the super-memory elements may include the customization of the checking area of each element. The changeover phase is at best carried out in a flexible relationship with the main data area in order to maintain the functionality of the verification area adjacent to the main data area. In addition, the exchange step includes other steps consisting of a check area corresponding to the respective serial code areas, within the sub-division change, and the sub-division separation check area to maintain the functionality of the verification area. The super-flash memory elements may be CDs, their check areas are the output areas with the data entered in them, the conversion stage may also include the rotation of the single disk, the modulation of the laser engraving device to produce serial copies of copies and the redirection of the laser engraving device to the output area of each disc. limits. 11

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a multimedia system giving access to personal data;

Fig. 1A is a fragmentary view of a disk storage device having a serial number of supercomputer memory elements for use in the system depicted in Fig. 1;

Fig. 2 is a diagram of the main program sequence shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a diagram of the sequence initiation program shown in Fig. 1;

Figure 4 is a sequence diagram of a program for displaying films in the system shown in Figure 1;

Fig. 5 is a sequence diagram of the accounting program of the program shown in Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a general view of a remote control unit of the system shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating an alternative configuration of the system shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 8 is a block diagram of the processor part of the system shown in Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 is a block diagram of the operation of the CD part of the system part shown in Fig. 7;

Fig. 10 is a block diagram of the operation of the video section of the system part shown in Fig. 7;

Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a method and device for producing the most suitable form of the supercomputer memory element shown in Fig. 1A;

Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram depicting an alternative configuration of a disk storage device shown in Fig. 1A for a supercomputer memory element shown in Fig. 11;

Fig. 13 is a graph illustrating the reflectance levels of the serial coding performed in the additional data area of the supercomputer memory element shown in Fig. 1; 12

Fig. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating an alternative configuration of a part of a disk storage device shown in Fig. 12; and

Fig. 15 is a detailed view of the supercomputer memory element shown in Fig. 11. The invention relates to a multimedia transaction system, which is extremely efficient, comprehensive, inexpensive and easy to use. As shown in Figure 1-6, the multimedia system 1 consists of a transaction terminal 2 with a television monitor 3, which can be a conventional TV receiver, a pair of speakers 4, and a transaction device 5. The transaction device 5 includes a terminal disk storage device 6 for receiving the selected supercomputer. The memory element 7, which may be a high-density optical disc (CD), has a disk storage device 6 having conventional (not shown) means for reading the information stored in the super-memory memory element 7. Compact discs are extremely convenient to distribute among many users because they can be mass-multiplied by compression according to the record standard. Direct copying by compression does not distinguish between copies of the dough. The present invention discloses a method for marking separate copies of such mass-produced elements that allow for the control of the primary and subsequent interactions associated with these elements.

As seen in the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, the terminal disk storage device 6 has a device for reading a unique serial number or code 8 formed in the supercomputer memory element 7, this device is a barcode reader 9. As will become clear later, the barcode reader 9 may not be standalone, fixed head (low resolution), and a disc burner normal recording head accessory for detecting and reading code. In addition, many conventional CDs contain a barcode made in mass print, along with large volumes of copied data, this barcode indicates a specific item that is restored on a CD. The usual bar code is used in existing inventory and accounting schemes and is not intended to be read by simple CD players. As shown in Fig. 1A, the serial code 8 is placed in the circular space of the CD 7, where the conventional bar code may also be present. One method of producing the serial code 8 is a laser engraving method of a compact disc 7 reflector shell 7, which also contains large volumes (and may also include a barcode). The serial code 8 is unique to each copy of the CD 7, and is intended to further identify the particular element so that the barcode reader 9 allocates the item and its specific copy. Of course, other methods of producing serial code 8 are also possible, such as stickers, direct embedding of barcode elements or embedding of the CD into the CD 7, using sliding forming elements whose movements are controlled by a computer. The serial code can also be stored along with other large data when the supercomputer memory element 7 is a CD-R (recordable) CD. Other locations for serial codes 8 are also possible, for example, on the inner or outer side of a ring bearing a barcode marking the print run. In addition, it is desirable that at least part of the serial code 8 be changed to record the status information described below. As shown in Fig. 1A, part of the serial code 8, i.e. Read / Write Serial Code 8 'is formed as a magnetic strip produced by well known credit card manufacturing means. An important and necessary element in the configuration of the system 1 includes a terminal accumulator 6 having a barcode reader 9 with a magnetic read / write head 10 and a main reading head 11. The accumulator 6 is adapted to receive the element 7 having a rotating CD 6 with a solid base 12 in the drive 13, the main reading head 11 is adapted to move inwardly and externally with respect to the drive 13, and can access the paths of the basic data of the elements recorded in the base memory base 11 of the base 12 in a conventional manner. The read / write serial code 8 'is formed in the storage memory 14 of the element 7, the memory of the auxiliary memory 14 is arranged so that it can be accessed by the read / write head 10. Magnetic material of the auxiliary storage media 14, in which the part of the serial code is stored 8', can be used for marking the CD 7. In cases where only part of the serial code 8 is changed, it is preferred that the portion 8 'be shifted radially with respect to the remaining code 8, as shown in Fig. 1A. The volume of the serial code 8, including serial number, status, and accounting information, can range from about 200 bits to 2 Kb. 14

The transaction device 5 also comprises a key interface 15, a transaction interface 16, and a transaction controller 17 controlling the terminal accumulator 6, depending on the operator input and signals received from the key interface 15 and the transaction interface 16. The controller 17 comprises an input interface 18 that can be connected with a joystick device 19 for video game play, etc., the input interface 18, depending on the remote controller 20, shown in detail in FIG. 6, has a remote control 20 with a digital keyboard, transport control buttons similar to a mouse device, and sometimes several. Special purpose buttons. The present invention is characterized by having a local memory permitting access to the supercomputer memory element 7. The system 1 has a key memory device 21 inserted into the key interface 15. The device 21, which may be slightly larger than the credit card, has computer readable data consisting of a personal identification number (PIN) and a key code required as described below with reference to Figs. 2 and 4 to allow access to forbidden data parts of supercomputer memory elements 7. These limited data are best encrypted by DESE tools described in FIBS Publication No. 46 (NTIS). In addition, as noted below, the key 21 has a read / write memory for storing and restoring user and transaction data. In this way, the security and flexibility of the transaction of the user of the key 21 is increased.

Terminal 2 may be one of a plurality of such terminals marked with position 1 'in Fig. 1, the system 1 also has at least a transaction processing device 22 which alternately connects to terminals 2 via the respective terminal network 23 via the terminal interface 24. The transaction processing device 22 also has a data bank processor 25 for controlling and maintaining the terminal network 23, the processor 25 is also connected to a large-scale data bank memory or index 26, a service terminal 27, and optionally, a supply interface 28 for to communicate with a plurality of sales terminals 29 via a supply network 23 'similar to a terminal network.

Each sales terminal 29 may have a sales interface 30 and a bar code reader 31. A barcode reader 31 reads a unique serial number (which may include a code corresponding to the element name) from each of the 15 supercomputer memory elements 7 to detect individual copies of each element. The barcode scanner 31 is similar to the barcode reader 9 of the transaction terminal 5, except that the scanner 31 of the sales terminal 29 does not read the information stored in the supercomputer memory element 7. The barcode scanner 31 is designed to read labels from boxes that store a plurality of copies of the super-memory memory elements 7, the labels identifying the item and the range of 7 serial numbers of the items in the box. As shown in FIG. 1, the configuration provided by the terminal 29 also includes a key interface 15 'that corresponds to the key interface 15 of the transaction device 5, but is only intended to read the personal identification code (PIN) to identify the user, and to allow a particular user to contact the transaction during the transaction. The supercharged memory element 7. The connection may be set between a specific copy of the user and the super-memory memory element 7 when the code reader 31 reads the serial code 8 or a copy of the supercomputer memory element 7. When the code reader 31 reads the range of serial numbers, the user is connected to the group 7 of the supercomputer, which is traded by a particular supplier. It goes without saying that the monitor 3 may have speakers 4 or a mono speaker.

Transaction terminal alignment

The system 1 reconciliation protocol shown in FIG. 1 requires the user to have a transaction device 5, a remote controller 20, a key memory device 21, a copy of the supercomputer memory startup program, or a startup program CD 7 ', and installation instructions. (According to an alternative configuration shown in FIG. 7-10 below, the key memory device 21 is unnecessary, its functions moved to the counterpart of the transaction controller 17). An inexperienced user needs only a startup program CD 7 'and an instruction to perform the installation process with a remote controller 20, no keyboard, mouse or other commonly used computer devices.

The installation guide explains how to connect to transaction device 5 on a preliminary basis to view the startup program CD T. Also, when it is necessary to turn off the transaction device 5 and TV 16 monitor 3 at the end of the connections, the instruction is required as a convenient source of information indicating where you need to copy the installation debugger on the Starter CD-ROM 7. Typically, the startup program CD-ROM 7 'remains with the user, which may be necessary if any problems occur after the installation process is completed successfully.

The information (eg surname, address, credit card number) needed to use the services provided by the system 1 is transmitted by the user by telephone to a qualified service representative, the information is provided to the service terminal 27 via the data processing processor 25 of the transaction processing device 22 to the index 26. How described below, the information link between the transaction device 5 and the transaction processing device 22 via the network 23 is required to enter the received data into the key memory device (or other memory) using the key interface 15. This connection is initiated by the transaction device or transaction processing device 22 depending on the specific system configuration. The transaction device 5 then shows (via the TV monitor 3) that it has received the initial information and that the user is ready to start any program. Qualified installation specialists can consult the telephone as soon as the transaction device 5 is connected to the TV monitor 3.

The transaction device 5 is connected to a 120 V AC power source, a modular telephone, a TV monitor 3 antenna input, and any other device such as a video camera. The user enters the transaction device 5 into the network and connects to the television system and also inserts the batteries into the remote controller 20.

If the user wants to use the startup program CD T, he turns on the transaction gadget 5 and the TV monitor 3, puts the startup program CD into the terminal store 6. The startup programs on the CD use voice, graphical diagrams, and images to demonstrate the detailed installation. TV Monitor 3 provides a welcome message and a list of control instructions. The user then selects the installation settings from the configuration instructions on the CD and independently from the associated configuration instructions. The user is instructed to copy the installation instructions of the stand-alone program to the exact installation connections, including 17 telephones, TV monitor 3, voltages, video cameras, distribution boxes, etc. Then, when the voltage is turned off, the user connects all the connections and switches on the transaction device by sliding the installation instructions. 5. As described below, the transaction device 5 verifies the correct installation and, if not, provides the user with an error message via the TV monitor 3.

The home phone user calls the operator of the service department at number 1-800, which is intended to provide additional information for the startup program. The form is displayed on the TV monitor 3 and in the Starter Guide. The necessary additional information includes names and personal identification codes, phone number, credit cards with expiration date, addresses, credit / prepayment maximum, minimum and limit amounts, postal addresses, and postal method. As mentioned earlier, the information connection is performed over the network 23, and the required information is sent from the transaction processing device 22 to the transaction device 5. The connection between the transaction processing device 22 and the transaction device is protected by encryption of the data accordingly. Public and Personal Keys are used to encrypt / decrypt data. The Public / Personal Key Protocol is licensed from the American company RSA Data Security Corporation of Redwood City, CA, described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,405,829. The information transmitted from the transaction processing device to the transaction device 5 is displayed on the TV monitor 3 and the user is requested to confirm it. If any information is inaccurate, the user can correct it or call the operator at 1-800. When this window is precisely filled, the transaction device is ready for work.

As shown in Fig. 2, the transaction controller 17 is programmed in the main memory 32 of the main program for executing operations with the super-memory memory element 7 in one or more formats. Upon initiation as described below with reference to Fig. 3, the control starts at the normal start-up stage 33, and after inserting the CD 7, the terminal storer 6, which reads the header information from the CD 7, is triggered in the initial work stage 34, this information being provided in the sequence of queries 35, offering a relevant work program 36, which may be a gaming program 36A, a film program 36B, a catalog program 36C, or an open program 36D. When the program is completed or otherwise terminated as 18 18

described below, the control proceeds to the completion stage 37, then returns to the normal start-up phase 33. The composition of the master program 32 includes a tuning step 38 which starts automatically when the voltage is switched on. During this step, it is checked whether the transaction device is initiated 5. If so, the control switches to the standard start-up phase 33. Otherwise, the tuning program 39 is executed as shown in Figure 3. During the debugger 39, the startup solution step 40 of the startup program blocks blocked program execution until the startup program CD 7 ', which is for initiation, is inserted. During the next step 41, a message appears on the TV monitor 3 prompting the insert of the memory key device 21, and thereafter, during key operation step 42, it is checked that the key memory device 21 is properly inserted and that a proper connection to it is set. (As mentioned above, the key memory device 21 will be skipped below to describe the alternative configurations according to Figure 7-10.) If the proper connection is set within a predetermined time period, the control will go to step 43 of the transaction processing device. At step 44, an appropriate error message is sent to the TV monitor 3, and the control is returned to the startup solution of the startup program CD 40.

At step 43, access to the transaction processing device tuning program 39 awaits data from the transaction processing device 22 such as the personal identification (PIN) code and other personal data sent through the transaction network 23. The data is transmitted to the pulse memory during the user data adjustment step 45 the memory key device 21 or other transaction controller element 17), the data during the user data mapping step 46 is also reflected on the TV monitor 3. The received data also comprise the date of the telephone contact of the subsequent transaction processing device. The data acquisition step 47 is performed to verify that the data displayed on the monitor corresponds to the data transmitted to the control processing personnel of the transaction processing device. If not, proceed to step 48 of the user input to correct the user data, and then repeat the data session step 47. When the user data matches the entered data, the control goes to step 19 of step 19 for initiating the data transmission step 50 if the changes are The personal data prepared during the data transmission step 50 is transmitted to the transaction processing device 22 by a transaction network 23, where they are stored up to the next time as described below.

Standard operating modes

During standard operating modes, the session begins with the user inserting the selected CD or supercomputer memory 7 into the terminal 5 of the transaction device 6. The operations are displayed on the TV monitor 3 with an intuitive graphical user interface when the user, using the remote controller 20, selects the options provided. The possible operations are determined by the type 7 of the supercomputer memory element inserted into the terminal accumulator. In this regard, if the transaction device 5 receives a text message from the transaction processing device 22, the user will be informed, for example, that certain directories are up to date or that certain adjustments are still in progress. It is suggested that the user selects the options provided on the TV monitor 3 using the remote controller 20 and start the session.

In the best case, messages, commands or updated information sent from the transaction processing device 22 are accompanied by a new date denoting the time of the next transaction processing device 22 contact. If there was no contact before this date, then the transaction device 5 automatically initiates the contact for the adjusted instructions from the transaction processing device 22. If the transaction device 5 is unable to communicate with the transaction processing device 22, the user is advised to check the telephone line in the error message. This error message is repeated each time the device 5 has a CD 7 until the connection to the transaction processing device is completed 22. After a certain number of days without contact with the transaction processing device 22, the firmware 5 of the transaction device will force the device 5 to terminate its operation. 20

At certain moments of the session, the transaction device 5 asks the user to insert the key memory device 21 into the transaction device 5 if it is not there, and record the personal identification number (PIN) with the remote controller 20 as described below. Each person must have a personal identification number (PIN) entered on the key memory device 21 for identifying each user with permission to use the transaction device 5. Credit information, restrictions on viewing certain films, catalog information, etc. is linked to each personal identification number (PIN), this information is duplicated in the transaction processing device 22. Although the settlement of most of the super-memory elements 7 is based on the "pay-per-view" or "charge period" principle, as described below, is it is also possible to have a "free preview" of the original part of the supercomputer 7 which is not encrypted. Also, all parts of the catalog are normally accessible without a personal identification number, as described below, unless the use of directory information is limited, for example, if it is to be unavailable to children.

System 1 is configured so that the user home phone or other network channel is kept to a minimum in terms of both call volume and duration. With the exception of the charge for local telephone service, other services related to voice and data transmission are free of charge. If the home phone is busy with a computer, modem, and one telephone line when the transaction device 5 attempts to communicate with the transaction processing device 22, the transaction device may be programmed to call the phone later until the connection is successful. Alternatively, a protocol of data superiority over voice is possible.

Purchase Directories

In order to use the purchase catalog, the user acquires the elements of the catalog's super memory by 7 mail or other appropriate channels. By inserting the directory CD 7 into the terminal accumulator 6, the header information is read from the CD by means of a transaction sequence of step 35 of step 7 of the transaction controller 17. Sequence 35 checks the digital signature and, before starting the directory program 36C, determines whether there is permission to use the directory on this system. The catalog program 36C generally allows the user to quickly view specific items without entering a personal identification number (PIN) as described above. Only if the customer orders the item, a personal identification number (PIN) is required. As shown in FIG. 1, the user can view supercomputer memory elements in a neighbor 7 or other home, having the counter device 5, and can order goods if he has a user key memory device 21.

The delivery of cataloged items in System 1 can be greatly improved by using stereo sound, graphics, text and video in a simple multimedia format. In any quick preview of the catalog, the user can order one or more items. The transaction device 5 automatically sends the order to the supplier's order computer via the transaction processing device 22. By means of the transaction device 5, the user quickly receives confirmation of the availability of the ordered goods and the total order price. In order to complete the order on the TV monitor 3, it is only necessary to select the desired goods, since all necessary information about the user is already entered into the key memory device 21 (or other transaction controller memory). After the system 1 completes the order form and sends it to the supplier's computer, the latter completes the normal procedures and the purchased items are sent directly to the user by mail. Any problems with the purchase or return of the goods and their settlement are resolved between the user and the supplier automatically and recorded in the transaction processing unit 22 of the transaction processing device.

Alternatively, the user can order the goods by phone. The ordered goods are also delivered by mail directly to the user. All problems related to the purchase or return of goods are dealt with directly by the supplier.

The transaction device 5 is designed for continuous operation, i. it is never turned off. It works in standby mode when it is not used to replenish directory data. Thus, suppliers supplying selected items of catalogs can also track prices by means of a transaction with the transaction device 5 even when the catalog is already published. In addition, strong collaboration with suppliers, 22 combined with system 1's two-way communication capabilities, enables both the consumer and the supplier to manipulate the commodity prices of that day.

Movies

The main feature of System 1 is the ability to display full-length movies recorded in a single super-memory element or CD 7. These films are distributed in a variety of ways, such as video rentals, vending machines or mail. Since the cost of producing a CD is minimal, there is no need to return them to a video rental point or other distribution center. In this way, the user can have their library at home for personal use or give and lend to others. In a transaction according to the invention, the user rent a video CD at a local video rental point and pays a small usage fee for two 24-hour review periods. After inserting the supercomputer memory element 7, which has the form of an image CD, into terminal 6, the video program 36B is started as described above. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the video program 36B first reads the header information including the account data and the expiration date from the CD 7 at step 52. The expiration date is then compared to the internal calendar at end-of-validity step 53 to determine whether the user authorization is still valid. If not, the message on the expiration date in step 54 is followed by an appropriate message, followed by termination of the video program 36B during the CD copy removal phase 51.

If the expiration date of the CD 7 is not expired, the control proceeds to the equivalents of the key solution step 42 and error message step 43 (if the memory key device 21 is not in its position as shown in FIG. 1) during which the user is asked to enter a valid personal identification number and start the investigation phase 55. If the recorded personal identification number is rejected at step 56 of the trial, the control is returned to the personal identification number input stage 55. If not, the disk storage 6 is triggered at video opening stage 57 for transferring 23 selected CDs 7 For information, this selected information is usually intended for a free download of the main content of CD 7.

After the video opening step 57, when unencrypted information is provided from the CD 7, the control switches to the billing program 58. As shown in Figure 5, the billing program 57 at step 58 of the test step first determines whether the CD 7 is taken indefinitely. In the system shown in Fig. 1, the serial numbers and dependency status of each CD 7 can be stored in the memory of the key memory device 21. Alternatively, such information may be stored in another memory of the transaction device 5. The same information is also stored in the index of the transaction processing device 22. However, the connection to this information through the transaction network 23 is initiated only if the functionality of the system or other special circumstances are violated in order to avoid useless use of the network 23. If the dependency is unlimited, the control moves to the memory adjustment step 59, during which the pulse memory or other memory device 5 of the memory device 21 is adjusted, if necessary, then the permission to convey the main content is returned to the video program 36B for the allowed review phase 60 years. It is understood that the memory adjustment step 59 may consist of rewriting the read / write serial code 8 'by adding a new CD 7 to the user. Thus, a further CD 7 status test may be performed locally without calling the phone to the transaction processing device 22. In this case, the decryption key information of the CD 7 is pre-installed on the transaction device 5 during the previous telephone call. Thus, the number of interconnections between the transaction device 5 and the transaction processing device 22 is significantly reduced while reducing the corresponding costs.

In the event that unlimited video preview has not been pre-allocated, the control switches from step 58 of the unlimited review to the startup run step 61 to determine whether the first billing period was previously initiated. If not, the first period initiation is performed during the first start-up phase 62, restoring the current date and time, and the control proceeds to the memory adjustment step 59 to record the current time and date in the memory location in the respective memory location. If the first

The time period 24 has been initiated, its end time is determined during the first period solution stage 63, when the date and time previously determined and the predetermined duration of the first period (e.g., 24 hours) are compared with the current date and time. If the first period remains valid, the control goes to step 59 of memory adjustment (which may be missed). If not, an equivalent startup run step 6Γ is performed to determine if a second synchronized billing period has been started. If not, the first start-up stage 62 of the start-up is started to start the second stage 64, followed by the memory adjustment step 59 as described above. Otherwise, stage 65 of the second period is started to determine if the second period has not expired. In this case, the control goes to step 59 of memory adjustment as described above. Otherwise, the unlimited use of the video at step 66 on the TV monitor 3 provides an unlimited use of the video, followed by the acceptance test step 67 to determine whether the user accepts the offer. After accepting the control, it moves to the memory adjustment step 59 for recording the selection of unlimited video usage. Otherwise, an alternative option is given during the single review clause step 68 followed by an equivalent acceptance step step 67. After the acceptance, the control is returned to the second step 64 of the startup followed by the memory adjustment step 59 to record the acceptance of the "second" billing period and initiation. If a single view statement is rejected, access to output 69 and return to the video program 36B.

After the billing program 57 has been managed in the video demonstration program 36B, it moves to the payout step 70, which determines whether a prepayment authorization is requested. If not, key insertion step 71 asks for the required decryption key in the key memory device 21, and the key validity step 72 is executed. If the key set from the device 21 (or the location of the other transaction device 5) is valid, the control switches to the record decryption step 73, during which the video of the CD 7 is continued to be displayed behind the initial unencrypted portion. After the video demonstration program management returns to the termination phase of the main program 32. If the decryption key is not present in the transaction device 5, it can be found by telephone through the 25 transaction network 23 during the transaction processing step 74 of the transaction processing device followed by the key memory entry step 75 , in which the key is protected in the appropriate memory of the key memory device 21.

At step 70 of the payout step, a payout step 76 is performed, during which the corresponding message is sent to the TV monitor 3 to confirm the requested payment. The user authorization verification step 77 returns management to the billing program 57 if the authorization is granted. Otherwise, the control switches to the main recording demolition program 32 without showing the video from the CD 7.

As described above, the first viewing period begins with the beginning of the video demonstration, and not from the moment the CD 7 is retrieved from the repository. The second review period may begin at any time thereafter. This way to purchase videos is much more convenient and less costly for the user than traditional video rental services. If the user later decides to extend the review for another 24 hours, no additional action is required to implement it. It simply reviews the CD 7 using the transaction device 5, and the additional usage fee will automatically be included in its account. Alternatively, the consumer may decide to purchase the video for unlimited use, this transaction may be executed from the home transaction device 5.

Other applications

System 1 is also designed to display video games or other entertainment programs recorded on CD 7 as a joystick device for gaming or multimedia application management 19. CDs currently in use on personal computers are also suitable for use in the system 1, the publisher may change the price / usage combination transaction control device 22.

System 1 Terminal Stacker 6 can play standard audio format CDs like a conventional CD player, transaction device 5 has stereo output channels that can be connected to a user amplifier or stereo audio system and provide high audio quality. The track or other functions can be selected using the remote controller 20. Transaction device 5 can be configured to enable the user to convey images recorded on the Kodak® Photo CD by viewing images using the remote controller 20 and the Photo CD Access software.

The transaction device 5 is a complex device consisting of a sound CD player, a personal computer with multimedia equipment and a laser disc player. All of this is equipped with a single housing that is the same size as the VHS video player. Therefore, the transaction device 5 provides a plurality of operations and communications that can be performed by each of these systems separately, plus a key interface 15 (and / or pulse memory of the transaction controller 17), transaction interface 16, and transaction controller 17.

As described above, the correlation between the supercomputer memory element 7 and the transactions is implemented with the help of the supplier terminal 29 ', where the serial numbers of the specific CDs 7 sold by the aforementioned suppliers are read by a barcode scanner 31 and transmitted to the index 26 of the transaction control device. At the time (or at different times), other unifying user data may also be forwarded from the vendor terminal 29 to the index 26 element 7 for the supplier terminal correlation. In addition, the transaction terminal 5 can be used to correlate the transaction between the element 7 and the user by using a barcode reader 9 associated with the key memory device 21, the key memory device 21 (or other terminal 5 memory) is charged with the user and serial number authorization data. obtained from the transaction control device 22.

Another way of correlation relates to the reading of the serial numbers blocks or ranges of the supercomputer memory elements 7 provided to specific suppliers, this information is stored in the index 22 of the transaction control device 26. When the user of the terminal 5 tries to use a supercomputer or CD 7, the barcode scanner 9 reads serial number, the number is correlated with the corresponding number (or range that includes the number) in index 26 to associate item 7 with its particular supplier, thereby transferring the money for use of item 7 to the supplier's account. In this case, the correlation, which is also based on the serial number of the CD 7, is primarily performed by connecting to the transaction control device 22 via the terminal network 23 and accessing 27 corresponding user permission and decryption data stored in the key memory device 21, followed by the received user permission. the data in the transaction terminal 5 provides the monitor with an appropriate view.

In another example, the name and other data identifying the particular item being sold, the nature of the sale (for a limited or indefinite period) and the buyer, are forwarded from the supplier's terminal 29 to the transaction control unit 22 for storage in the transaction directory 23 '. as in the previous example, its basis is composed of a name and other identification data (but not a unique serial number), assuming that one user could only obtain a single copy of a particular item, or whether the copy that is already in use is one of the recent purchases by the user. Thus, there is no need to use barcode scanners 9 or 31. In this example, the name and other data necessary to identify a particular item are stored in index 26 along with data identifying the supplier and the buyer (user).

Alternative configuration

As shown in Fig. 7-10, the alternative configuration of the transaction device 5 has a key equivalent of the equivalent of a key memory device 21 connected to the transaction controller equivalent 17 '. Fig. 7 shows a controller 17 'having a computer processor 78, a system memory consisting of a fixed memory ROM 79, a random access memory RAM 80, and a DRAM 81 for direct access memory connected to a system bus 82, directly connected to the processor 78. The processor 78, which is shown in more detail in FIG. 8, has a first internal parallel port 78A connected to the input interface 18, and a second parallel port 78B connected to a key interface 15 equivalent labeled 15 ', which provides local data substitution capabilities and extends, as described below. The processor 78 also has a timer / serial port 78C connected to the transaction interface 16, and an integrated drive electronics IDE interface 78D connected to the terminal accumulator 6. The processor 78 also has a fast interface 78E that feeds the security control device SPU 83 providing key memory for the device 21, the other functions described below, and the video unit 84 shown in FIG. 10 and 28 below, the SPU 83 and the image block 84 are connected to the system bus as shown in FIG. In addition, the processor 78 has a DRAM controller 78F and a interrupt controller 78G that is connected to the bus line 82 of the system bus, the interrupt lines are in turn connected to the input interface 18 to respond to the operator intervention. The DRAM controller sends addresses and control signals to DRAM 81, the memory data has two-way communication on the system bus 82. The device suitable for use as a computer processor 78 is known as the MC68EC000 CPU produced by Motorola, Phoenix, AZ. ROM 79 may have the usual 512Kxl6 bit configuration, the pulse RAM 80 may be made as a memory of 2 Mb serial drive, and DRAM 81 may have the usual 256Kxl6 bit configuration with 80 nsek. access time.

The security control device or SPU 83 is responsible for all encryption, decryption, transaction and security functions of the transaction device 5. SRAM 85 is associated with SPU 84 separately from system bus 82 to protect its contents from unauthorized access. For example, the extended interface 15 'is programmed as a hardware program to address terminal storage, transaction interface 16, and SPU 83, but not secret data stored in SRAM 85. SRAM 85 can be a conventional 32Kx8 CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) device . The SPU 83 chip has limited memory for storing data and transactions. Additional information can be encrypted and stored in the main system memory (pulsed RAM 80 and DRAM 81). SPU 83 provides a continuous decryption speed of 1.2 Mbps. The SPU can be the main bus device with the usual bus arbitrage logos (not shown) installed between the SPU 83 and the processor 78.

Licensed public key cryptography algorithms may be used to control the key distribution and to provide the transaction device with the digital signature capability. SPU 83 has secret / public key pairs secret keys that are unique to each SPU 1 multimedia system. As noted above, the secret / public key protocol, including encryption and decryption, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,405,829, is used under the license obtained from RSA Data Security Corp. SPU 83 generates digital signatures by connecting to transaction control device 22. 22. SPU 83 checks digital signatures before certain data, such as directories and instructions, arrives from the tracer processing device 22 to the transaction device 5. SPU 83 also has other physical features. and functional features that make impossible or practically unrealistic questioning and / or reverse technology. Such features may include isolating internal memory cell addresses from external communications until appropriate access codes are provided, and electromagnetic protection, such as, for example, X-rays. Device suitable for use as SPU 83 known from National Semiconductor Corp. (Sunnyvale, CA) Ref. No. SPU2.0 / PV3.

Fig. 9 illustrates a preferred embodiment of terminal 6 for performing full-length reproduction in normal manner, except for quad-band video. It goes without saying that the total capacity of each CD 7 is proportional to the recording density and the useful area of the recording medium. Thus, there is a compromise between the size and the density of the CD 7, given the desired time of reproduction of the recording made in a given recording format. Fig. 9 shows a separate audio output for use when playing conventional audio discs, this output can directly control the audio decoder described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sample video block 84 is comprised of a full-length film decompression processor 86 having a combined memory consisting of ROM 87, SRAM 88, and DRAM 89. The decoder 86 transmits signals to the digital audio converter 90 and the NTSC encoder 91, the converter 90, and encoder 91 transmits the corresponding analog audio and video signals to the TV monitor 3. The capacity of the ROM 87 can reach 64 Kb, the SRAM 88 may have a 4x32 Kb configuration with 25 nsec. access time and DRAM 89 can have 4x256Kxl6 bit configurations with 70 nsek. access time. The decompression processor 86 may be a device known as IIT 3201 MPP, manufactured by Integrated Information Technology, Ine. (Santa Clara, CA). Another device suitable for use as a decompression processor 86 may be STI3500A manufactured by SGS-Thomson Microelectronics Ine. (Carrollton, TX). The digital audio converter 90 can be a TDA 1310 device manufactured by Philips Semiconductor 30 (Sunnyvale, CA), and the NTSC decoder 91 can be a SAA 7188A produced there.

As described above, Serial Number 8 may be entered either on the inside or on the outside of a conventional mass-numbered barcode. A particularly convenient location for recording serial number 8 is outside the large data field but within the range of the main scanner head 11 movement range. As shown in Figs. 11, 12 and 15, a properly configured memory element 7 has a serial code 8 inside the main storage medium 92, but behind a large area of data, a large amount of data is limited by the radius R, the serial code 8 fits in a narrow circular band width AR as shown in FIG. The AR may be within the output area 14, as shown in Figure 15, in the output area 14, there are special data that characterize this area. As shown in FIG. 15, the output area 14 surrounds the main data area 93 with large data read by the terminal accumulator 6, the main data area 93 having an internal radius Ri and an outer radius Ro. The circular "inner" area 94 extends outwardly towards the inner radius Ri, areas 14, 93, and 94 are located within the main storage medium 92.

Fig. 11 shows the manufacturing process 95 of the CD 7, including the production stage 96 of the record benchmark, during which the master record is prepared, followed by the media recording step 97, during which copies of the main record are copied onto a plurality of bases 12 having the main storage medium 92. Typically, the recording step 97 of the media comprises pre-casting the substrate 12 by pressing, followed by coating with a reflective metallized layer. It is understood that data may be recorded in encrypted form and may be encrypted in various ways.

The serial numbering machine 98 with counter 99 is then used during process 95 which, each time the bases 12 with the recorded media passes through it, records the increased serial number Sn to the encoder 100. The serial number Sn may vary from 1 to N, where N is the total number of media records made from a single benchmark. It is understood that other serial number protocols may be used. The coding device 100 encrypts the serial number either alone or in combination with other information such as the item identification and / or the user authorization level 31 mentioned above, and forwards the final composite code to the shift register 101. The shift register 101 transmits the composite code to the driver 102, which triggers a selective irradiation device such as a laser engraving device 103 for the optional replacement of the main memory media 92, thereby generating the serial code of the CD 7. The laser engraving device 103 may be a conventional fixed laser device that interacts with an acoustic optical modulator (AOM) and Optical Focusing System, and optionally irradiate an area of approximately 25 microns in diameter sufficient to engrave the metallized layer 7 of the CD, rotating the CD 7 in a predetermined manner to the equivalent of the disk drive 13 labeled 104. Thus, through The exemplary configuration of FIG. III comprises the following steps: computing the CDs 7 by creating a unique serial number associated with each reference, copy, serial number encryption, and encrypted result, i.e. The coding of the serial code 8 in one path, as described above, is of course influenced by the width AR, which is about 25 microns. Alternatively, the focusing system of the laser engraving device 103 may be configured to produce radially narrower records, and the serial code 8 may be engraved on multiple paths (during base 12 rotation), ascending in diameter and serial code 8 having an AF width greater than any desired size than the engraving width. In addition, engraving can be performed in segments spaced through angles of a certain size to maintain sufficient information about the output data and to maintain the functionality of the tracking head movement. The disc holder 104 may have equivalents of the main reading head 11 and associated components (not shown) for checking successful completion of the engraving and initiating the start of the correction if necessary.

As shown in Figure 9 below, the storage device 6 includes a CD ROM mechanism 105 and a diode amplifier / laser feeder 106, a diode amplifier having a main output 107 that feeds a CD decoding device 108 and a digital servoscheme 109 controlling the movement of the main reading head 11 ( Fig. 1A). Fig.12 shows the most suitable configuration of the recorder 6 for use with CDs produced with process 85 on CDs 7. As with most conventional CD readers already known, the main reading head 11 can move externally beyond the radius R for purposes understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. CDs' main storage media can also be expanded. The storage device 6 shown in FIG. 12 includes a primary amplifier 110 and a main amplifier 111 forming the main output 107 for use as shown in FIG. 9, the primary amplifier 110, together with the main amplifier 111, belongs to the circuit block 106 shown in FIG. , which contains a diode amplifier. The diode amplifier equivalent shown in FIG. 12 has an auxiliary output 112 which is fed from the input of the main amplifier 111, as is the auxiliary amplifier 113 controlled by the primary amplifier 110.

It goes without saying that the data density of the serial code 8 is usually much lower than the density of the data recorded on the medium, and when the main amplifier 111 is optimally matched to the bandwidth of the high frequency bandwidth, it is desirable that the auxiliary output 112 send the useful signals at the lowest possible frequency . The primary amplifier 250 is not required, but if it does, it should not interrupt signal components whose frequencies are lower than the bandwidth of the main amplifier 111. In addition, in devices containing a primary amplifier 110, auxiliary amplifier 113 is not required. In the case where the output of the main amplifier 111 is, as usual, digital (unit or binary), output of the auxiliary amplifier 113 may be analog (linear) or digital.

As can be seen from Figures 13 and 14, the other factor for detecting the auxiliary code 8 is that the reflective capacity of the engraved areas of the CDs 7 is significantly lower than that of the data areas with reflective coating on a flat surface interrupted at a distance from one another approximately 0.5 microns in diameter. As shown in Fig. 13, the main amplifier 111 is sensitive to data recorded on the first high reflection capability of the data 114 and the lower second reflector capability 115, the etched areas of the serial code 8 have a very low third reflective power 116. Thus, the main amplifier 111 may be balanced to detect the data. Similarly, the auxiliary power amplifier 113 may be balanced to detect the serial number of the refractive power of the serial code, which is between the second and the third reflective power. Fig. 14 shows a schematic diagram of the connection diagram of the amplifiers 110, 111 and 113 operating as described above. The main amplifier 111 has a main frequency bandwidth amplifier 118 that feeds a main comparator 119 having a data control input D that corresponds to a data threshold reflection capability 117. It is understood that the speed of the basic data bits is 50 times or more than the auxiliary data , thus facilitating the resolution between the output signals of the main output 107 and the output signals of the auxiliary output 112 using frequency bandwidth amplifiers 118 and 120. For example, it is contemplated that when the base 12 moves at 3.27 m / sec. At a rate of about 16 Mbit / sec, the data bit rate of the main read head 11 recorded on the media is about 24 Mbit / s, while the rate of auxiliary data for serial code 8 is about 164 Kbps.

Fig. 15 shows the dimensions of the DVDs of the digital video discs, which consist of the base radius DS = 120 mm, the radius of the main data area Ro = 58 mm, and the maximum radius Rl of the boundary area 14 = 58.5 mm. The maximum fluctuation or eccentricity of the recorded tracks of these digital video discs reaches a total of 100 microns, including 40 microns of fluctuation between the tracks and the base diameter of 12, 40 microns of disk space 13 and 20 microns, consisting of various fluctuations resulting from the insertion of the base 12 into the disk drive. 13. It should be understood that the tracks are arranged approximately 1 micron, measured from center to center. Without these limitations, the best place for serial code is adjacent to the outside of the output area. For example, if the width AR is about 25 microns, the serial code 8 can be placed between the inner radius R1 = 58.455 mm and the outer radius R2 = 58.480 mm. In one case, the width AR is increased to 125 microns in order to reliably detect without servo control, then R1 is reduced to 58.355 microns. As shown below in Figure 15, the serial code 8 is, at best, distributed at an angle between the segments 8A, 8B, 8C, etc., so that the false data of the output area 14 is inserted between the segments, thereby enabling the main reading head 11 to perform servo-tracking. Conclusion This system allows you to buy, without leaving your home, reviewing a variety of fully interactive multimedia catalogs, many of the goods are illustrated using video techniques, the ordered goods are automatically downloaded to the user's door. Also, using this system, the user can view full-length movies by purchasing them directly from the rental point, a small fee is charged to the user's account during each movie review and is given the right to purchase it indefinitely for private viewing. The system described in the present invention allows playing video games and viewing educational multimedia programs, such as multimedia encyclopaedias, by adding the corresponding header information, or by directly configuring system 1 to view CD ROMs currently used on personal computers. System 1 can also be used to view open-source CDs, such as standard audio and video CDs, as well as Kodak® Photo CDs through the home TV system.

Although this invention is described in detail with reference to specific versions thereof, other versions are possible. For example, CDs 7 may be sold with the right to a one-time or multiple-time review over a single time interval with subsequent views or time intervals using the transaction device 5 defined in the contract. Permission may be granted for a certain number of reviews for an unlimited period of time. The unlimited time view feature based on the transaction control device 22 may be omitted or provided. Similarly, the duration of the specific review permission and the charges may also be charged. CDs can be made with unencrypted parts for free viewing. The combination and / or operation of the transaction device 5 can be controlled by connecting to the transaction control device 22 by initiating only the transaction interface 16 to prevent the calls of the home phone of the voice telephones. In addition, the game software 35 may be specially designed for system 1, the system 1 may have channels for connecting electronic accessories for playing games using third party standards. In addition, the correlation between vendor and consumer transactions may be based on the number of copies of specific items and the contribution of each supplier (creation, production, trade). However, the definition of the invention is not limited to the embodiments of the invention set forth in its description.

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- < / - / (9 ---% 36 DEFINITION DEFINITION γ- 1. An interactive multimedia system that provides personal transaction management, consisting of: a) a transaction terminal with: i) a terminal storage device to access at least one supercomputer memory element with its recorded data; (ii) an audio / video output interface for sending parts of recorded data to one or more output devices; (iii) a transaction interface for bidirectional electronic communications with an external device; and iv) a terminal control device for activating the output interface and the transaction interface, depending on the operator input; b) a transaction processing device having: i) a data bank processor; and (ii) a terminal interface for bidirectional electronic communications between the transaction interface and the data bank processor; c) a device for correlating the supercomputer memory element during a particular transaction; and d) a device for measuring element usage based on transaction details. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the transaction processing device still has a feeder interface for bidirectional electronic communications between a plurality of vendors and a data bank processor, the correlation tool for identifying one particular vendor, and the measuring device has a means for crediting a predetermined supplier for a predetermined amount , the size of which depends on the use of the super memory element. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the terminal control unit comprises a hand-held remote control for receiving at least a portion of the operator input. 37 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the transaction terminal has a key memory for storing release data comparable to the user input, the control device suppressing at least a plurality of first store operations if the user data does not coincide with a predetermined portion of the authorization data. 5. A system according to claim 4, characterized in that it has a device for adjusting the key memory using the transaction interface. 6. The system of claim 4, wherein the authorization data comprises a key code, and the device for correlating the supercomputer memory element comprises an index of key codes and supercomputer memory elements that are allowed to be used according to one respective key code. 7. A system according to claim 6, characterized in that it has a device for adjusting the index according to the use of the supercomputer memory element. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the index includes identification data of suppliers having the right to use supercomputer memory elements. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the supercomputer memory element is one of a plurality of elements with the recorded data corresponding to the identical information and having the element identification name, the terminal control device for signaling the element identity to the transaction processing device using the transaction interface to the index includes the unique serial identification name of each element, the correlation device of the supercapital memory element has: a) a device for placing a particular serial identification name in the index using the element identifier and the key code signaled from the terminal accumulator; and 38 (b) a device for reading one particular supplier from the index, in comparison with the serial identification name. 10. The system of claim 4, wherein the transaction terminal has a key interface for the permissible key query. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the key is a coded card, the key interface for signaling the key code from the card to the terminal control unit. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the transaction terminal is for comparing the key code with a plurality of pass codes, each authorization code corresponding to a separate user account. 13. The system of claim 11, wherein the key has read / write memory elements for storing transaction data. 14. The system of claim 2, wherein: a) the transaction terminal has a key interface for the permissible key query to obtain the key code; and b) the system has a plurality of sales terminals used by at least a few suppliers to communicate with the transaction processing device, each sales terminal having a key reader for reading the key code, the transaction processing device has a device for index correction based on transactions one of which manages the card. 15. The system of claim 10, wherein the key interface is for signaling the key code to the terminal control unit, the correlation device of the supercapital memory element has an index of key codes and supercomputer memory elements allowed for use according to one respective key code. 39 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the supercomputer memory element is one of a plurality of elements having the recorded data with identical information and the element identification name, the terminal control device for signaling the element identity to the transaction processing device using the transaction interface entered in the index the unique serial identification name of each element and the identification name of the supplier authorized to use the supercomputer memory element according to the respective key codes, the correlation device of the supercapital memory element has: a) a device for placing the particular serial identification name in the index using the element identifier and the key code; signaled from terminal storage; and (b) a device for reading the index from the index, in comparison with the serial identification name. 17. The system of claim 1, wherein the supercomputer memory element is one of a plurality of items having recorded data corresponding to identical information, each element also having a unique computer-readable serial identification name, the terminal accumulator has a device for signaling the serial identification name in the terminal control unit, the correlation device of the supercalendar memory element has: a) an index of serial identification names aligned with the specific suppliers; (b) a device for comparing a specific serial identification, signaled from the terminal accumulator, with the index serial names; and (c) a device for reading one particular supplier from the index in response to the comparison device. 18. The system of claim 17, wherein the serial identification name is a bar code, the serial identification name signaling device has a barcode reader. 40 19. The system of claim 17, wherein the index comprises memory usage charge data matched with serial identification names, the measurement device has a user account debit and a vendor account crediting device usage tax data device. 20. The system of claim 2, wherein there are a plurality of supplier terminals used by at least a few suppliers to communicate with the transaction processing device, each supplier terminal having a serial identification name reader for reading serial identification names aligned with the supercomputer memory elements, the transaction processing device. has a device for adjusting the index on the basis of communications with the supplier terminals. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein at least a plurality of supplier terminals have a key reader for reading the code of the key provided by the buyer of the supercomputer. 22. The system of claim 1, wherein the data stored in the supercomputer includes information about the supplier, the transaction terminal has a device for receiving and storing information from the transaction processing device using the transaction interface, and the use of the supercomputer memory includes one or more power supply for multiple output devices based on a combination of recorded data parts and proofreadings. 23. The system of claim 22, wherein the use of the supercomputer is comprised of selecting and ordering items from the catalog, the proofreading is a catalog proofing, the system has a device for ordering the goods from the catalog and confirming the order using the transaction interface. 24. The system of claim 22, wherein the transaction terminal has a key memory for storing permission data comparable to user input, the control unit 41 inhibiting at least a plurality of terminal storage functions if the user input differs from the predetermined release data portion. 25. The system of claim 1, wherein the transaction terminal has a device for comparing the header information of the supercomputer with predetermined data to verify the authenticity of the information, and a device that suppresses at least a plurality of terminal storage functions if at least part of the header information is different from the prior art. established data. 26. The system of claim 1, wherein the supercomputer memory element is one of a plurality of elements having recorded data corresponding to identical information, each element also having a unique computer-readable serial identification name, the terminal accumulator has a serial identification name for signaling to the terminal management. a device of a device whose operation is based on the use of each of the elements concerned, the correlation device of the supercomputer memory element consists of: (a) an index of serial identification names that is allowed to be used by specific users; and (b) a device for detecting the use of the elements by comparing a particular serial identification signal, which is signaled from the terminal accumulator, with the index serial names. 27. The system of claim 26, wherein the identification name includes authorization status information. 28. The system of claim 27, wherein at least a portion of the serial identification name may be stored in the terminal accumulator, the system may adjust the serial identification name authorization status information according to the user transaction. 42 29. The system of claim 26, wherein the supercomputer memory element is a CD-R disk, and the serial identification name along with other data is stored in the supercomputer memory element. 30. A memory system comprising a storage device for accessing at least one selected memory memory element with stored data therein, characterized in that the supercomputer memory element is one of a plurality of elements with the corresponding data corresponding to the identical data in the main data paths, each element as follows. also has a unique computer-readable serial identification name, located in the auxiliary data area, except for the main data tracks, the system has an output interface for sending the recorded data parts to one or more output devices, and a device for signaling the serial identification name from the storage device to the external device; the head moving in relation to the supercomputer for reading at least a portion of the recorded data can also scan the serial identification name At least 200-bit serial identification name information is read on data tracks other than the main data tracks. 31. The system of claim 30, wherein the serial identification name information of about 2000 bits is read on tracks other than basic data. 32. A system as claimed in claim 30, comprising: a controller for controlling the storage device and: a) an operator input receiving device; and b) a device for accessing the access data, the controller suppressing at least a few storer operations if the user input differs from the predetermined release data part. 43 33. The system of claim 30, wherein the serial identification signaling device is triggered when at least part of the serial identification the name is contained in the only auxiliary data track with at least 200 serial identification name information. 34. The system of claim 33, wherein said signaling device is triggered when said serial identification name comprises about 2000 bits of auxiliary data. 35. The system according to claims 30-34, wherein the signaling device is triggered when the serial identification name is located in the output area of the supercomputer memory element. 36. The system of claim 26 or 30, wherein the system comprises a device for detecting the use of pirated copies of: a) an index of permissible serial identification names; (b) a storage device for data relating to the use of elements having specific serial names; (c) a device for detecting suspicious attempts to use unauthorized copies of copies, the performance of which is based on one or more shorter time intervals between successive tests using the same serial identification, simultaneous tests, geographical distances between successive test locations and operator input . 37. The system of claim 36, wherein the composition of the data stored in the supercomputer comprises an identifier of the element, the operation of the detection device for suspicious attempts to use unauthorized copies of the element is based on correlation of the element identifier with the corresponding element identifier of the index. 38. The system of claim 36, comprising: 44 a) an index of permissible serial identification names; and (b) a device usage detection device comparing a particular serial identification name signaled from the storage device with the index serial identification names. 39. The system of claim 36, wherein the index has serial identification names associated with particular users. 40. The system of claim 39, wherein the key code detector has a detection device, the operation of the suspicious device access detection device is based on a key code correlation with the index user IDs. 41. The system of claim 39 having a user input acceptor, the operation of a suspicious attempt to use unauthorized copies of the detection device is based on the user input correlation with the index user identification names. 42. A system as claimed in claim 40, having a user input receiving device and an index control device for user codes corresponding to a user input, the index includes the equivalents of unique serial identification names of the super-removable memory elements allowed only for the respective one of the user codes. , the system prohibits unauthorized use of items. 43. The system of claim 42, wherein the composition of the data stored in the supercomputer includes an identifier of the element, the system may transmit the passcode to an external device and use it with the recorded data of the supercomputer. 44. The system of claim 30, comprising: 45 a) an element identifier index corresponding to a series identification of the elements; b) a comparison of a particular serial identification signal signaled from the storage device with the index element identifier; and (c) a device allowing the use of the recorded data depending on the reference device. 45. The system of claim 44, wherein the serial identification name is a bar code, the serial identification name signaling device has a barcode reader. 46. The system of claim 26, 30, 42 or 44, wherein the supercomputer memory element is selected from the group consisting of CD-ROMs, CD-R discs, CD-V discs, video CDs, photo CDs, CD-DA and DVD discs, and the CD-ROM drive. 47. The method of reading mass-produced recorded media, prohibiting unauthorized use, is characterized in that: a) produces the recorded copies of specific elements on the respective media elements, the data on the main tracks being identical in each element; (b) record a unique computer-readable serial identification name in the auxiliary area of each element, but not in the main tracks; c) reading the recorded media together with the permission data device having a data head for reading at least part of the data from the main tracks and the serial identification name; (d) maintain an index of valid authorization codes associated with one specific serial identification name; e) reads the serial identification name when trying to read the copy; (f) adopt the authorization code provided; 46 (g) forward the authorization data to a device that compares the submitted passcode with a valid pass code from the index corresponding to the specific serial identification name of the copy; (h) read the copy in agreement with the passcode. 48. A method for measuring permissible uses of recorded media according to claim 47, characterized in that: a) forms an index with the permission levels for specific copies; (b) debits the permission levels for the following consecutive media uses; (c) crediting the authorization levels for transactions with specific copies; and (d) Conduct an authorization team at the permit levels. 49. The method of claim 48, further comprising monitoring at least the equivalent of the copy of a particular copy contained in a copy having a computer readable form. 50. A method according to any one of claims 47-49, wherein, during the production of the recorded copies, encrypts the elements, and, while reading the copy, decrypts it using a part of the passcode. 51. An element of supercapacious memory, characterized in that it comprises: a) a base; (b) the main storage media of the main storage media on a plurality of basic data elements are read by a data head device from a plurality of core data paths, with the head of the data head moving along a predetermined base path base; c) auxiliary storage media on a substrate for recording and storing a plurality of auxiliary data elements in at least one of the auxiliary data paths 47, containing at least 200 bits of information, the auxiliary data carriers being read by a data head device while moving on a predetermined auxiliary path base the track is separated from the main data tracks. 52. The supercomputer memory element of claim 51, wherein at least a portion of the auxiliary data elements are contained in a single auxiliary data track having a plurality of bits of serial identification name. 53. The super-memory memory element of claim 52, wherein the serial identification name comprises about 2000 bits of data. 54. The supercomputer memory element of claim 51, wherein the 1 / main data elements are read-only. 55. The super-flash memory element of claim 51, wherein Z " the main storage medium is adapted to receive the basic data elements by compression. 56. The super-flash memory element of claim 52, wherein the main memory medium is adapted to receive 1 / v elements of the basic data by selective irradiation. 57. The supercomputer memory element of claim 51, wherein the basic data elements are readable optically. 58. The super-flash memory element of claim 51, wherein the base and main storage media are configured as a CD. 48 59. The supercomputer memory element according to any one of claims 51 to 58, characterized in that the auxiliary memory medium is adapted to receive auxiliary data elements by selective irradiation. 60. A super-cache memory storage unit having a supercomputer memory element as described in item 51, characterized in that it has: a) a device for receiving-removing the supercomputer container element; b) reading head of the main data elements; c) a reading head for auxiliary data elements; and d) rotating the control unit on a predetermined path with respect to the data head and the auxiliary head device. 61. The super-memory storage according to claim 60, wherein the data head is an optical head. 62. The supercomputer memory accumulator according to claim 60, characterized in that it has a head circuit consisting of an amplifier with a main output for signaling the main data elements according to the position of the data head, the circuit also has a separate auxiliary output for signaling the auxiliary data elements according to the data head situation. 63. The supercomputer memory accumulator according to claim 62, characterized in that the head circuit has an auxiliary amplifier for controlling the auxiliary output according to the position of the data head. 64. The supercomputer memory accumulator according to claim 63, characterized in that the main amplifier operates at a first frequency intended to transmit the main [data elements, auxiliary amplifier operates at a second frequency for 1 / send auxiliary data elements, the second frequency being principally intended to block basic data. data elements. 65. The supercomputer memory accumulator according to claim 63, characterized in that the master amplifier has a first control link to balance the output of the data head data boundary output limit, while the data head reads the main data elements, the auxiliary amplifier has a second control link to balance the auxiliary output Data Head Serial Code Limit Output Output Reading Data Data Elements Elements. 66. The supercomputer memory accumulator according to any one of claims 60 to 65, characterized in that the super-memory memory element is a compact disc and the storage device has a device for rotating the disc. 67. A method for assigning serial numbers to a plurality of supercalculated memory elements recorded with identical information, the method comprising: a) preparing a master record; b) Records copies of the master record into a plurality of supercomputer memory elements with relevant core data domains; c) create a unique serial number associated with each record from the benchmark; and d) write the serial number corresponding to the serial number on each respective supercomputer, optionally by replacing the supercomputer in the main data area, thereby providing serial numbers. 68. The method of claim 67, further comprising encrypting the serial number, the corresponding serial code of the elements corresponding to the serial numbers already encrypted. 69. A method according to claim 67, characterized in that it records the serial code by irradiation of selective supercomputer memory elements. 50 70. A method according to claim 67, 68 or 69, characterized in that the periodic substitution of the supercomputer memory element comprises an optional modification of the control area of the element beyond the main data area. 71. The method of claim 70, wherein said periodically replaces the supercomputer memory element at intervals with respect to the main data area, retaining the functional capabilities of the control area adjacent to the main data area. 72. The method of claim 70, wherein the individual sub-regions of the control region are periodically changed corresponding to the respective part of the serial code, and the sub-areas are located in the control area at a distance from one another, maintaining the functional capabilities of the control region. A method according to claim 70, wherein the super-memory elements used for the implementation are CDs, the control area being the output area containing the data therein, characterized in that: a) rotates each disk; b) modulating the engraving device according to serial code equivalents; and c) directing irradiation from the engraving device to the discharge area of each disc.