DE102005009534A1 - Multimedia data maintaining and processing device, has data processing device, where device is equipped to download data from Internet, to digitize of analog pre-recorded data, and to print out downloaded, digitized or read out data - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a data processing device, where the device is equipped in such a manner to download data from an Internet and to read out data from an external storage media. The device is equipped to digitize of analog pre-recorded data, and to print out the downloaded, digitized or read out data. The downloaded data is copied into another storage media, and the data format is converted into another format. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for maintaining and processing a multimedia data (2) a computer-readable storage medium with a computer program for executing a method for maintaining and processing a multimedia data.

Description

The The invention relates to a device and a method for paid Management and editing of multimedia data and a corresponding Computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium, which are particularly applicable to offer services such as the sale of music files, the expression of Images from memory chips and from digital cameras or the digitization of recorded analog data such as records, music cassettes or analog DIA or negative films.

Known is that services such as movie development or the sale of music files offered over the Internet become. A disadvantage of these solutions consists among other things in being a user of these services always have the respective means for data input and output available got to. Would like to If he buys the digital copy of a film, he needs to save the data for example, a DVD burner. Would he like to make prints of pictures, which are stored on a memory chip of his digital camera, needed he has a corresponding reader to read out the data from the memory chip and transmit it to the service provider to be able to. Furthermore arise for him further costs by removing the deductions from the service provider sent to the customer become. A digitization of analogue recorded data is not online at all possible, because the data for the transfer already exist in digitized form to the service provider have to.

Of the User needed but not only the hardware and software, but also the necessary enormous Know what to use for all functions is required.

Service offers of this kind in a shop are at least laborious and therefore costly.

The The object of the invention is therefore to provide a device and a procedure for paid administration and processing of Multimedia data and a corresponding computer program and a provide appropriate computer-readable storage medium, which avoid the aforementioned disadvantages and in particular a simple to be operated and flexibly assemble combination of different equipment provide for editing or storage of multimedia data.

These The object is achieved by the Features in the claims 1, 12, 19 and 20 solved. Appropriate events The invention are contained in the subclaims.

• – mindestens eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung,
• – eine Vielzahl von Mitteln zur Datenein- und/oder -ausgabe,
• – mindestens ein Mittel zur Datenspeicherung,
• – mindestens eine Schnittstelle zu Daten- und/oder Kommunikationsnetzen,
• – mindestens eine Einheit zur Zahlungsabwicklung umfasst, wobei die Vorrichtung derart eingerichtet ist, dass zumindest folgende Dienste ausführbar sind:
• – Herunterladen von Daten aus dem Internet,
• – Auslesen von Daten aus ersten externen Speichermedien,
• – Digitalisieren von analog aufgezeichneten Daten,
• – Ausdrucken von heruntergeladenen, digitalisierten oder ausgelesenen Daten,
• – Kopieren von heruntergeladenen, digitalisierten oder ausgelesenen Daten in zweite externe Speichermedien und/oder
• – Wandlung von ersten Datenformaten in zweite Datenformate,

und dass die Vorrichtung weiter derart eingerichtet ist, dass nach Auswahl eines oder mehrerer Dienste die Gebühren für die ausgewählten Dienste automatisch ermittelt und nach erfolgreicher Zahlungsabwicklung die bezahlten Dienste ausgeführt werden.A particular advantage of the device according to the invention is that a large number of options for the management and processing of multimedia data is made available to a public audience, so that the individual user no longer needs to purchase their own devices for the management and processing of multimedia data. This is achieved by providing a pay-per-view management and editing device for multimedia (public) data

• At least one data processing device,
• - a variety of means for data input and / or output,
• - at least one means of data storage,
• At least one interface to data and / or communication networks,
• - At least one unit for payment processing comprises, wherein the device is arranged such that at least the following services are executable:
• - downloading data from the internet,
• - reading data from first external storage media,
• Digitizing analogue recorded data,
• - printing of downloaded, digitized or read data,
• - Copy downloaded, digitized or read data into second external storage media and / or
• Conversion of first data formats into second data formats,

and that the device is further configured such that, after selecting one or more services, the charges for the selected services are automatically determined and the paid services are executed after successful payment processing.

Further Advantages of the invention are that a worldwide offer DVDs, CDs, VHS, Gameboy games, Xbox games, computer games or the like to disposal can be made and these multimedia products are available immediately.

Another advantage of the invention is that the multimedia products no longer each one must be kept in several copies in the supermarket or department store, son in each case only the access to a digital copy must be made possible. This saves considerable sales space in the respective stores.

In a preferred embodiment the device according to the invention It is envisaged that one of the means of data output as a monitor is designed and used in particular for promotional purposes. additionally can it serve that a customer before buying a DVD, CD o. You can see or hear excerpts from a film or music song.

One Another advantage of the invention is that a guarantee on quality and successful storage on the memory chip, CD, DVD o. The like. Given can be.

The so far tedious and time-consuming searches for specific products from a diverse (worldwide) Offer is saved by a device according to the invention Computer program greatly facilitated. The desired movie, music song, the desired Computer games etc. are effortlessly integrated into the automated search Found in seconds. Failures due to incorrectly selected search terms are avoided.

By leave the device according to the invention according to the customer's specifications, compilations of music songs or movies.

In a preferred embodiment the device according to the invention is provided that at least one interface to data and / or Communication networks as ISDN, DSL, W-LAN or UMTS interface and / or at least one means of data output as a monitor, printer, Speaker, CD drive, DVD drive or USB interface is trained. Preferably, as means for entering data keyboard, Touch screen, CD drive, DVD drive or USB interface provided. Of course, those to be used Means for data entry and / or output or the interfaces for data communication these examples are limited, but can - in particular in the case of new technical developments - replaced by equivalent means become.

The Payment processing unit is in a preferred embodiment The invention as a banknote feeder, coin slot and output unit for change and / or a credit card indentation formed. In addition, the device can include a money changer.

A Another preferred embodiment of the Device according to the invention provides that the device means for reading analog recorded Includes data and means for digitizing read analog data. This may be, for example, a cassette recorder, a VHS recorder, an 8 mm video recorder and / or a record player act. By these devices be provided, the user has the option of existing analog digitize recorded data without even using the appropriate hardware and software such as CD or DVD burner or burning programs to dispose of.

In a further preferred embodiment The invention provides that in the device means for Data storage provided via means for data entry Multimedia data selected, selected Data stored on stored means for data storage and after successful payment processing, the means for data storage with the selected multimedia data stored on it via a Output device for sold storage media are issued. This allows the device also as a vending machine for Memory chips are used. A user can thereby empty the device acquire held memory chips or held ready Memory chips with data of his choice provided by putting on them selected Data stores. These data may be digital copies of films acting from the internet or from a database loaded in the device according to the invention become. It can also be data provided by the user on analog data carriers, from digitized the device and then on the memory chips get saved.

alternative is provided that a user own (external) storage media with selected data describe, by over Means of data entry multimedia data selected and after successful Payment processing the selected multimedia data via funds for data transmission transmit external storage means connected to the device and saved there. For example, as external storage means CDs, DVDs or USB storage devices be used.

One Method for paid administration and processing of multimedia data According to the invention consists in the use of a device according to claim 1.

One Computer program according to the invention allows a computer after it has been loaded into the memory of the computer, a procedure according to claim 12 for the paid administration and processing of multimedia data.

For example can such computer programs (for a fee or free of charge, freely accessible or password protected) downloadable provided in a data or communication network become. The provided computer programs can then be harnessed by a method in which a computer program Claim 19 from an electronic data network such as from the Internet to a data processing device connected to the data network is downloaded.

Around a paid administration and processing of multimedia data to perform advantageously used a computer-readable storage medium, on which a program is saved that allows a computer to it has been loaded into the memory of the computer, a procedure according to claim 12 perform.

The Invention will be described below with reference to the figure on a Embodiment will be explained in more detail.

1 shows the basic structure of an exemplary Multimedia Computer Center (MCC).

The Multimedia Computer Center (MCC) 6 has a computer integrated (for example, from Microsoft, IBM, etc.). Further, the exemplary MCC has a 110-230V power connector 7 and internet access 8th on, with the internet access 8th can be realized for example by a telephone connection cable or via radio. This is the exemplary MCC 6 connected to one or more Internet servers, such as those offered by Internet providers such as AOL, T-Online or other operators. All data on the computer of the MCC 6 Get up-to-date from a core server and install music, movies, driver information, data, and software. The computer of the MCC 6 can be based on operating systems such as LINUX, Windows or similar.

Such an MCC 6 For example, in supermarkets, electronics stores, department stores or similar. be set up. The MCC 6 is operated by an owner or vending machine stand. The operator will also decide on what storage capacity an MCC 6 should have. The storage capacity depends, among other things, on what data is stored on the data storage media of the MCC 6 should be saved. Since multimedia data usually has a large volume of data, in an MCC 6 advantageously used memory chips or data storage with a high storage capacity. In addition, the MCC has 6 via connections for USB (= Universal Serial Bus), CD, DVD, chips from digital cameras, digital video cameras, video camera connections via cable, cameras by cable, depending on the functionality of the MCC 6 ,

In addition, instead of as a file on the data storage means of the MCC 6 stored multimedia products, original CDs, DVDs, computer games, etc. in the MCC 6 be provided, which can be copied for a corresponding license fee.

• – neue und alte Filme sowie Musiksongs können über den Internetzugang 8 des MCC 6 oder durch Abrufen von der Festplatte des MCC 6 auf einen FPC-Chip (FPC = Flexible Printed Circuit, flexibler Speicherchip) übertragen bzw. kopiert werden;
• – es können leere oder bespielte FDC- (= Floppy Disc Controller), USB- oder andere Speicherchips käuflich erworben werden. Hierzu ist das MCC 6 mit einer Speicherchipausgabe 4 versehen;
• – FPC-, USB- oder andere Speicherchips, auf denen bereits Daten gespeichert sind, können jederzeit durch das MCC 6 gelöscht und auch wieder mit neuen Daten versehen werden;
• – das MCC 6 weist Speicherchipanschlüsse 3 als Schnittstellen für Speicherchips für eine Vielzahl gängiger digitaler Fotoapparate und digitaler Videokameras auf. Es werden die Daten vom Fotoapparat oder der Videokamera direkt auf den FPC-, USB- oder andere Speicherchip übertragen bzw. kopiert;
• – Musiksongs können durch das MCC 6 auf den USB-MP3-Player übertragen werden;
• – es ist darüber hinaus möglich, Treiber aller Art auf FPC, USB oder andere Speicherchips zu speichern bzw. zu kopieren;
• – von Daten, insbesondere von digital gespeicherten Fotos, können durch das MCC 6 Ausdrucke erstellt werden, hierzu werden die USB-, FPC-Fotospeicherchips o.a. Speicherchips über den jeweiligen entsprechenden Speicherchipanschluss 3 (Schnittstelle), von denen das MCC 6 eine Vielzahl verschiedener bereitstellt, mit dem MCC 6 verbunden;
• – durch ein integriertes DVD- oder CD-ROM-Laufwerk können auch Filme, Fotos, Dokumente und sonstige Dateien auf dem FPC-, USB- o.a. Speicherchips übertragen, kopiert oder ausgedruckt werden. Speicherchips mit oder ohne gespeicherten Daten werden über die Speicherchipausgabe 4, Ausdrucke von Bildern oder Dateien über eine Druckausgabe 5 ausgegeben;
• – ferner ermöglicht es das beispielhafte MCC 6, Konsolenspiele, wie Play-Station, X-Box oder Gameboy per FPC- oder USB-Chip zu erwerben;
• – in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das MCC 6 des Weiteren mit Recordern für Musikkassetten, VHS-Videorecorder, 8 mm Videorecorder und/oder Schallplattenspieler ausgestattet. Dadurch können digitale Kopien von Musikkassetten, VHS-Kassetten, 8 mm Videokassetten und Schallplatten erzeugt und auf die Festplatte des MCC 6 übertragen bzw. gespeichert werden und dann auf Wunsch des Kunden eine Kopie seiner Wahl auf USB, FPC, DVC, CD oder ein sonstiges Speichermedium übertragen bzw. kopiert werden.

The system allows a variety of services or applications against payment by coin insertion, banknote collection or the use of credit cards (with PIN). Possible services are the following:

• - New and old movies as well as music songs can be accessed via internet 8th of the MCC 6 or by retrieving from the hard drive of the MCC 6 transferred to a FPC chip (FPC = Flexible Printed Circuit);
• - Blank or pre-recorded FDC (= Floppy Disc Controller), USB or other memory chips can be purchased. This is the MCC 6 with a memory chip output 4 Mistake;
• - FPC, USB or other memory chips on which data is already stored can be accessed by the MCC at any time 6 deleted and again provided with new data;
• - the MCC 6 has memory chip connectors 3 as interfaces for memory chips for a variety of common digital cameras and digital video cameras. The data from the camera or the video camera are transferred or copied directly to the FPC, USB or other memory chip;
• - Music songs can be played by the MCC 6 be transferred to the USB-MP3 player;
• It is also possible to store or copy drivers of all kinds on FPC, USB or other memory chips;
• - of data, in particular of digitally stored photos, by the MCC 6 Expressions are created, this will be the USB, FPC photo memory chips oa memory chips on the respective memory chip connector 3 (Interface), of which the MCC 6 Provides a variety of different, with the MCC 6 connected;
• - An integrated DVD or CD-ROM drive can also be used to transfer, copy or print films, photos, documents and other files on the FPC, USB or memory chips. Memory chips with or without stored data are transferred via the memory chip output 4 , Printouts of images or files via a printout 5 spent;
• Furthermore, the exemplary MCC makes it possible 6 To purchase console games such as Play Station, X-Box or Gameboy via FPC or USB chip;
• In a preferred embodiment, the MCC 6 Furthermore, equipped with recorders for music cassettes, VHS video recorders, 8 mm video recorder and / or record player. This allows digital copies of music cassettes, VHS tapes, 8mm video cassettes, and vinyl records to be created and transferred to the MCC's hard drive 6 be transferred or stored and then transferred or copied at the request of the customer a copy of his choice to USB, FPC, DVC, CD or other storage media.

The operation of the MCC 6 and the selection of the functions or the data to be stored or processed is done via a keyboard integrated into the MCC 9 and a menu on a first screen 10 , Here, a TFT (= thin film transistor), XGA (= EXtended Graphics Array) or plasma screen can be used. Alternatively, the operation can also be done via a touch screen. After selecting the desired applications or services will be the payment amount on the first screen 10 and must then be paid by money order or by credit card (PIN). This is what the MCC provides 6 a unit for payment processing 2 , such as a coin and banknote feeder with a bill return and / or a credit card feeder. When the payment process completes successfully, the paid functions will be executed.

In another exemplary embodiment of the MCC 6 is the MCC 6 with a second screen 11 as well as with speakers 12 fitted. These can be used for promotional purposes.

Another exemplary embodiment of the MCC 6 envisages the MCC 6 with a locker 13 in particular, to equip it with a camera locker to securely close private property of the customers of the time of the data transfer, while the customer can use the time of the data transfer for other activities. To the operating state of an MCC 6 can display one or more operating lights 1 be provided, for example, as a pendant lights. Such operating lights 1 on the MCC 6 indicate at a great distance, for example, that an order has been completed, that certain types of use are free or occupied, a fault or the like.

Although the MCC 6 easy to use, and if necessary the operation can be supported by (interactive) user guidance, it proves advantageous to use the MCC 6 to be carried out by trained personnel of the operator or the relevant department or department store department (site staff), as in this case only a limited group of people have access to the MCC 6 the spread of malicious software, such as viruses or Trojan horses, can be virtually excluded by outside influence.

The Restricted invention in their embodiment not to the preferred embodiments given above. Rather, a number of variants are conceivable that of the inventive arrangement and the method of the invention also in principle different types Make use.

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Claims (21)

Apparatus for the fee-based management and processing of multimedia data, comprising - at least one data processing device, - a plurality of means for data input and / or output, - at least one means for data storage, - at least one interface to data and / or communication networks, - at least a unit for payment processing, the apparatus being arranged such that at least the following services are executable: downloading data from the Internet, reading out data from first external storage media, digitizing analogue recorded data, printing out downloaded, digitized or data read, - copying downloaded, digitized or read data into second external storage media and / or - conversion of first data formats into second data formats, and that the device is further configured such that after selecting one or more services di e Fees for the selected services automa determined and carried out after successful payment of the paid services. Device according to claim 1, characterized, that at least one interface to data and / or communication networks when - ISDN, - DSL, - WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS- or - UMTS interface educated is. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, thereby marked that at least one means of data output when - monitor, - printers, - Speaker, - CD drive, - DVD drive or - USB interface educated is. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, thereby marked that at least one means of data entry when - Keyboard, - touch screen, - CD drive, - DVD drive or - USB interface educated is. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the device means for reading analog recorded data and means for digitizing read analogue Includes data. Device according to claim 5, characterized, that the device as a means for reading analog recorded dates - one Cassette recorder, - one VHS recorder, - one 8 mm video recorder and / or - a record player includes. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, thereby marked that a unit for payment processing - one Banknote feeder, a coin slot and an output unit for return money or - one Credit card transaction includes. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the device is a money changer includes. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the device is an output device for sold Storage media includes. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the device has at least one locker. Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the device comprises at least one attachment lamp. Procedure for paid administration and processing of multimedia data using a device according to claim 1. Method according to claim 12, characterized, that - in the device has data storage means available, - via funds selected for data input multimedia data, - selected data on hold Stored data storage means and - after successful Payment processing the means of data storage with the on it saved, selected Multimedia data are output. Method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized that over Means of data entry multimedia data selected and after successful Payment processing the selected multimedia data via funds for data transmission transmit external storage means connected to the device and saved there. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that that as external storage means CDs, DVDs or USB storage units be used. Method according to claim 14 or 15, characterized that the device drives for which provides external CDs or DVDs or interfaces for USB storage devices. Method according to one of claims 12 to 16, characterized that music, picture, movie or multimedia data offered by a user the device selected, downloaded and compiled according to the user of the device and be issued after successful payment. Method according to one of claims 12 to 17, thereby marked that the device - Readers for analog recorded data and - Medium for the digitization of read analogue data provides and according to the specifications of a user of the device from analog storage media read out, digitized data are output. Computer program that allows a computer to after being loaded into the memory of the computer Method according to claim 12 for paid administration and editing of multimedia data perform. Computer-readable storage medium on which a program It allows a computer after it has been stored in the memory of the computer Computer has been loaded, a method according to claim 12 for paid Management and editing of multimedia data. Method in which a computer program according to claim 19 from an electronic data network, such as from the Internet, to a connected to the data network data processing device is downloaded.