ES2222826A1 - Machine and method for the official issuing of music discs - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine and a method for the official issuing of music discs, which assigns corresponding quotas to official or private bodies in accordance with the rights thereof in terms of music production. The inventive machine is controlled by a computer which also controls the disc production process logic. According to the invention, a sequence of screens is used to guide the user in the production of the music disc to be recorded. In addition, it is possible to listen to songs and pre-view videoclips. The machine comprises a purse unit which collects the recording, listening or viewing costs. Said machine further comprises an external connection which can be used to control the royalties of the bodies involved and to update the songs and royalties periodically, thereby establishing an official, independent point for the legal sale of music.

Description

Machine and official delivery procedure of music discs

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a machine and an official procedure for the sale of music records. He Disc burning procedure on the machine allows post the percentage corresponding to the rights of the official or private collaborating entities in production record. In this way the illegal market is faced and You can access discontinued discs.

Background of the invention

There is a history of recording information where a permanent connection is necessary (via telephone or ISDN) for data transmission. When requested to make a recording the system must transmit the data, with the consequent increased complexity in the system. An example of this type of Sistemas is the one presented in the Spanish utility model U 200001004, which collects an automated point of sale of works of video, audio, multimedia or software in which a ISDN connection

Other copying equipment allow you to make copies from disk to disk The machine allows the user to make a copy from one disk to another disk, the user must enter both discs in the machine to make the copy. This type of machine does not avoid fraud committed by illegally copying discs protected by intellectual property. Such a team is the one presented in the Spanish patent ES 20000466, which allows the copying or duplication of computer media.

Description of the invention

The invention that is recommended solves the problematic of illegal copying of discs, reducing losses and generating another type of income. It controls and supervises the information recorded by the user, so that income is allocated relating to the fees corresponding to the different entities Official and private. So you can deal with piracy, because The price of the records may be similar to that of the illegal market.

Another advantage of the invention is the high volume of the disk catalog, which also allows you to recover and re-market discontinued discs for not being profitable anymore its manufacture for its low sale.

The costs of the sales system are reduced, as no surpluses are produced (for unsold discs). further The entire sales process is carried out by the user. The point of Sale is transportable, takes up little space and can be installed in places where a record shop would not be profitable (areas of service, train or bus stations, airports).

The invention is embodied in a machine official vending of music records. The machine is associated a procedure for dispensing discs that guides the user in Obtaining a music disc.

The machine consists of a body formed by a lower part, an intermediate part and an upper part Where the screen stands out. From the screen the user is guided in Obtaining the disks. The screen can be touch; If I do not Outside a keyboard and / or a mouse must be included. On the sides of the speakers are placed on the screen that allow you to listen to songs.

In the middle part of the machine, the recorder, where the already recorded disc comes out. Next to her is find the keyboard and mouse, if necessary. In this part can also include an instruction manual. Other Optional element that the machine can include is a radio, which could be tuned to the chain that signed a contract with the Vending machine manager.

At the bottom of the machine highlights a computer or central unit, which is where the logic of the machine and the procedure of obtaining discs. On hard drive songs and songs are stored in this central unit files with information regarding fees for the various official or private entities. Through an external connection of the computer inaccessible to users, you can enter and extract information from both new songs and the control of the rights of the affected entities. This external connection can be materialized through an Internet connection, through which the collaborating entities would access, by means of a password of access, to the computer.

On the front surface of this bottom are the purse, the print output of the covers (with the printer inside) and a disc vending unit virgins and output of the disc case. On the side of this Bottom can include more speakers. Other elements interiors to this bottom of the machine are the warehouse of blank discs and the disk case store.

At the rear of the machine are the connection to the mains and the ignition device and machine shutdown

The procedure of selling discs allows to the user to legally record their discs. The user can choose between recording an artist's album, recording single songs at Taste (of the same or different artists) or record compilations published labels. You can also listen to the songs that choose at a certain price, and you can buy blank discs for record or for personal use. Another possibility that can be included is video clip display and later DVD recording These options are presented on the screen at user, along with a notice informing that the recordings that are perform respect the fees and rights of entities Official and private affected.

After making a first language selection, would proceed to the first selection (artists, songs, compilations or listening). Then you choose the style of music that You want to choose. Possible styles will be displayed on the screen, next to the options to return to the previous screen or to continue to The next. If you chose to buy a virgin disc, it will be indicated by screen the amount, after whose introduction it is sold automatically disk

After choosing the desired music style, it is given option to specify the search by selecting alphabetically. Again it is allowed to return to the previous screen or continue to the next.

Listed below are the items Starting with the chosen letter. If it's about artists or compilations, artists or compilations that are listed are listed start with that letter, along with the options to go back, continue to the next screen, go to the main menu or go to the start of page (because the list can include several pages). When these are lists of songs or songs to listen to, they show the songs that begin with that letter, next to the artist or group to which said song corresponds. The songs selected will be displayed in a menu "songs selected "located within the screen. Next to the songs from the "selected songs" menu shows the "cancel" option, which allows you to delete that song from the list selected Once the "songs" menu is completed selected ", or when the disk capacity is full, it press the "record" or "listen" option, visible on the screen. This option displays the amount of the recording on the screen. or of the selected listener, which is a function of the number of songs chosen. After entering the amount, the process of Recording or listening. The recording, once finished, will deliver to the user the disk next to the case, the cover and a list with The recorded songs.

At the time the recording is made it is calculated automatically the percentage of rights for all entities and organizations, official and private, that have signed a contract with the manager and / or distributor of this recording medium of music.

When the listing by one letter corresponds to artists and a specific artist or group is chosen, they will be shown to then the albums published by that artist, with the songs that each disc contains. You can also include the album cover If a disc is chosen and then the option record the disc is recorded, upon request of the amount of disk.

When chosen from the list by letter of compilations a specific compilation, is shown in the following display the compilation song list and optionally the cover image If the record option is chosen and entered the necessary amount, the recording process begins.

In all possible recording options and audition, as well as in the sale of virgin records, one is updated or several files in which the number of disks is managed and songs sold, along with the percentages for each of the different official or private entities, as agreed. The information is accessible through the external connector of the computer. This creates an official and legal point of sale for music discs

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to an example of practical realization of it, are accompanied as an integral part of said description some figures in which with character illustrative and not limiting the machine and the scheme of the procedure of official sale of discs of according to the object of the present invention.

Figure 1 shows a front view of the Official vending machine for music records.

Figure 2.- shows a profile view of the machine.

Figure 3.- presents a block diagram of machine.

Figure 4.- shows a sequence diagram of screens with the operating procedure of the machine.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of figures 1 and 2 it can be seen as the recommended machine has three bodies or parts, upper (1), middle (2) and lower (3), forming a single set.

At the top (1) the screen is distinguished (4), which in a preferred embodiment is a touch screen, and the The user will press the options you wish to select with your finger. In another preferred embodiment the screen is conventional and accompanied by a keyboard or mouse (6). In this part you also they include speakers (5) by which the hearing, when that is the selected option.

In the middle part of the machine is the keyboard or mouse (6) already mentioned. In this same part of the machine you find the recorder (7), where the disc already recorded will come out. In the preferred embodiment the recorder corresponds to discs compact or CD, although the invention is not limited to this type of discs. In the preferred embodiment of the invention it is the user who must insert a blank disc into the recorder to start the recording process (which you can purchase from the machine itself). In another preferred embodiment it is the machine itself that automatically places the blank disc in the recorder when it starts The recording process. The disc, once recorded, will be delivered to the user using a mobile tray of the recorder (7), which leaves the body of the machine. In another preferred embodiment, which gives the machine greater robustness, the disk will be delivered to the user by means of a groove of thickness somewhat greater than the thickness of the disk. In this same intermediate part you can present a instruction manual (8) in which it is also reported that the machine constitutes an official point of sale of discs.

On the bottom of the machine (3) We found a printer (9) in which the covers of the discs with the list of songs. The printer has a exit (10) where the cover is delivered to the user. Next to the printer there is a wallet element (11), with which the payment of recordings, with their coin entry slots (12) and exit of the change (13). Other machine elements are the disk store (14) and disk case store (15). In relationship with these stores is the disk output virgins and disc covers (16).

The central element of the bottom is the computer (17), which directs the logic of the machine and governs the procedure to obtain discs. The other elements (screen, speakers, keyboard or mouse, printer, recorder, vending machine Virgin discs, purse) are run by the computer, as can be seen in figure 3. This central unit (17) has in the hard disk the stored songs as well as the files with the information related to the quotas for the different entities Official or private Through an external connection of the computer (18), inaccessible to users, can be entered and extracted information, both about new songs and the control of rights of the entities involved relative to the units and songs sold, heard or recorded. This external connection can be materialized through an Internet connection, through which the collaborating entities would access the computer through a password

Other elements of the machine are: in the part bottom, the computer vent (19), the side speakers (20) and the connection to the mains (21). In the middle part can include a radio (22), which would be tuned with the station that established an agreement with the manager of the machine. On the back of the machine there will be a switch (23) on and off the machine.

The procedure of selling discs, a Once the language is selected, it is included in the scheme screens of figure 4. The first screen (31) allows you to choose between the "Artists" options (record an artist album or group), "Songs" (record single songs to taste, from same or from different artists), "Compilations" (record published record compilations), "Listen" (listen the songs you choose) These options are shown to the user in the first screen (31), next to a notice informing that recordings made with the machine respect the legality and the rights of the official and private entities affected. This screen can also include the options "Sale CD's" (in the preferred embodiment in which discs are also dispensed virgins) and "Video-clip" (to see a video clip and / or record that video clip in DVD format, in a preferred embodiment that collects this option). If you choose the "Sale CD's", it is indicated on the screen the amount of the virgin disk, and the user is expected to enter the money.

After making the first selection, choose the music style (32) that is desired. In a preferred embodiment the style options would be "Rock-Pop", "Blues", "Jazz", "Folk", "Flamenco", "Classical", "Ethnic", "New-Age", "Light" and "Others", which would be included in it style display The buttons are included (at the bottom of the screen) of "following" the next style screen and of "return" to the previous screen.

When you have chosen the style of music to listen is given option to define the search by selecting in order Alphabetical (33). Again it is allowed to return to the previous screen or Follow to the next.

The following screen (34) shows the listings of the elements that begin with the selected letter. Whether it's about artists or compilations, artists or artists are listed compilations that begin with that letter, along with the options of go back, go to the next screen, go to the main menu or go to the top of the page (when the list includes several pages). When it comes to lists of songs or songs to listen to, The songs that begin with the chosen letter are displayed, together to the artist or group to which each song corresponds. The songs which are selected are shown in the "Songs" menu selected "located at the bottom right of the screen. The option is displayed next to each selected song "Cancel", which allows you to delete a song from the menu "Selected songs". Once you finish completing the "selected songs" menu, or when the disc capacity is full, the option "Record" or "Listen" will be pressed, visible on the screen. After this option, the amount of the selected recording or audition, which is function of the number of songs chosen. After entering the amount the recording or listening process is performed. Behind the recording is delivered to the user the disk next to the case, the Cover and a list of recorded songs.

At the time the recording is made it is calculated automatically the percentage of the rights of all entities and agencies, official and private, that have signed a contract with the manager and / or distributor of this recording medium of music.

When the listing by one letter corresponds to artists and a specific artist or group is chosen, they are shown to then the albums published by that artist (35), with the songs that each disc contains, being able to also show the disc cover in a preferred embodiment of the invention. Yes you choose a disc and then the option "Burn", you proceed to burn the disc, upon request of the amount of disk.

When chosen from the list by letter of compilations a specific compilation, is shown in the following display the compilation song list (35) being able to show the cover image in a preferred embodiment of the invention. By choosing the "Record" option and after entering the necessary amount, the recording process begins.

In the different recording options, audition and sale executed by the machine, files are updated in the hard disk of the computer in which the number of disks is managed and songs sold. In these files you get the percentages allocated to official or private entities as agreed with the manager and / or distributor of the dispensing machine music officer

In view of this description and game of figures, the expert in the field may understand that the Embodiments of the invention that have been described may be combined in multiple ways within the object of the invention. The invention has been described according to some embodiments. Preferred, but for the person skilled in the art it will be clear that multiple variations can be introduced in said preferred embodiments without leaving the object of the claimed invention.

Claims (15)

1. Music disc vending machine that allocates quotas corresponding to official or private entities in proportion to their rights over recorded, listened to music or the sale of virgin discs, equipped with a computer (17) that governs the logic of the machine and the procedure for obtaining discs, characterized in that it has: a disc recorder (7); a screen (4); at least one hard disk associated with the computer (17), where all musical and royalty information is stored concerning the rights to the musical works used during disc recording; an external connection (18) to the computer (17) a through which the official and private entities involved exchange with the hard drive periodically, outside the process of recording and sale of discs to the user, information updated songs and canons, constituting a point Legal autonomous music distribution. 2. Music disc vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the external connection (18) to the computer (17) is an Internet connection by means of which, through a password, the marketed music is updated and managed the corresponding fees for the official and private entities involved. 3. Music disc vending machine according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen (4) is tactile. 4. Music disc vending machine according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the screen (4) is conventional and incorporates a keyboard or mouse (6). 5. Music disc vending machine according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the disc recorder (7) has access means by which the user inserts virgin discs from the outside for recording. 6. Music disc vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that said access means of the disc recorder (7) consists of a mobile tray. 7. Music disc vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that said access means of the disc recorder (7) consist of a slot thicker than the disc. 8. A music disc vending machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a blank disc store (14), a disc case store (15), and a dispenser (16) by which the output of said virgin discs or said disc covers. 9. Music disc vending machine according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has speakers (5) and side speakers (20), for listening to the music of the selected songs or a radio (22) that it incorporates. 10. Music disc vending machine according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a cover printer (9), which prints legends related to the musical work and legal notices regarding the rights on its use, in said covers . 11. Music disc vending machine according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a purse (11) to collect the amount corresponding to the recording of the musical works including the fees. 12. Procedure for issuing music discs characterized in that it comprises the following stages: - selection (31) among the artist, song or compilation that the user wants to burn to disk; - selection (32) of the music style you want record the user; - selection (33) in alphabetical order of artist, song or compilation according to the first selection (31); - selection (34) of the artists' listings, songs or compilations according to the previous selection (33); - update files to manage musical works sold, selected from compilations, songs or complete albums of an artist, and get the fees corresponding to the official or private entities that have rights over the works; - recording of the selected musical works,  corresponding to the entire album of an artist or group of artists,  record compilations, or single songs from one or various Artists. - calculation of the amount of fees during the recording, in proportion to the rights of official entities or private on recorded musical works for your billing; - transfer of calculated fees to bank accounts of these entities. 13. Procedure for issuing music discs according to claim 12, characterized in that the first selection stage (31) includes listening to the selected songs according to the following selection stages (32, 33, 34). 14. Procedure for issuing music discs according to claims 12 or 13, characterized in that in the first selection stage (31) the viewing of music videos is included for later recording with the corresponding allocation of quotas. 15. Procedure for issuing music discs according to any of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that in the first selection stage (31) the sale of virgin discs is included, both for recording on the machine and for personal use, with the corresponding allocation of quotas.