Patent ID: 9100676
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G07F,G10H,G11B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of operating an audiovisual reproduction system comprising a central unit controlling a display, a touch screen, and a memory accessible via an operating system, the audiovisual reproduction system being configured to play back digital instances of media, the method comprising: enabling an operator to access a module in a library of tools and services; enabling the operator to offer the manager of the audiovisual reproduction system a specified number of credits via the module, the credits being redeemable via the audiovisual reproduction system for play back of digital instances of media; storing in the memory, as credit reserve information, the specified number of credits offered to the manager by the operator; updating the credit reserve information as credits from the credit reserve are used and as the operator offers credits to the manager via the module; and enabling credits in the credit reserve to be used in the play back of digital instances of media, provided that the credits are being used within a specified timeframe.