Patent ID: 7774233
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A kiosk for coordinated operation within a system for distributing optical recorded media to users at a plurality of locations, a central server controlling the system, the kiosk comprising: a housing, and a rotatable carousel within the housing, for storing an array of optical media; a user interface for accepting user inputs, including a selected optical medium from the array of optical media, and for displaying information; a reader for scanning user authorization information; a processor controlling the kiosk in communication with the central server; an input/output mechanism for dispensing and receiving one of the array of optical media through a slot in the mechanism, the carousel rotating in response to commands by the processor to align the selected optical media with the slot and the input/output mechanism dispensing the selected optical media when the central server communicates, to the kiosk, acceptance of the authorization information, wherein the carousel comprises a set of spokes and concentric rings, the concentric rings being separated from one another and connected to one another by the spokes, a first of the concentric rings including a series of outer extruded slots facing a series of inner extruded slots on a second of the concentric rings, each of the array of optical media held between opposing inner and outer extruded slots and adjacent to the spokes.