Two-dimensional barcode system

摘要

An end-user device, including a processor to prepare barcode-input data including (a) at least one of an identification of a user of the end-user device, and an identification of the end-user device, and (b) data based on activity of at least one of the end-user device, the user of the end-user device, and a security element removably inserted into the end-user device, and prepare a two-dimensional barcode including the barcode input data, the two-dimension barcode being prepared for displaying on a display in a manner suitable for scanning by a communication device. Related apparatus and methods are also included.

主权项

1. An end-user device, comprising:
a receiver to receive a data stream including video data from a Headend, the video data including at least one service, wherein a user of the end-user device is a subscriber of the at least one service; a decoder to decode the video data of the at least one service; and a processor to:
receive a request from the subscriber to purchase a new pay-per-view item;check whether the subscriber is permitted to purchase the new pay-per-view item;prepare barcode-input data including:
(a) at least one of: an identification of the user of the end-user device; and an identification of the end-user device;(b) data based on activity of at least one of: the end-user device; the user of the end-user device; and a security element removably inserted into the end-user device; and(c) if the subscriber is not permitted to purchase the new pay-per-view item, a purchase history of pay-per-view items purchased by the subscriber;prepare a two-dimensional barcode including the barcode input data, the two-dimension barcode being prepared for displaying on a display in a manner suitable for scanning by a communication device; andreceive a message from the Headend allowing further pay-per-view purchases.