| 摘要 |
<p>A method and system is provided for distributing media such as optical discs. In one example, a set of discs is provided, with at least one of the discs being unreadable in an associated disc player. In this way, a consumer may use and enjoy any readable disc, but must take additional steps to activate the unreadable disc. When the consumer desires to activate the disc, the unreadable disc is placed near an activation device. The activation device uses and RF communication to read an ID from the unreadable disc. The activation device retrieves authorization data and confirms that the disc is in condition for activation. Provided that the disc is authorized for activation, the authorization data is transmitted to the disc using the RF communication. The disc has logic to confirm and complete the activation process, and may switch an optical shutter to activate the disc by making its content readable in the associated disc player. By distributing unreadable discs that can be activated only under defined requirements, content owners are able to freely distribute discs, while maintaining control of their content. For example, a consumer may be provided a library of unreadable discs, and, after approval by to the content owner, the consumer can activate selected discs.</p> |
