Patents Assigned to Vidco, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20090016187
    Abstract: A secure optical data disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a layered disc structure comprising first and second substrates is disclosed. The tag is placed within a non-readable zone (i.e., one that does not have data tracks) of the secure disc. To improve signal quality of the tag, the reflective metal layer thickness is minimized and discontinuities are introduced on the reflective metal layer. A first discontinuity separates a data track region of the disc from a mirror/ID band region. A second, radial discontinuity opens the mirror/ID band ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Douglas Bigley
  • Patent number: 7411893
    Abstract: A secure optical data disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a layered disc structure comprising first and second substrates is disclosed. The tag is placed within a non-readable zone (i.e., one that does not have data tracks) of the secure disc. Layer-wise, the tag is either sandwiched between the two substrates or alternatively embedded within one of the two substrates. In the case where the tag is sandwiched between first and second substrates, a bonding layer occupies a space radially outward from the tag. The bonding layer holds the first and second substrates together thereby forming the secure disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Douglas Bigley
  • Publication number: 20070274196
    Abstract: A secure optical information disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a recess of a substrate of the disc structure is disclosed. The tag is placed within the recess such that it does not interfere with reading optically encoded information using a laser beam pick-up assembly such as those used to read DVD, CD, HD and Blu-Ray (BD) discs. The tag is placed within a recess having either no inner wall or an inclined wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Bigley
  • Publication number: 20070147224
    Abstract: A secure optical data disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a layered disc structure comprising first and second substrates is disclosed. The tag is placed within a non-readable zone (i.e., one that does not have data tracks) of the secure disc. Layer-wise, the tag is either sandwiched between the two substrates or alternatively embedded within one of the two substrates. In the case where the tag is sandwiched between first and second substrates, a bonding layer occupies a space radially outward from the tag. The bonding layer holds the first and second substrates together thereby forming the secure disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Bigley
  • Patent number: 7187645
    Abstract: A secure optical data disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a layered disc structure comprising first and second substrates is disclosed. The tag is placed within a non-readable zone (i.e., one that does not have data tracks) of the secure disc. To improve signal quality of the tag, the reflective metal layer thickness is minimized and discontinuities are introduced on the reflective metal layer. A first discontinuity separates a data track region of the disc from a mirror/ID band region. A second, radial discontinuity opens the mirror/ID band ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Douglas Bigley
  • Patent number: 7184392
    Abstract: A secure optical data disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a layered disc structure comprising first and second substrates is disclosed. The tag is placed within a non-readable zone (i.e., one that does not have data tracks) of the secure disc. Layer-wise, the tag is either sandwiched between the two substrates or alternatively embedded within one of the two substrates. In the case where the tag is sandwiched between first and second substrates, a bonding layer occupies a space radially outward from the tag.. The bonding layer holds the first and second substrates together thereby forming the secure disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Douglas Bigley
  • Publication number: 20060028968
    Abstract: A secure optical data disc comprising an electronic article surveillance tag embedded within a layered disc structure comprising first and second substrates is disclosed. The tag is placed within a non-readable zone (i.e., one that does not have data tracks) of the secure disc. Layer-wise, the tag is either sandwiched between the two substrates or alternatively embedded within one of the two substrates. In the case where the tag is sandwiched between first and second substrates, a bonding layer occupies a space radially outward from the tag.. The bonding layer holds the first and second substrates together thereby forming the secure disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: Vidco, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Bigley