Patents by Inventor Joel Douglas Bigley

Joel Douglas Bigley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6947371
    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: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Deluxe Media Services
    Inventor: Joel Douglas Bigley
  • Publication number: 20040228262
    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: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Deluxe Media Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Douglas Bigley