Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a graphical image on an optical recording disc are described. The method includes the steps of storing a digital image in a first coordinate system as a first array of bits in a digital memory, transforming the digital image from the first coordinate system to an angular coordinate system such as polar coordinates to generate a second array of bits, and then using the second array of bits to modulate a writing beam in an optical disc mastering process to write the transformed digital image onto an optical recording disc. The digital image can be obtained alternately from an optical scanner or conventional image preparation software. The method can also include the step of editing an initial array of bits to form the first array of bits.

Abstract: A package for an optical disc and an optical disc sleeve includes upper and lower formed plastic sheets sized to receive and support therebetween the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve in side by side relationship. The lower sheet is shaped to support the optical disc and defines an annular depression made up of a central hub, an inner ledge, an annular floor surrounding the inner ledge, an array of raised stiffening structures formed in the annular floor, and at least one outer ledge positioned around the annular floor. The upper sheet is shaped to cover the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve and includes a closed end receptacle shaped to receive an end portion of the hub. The hub forms a friction fit with the central opening in the disc to hold the disc on the hub. The upper and lower sheets define peripheral shoulders shaped to fit together to increase the rigidity of the sheets.

Abstract: A package for an optical disc and an optical disc sleeve includes upper and lower formed plastic sheets sized to receive and support therebetween the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve in side by side relationship. The lower sheet is shaped to support the optical disc and defines an annular depression made up of a central hub, an inner ledge, an annular floor surrounding the inner ledge, an array of raised stiffening structures formed in the annular floor, and at least one outer ledge positioned around the annular floor. The upper sheet is shaped to cover the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve and includes a closed end receptacle shaped to receive an end portion of the hub. The hub has an enlarged head that forms an interference fit with the central opening in the disc to hold the disc on the hub. The upper and lower sheets define peripheral shoulders shaped to fit together to increase the rigidity of the sheets.