Abstract: An optical disc advertising and security method that includes the use of a promotional label that is coaxially aligned and adhesively attached to the top surface of an optical disc. The promotional label includes an upper label layer and a lower label layer. Attached to each layer is a laterally extending tab. Printed on the top layer surface of each label layer is promotional indicia. In one embodiment, the upper label layer is slightly larger in diameter than the lower label layer so that the lower label is covered and hidden from view by the upper label layer. In a second embodiment, the promotional label is made of two label layers permanently adhesively attached together with a RFID tag disposed between them.

Abstract: A method and system for authorizing the use of software program in an electronic device. The system uses a unique first code number associated with the software program. An intermediate object is encoded with a second code number. When the software program is initially installed into the electronic device, the first code number is transmitted to the electronic device. Later, when the intermediate object is then connected to the electronic device, the second code number on the intermediate object is identified and the third code number is then separately presented When the second and third code numbers have been presented, the software program may then be used.

Abstract: An optical disc media marketing system used to advertise various products or services to users of optical disc products. The system includes the use of a standard optical disc and a jewel case with a recessed cavity formed therein to receive the optical disc. If the jewel case includes a spindle post, then the system includes either a T-shaped adapter or a cap that temporarily engages or attaches to the post. If the jewel case does not include a spindle post, then a T-shaped adaptor is used that engages the inside edge of the optical disc. The T-shaped adaptor and the cap include a top surface that is slightly larger than the spindle hole thereby preventing removal of the disc from the jewel case or use on an optical disc player. Disposed over the top surface of the adaptor or cap is a stack of adhesive labels.

Abstract: An anti-theft system for a portable recordable media that contains a downloadable, user-sensitive software program files or data that the publisher wants to prevent multi-installations and unauthorized copying. The system uses three separate components—a portable recordable media, a linking object, and a second recordable media. In the preferred embodiment, the portable recordable media is a CD or DVD disc body with a unique first code number encoded into the software program files or data identifying the particular copy of the software program files or data. In the preferred embodiment, the linking object is a removable plug that fits into the center spindle hole formed in the disc body. Encoded into the linking object is a unique, temporary second code number that is associated or encoded with a plurality of alphanumeric characters also used in the first code number.

Abstract: A supplemental electric power generator and system used to produce electrical energy using the magnetic flux produced by high power electric transmission lines. The generator is hung from a guide wire extended parallel to a suspended high power transmission line. Each generator includes a hollow body made of non-conductive material with an upper end cap and a lower end cap. Disposed longitudinally inside the body is a phosphorescent tube that illuminates when placed within the magnetic flux produced by electricity flowing through the high power transmission line. Located around the phosphorescence tube is a plurality of inward facing photo voltaic cells. When electricity flows through the high power transmission lines, the phosphorescent tube is illuminated which produces electric currents in the photo voltaic cells and then transmitted to the main collection line. Each photo voltaic cell and generator includes transformers and regulators to control the flow of electricity and connection to other generators.

Abstract: A compact digital disk assembly having a label which extends over substantially all of the upper surface of the disk, thereby facilitating the display of artistic and textual information uninterrupted by a center cutout normally found on compact disks. The assembly includes a conventional compact disk having a center cutout, a CD plug insertable in the cutout, and a label having a removable portion extending over the cutout. The label is affixed to the upper surfaces of the CD and the CD plug with a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A compact digital disk assembly having a label which extends over substantially all of the upper surface of the disk, thereby facilitating the display of artistic and textual information uninterrupted by a center cutout normally found on compact disks. The assembly includes a conventional compact disk having a center cutout, a CD plug insertable in the cutout, and a label having a removable portion extending over the cutout. The label is affixed to the upper surfaces of the CD and the CD plug with a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: An anti-theft system for a portable recordable media that contains a downloadable, user-sensitive software program files or data that the publisher wants to prevent multi-installations and unauthorized copying. The system uses three separate components—a portable recordable media, a linking object, and a second recordable media. In the preferred embodiment, the portable recordable media is a CD or DVD disc body with a unique first code number encoded into the software program files or data identifying the particular copy of the software program files or data. In the preferred embodiment, the linking object is a removable plug that fits into the center spindle hole formed in the disc body. Encoded into the linking object is a unique, temporary second code number that is associated or encoded with a plurality of alphanumeric characters also used in the first code number.

Abstract: The CD credit card includes vendor and cardholder information and a magnetic strip attached to the front surface designed to be used with a standard reading terminal. Formed on the rear surface is a CD media surface capable of being read in a standard CD-ROM player. In one embodiment, the CD media surface is a “multiple write and read” media surface capable of being produced by a CD-RW device. In a second embodiment, the CD media surface is in “write once, read many” media surface capable of being produced by a CD-R device. Formed centrally on the disc body is a spindle hole which enables the disc to be placed in a CD player. An optional plug may be inserted into the spindle hole.