Ordering items of playable content or other works
AssigneeAccenture Properties (2) B.V.
InventorsOday Abbosh, Gavin Mann
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Abstract
Self-service terminals for sampling items of playable content. The terminal includes input means for inputting selection information, and reproduction means for replaying parts of selected items. The terminal may also include means for ordering and payment information, and may be located in high density retail sites.
Claims18
A terminal for sampling items of playable content prior to potential purchase, the terminal being preferably located at a retail site, comprising
- input means for inputting selection information, and
- reproduction means for replaying parts of selected items, the terminal being arranged to determine a characteristic of a particular item in dependence on local factors such as factors relating to the site in which the terminal is located.
A terminal according to any preceding claim, wherein the characteristic of a particular item is its price which is determined according to a pricing model.
A terminal according to any preceding claim, wherein the terminal is arranged to determine whether a particular item is or has recently been playing in the site within which the terminal is located, and, if so, to indicate the fact to the customer.
A system for sampling and ordering items of playable content, the system comprising
- a terminal according to any preceding claim, and
- an order processing system connected to the terminal by a communications link.
A method of enabling a customer to sample items of playable content prior to potential purchase, them method comprising
- providing a terminal preferably located at a retail site,
- allowing the customer to input selection information into the terminal
- allowing the customer to sample parts of selected items using the terminal, and
- the terminal indicating a characteristic of a particular item to the customer, the characteristic being determined in dependence on local factors such as factors relating to the site in which the terminal is located.
An ordering system for playable content, comprising
- a plurality of self-service terminals, preferably located at retail sites, each comprising a reproduction system for replaying parts of the works, and input devices for inputting selection, ordering and payment information;
- and
- a communications network connecting the terminals with an order processing system.
A method of computerised ordering of goods, comprising:
- disposing a plurality of self-service terminals at high density retail sites including shop premises;
- accepting a specification of a music, video or other copyright work for supply from a customer of a said terminal;
- determining whether said work is available within the shop in which the terminal is located;
- disclosing the availability within the shop to the customer;
- and
- where necessary, passing an order to an ordering service other than the shop.
An ordering system for playable content, comprising
- means for reproducing selected portions of said works;
- means for inputting selection criteria for playable works;
- and
- means for varying said selection depending upon said input criteria.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.