Jason A Rubinstein

US Patent:

20130046753, Feb 21, 2013

Filed:

Jul 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/551510

Inventors:

Brad Bowers - Winfield IL, US
Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707722, 707E17082

Abstract:

A system and method of searching for physical media articles available from article dispensing machines within a geographic proximity is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a physical media article matching the search criteria. The method also includes determining the availability of the matching media article at an article dispensing machine. The geographic location of article dispensing machines with available matching media articles is determined, based on personally identifying information such as an IP or MAC address. The geographic location may be limited by a proximity from an audio/visual display interface. A search result set with the matching media articles is provided, based on their availabilities.

US Patent:

20130060648, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/567988

Inventors:

Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G06Q 10/08
G06Q 20/18

US Classification:

705 22, 705 267, 705 16

Abstract:

Methods of aggregating and importing user-generated and/or professional ratings of media content are provided. User-generated ratings may have been previously created at a ratings source by a user associated with a customer profile. The method for aggregating ratings includes importing the ratings from the ratings source, storing the ratings in a customer profile, normalizing the ratings, and storing the normalized ratings. The normalized rating may be used to determine recommendations and preferences. The method for importing ratings includes receiving authentication information for a ratings source, authenticating to the ratings source, importing the ratings from the ratings source, and storing the ratings in a customer profile. Changes in the ratings may be detected and updated in the customer profile.

US Patent:

20130060660, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Jul 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/562244

Inventors:

Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 2635, 705 268

Abstract:

A method of generating notifications related to availability of media content is provided. The method includes receiving a watchlist subscription including a request to monitor for availability of media content. The method also includes detecting a change in the availability of media content based on the subscription, and if a change is detected, determining an access right and transmitting a notification of the change in the availability of the media content. The metadata of the media content is used in the subscriptions to determine when to generate notifications. The media content may include a media article, media selection, live content, or a theatrical media release.

US Patent:

20130060767, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Jun 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/535158

Inventors:

Brad Bowers - Winfield IL, US
Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707724, 707722, 707E17082

Abstract:

A method of searching for directly and indirectly matching media content in a metadata database is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a digital media selection matching the search criteria. A mapping of metadata of the media selection may be utilized to find a matching media article that directly or indirectly matches the search criteria. The method also includes determining availabilities of the matching media article and the matching media selection. A search result set with the matching media articles and matching media selections is provided, based on their availabilities. An associated content provider may be linked to the customer based on a subscription. The media selection may be accessed by an audio/visual display interface.

US Patent:

20130061260, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/567948

Inventors:

Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

H04N 21/00

US Classification:

725 28

Abstract:

Methods of filtering and modifying access to media content based on parental control limits are provided. The method for filtering media content includes receiving authentication information for a content provider, authenticating to the content provider, importing parental control limits from the content provider, storing the received parental control limits in a customer profile, and filtering the media content based on the parental control limits to produce a filtered list of the media content. The method for modifying access to media content includes authenticating to a customer profile with a unique customer identifier, retrieving parental control limits from the customer profile, and modifying access to the media content based on the retrieved parental control limits. Changes in the parental control limits at a content provider may be detected and updated in the customer profile.

US Patent:

20130066464, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Jun 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/517565

Inventors:

Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700234, 700237

Abstract:

A method of substituting digital alternative media for a physical media article at an article dispensing machine to a customer is provided. The method includes receiving a request related to the media article through a user interface from the customer, identifying an associated content provider, and determining the alternative media selection at the associated content provider that corresponds to the media article. The method also includes receiving a unique customer identifier and identifying the associated content provider based on the unique customer identifier. The method further includes mapping the media article to the alternative media selection based on metadata. The media article may be available at the article dispensing machine or may be unavailable due to being out-of-stock or reserved to another customer. The associated content provider may be linked to the customer based on a subscription. The digital alternative media selection may be accessed by an audio/visual display interface.

US Patent:

20130066844, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Jun 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/535096

Inventors:

Brad Bowers - Winfield IL, US
Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Michael Papasevastos - Elgin IL, US
Saad Rehmani - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707706, 707769, 707748, 707E17014, 707E17033

Abstract:

A method of searching for media content in a metadata database is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a physical media article matching the search criteria and a digital media selection matching the search criteria. The method also includes determining availabilities of the matching media article and the matching media selection. A search result set with the matching media articles and matching media selections is provided, based on their availabilities. The search result set may also include media articles and media selections that are indirectly associated with the search criteria. An associated content provider may be linked to the customer based on a subscription. The media selection may be accessed by an audio/visual display interface.

US Patent:

20130079117, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Sep 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/623074

Inventors:

Imran Maskatia - Milpitas CA, US
Saad Rehmani - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Jason Rubinstein - Lake Forest IL, US
Heidemarie Williams - Homer Glen IL, US

Assignee:

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC - Oakbrook Terrace IL

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

A system and method of optimizing the redemption of credits in a variable value transaction are disclosed. The variable value transaction may involve a piece of media content and include an initial balance and a remaining balance. The initial balance and the remaining balance may be dependent on the piece of media content and when the variable value transaction is completed. The remaining balance may not be known until the variable value transaction is completed. Credits may be assigned an order of availability for redemption based on credit redemption criteria such as a redemption priority, a product value, an expiration date, and/or a redemption value. The credits with a higher order of availability may be redeemed prior to credits with a lower order of availability.