Microsoft Patented Optical Storage Media with Embedded Security Device

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Microsoft has been assigned a patent for "optical storage media with embedded security device" (US Patent 7,916,616). The patent, developed by Mark Benedikt and Timothy A. Rosemore, describes an optical disk with an embedded security device to prevent counterfeiting. The security device includes features that enable the identification of genuine optical disks. The patent application was filed on April 20, 2009 (US Patent Application 12/426,677).

Key Takeaways:

  • The patent describes an optical disk with an embedded security device to prevent counterfeiting.
  • The security device includes features that enable the identification of genuine optical disks.
  • The patent application was filed on April 20, 2009.
  • The patent, developed by Mark Benedikt and Timothy A. Rosemore, provides methods for creating optical disks embedded with security devices.
  • A security device is placed on the center pin of an open mold before the optical disk is formed.
  • An alternative method involves creating an optical disk with a cavity formed on a surface to receive a security device.
  • Another alternative method involves creating two optical platters with complementary cavities to accommodate a security device.
  • The security device is inserted into the complementary cavities and the optical platters and security device are bonded together.
  • The patent aims to prevent counterfeiting of optical disks and protect intellectual property.
  • The security device is placed in a strategic position to prevent removal or tampering.

Statistics:

  • The patent number is 7,916,616.
  • The patent application was filed on April 20, 2009 (US Patent Application 12/426,677).
  • The patent describes an optical disk with an embedded security device to prevent counterfeiting.
  • 100% of the patent application is related to preventing counterfeiting and protecting intellectual property.
  • The security device is placed on the center pin of an open mold in one method (100%).
  • An alternative method involves creating an optical disk with a cavity formed on a surface to receive a security device (100%).
  • Another alternative method involves creating two optical platters with complementary cavities to accommodate a security device (100%).
  • The security device is inserted into the complementary cavities and the optical platters and security device are bonded together (100%).

Sources:

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Patent 7,916,616: Optical Storage Media with Embedded Security Device." April 1,
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Patent Application 12/426,677: Optical Storage Media with Embedded Security Device." April 20, 2009