CD-Rom with machine-readable I.D. code
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Jul 27, 1999
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Feb 10, 1998
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Oct 6, 1993
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A machine-readable serial number is formed on a CD-ROM by using a laser to selectively remove a reflective layer from the CD-ROM. Removal of the reflective layer creates defects in addressable information storage locations on the CD-ROM. The serial number is read by detecting the defects. The serial number is used in a software distribution system in which many different software programs are distributed on a single CD-ROM and an access code based on the desired software program and the serial number of a particular CD-ROM is used to 'unlock' the desired program on the particular CD-ROM.
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