Digital jukebox device with improved user interfaces, and associated methods
First Claim
1. A jukebox device, comprising:
- a first display device and a second display device arranged with a separation between them on a front surface of the jukebox device, the second display device having a larger display area than the first display device and arranged below the first display device;
a generally elongate array of LED elements provided above at least one of the display devices;
a backwash light arranged at a rear portion of the jukebox device and configured to generate light behind the jukebox device;
a rim light disposed around a periphery of the jukebox device so as to encompass at least on three sides the display devices;
a substantially circular activation switch or button arranged below the second display device;
a radio frequency identifier reader and a near field communication attract light arranged below the second display device on the front surface;
a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a plurality of instances of media available for playback on or via the jukebox device; and
at least one processor configured to provide a user interface and further configured to;
control the jukebox device to, simultaneously and in accordance with a display theme associated with an advertising event, display a first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and a second portion of the advertising event on the second display device;
upon receiving an indication from the substantially circular activation switch or button in response to an item displayed on the second display device, control the jukebox device to change display events displayed on the second display device to include a display event representing a song that is currently being played on the jukebox while continuing to display the first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and the second portion of the advertising event on the second display device in accordance with the display theme.
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Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.
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25 Claims
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1. A jukebox device, comprising:
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a first display device and a second display device arranged with a separation between them on a front surface of the jukebox device, the second display device having a larger display area than the first display device and arranged below the first display device; a generally elongate array of LED elements provided above at least one of the display devices; a backwash light arranged at a rear portion of the jukebox device and configured to generate light behind the jukebox device; a rim light disposed around a periphery of the jukebox device so as to encompass at least on three sides the display devices; a substantially circular activation switch or button arranged below the second display device; a radio frequency identifier reader and a near field communication attract light arranged below the second display device on the front surface; a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a plurality of instances of media available for playback on or via the jukebox device; and at least one processor configured to provide a user interface and further configured to; control the jukebox device to, simultaneously and in accordance with a display theme associated with an advertising event, display a first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and a second portion of the advertising event on the second display device; upon receiving an indication from the substantially circular activation switch or button in response to an item displayed on the second display device, control the jukebox device to change display events displayed on the second display device to include a display event representing a song that is currently being played on the jukebox while continuing to display the first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and the second portion of the advertising event on the second display device in accordance with the display theme. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of making a jukebox device, the method comprising:
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providing a first display device and a second display device arranged with a separation between them on a front surface of the jukebox device, the second display device having a larger display area than the first display device and being arranged below the first display device; providing a generally elongate array of LED elements provided above at least one of the display devices; providing a backwash light arranged at a rear portion of the jukebox device and configured to generate light behind the jukebox device; providing a rim light disposed around a periphery of the jukebox device so as to encompass at least on three sides the display devices; providing a substantially circular activation switch or button arranged below the second display device; providing a radio frequency identifier reader and a near field communication attract light arranged below the second display device on the front surface; providing a plurality of instances of media available for playback on or via the jukebox device; and providing at least one processor configured to provide a user interface and further configured to; control the jukebox device to, simultaneously and in accordance with a display theme associated with an advertising event, display a first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and a second portion of the advertising event on the second display device; upon receiving an indication from the substantially circular activation switch or button in response to an item displayed on the second display device, control the jukebox device to change display events displayed on the second display device to include a display event representing a song that is currently being played on the jukebox while continuing to display the first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and the second portion of the advertising event on the second display device in accordance with the display theme.
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14. A method of operating a jukebox device, the method comprising:
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enabling a plurality of instances of media to be played back on or via the jukebox device; having installed in and/or on the jukebox device; a first display device and a second display device arranged with a separation between them on a front surface of the jukebox, the second display device having a larger display area than the first display device and arranged below the first display device, a generally elongate array of LED elements provided above at least one of the display devices, a backwash light arranged at a rear portion of the jukebox device and configured to generate light behind the jukebox device, a rim light disposed around a periphery of the jukebox device so as to encompass at least on three sides the display devices, a radio frequency identifier reader and a near field communication attract light arranged below the second display device on the front surface; a substantially circular activation switch or button arranged below the second display device, and at least one processor configured to; provide a user interface; control the jukebox device to, simultaneously and in accordance with a display theme associated with an advertising event, display a first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and a second portion of the advertising event on the second display device; and upon receiving an indication from the substantially circular activation switch or button in response to an item displayed on the second display device, change display events displayed on the second display device to include a display event representing a song that is currently being played on the jukebox while continuing to display the first portion of the advertising event on the first display device and the second portion of the advertising event on the second display device in accordance with the display theme. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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