Home network media server with a jukebox for enhanced user experience
First Claim
1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for a media server residing on a home network to perform steps comprising:
- establishing a two-way digital connection with a jukebox, the jukebox having a plurality of titles stored therein;
querying the jukebox for information regarding titles stored in the jukebox;
compiling and caching a title directory for the titles stored in the jukebox;
receiving a request to use the jukebox from a media client on the home network, the media client being connected to a display device;
sending the title directory to the media client for presenting an interactive user interface on the display device;
receiving a request from the media client for a selected title in the jukebox;
retrieving contents of the selected title from the jukebox; and
transmitting the contents of the selected title to the media client for display on the display device.
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Abstract
A DVD jukebox or the like is integrated with a home network and serves as a centralized storage of multiple video/audio titles that can be selected and played on display devices, such as televisions, at different locations in the home. The jukebox is connected to a media server on the home network. The media server controls the jukebox and functions as its proxy to allow discovery and control of the jukebox by other devices on the home network. The media server generates a directory of the titles stored in the jukebox, which is sent via the home network to a media client connected to the display device. The media client presents an interactive user interface to allow the user to navigate the titles in the jukebox and select a title for viewing on the display device.
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26 Claims
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1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for a media server residing on a home network to perform steps comprising:
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establishing a two-way digital connection with a jukebox, the jukebox having a plurality of titles stored therein;
querying the jukebox for information regarding titles stored in the jukebox;
compiling and caching a title directory for the titles stored in the jukebox;
receiving a request to use the jukebox from a media client on the home network, the media client being connected to a display device;
sending the title directory to the media client for presenting an interactive user interface on the display device;
receiving a request from the media client for a selected title in the jukebox;
retrieving contents of the selected title from the jukebox; and
transmitting the contents of the selected title to the media client for display on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for a media client residing on a home network and connected to a display device to perform steps comprising:
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presenting on the display device an option to use a jukebox for selection by the user, the jukebox being connected to the home network via a media server;
receiving a first user input signal selecting the option to use the jukebox;
querying the media server connected to the jukebox for information on titles stored in the jukebox;
receiving from the media server the information on titles stored in the jukebox;
presenting an interactive user interface on the display device to present the information on the titles stored in the jukebox;
receiving a second user input signal requesting viewing of a selected title in the jukebox;
requesting the media server for contents of the selected title;
receiving the contents of the selected title from the media server; and
displaying the contents of the selected title on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A home entertainment system comprising:
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a home network;
a jukebox having a plurality of titles stored therein;
a media server connected to the home network and having a two-way digital connection with the jukebox;
a display device; and
a media client connected to the display device and connected to the home network, the media server being programmed to present the jukebox for discovery on the home network, compile a title directory for the titles stored in the jukebox, send the title directory to the media client, retrieve contents of a selected title from the jukebox, and transmit the contents of the selected title to the media client for display on the display device, the media client being programmed to receive a user request to use the jukebox, display an interactive user interface on the display device to present the title directory, receive a user input signal selecting the selected title, request the media server to send the contents of the selected title, and display the contents of the selected title on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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