Jukebox with associated video server
First Claim
1. A digital jukebox device, comprising:
- a display configured to display jukebox-related video content;
a first storage location storing a plurality of instances of audio content for playback by the jukebox device;
a payment accepter for accepting payment to enable playback of the instances of audio content by the jukebox device; and
a processor configured to instruct a video server in communication with the jukebox device to reproduce, on one or more displays or groups of displays remote from the jukebox that are each operably connected to the video server, video content stored on a second storage location accessible by the video server,wherein the video server is configured to coordinate playback of video content on the one or more displays or groups of displays, and is further configured to access the video content stored on the second storage location independent of the first storage location of the jukebox device, the coordinated playback being substantially offloaded from the processor of the jukebox device and the first storage location to the video server.
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Abstract
In certain example embodiments, jukebox systems that have associated video servers for displaying video content on one or more displays or groups of displays external to the jukebox and/or directly on the jukebox are provided. Such video servers may effectively off-load at least some of the video processing load from the jukebox device. Accordingly, video content may be provided to complement and/or further enhance the interactive experience that jukeboxes currently provide, while also enabling patrons not directly in front of the jukebox to participate in the interactive process. Content may be distributed to the jukeboxes and/or video servers via a network. In addition to creating a compelling entertainment experience for patrons, it also is possible to create new revenue opportunities for customers. For example, operators and national account customers and advertising partners may provide additional value to venues through the innovative use of managed video content.
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27 Claims
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1. A digital jukebox device, comprising:
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a display configured to display jukebox-related video content; a first storage location storing a plurality of instances of audio content for playback by the jukebox device; a payment accepter for accepting payment to enable playback of the instances of audio content by the jukebox device; and a processor configured to instruct a video server in communication with the jukebox device to reproduce, on one or more displays or groups of displays remote from the jukebox that are each operably connected to the video server, video content stored on a second storage location accessible by the video server, wherein the video server is configured to coordinate playback of video content on the one or more displays or groups of displays, and is further configured to access the video content stored on the second storage location independent of the first storage location of the jukebox device, the coordinated playback being substantially offloaded from the processor of the jukebox device and the first storage location to the video server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 27)
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13. A digital audiovisual distribution network, comprising:
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a central store of instances of audio content; and a plurality of digital jukebox devices respectively located at a plurality of locations, each said digital jukebox device comprising; a display configured to display jukebox-related video content; a first storage location storing a plurality of instances of audio content for playback by the jukebox device; a payment accepter for accepting payment to enable playback of the instances of audio content by the jukebox device; and a processor configured to instruct a video server in communication with the jukebox device to reproduce, on one or more displays or groups of displays remote from the jukebox that are each operably connected to the video server, video content stored on a second storage location accessible by the video server, wherein the video server is configured to coordinate playback of video content on the one or more displays or groups of displays, and is further configured to access the video content stored on the second storage location independent of the first storage location of the jukebox device, the coordinated playback being substantially offloaded from the processor of the jukebox device and the first storage location to the video server. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of operating a digital jukebox device, the method comprising:
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displaying jukebox-related video content on a display of the digital jukebox device; enabling playback, by the jukebox device, of a plurality of instances of audio content stored on a first storage location of the jukebox device; accepting payment, via a payment accepter, to enable playback of the instances of audio content by the jukebox device; instructing, via a processor of the jukebox device, a video server in communication with the jukebox device to reproduce, on one or more displays or groups of displays remote from the jukebox that are each operably connected to the video server, video content stored on a second storage location accessible by the video server; and coordinating, via the video server, playback of video content on the one or more displays or groups of displays, such that the video server accesses the video content stored on the second storage location independent of the first storage location of the jukebox device, the coordinated playback being substantially offloaded from the processor of the jukebox device and the first storage location to the video server. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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