Entertainment Server and Associated Social Networking Services
First Claim
1. An audiovisual entertainment system, comprising:
- an entertainment system network, the entertainment system network including;
a database having instances of media tangibly stored therein,a social networking interface configured to mediate communications between the entertainment system network and an external social networking system that is not part of the entertainment system network; and
at least one jukebox provided in an out-of-home location, the at least one jukebox being connected to the entertainment system network and being configured to play instances of media stored locally on the jukebox and/or downloaded from the entertainment system network for a fee;
wherein the at least one jukebox and the social networking system are configured to share data through the entertainment system network.
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Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users so as to provide for social networking and/or other services. In certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons within and outside of the location and also providing for advertisement opportunities. In certain exemplary embodiments, the entertainment system within a location may serve as and/or be connected to a jukebox. The entertainment system within the location may be connected to one or more client devices, one or more displays, one or more bar-top or hand-held gaming devices, etc., in certain exemplary embodiments. The jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services may provide mechanisms for enhancing patrons'"'"' experiences, creating a sense of ownership and/or belongingness to a connected community of entertainment system users.
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21 Claims
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1. An audiovisual entertainment system, comprising:
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an entertainment system network, the entertainment system network including; a database having instances of media tangibly stored therein, a social networking interface configured to mediate communications between the entertainment system network and an external social networking system that is not part of the entertainment system network; and at least one jukebox provided in an out-of-home location, the at least one jukebox being connected to the entertainment system network and being configured to play instances of media stored locally on the jukebox and/or downloaded from the entertainment system network for a fee; wherein the at least one jukebox and the social networking system are configured to share data through the entertainment system network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of making an audiovisual entertainment system, the method comprising:
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providing an entertainment system network, the entertainment system network including; a database having instances of media tangibly stored therein, a social networking interface configured to mediate communications between the entertainment system network and an external social networking system that is not part of the entertainment system network; and providing at least one jukebox provided in an out-of-home location, the at least one jukebox being connected to the entertainment system network and being configured to play instances of media stored locally on the jukebox and/or downloaded from the entertainment system network for a fee; wherein the at least one jukebox and the social networking system are configurable to share data through the entertainment system network.
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