Coin operated jukebox device using data communication network
DCFirst Claim
1. An improved jukebox which is connected with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line suitable for the transmission of audio information, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information picked up by way of the data telecommunications line, a payment unit, a display, an input keyboard, and at least one loudspeaker, wherein the improvement comprises:
- an intermediate memory is provided for the audio information picked up over the data telecommunications line;
a memory is provided for frequency played musical selections;
a central computer is provided which processes user data for the individual jukeboxes and the jukebox connected with the central computer includes an operator code unit which permits access to the central computer and the corresponding user data; and
the jukebox includes a computer which processes user data.
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Abstract
A coin-operated music playing machine or jukebox includes a coin unit, a viewing screen, an input keyboard, and at least one loudspeaker. The jukebox is connected to a central music store via a remote data transmission line, preferably an ISDN line. The jukebox has digital/analog converters and amplifiers for information transmitted via the remote data transmission line. The jukebox also includes an intermediate memory for storing audio information received over the remote data transmission line and a mass storage memory for frequently played selections.
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21 Claims
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1. An improved jukebox which is connected with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line suitable for the transmission of audio information, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information picked up by way of the data telecommunications line, a payment unit, a display, an input keyboard, and at least one loudspeaker, wherein the improvement comprises:
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an intermediate memory is provided for the audio information picked up over the data telecommunications line; a memory is provided for frequency played musical selections; a central computer is provided which processes user data for the individual jukeboxes and the jukebox connected with the central computer includes an operator code unit which permits access to the central computer and the corresponding user data; and the jukebox includes a computer which processes user data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An improved jukebox for connection with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information received from the central music store by way of the data communications line, an input unit for entering selections by users of the jukebox, and at least one audio transducer, wherein the improvement comprises:
the jukebox includes a mass storage memory for storing a plurality of musical selections that have been received from the central music store by way of the data communications line. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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