Programmed juke box capable of calculating a continuous updated playlist
First Claim
1. A system for audience controlled playing of audio recordings comprising:
- at least one terminal to be operated by operators who are members of the audience;
the terminal having a video display and means for operator control of information displayed and recorded performances to be played;
a computer controller connected to the at least one terminal;
a program means connected to the controller for enabling operation of the controller;
record storage means for storing record units, the record units containing the recorded performances;
a record player connected to the record storage means for manipulating and playing the recorded performances;
loudspeakers connected to the record player for emitting audible signals derived from the recorded performances played on the record player, the record player being operatively connected to the computer controller;
a video and data storage means storing data and video information on each of the recorded performances contained on the record units, the data including stop and start addresses, text, and graphics from the album cover for each recorded performance, the video and data storage means being operatively connected to the computer controller;
the system adapted for displaying album covers under operator control and registering operator'"'"'s choices on the at least one terminal; and
the program means enabling the system to prepare a continuously updated playlist whose order of playing is based upon the order of selections, the number of times a performance has been selected, and a delay of a minimum preset time interval between repeated playings of said performance and then enabling the record player to play the recorded performance later in the sequence.
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Abstract
A system for playing performances recorded on disc, tape and records includes video display terminals with touch panel control for audience selection of particular performances to be played. The terminals display not only lists of performances but also the graphics and text on the album covers or disc jackets to enhance the selection process. A computer controller controls the apparatus that stores the recordings, selects, manipulates and plays the various performances selected at the terminals. The controller makes up the playlist based on the popularity of each performance as indicated by choices registered at the terminals, with a preset time interval delay before any performance can be repeated. When not used for selecting, the terminals may display advertisements, games and the like.
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4 Claims
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1. A system for audience controlled playing of audio recordings comprising:
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at least one terminal to be operated by operators who are members of the audience; the terminal having a video display and means for operator control of information displayed and recorded performances to be played; a computer controller connected to the at least one terminal; a program means connected to the controller for enabling operation of the controller; record storage means for storing record units, the record units containing the recorded performances; a record player connected to the record storage means for manipulating and playing the recorded performances; loudspeakers connected to the record player for emitting audible signals derived from the recorded performances played on the record player, the record player being operatively connected to the computer controller; a video and data storage means storing data and video information on each of the recorded performances contained on the record units, the data including stop and start addresses, text, and graphics from the album cover for each recorded performance, the video and data storage means being operatively connected to the computer controller; the system adapted for displaying album covers under operator control and registering operator'"'"'s choices on the at least one terminal; and the program means enabling the system to prepare a continuously updated playlist whose order of playing is based upon the order of selections, the number of times a performance has been selected, and a delay of a minimum preset time interval between repeated playings of said performance and then enabling the record player to play the recorded performance later in the sequence. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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