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Method and apparatus for programming a jukebox with information related to content on media contained therein

  • US 6,031,795 A
  • Filed: 12/02/1996
  • Issued: 02/29/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Autoprogramming method for use in a jukebox, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) developing a characteristic profile of data froma plurality of storage media included in said jukebox said plurality of storage media includingprogramming information stored on one of said plurality of storage media, said plurality of physical and logical characteristics being related to an arrangement of said programming information on each said one of said plurality of storage media;

    (b) accessing a data storage device having a plurality of stored characteristic profiles, each of said stored profiles being associated with an information content indicia;

    (c) matching said developed characteristic profile to a one of said plurality of stored characteristic profiles on said data storage device;

    (d) retrieving said information content indicia associated with said one stored characteristic profile on said data storage device;

    (e) storing said information content indicia associated with said one stored characteristic profile; and

    (f) repeating steps (a) through (f) for at least one additional medium of said plurality of media.

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