Remote control unit for intelligent digital audiovisual reproduction systems
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1. A method of operating a jukebox system comprising:
- at least one jukebox device, wherein said at least one jukebox device includes at least one processor, a storage device for storing audiovisual information that is reproducable by the at least one jukebox device in response to user requests, an audio system for playing audio, a display configured to display video, and a communication system configured to enable the at least one jukebox device to communicate through an audiovisual distribution network, anda server remote from the at least one jukebox device, the server being configured to provide services to said at least one jukebox device, wherein said server and each said jukebox device are configured to communicate with each other through said distribution network; and
at least one remote control device for each said jukebox device, the method comprising;
receiving, at a control circuit of one said jukebox device, a signal from the associated remote control device, the signal specifying one of whether that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated, and whether a payment device of that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated; and
either causing the jukebox device that receives the signal to itself become either activated or deactivated, or causing the payment device of the jukebox device that receives the signal to become either activated or deactivated, in dependence on the signal.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a remote control unit for intelligent digital audiovisual reproduction systems, comprising storage means, payment means, a sound control circuit, display means and a metal chassis wherein said remote control unit comprises a distant radio frequency transmitter that is associated with a radio frequency receiver connected to the sound control circuit of the audiovisual reproduction system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of operating a jukebox system comprising:
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at least one jukebox device, wherein said at least one jukebox device includes at least one processor, a storage device for storing audiovisual information that is reproducable by the at least one jukebox device in response to user requests, an audio system for playing audio, a display configured to display video, and a communication system configured to enable the at least one jukebox device to communicate through an audiovisual distribution network, and a server remote from the at least one jukebox device, the server being configured to provide services to said at least one jukebox device, wherein said server and each said jukebox device are configured to communicate with each other through said distribution network; and at least one remote control device for each said jukebox device, the method comprising; receiving, at a control circuit of one said jukebox device, a signal from the associated remote control device, the signal specifying one of whether that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated, and whether a payment device of that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated; and either causing the jukebox device that receives the signal to itself become either activated or deactivated, or causing the payment device of the jukebox device that receives the signal to become either activated or deactivated, in dependence on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of operating a jukebox device in connection with a remote control device, the jukebox device comprising at least one processor, a storage device for storing audiovisual information that is reproducable by the jukebox device in response to user requests, an audio system for playing audio, a display configured to display video, and a communication system configured to enable the jukebox device to communicate through an audiovisual distribution network, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a control circuit of the jukebox device, a signal from the remote control device, the signal including an identification code and specifying one of (a) whether that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated, and (b) whether a payment device of that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated; and causing the jukebox device to itself become either activated or deactivated, or causing the payment device of the jukebox device that receives the signal to become either activated or deactivated, in dependence on the signal and a determination as to whether the identification code matches an expected identification code programmed in the jukebox device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of operating a jukebox device in connection with a remote control device, the jukebox device comprising at least one processor, and a display, the method comprising:
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receiving, at the jukebox device, a signal from the remote control device, the signal including an identification code and specifying one of (a) whether that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated, (b) whether a payment device of that jukebox device is to be activated or deactivated, and (c) whether free credits are to be provided to the jukebox device; causing the jukebox device to update a status thereof in dependence on the signal and on a determination as to whether the identification code matches an expected identification code programmed in the jukebox device; and displaying a message indicating an update to the status of the jukebox device when the status has been updated.
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