Remote control unit for activating and deactivating means for payment and for displaying payment status
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1. 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 reproducible 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;
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,wherein each said jukebox device further comprises a control circuit configured to;
receive a signal from the remote control device associated with the respective jukebox 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
in response to the signal, either cause the respective jukebox device that receives the signal to itself become either activated or deactivated, or cause the payment device of the jukebox device that receives the signal to become either activated or deactivated.
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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 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 reproducible 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; 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, wherein each said jukebox device further comprises a control circuit configured to; receive a signal from the remote control device associated with the respective jukebox 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 in response to the signal, either cause the respective jukebox device that receives the signal to itself become either activated or deactivated, or cause the payment device of the jukebox device that receives the signal to become either activated or deactivated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A jukebox device operable in connection with a remote control device, the jukebox device comprising:
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at least one processor; a storage device for storing audiovisual information that is reproducible by the jukebox device in response to user requests; an audio system for playing audio; a display configured to display video; a communication system configured to enable the jukebox device to communicate through an audiovisual distribution network; and a control circuit configured to; receive 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 cause the jukebox device to itself become either activated or deactivated, or cause the payment device of the jukebox device that receives the signal to become either activated or deactivated, in response to 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 jukebox device having an associated remote control device, the jukebox device comprising:
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at least one processor; and a display; wherein the jukebox device, under control of the at least one processor, is configured to; receive 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; cause the jukebox device to update a status thereof in response to a signal and on a determination as to whether the identification code matches an expected identification code programmed in the jukebox device; and display a message indicating an update to the status of the jukebox device when the status has been updated.
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