Entertainment server and associated social networking services
First Claim
1. A method of operating an audiovisual entertainment system in connection with an entertainment system network including a database having instances of media tangibly stored therein and a social networking interface configured to mediate communications between the entertainment system network and an external social networking system that is not part of the entertainment system network, the method comprising:
- connecting at least one jukebox provided in an out-of-home location to the entertainment system network, the at least one jukebox being configured to play, for a fee, instances of media stored locally thereon and/or downloaded from the entertainment system network; and
sharing data through the entertainment system network among and/or between the at least one jukebox and the social networking system, using the social networking interface.
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Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users so as to provide for social networking and/or other services. An entertainment system is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons within and outside of the location and also providing for advertisement opportunities. An entertainment system within a location may serve as and/or be connected to a jukebox. The entertainment system within the location may be connected to one or more client devices, one or more displays, one or more bar-top or hand-held gaming devices, etc., in certain exemplary embodiments. Jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services may provide mechanisms for enhancing patrons'"'"' experiences, creating a sense of ownership and/or belongingness to a connected community of entertainment system users.
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1. A method of operating an audiovisual entertainment system in connection with an entertainment system network including a database having instances of media tangibly stored therein and a social networking interface configured to mediate communications between the entertainment system network and an external social networking system that is not part of the entertainment system network, the method comprising:
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connecting at least one jukebox provided in an out-of-home location to the entertainment system network, the at least one jukebox being configured to play, for a fee, instances of media stored locally thereon and/or downloaded from the entertainment system network; and sharing data through the entertainment system network among and/or between the at least one jukebox and the social networking system, using the social networking interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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