Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods
First Claim
1. A digital jukebox device provided in an out-of-home pay-for-play location, comprising:
- at least one processor and a memory;
a fee collection mechanism configured to receive payment in exchange for credits usable on the digital jukebox device to play songs;
a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing songs available for playback via the digital jukebox device;
a display;
a camera; and
a user interface controllable in connection with the at least one processor and configured to operate in at least first and second modes in connection with the display,wherein the first mode is configured to enable users to select songs for playback via the digital jukebox device in exchange for credits,wherein the second mode is configured to enable users to use the camera, while the digital jukebox device coordinates playback of songs selected while the user interface was operating in the first mode, to take pictures, andwherein the user interface, when operating in the second mode, is further configured to exit the second mode and enter the first mode, after a predetermined amount of time has been spent in the second mode.
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Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.
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25 Claims
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1. A digital jukebox device provided in an out-of-home pay-for-play location, comprising:
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at least one processor and a memory; a fee collection mechanism configured to receive payment in exchange for credits usable on the digital jukebox device to play songs; a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing songs available for playback via the digital jukebox device; a display; a camera; and a user interface controllable in connection with the at least one processor and configured to operate in at least first and second modes in connection with the display, wherein the first mode is configured to enable users to select songs for playback via the digital jukebox device in exchange for credits, wherein the second mode is configured to enable users to use the camera, while the digital jukebox device coordinates playback of songs selected while the user interface was operating in the first mode, to take pictures, and wherein the user interface, when operating in the second mode, is further configured to exit the second mode and enter the first mode, after a predetermined amount of time has been spent in the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of operating a digital jukebox device provided in an out-of-home pay-for-play location, the method comprising:
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receiving payment in exchange for credits usable on the digital jukebox device to play songs; playing back, via the digital jukebox device, songs from a queue of selected songs; receiving input via a user interface that is operable in at least first and second modes, wherein songs from the queue are playable regardless of the mode in which the user interface is operating; in response to input received during the first mode, adding a user-selected song to the queue in exchange for a predetermined number of credits; in response to input received during second mode, causing a camera provided to the digital jukebox device to take a picture; and causing the user interface to exit the second mode and enter the first mode, after a predetermined amount of time has been spent in the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium tangibly storing instructions that, when performed using a processor of a digital jukebox device provided in an out-of-home pay-for-play location, control the digital jukebox device to at least:
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receive payment in exchange for credits usable on the digital jukebox device to play songs; play back, via the digital jukebox device, songs from a queue of selected songs; receive input via a user interface that is operable in at least first and second modes, wherein songs from the queue are playable regardless of the mode in which the user interface is operating; in response to input received during the first mode, add a user-selected song to the queue in exchange for a predetermined number of credits; in response to input received during second mode, cause a camera provided to the digital jukebox device to take a picture; and cause the user interface to exit the second mode and enter the first mode, after a predetermined amount of time has been spent in the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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