Digital jukebox device with improved karaoke-related user interfaces, and associated methods
First Claim
1. A jukebox device, comprising:
- processing resources, including at least one processor and a memory;
a touch screen display device;
a payment acceptor; and
a storage device comprising instances of media available for playback via the jukebox device;
wherein the processing resources, the touch screen display device, and the payment acceptor cooperate with one another to cause the jukebox device to function in at least first and second different modes,wherein the first mode is a normal jukebox operation mode that is configured to enable a first partial subset of the instances of media to be played back on a pay-per-play basis, andwherein the second mode is a karaoke jukebox operation mode that is configured to enable a second partial subset of the instances of media to be played back on a pay-per-play basis, the first and second partial subsets being different from one another, andwherein, as a part of the second mode, the touch screen display device presents a first set of screens that each list at least a portion of the instances of media in the second partial subset of the instances of media in a manner that resembles a book having multiple pages,each said page including at most a predefined maximum number of entries corresponding to the portion of the second partial subset of instances of media, and each said entry indicating a song name and an artist associated with the corresponding instance of media that is selectable for playback via the jukebox device,wherein the first set of screens each include a common set of control elements for re-organizing and navigating through the book,wherein, as a part of the second mode, the touch screen display device is configured to display a performer identifier screen, the performer identifier screen including an identifying name of a user who has selected an instance of media for a karaoke-type performance, andwherein the identifying name of the user who has selected the instance of media for the karaoke-type performance is automatically determinable in response to a user providing valid credentials for a recognized social networking site that is external and unrelated to the jukebox device'"'"'s provider.
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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 photobooth features. A combined karaoke/photobooth/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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20 Claims
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1. A jukebox device, comprising:
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processing resources, including at least one processor and a memory; a touch screen display device; a payment acceptor; and a storage device comprising instances of media available for playback via the jukebox device; wherein the processing resources, the touch screen display device, and the payment acceptor cooperate with one another to cause the jukebox device to function in at least first and second different modes, wherein the first mode is a normal jukebox operation mode that is configured to enable a first partial subset of the instances of media to be played back on a pay-per-play basis, and wherein the second mode is a karaoke jukebox operation mode that is configured to enable a second partial subset of the instances of media to be played back on a pay-per-play basis, the first and second partial subsets being different from one another, and wherein, as a part of the second mode, the touch screen display device presents a first set of screens that each list at least a portion of the instances of media in the second partial subset of the instances of media in a manner that resembles a book having multiple pages, each said page including at most a predefined maximum number of entries corresponding to the portion of the second partial subset of instances of media, and each said entry indicating a song name and an artist associated with the corresponding instance of media that is selectable for playback via the jukebox device, wherein the first set of screens each include a common set of control elements for re-organizing and navigating through the book, wherein, as a part of the second mode, the touch screen display device is configured to display a performer identifier screen, the performer identifier screen including an identifying name of a user who has selected an instance of media for a karaoke-type performance, and wherein the identifying name of the user who has selected the instance of media for the karaoke-type performance is automatically determinable in response to a user providing valid credentials for a recognized social networking site that is external and unrelated to the jukebox device'"'"'s provider. - 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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