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Coin operated jukebox device using data communication network
Assignee: NSM MUSIC GROUP Ltd
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Filing: 1991-07-04
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Granted: 1994-08-23
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Expires: 2011-07-04
Abstract
Abstract A coin-operated music playing machine or jukebox includes a coin unit, a viewing screen, an input keyboard, and at least one loudspeaker. The jukebox is connected to a central music store via a remote data transmission line, preferably an ISDN line. The jukebox has digital/analog converters and amplifiers for information transmitted via the remote data transmission line. The jukebox also includes an intermediate memory for storing audio information received over the remote data transmission line and a mass storage memory for frequently played selections.
Inventors
- 👤 Armin Frank
- 👤 Horst Niederlein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/10; G11B27/34; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/30; G07F17/305; G11B27/102; G11B27/105; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/20; G11B2220/40; G11B2220/41; G11B27/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An improved jukebox which is connected with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line suitable for the transmission of audio information, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information picked up by way of the data telecommunications line, a payment unit, a display, an input keyboard, and at least one loudspeaker, wherein the improvement comprises: an intermediate memory is provided for the audio information picked up over the data telecommunications line; a memory is provided for frequency played musical selections; a central computer is provided which processes user data for the individual jukeboxes and the jukebox connected with the central computer includes an operator code unit which permits access to the central computer and the corresponding user data; and the jukebox includes a computer which processes user data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An improved jukebox which is connected with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line suitable for the transmission of audio information, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information picked up by way of the data telecommunications line, a payment unit, a display, an input keyboard, and at least one loudspeaker, wherein the improvement comprises: an intermediate memory is provided for the audio information picked up over the data telecommunications line; a memory is provided for frequency played musical selections; a central computer is provided which processes user data for the individual jukeboxes and the jukebox connected with the central computer includes an operator code unit which permits access to the central computer and the corresponding user data; and the jukebox includes a computer which processes user data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the data telecommunications line comprises an ISDN line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the central music store comprises a data bank for musical selections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate memory comprises a storage apparatus selected form the group consisting of a diskette station, a fixed disk, and a cache memory.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the display comprises a viewing screen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the payment unit is configured to process paper money.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the payment unit is configured to process cards.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the central music store includes a playback unit and optically playable information carriers for musical selections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the central music store includes further audio information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the display of the jukebox includes a viewing screen, and wherein the central music store includes graphic information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, in the form of a playback unit, wherein the payment unit is configured as a fee compiling unit giving account statements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, in the form of a playback unit, wherein the payment unit is configured as a fee compiling unit giving charges.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, in the form of a playback unit, wherein the payment unit is configured as a fee compiling unit giving an accounting of fees due.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the memory for frequently played musical selections comprises a storage apparatus selected from the group consisting of a diskette station, a fixed disk, and a cache memory.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the central music store includes a playback unit and magnetically playable information carriers for musical selections.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the display of the jukebox includes a viewing screen, and wherein the central music store includes video information.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improved jukebox for connection with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information received from the central music store by way of the data communications line, an input unit for entering selections by users of the jukebox, and at least one audio transducer, wherein the improvement comprises: the jukebox includes a mass storage memory for storing a plurality of musical selections that have been received from the central music store by way of the data communications line.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improved jukebox for connection with a central music store by way of a data telecommunications line, the jukebox including a digital/analog converter and an amplifier for audio information received from the central music store by way of the data communications line, an input unit for entering selections by users of the jukebox, and at least one audio transducer, wherein the improvement comprises: the jukebox includes a mass storage memory for storing a plurality of musical selections that have been received from the central music store by way of the data communications line.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The jukebox of claim 17, wherein the mass storage memory comprises a diskette station.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The jukebox of claim 17, wherein the mass storage memory comprises a fixed disk.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
42 words
The jukebox of claim 17, further comprising an intermediate memory for temporarily storing a musical selection which has been received from the central music store by way of the data communications line, and wherein the mass storage memory comprises a cache memory.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
44 words
The jukebox of claim 17, further comprising an intermediate memory for temporarily storing a musical selection which has been received from the central music store by way of the data communications line, a payment unit, and a computer which stores and processes user data.
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