Patent ID: 6578051
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G07F,G10H,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
A management device for a network of jukeboxes, comprising a database with a plurality of sets of arrays, each array containing grouped information on the composition of a jukebox, use of the jukebox or payment of fees on the jukebox, the database being managed by a server operable to communicate with the jukeboxes, wherein the server receives messages sent by the jukeboxes containing information necessary to update determined sets of arrays in the database, and to send messages to the jukeboxes in order to update data or programs on each jukebox with information stored in at least one set of arrays in the database and transmitted to the jukebox in the message, wherein a first set of arrays in the database includes information about the operating status of each jukebox, and a second set of arrays in the database includes information about the hardware and software composition of each jukebox.