Patent ID: 8584175
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G11B

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a digital jukebox device in response to inputs from a patron, the method comprising: presenting a user interface to the patron, the user interface being configured to enable the patron to select an instance of media for playback on the digital jukebox device; outputting a patron-selected instance of media when a suitable amount of money has been collected; enabling the patron to log in to the jukebox device via the user interface to become a recognized user; retrieving information specific to the recognized user upon a successful log in operation; and presenting patron-specific features of the digital jukebox device on the digital jukebox device following the successful log in operation; wherein the user interface is further configured to enable the recognized user to (a) selectively create, modify, and/or delete at least some of said recognized user information once the user has logged in to the digital jukebox device and accessed said patron-specific features, and (b) create a message to be sent from the digital jukebox device to a third-party, wherein said recognized user information includes playlist information, said playlist information including information pertaining to a plurality of playlists, each said playlist being designated as either a private playlist or a public playlist, wherein each said private playlist is accessible to and playable on the digital jukebox device only by the recognized user, and wherein each said public playlist is accessible to and playable on the digital jukebox device by any jukebox device user following selection and payment therefor.