Patent ID: 8028318
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: G06Q,G07F,G08C,H04B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A jukebox system, comprising: at least one jukebox device, wherein said at least one jukebox device includes a microprocessor, a storage device for storing audiovisual information that can be reproduced by the jukebox device in response to user requests, an audio system for playing audio, a display device for displaying video, and a communication system for enabling the jukebox to communicate through an audiovisual distribution network; a server remote to said at least one jukebox device that provides services to said at least one jukebox device, wherein said server and each said jukebox device are configured to communicate with each other through said distribution network; and at least one remote control device for each said jukebox device, wherein each said remote control device comprises: a remote transmitter that is associated with a receiver connected to a control circuit of one associated jukebox device, and wherein the remote control is operable to activate and deactivate the associated jukebox device and the remote control is operable to activate and deactivate a payment device on the associated jukebox device, wherein the jukebox device display further displays a message when said payment device is deactivated.