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WO1996015512A1
WO1996015512A1 PCT/DE1995/001548 DE9501548W WO9615512A1 WO 1996015512 A1 WO1996015512 A1 WO 1996015512A1 DE 9501548 W DE9501548 W DE 9501548W WO 9615512 A1 WO9615512 A1 WO 9615512A1
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Anton Huber
Phuoc Quan-Cong
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NSM AG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/30—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for musical instruments

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  • the invention relates to a system of money-operated music machines, with a display, an input unit and at least one loudspeaker, and with a central unit with a central memory in which playable titles are stored, which are connected to the entertainment devices via data transmission lines. Furthermore, covers, texts, video clips, etc. are stored in the central memory.
  • Music automatons are set up in locations that are accessible to a large number of people (e.g. in restaurants) and must therefore meet a wide range of user requirements. The operators of music machines are therefore interested in the fact that their music machines are versatile.
  • the music automatons to be connected to a central music store via a remote data transmission line, the remote data transmission line being suitable for transmitting sound information and preferably being an ISDN line. It can additionally be provided to transmit image information to music automats equipped with a screen unit, so that, for example, sound films can be reproduced.
  • music automats and music automat systems have become known in which certain titles, which are played continuously with a certain frequency, are always stored in the magazine, other titles or title collections Conditions that are not so desired or that contain the current title are exchanged more frequently.
  • DE-C-29 44 177 In order to record the frequency of access to title collections, it has been proposed in DE-C-29 44 177 to provide machine-readable records on each side with machine-readable additional information which is read and stored when the record in question is accessed is saved.
  • a music machine has been proposed in WO 92/01342, which itself does not have a playback unit, but rather retrieves tracks to be played from a central music store.
  • machine and user data can be called up from a central computer in a system consisting of such music machines.
  • a music playback system is known from WO 94/15416, in which the music playback unit itself has a title memory and a playback unit.
  • the data of the titles and title collections stored or stored in the music playback units are stored in the associated central memory.
  • the music playback units are connected to one another and to the central computer via a remote data transmission line.
  • the central music store is distributed over a certain number of music playback units.
  • the central computer can store and / or process user data of the individual playback units. Furthermore, he can also carry out statistics relating to the frequency of use, access routes, etc.
  • a bidirectional ISDN line is advantageously provided as the remote data transmission line.
  • the invention is based on the object of providing a dialogue-capable music machine system which enables additional rather allows information beyond the actual user and title data for operators and users.
  • the music machines thus have a display, an input unit and at least one loudspeaker.
  • the system further comprises a central unit with a central memory in which playable titles are stored.
  • the central memory also contains e.g. Cover, texts, video clips, etc. saved.
  • the central unit is also connected to the entertainment devices via remote data transmission lines.
  • An additional access and storage unit is provided in the central unit for special operator queries and evaluations as well as for user queries.
  • the additional access and storage unit By providing the additional access and storage unit, external data can also be entered into the system and used further there. Conversely, the additional access unit also enables system data to be recorded and evaluated according to criteria other than the usual operator criteria. In this way, the possible uses of the music automat system are greatly expanded.
  • the additional access and storage unit can be provided for recording the playing frequencies of titles or title collections. Playback frequencies can also be evaluated according to various criteria.
  • a new aspect of the usability of music automat systems results from the fact that the additional access and Storage unit only records coded titles or title collections in a certain way.
  • This function can provide an immediate central recording of new tracks or CDs, which goes beyond the usual hit parade creation of music automats. Broadcasters, music producers, artists, etc. can get a measurable result, relatively inexpensively and yet reliably, of how well their titles are received.
  • the music automat system according to the invention can be used for pretesting titles or CDs.
  • Test collections e.g. can also be presented on tape or on a single CD-ROM, a representative group of consumers.
  • the final edition could then be determined or, if necessary, marketing could be dispensed with if the consumer interest is too low.
  • music automatons can be provided with at least one headphone.
  • an extract of one or more tracks can be called up from the central memory and / or from the additional access and storage unit via the relevant data transmission line, which extract can be listened to via headphones in parallel with the current playback operation for a track selection.
  • the user of the music automaton can select titles from a selection made available during playback operation, depending on the liking. For such a selection of 10 titles, for example, DM 1 can be calculated.
  • Data records associated with playable titles or title collections can also advantageously be stored in the additional access and storage unit.
  • This system variant enables the vending machine operator to provide his customers with information about the artists and groups concerned. They can get the best information about the music scene. For example, this information can convey details about the title, singer, date of issue, name of the group, conductors, etc.
  • Data records which are independent of the playable titles or title collections can also be stored in the additional access and storage unit.
  • the system according to the invention thus makes it possible to provide information about the offer of the music scene in the regional area, for example the place and time or date of a rock concert, open-air concert, etc., and also new records from regionally known artists. These could also be ordered directly using the system according to the invention.
  • system according to the invention could also serve as a medium for young artists, who in this way, for example, refers to performances or whose services can be requested in this way.
  • a club could also be founded and maintained, the organization then running via the central unit.
  • An electronic pin board could also be made available in that data can be entered by users for querying by interested parties and can be queried by other users.
  • a karaoke CD recording can be made available, which is an accompaniment for a soloist, e.g. a singer, from the guests of a pub or the like represents.
  • An astrology printout could be given on request, business cards printed and other services made available.
  • a game of money could also be offered via the system according to the invention. Corresponding functions would then be stored in the additional access and storage unit.
  • a selection device by means of which titles available from the central memory or the music machine (s) are transmitted to the additional access and storage unit and compiled into a title collection which is stored on the Music automatons can be played or transferred to an external storage medium is.
  • the user marks, for example, the desired titles, which are put together either in the music machine or directly in the central unit or whose codes are stored together. If the playing time of a CD has been reached, a corresponding title collection can be output. For example, it can be provided to store number codes for certain title combinations.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a system according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic illustration of a music machine.
  • FIG. 1 a central unit 2 and a number of music automats 4 are provided.
  • the central unit 2 comprises a computer, not shown, which is e.g. can deal with a personal computer.
  • An input / output unit 14 is connected to the central unit 2, to which a plurality of remote data transmission lines 16 are connected, which are e.g. are ISDN lines.
  • the remote data transmission lines 16 are each connected via a corresponding input / output unit e.g. with modem 20 or with
  • the computer 21 is connected via a line 22 to a screen unit 24 which represents the display of the music machine.
  • the pieces of music that can be played by means of the music automaton are displayed on the screen unit 24, for example, the pieces of music, artists, hit list and the like can be sorted.
  • the computer 21 is connected to an input keyboard 28 via a line 26.
  • the selection commands entered via the input keyboard are displayed on the screen unit 24 and the respectively selected piece of music is made visible or identified.
  • the input keyboard can include a confirmation key.
  • a loudspeaker system 32 is also connected to the computer via a further line 30. Otherwise, the input keyboard and screen output can also be replaced by a touch screen system.
  • the music machine does not need a track storage on site. It can be designed to the extent that it only contains the input / output units required for the selection of pieces of music and the necessary playback units such as the loudspeaker system 32.
  • the remaining units can be part of the central unit 2, which, depending on the design of the system according to the invention, can process the user data.
  • a central computer provided in the central unit 2 is used for this.
  • a code control unit is then provided in a known manner in the external terminal or music machine, which can also be reduced to such an extent that a password (password) is stored , with the entry of which access to the computer and the user data is released.
  • the device installer can carry out calculations and evaluations in a centrally controlled manner.
  • the monitoring and delivery of the GEMA fees is also simplified in such a centralized system.
  • the music machine 4 can also have a large number of tracks available on site. This is particularly cost-effective for titles that are played very often.
  • the individual music machines 4 are connected directly to the central unit 2 or additionally with the aid of local networks.
  • This music machine 4 comprises a housing 40 which is provided with a screen unit 24 and an input keyboard 28. Furthermore, control buttons and keyboards 42 are provided with which the screen display and the loudspeakers 32a, 32b of the loudspeaker system 32 can be set. They also include an on / off switch. Furthermore, a slot 44 is provided on the front of the housing 40, which is provided for receiving magnetically coded cards instead of a conventional coin unit.
  • the housing 40 has a connection for a remote data transmission line 16 and a connection 17 for a local area network (LAN). Furthermore, a connection for a power cable 46 is provided. A cable 48 leads to a player, not shown.
  • LAN local area network

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une système de juke-box (4) déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie. Ces juke-box comprennent un affichage (24), une unité d'entrée (28) et au moins un haut-parleur (32). Ce système comprend en outre une unité centrale (2) équipée d'une mémoire centrale, où sont stockés des morceaux pouvant être écoutés. L'unité centrale est reliée aux juke-box par des lignes de télétransmission de données (16). L'unité centrale (2) est pourvue d'une unité supplémentaire d'accès et de stockage destinée aux interrogations et évaluations spécifiques de l'exploitant ainsi qu'aux interrogations de l'utilisateur.
PCT/DE1995/001548 1994-11-12 1995-11-03 Systeme de juke-box Ceased WO1996015512A1 (fr)

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DE59502708T DE59502708D1 (de) 1994-11-12 1995-11-03 Musikautomaten-system
EP95936425A EP0791212B1 (fr) 1994-11-12 1995-11-03 Systeme de juke-box

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DEP4440523.5 1994-11-12
DE4440523A DE4440523A1 (de) 1994-11-12 1994-11-12 Musikautomaten-System

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EP0974941A1 (fr) * 1998-07-22 2000-01-26 Touchtunes Music Corporation Système de reproduction audiovisuelle

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WO1986001326A1 (fr) * 1984-08-07 1986-02-27 Justin Korn Systeme de recherche d'informations et mehode pour l'emploi de stations utilisatrices independantes
GB2240869A (en) * 1990-01-24 1991-08-14 Barcrest Ltd Display systems (CD-PROM)
US5157643A (en) * 1988-11-18 1992-10-20 Pioneer Electronic Corporation Automatic tune selection and playback apparatus
WO1993018465A1 (fr) * 1992-03-06 1993-09-16 Arachnid, Inc. Systeme destine a gerer une pluralite de juke-boxes informatises
WO1994003894A1 (fr) * 1992-08-10 1994-02-17 E-Systems, Inc. Systeme de distribution de services a large bande

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WO1986001326A1 (fr) * 1984-08-07 1986-02-27 Justin Korn Systeme de recherche d'informations et mehode pour l'emploi de stations utilisatrices independantes
US5157643A (en) * 1988-11-18 1992-10-20 Pioneer Electronic Corporation Automatic tune selection and playback apparatus
GB2240869A (en) * 1990-01-24 1991-08-14 Barcrest Ltd Display systems (CD-PROM)
WO1993018465A1 (fr) * 1992-03-06 1993-09-16 Arachnid, Inc. Systeme destine a gerer une pluralite de juke-boxes informatises
WO1994003894A1 (fr) * 1992-08-10 1994-02-17 E-Systems, Inc. Systeme de distribution de services a large bande

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0974941A1 (fr) * 1998-07-22 2000-01-26 Touchtunes Music Corporation Système de reproduction audiovisuelle
FR2781591A1 (fr) * 1998-07-22 2000-01-28 Technical Maintenance Corp Systeme de reproduction audiovisuelle

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EP0791212B1 (fr) 1998-07-01
CA2205020A1 (fr) 1996-05-23
EP0791212A1 (fr) 1997-08-27
DE59502708D1 (de) 1998-08-06

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