Digital downloading jukebox with revenue-enhancing features

摘要

Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to digital downloading jukebox systems of the type that typically include a central server and remote jukebox devices that communicate with the central server for royalty accounting and/or content updates. More particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that have revenue-enhancing features such as for example, music recommendation engines and bartender loyalty programs. Such innovative techniques help to both increase per jukebox revenue as well as keep jukebox patrons engaged with the jukebox.

主权项

1. A method of operating a digital jukebox device, the method comprising:
providing a plurality of instances of media available for playback via the digital jukebox device; collecting a number of credits available for use on the digital jukebox device from a user of the digital jukebox device; queuing-up instances of media for playback via the digital jukebox device in exchange for a first predetermined number of credits and subtracting the first predetermined number of credits from the number of credits available; determining when the number of credits available falls below a predetermined threshold; and when the number of credits falls below the predetermined threshold, recommending to the user at least one recommended instance of media for possible playback on the digital jukebox device in exchange for a second predetermined number of credits.