Digital jukebox device with improved user interfaces, and associated methods
Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.
1. A jukebox device, comprising:
a display;
a camera;
a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a plurality of instances of media available for playback on or via the jukebox device; and
at least one processor configured to:
operate the jukebox device in a normal mode, and, upon detecting an occurrence of a predetermined time or a signal from an authorized user, entering the jukebox device from the normal mode to a security mode;
when the jukebox device is in the normal mode:
provide a user interface, via the display, for users to select one or more instances of media for playback on the jukebox device;
playing the selected one or more instances of media on the jukebox device with video of the selected one or more instances displayed on the display and audio of the selected one or more instances being output from one or more audio outputs connected to the jukebox device;
enable a remote user in a first subset of users to obtain video from the camera; and
display said video obtained from the camera on the display device of the jukebox device substantially in real time so that the display substantially mirrors what is detected by the camera; and
when the jukebox device enters the security mode from the normal mode, responsive to entering the security mode:
automatically performing operations including deactivating the display of the jukebox device while operating the camera to obtain video; and
enabling a remote user in a second subset of users to view the video obtained in the security mode.
2. The jukebox device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to cause, when the jukebox is not in the security mode, said obtained video to be displayed on one or more external display devices provided in a common location with the jukebox device.
3. The jukebox device of claim 1 , further comprising a web server configured to enable the remote user in the first subset of users to view said obtained video from the camera.
4. The jukebox device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to enter into the security mode at a user-specified time, wherein the first subset of users are registered users and the second subset of users are authorized users having access to video obtained by the camera during said security mode.
5. The jukebox device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one processor causes the camera to act as a motion detector when said security mode is entered.
6. The jukebox device of claim 5 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to raise the alarm when motion is unexpectedly detected.
7. The jukebox device of claim 6 , wherein the alarm includes initiation of a VoIP call to one or more specified parties.
8. The jukebox device of claim 6 , wherein the alarm includes causing the display and/or lighting on the jukebox to become illuminated and/or flash.
9. The jukebox device of claim 6 , wherein the alarm includes an audible alarm.
10. A method of making a jukebox device, the method comprising:
providing a display;
providing a camera;
providing a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a plurality of instances of media available for playback on or via the jukebox device; and
providing at least one processor configured to:
operate the jukebox device in a normal mode, and, upon detecting an occurrence of a predetermined time or a signal from an authorized user, entering the jukebox device from the normal mode to a security mode;
when the jukebox device is in the normal mode:
provide a user interface, via the display, for users to select one or more instances of media for playback on the jukebox device;
playing the selected one or more instances of media on the jukebox device with video of the selected one or more instances displayed on the display and audio of the selected one or more instances being output from one or more audio outputs connected to the jukebox device;
enable a remote user in a first subset of users to view said obtained images and/or obtain video from the camera; and
display said obtained video from the camera on the display of the jukebox device substantially in real time so that the display substantially mirrors what is detected by the camera; and
when the jukebox is in the security mode from the normal mode, responsive to entering the security mode:
automatically performing operations including deactivating the display of the jukebox device while operating the camera to obtain video; and
enabling a remote user in a second subset of users to view video obtained in the security mode.
11. A method of operating a jukebox device provided in an out-of-home location, the jukebox device comprising a display and a camera, the method comprising:
operating the jukebox device in a normal mode, and, upon detecting an occurrence of a predetermined time or a signal from an authorized user, entering the jukebox device from the normal mode to a security mode;
when the jukebox is in the normal mode:
enabling a user to select an instance of media from a plurality of instances of media available for playback on or via the jukebox device; and
providing a user interface, via the display, for users to select one or more instances of media for playback on the jukebox device;
playing the selected one or more instances of media on the jukebox device with video of the selected one or more instances displayed on the display and audio of the selected one or more instances being output from one or more audio outputs connected to the jukebox device; and
enabling a remote user in a first subset of users to view images and/or obtain video from the camera;
displaying said images obtained from the camera on the display of the jukebox device substantially in real time so that the display substantially mirrors what is detected by the camera;
when the jukebox enters the security mode from the normal mode, responsive to entering the security mode:
automatically performing operations including deactivating the display of the jukebox device while operating the camera to obtain images and/or video; and
enabling a remote user in a second subset of users to view the video obtained in the security mode.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising causing, when the jukebox is not in the security mode, said obtained video to be displayed on one or more external display devices provided in the out-of-home location with the jukebox device.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the jukebox device further comprises a web server configured to enable the remote user in the first subset of users to view said obtained video from the camera.
14. The method of claim 11 , further comprising causing the jukebox device to enter into the security mode at a user-specified time or upon a signal from an authorized user, wherein the first subset of users are registered users and the second subset of users are authorized users having access to images and/or video obtained by the camera during said security mode.
15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising operating the camera as a motion detector when said security mode is entered.
16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising raising the alarm when motion is unexpectedly detected.
17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising initiating a VoIP call to one or more specified parties in raising the alarm.
18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the alarm includes causing the display and/or lighting on the jukebox to become illuminated and/or flash.
19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the alarm includes an audible alarm.
20. The method of claim 11 , wherein the jukebox device includes at least one processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium that tangibly stores the instances of media available for playback.