Self-contained, safety-confirming jukebox chassis and enclosure

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11688376-B2
Application number	US-202117506859-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Oct 21, 2021
Priority date	Jun 11, 2018
Publication date	Jun 27, 2023
Grant date	Jun 27, 2023

Abstract

A wall-mountable jukebox and cover assembly in which a jukebox chassis is exposed by the cover in a display screen and in one or more payment receptors for pay-for-play payment collection devices. The jukebox chassis and cover are designed to enable the jukebox chassis to detachably slide-on to the cover. Various securing mechanisms and access mechanisms may be configured. The jukebox and cover assembly is configured for use in commercial venues and can be customized to each location.

First claim

We claim:

1. A wall-mountable jukebox system comprising:
a jukebox chassis comprising digital jukebox processing circuitry and storage, a display screen and at least one payment collection device, the jukebox chassis having a front surface on which the display screen and the at least one payment device are arranged, a back surface and side surfaces; and
a detachable enclosure for the jukebox chassis, the enclosure having a first opening through which the display screen is exposed and a second opening for inserting payment into the at least one payment collection device,
wherein the jukebox chassis further comprises a lock configured to, when locked, secure the enclosure to the jukebox chassis and to, when unlocked, provide for the enclosure to be detached from the jukebox chassis, and
wherein when the jukebox chassis is arranged in a space volume within the enclosure and the jukebox chassis is wall-mounted:
the enclosure surrounds the side surfaces and the front surface of the jukebox chassis without surrounding the back surface of the jukebox chassis, and
the display screen, access to payment inputs of the at least one payment collection device and the lock of the chassis are exposed by the first opening, the second opening and a third opening in the enclosure.

2. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the jukebox chassis and the enclosure are configured to enable the jukebox chassis to be slid on to the enclosure, wherein a plurality of supports incorporated in to an inner surface of the enclosure facilitates the sliding on of the jukebox chassis.

3. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the jukebox chassis comprises a front panel including the display screen and the at least one payment collection device, and a rear panel including the digital jukebox processing circuitry, the storage, and a communication circuitry.

4. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein components of the jukebox chassis exposed by openings in the enclosure are limited to the display screen, access to payment inputs to one or more payment collection devices including the at least one payment collection device and a lock.

5. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the jukebox chassis comprises a defined border surrounding the display screen, wherein the defined border includes a plurality of lights configured to vary one or more patterns and/or colors of lights in response to selected characteristics of music currently being played on the jukebox and/or in response to the ambient noise in a location at which the jukebox system is mounted.

6. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the digital jukebox processing circuitry is further configured to receive online payment for audio or video item to be played by the jukebox system.

7. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 6 , wherein the enclosure includes a third opening through which the lock is accessed by a user.

8. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the jukebox chassis further comprises another lock configured to secure a door which, when opened, provides access to the at least one payment collection device.

9. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 8 , wherein the display screen is incorporated into the door, and wherein the jukebox system is configured to enable the door to be opened while the enclosure is attached to the jukebox chassis.

10. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 9 , wherein opening the door provides access to the at least one payment collection device without providing access to the digital jukebox processing circuitry and the storage.

11. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 10 , wherein the door, when closed, remains substantially flush with the front surface of the enclosure, and wherein the door is configured to, when opening, partially recess into the jukebox chassis and using a cantilever movement enabled by hinges and/or latches holding the display screen, articulate upwards.

12. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 10 , wherein the lock, when in locked position secures the door flush to the front surface of the enclosure and when not in the locked position, releases the door for opening and releases the enclosure for detaching from the jukebox chassis.

13. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the jukebox chassis includes a side-locking swing door which, when opened, provides maintenance access to components of the jukebox chassis.

14. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 13 , wherein another lock on the side-locking swing-door is shielded from view and access by the enclosure when mounted on a wall.

15. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein a mobile application enables a mobile device to control music played on the jukebox processing circuitry and is configured to receive messages from the jukebox system.

16. The wall-mountable jukebox system according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is constructed from a wooden barrel.

Assignees

• Touchtunes Music Corp
• Touchtunes Music Company Llc

Inventors

• Arefti Vitalie
• Bryant Michel
• Gauthier Jean
• Maheu Leo
• Hamric Daniel
• Tooker Michael

Classifications

• G10H1/32 Primary

  Constructional details · CPC title

• G10H1/0008

  Associated control or indicating means · CPC title

• G07C9/00896

  specially adapted for particular uses · CPC title

• G07F17/30

  for musical instruments · CPC title

• G10H2220/096

  using a touch screen · CPC title