Audiovisual reproduction system comprising a central unit managing a sound control circuit, and a telecommunications modem connected to a distribution network controlled by a host server, through a multitask operating system created around a tools and services library, characterized in that the operating system comprises a function that adjusts the sound control circuit to couple volumes in the various areas in which the loudspeakers in the audiovisual reproduction system are used, this function being accessible through a management mode of the multitask operating system, the coupling maintaining the ratios between the various volumes in each area when the volume in one area is modified.

Audiovisual reproduction system

A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.

Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools

A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user is provided. For example, information specific to a recognized user may be stored and optionally may include a recognized user avatar representative of the recognized user. The user avatar may be an image, video, and/or animation, which may be displayed on and/or played through the jukebox. The user avatar may be associated with transactions associated with the user. For example, an avatar may be displayed when a playlist of the recognized user is played, when a message is sent, etc. In other examples, the avatar may introduce instances of media by playing an audio and/or video message, and the avatar may sing, dance, etc. while an instance of media is playing.

Jukebox with customizable avatar

Systems and/or methods for use in connection with digital downloading jukeboxes are provided. Such systems and/or methods may be used to provide enhanced communications capabilities, e.g., to registered users of jukeboxes. In certain exemplary embodiments, users may become registered users directly at a jukebox. Registered users also may, in certain exemplary embodiments, receive coupons for free plays, import playlists from hardware devices and/or software applications, receive special pricing when playing certain instances of media, play playlists in whole or in part, create and/or manage playlists directly at a jukebox, establish and manage connections with other registered users, etc. Still further, in certain exemplary embodiments, one or more channels may be predefined and/or set up for a jukebox.

Digital downloading jukebox with enhanced communication features

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

A recorded information reproducing device suitable for use in a kara-oke device and the like which reproduces sound information recorded on an information recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disk), LVD (laser Video Disk) or the like according to the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standards, and also which allows repeated practice in synchronization with the progress of music in kara-oke and the like. The recorded information reproducing device 100 which reproduces sound from an information recording medium M on which encoded musical information AI and control information CI are recorded according to the MIDI standards. The recorded information reproducing device 100 includes a musical information reproduction unit 101 for decoding the musical information to output reproduced musical information S A ; a control information reproduction unit 102 for decoding the control information to output a clock signal S C for timing control; and a control means 103A, in accordance with the clock signal S C , for controlling the sequence of reproduction of the music information in the music information reproduction unit 101 or a data storage means 103B, in accordance with the clock signal S C , for temporarily storing the reproduced musical information S A before it is output.

Recorded information reproducing device

There is provided an apparatus (100A) for reproducing video image information including superimposition recorded on an information recording medium (DK), which is capable of modifying position and/or size, etc. of characters, symbols, or graphics to make them easy to see for a user. The apparatus (100A) reproduces a pictorial image from an information recording medium on which encoded video information and subcode information are recorded. The apparatus comprises a video information reproducing unit (400) for decoding the video information to output a reproduced video signal, a sub-code information reproducing unit (23) for decoding the subcode information to output a superimposition signal, and a control unit (31) for modifying the position, size, etc. of the superimposition signal to be superimposed on the reproduced video image.

o Pioneer Electronic Corp. Sakamoto

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Recorded information reproducing device

Apparatus for reproducing image information having superimposition