US 9146925

US Patent 9146925, titled "User defined internet jukebox kiosks set top box," was issued on September 29, 2015, from an application filed on July 27, 2010. The sole inventor is Manuel Ignacio Tijerino, and the current assignee is listed as "Individual".

Abstract:
The patent describes a computer-readable storage method and system that allows artists to upload media (images, video, and music) to a server. This media is then made available in a system of internet jukeboxes located in various establishments for instant playback by paying customers. The system is programmed to maintain an account for the artist, enabling them to earn fees and royalties from media playback. It also provides for automated payment of rent and other fees to the establishment, service provider, and licensing agencies.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Independent Claim 1: This claim outlines a computer-implemented method for real-time music distribution of new media, allowing an artist to control its availability for playback in public venues via a jukebox. Key steps include providing user interfaces for enrollment, account creation, login, and media upload. The system receives the new media, automatically identifies and stores its metadata (including a mathematically manipulated Root Mean Square (RMS) value for audio normalization) in a database, and stores the media in a central storage device. This process instantly makes the media available for jukebox playback over the internet through API calls. Upon request, the system streams the media to the jukebox, calculates earnings for the artist and venue, and receives payment indications. The claim emphasizes that audio signals of the new media are normalized by applying gain based on the obtained RMS value and further compressed using a preset ratio and threshold.
• Independent Claim 3: This claim describes a non-transitory computer-readable medium embodying program instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform a method similar to Claim 1. The instructions adapt the computer for real-time music distribution of new media, allowing an artist to control its availability for playback in public venues via a jukebox. The steps encompass providing user interfaces for authoring, user addition, account creation, login, and media upload. The program instructions handle receiving new media, automatically identifying and storing its metadata (including the mathematically manipulated RMS value) in a database, and storing the media in a central storage device. This enables the jukebox to request and play the media over the internet. The instructions further cover streaming the requested media, calculating artist and venue earnings, and receiving payment indications. Similar to Claim 1, the claim specifies that audio signals are normalized by applying gain based on the RMS value and compressed using a preset ratio and threshold.

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