TOUCHTUNES MUSIC COMPANY, LLC (20240265066). SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR MONITORING AUDIO INPUTS TO JUKEBOX DEVICES simplified abstract
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SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR MONITORING AUDIO INPUTS TO JUKEBOX DEVICES
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Francois Beaumier of Montreal (CA)
Michael Tooker of Pointe Claire (CA)
SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR MONITORING AUDIO INPUTS TO JUKEBOX DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240265066 titled 'SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR MONITORING AUDIO INPUTS TO JUKEBOX DEVICES
The patent application relates to detecting unlicensed music on a digital jukebox device.
- Monitoring module determines if audio is coming from an external source instead of jukebox media.
- Captures and analyzes the audio to check for licensed content.
- Updates a log of possible license violations and generates notifications when a threshold is reached.
- Helps prevent unauthorized use of music on digital jukebox devices.
Potential Applications: - Music licensing enforcement in public venues. - Preventing copyright infringement on digital jukebox platforms.
Problems Solved: - Detecting and addressing unlicensed music playback. - Ensuring proper licensing compliance in commercial settings.
Benefits: - Protects the rights of music creators. - Helps businesses avoid legal issues related to music licensing.
Commercial Applications: Title: Music Licensing Compliance System This technology can be used in bars, restaurants, and other public venues to ensure that the music played on digital jukebox devices is properly licensed, reducing the risk of copyright infringement.
Prior Art: Researchers in the field of digital rights management and music copyright enforcement may have explored similar technologies for monitoring and detecting unlicensed music use.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about developments in music licensing regulations and technologies for monitoring and enforcing copyright compliance in digital music playback systems.
Questions about Music Licensing Compliance System: 1. How does the monitoring module differentiate between licensed and unlicensed music? 2. What are the potential consequences for businesses found in violation of music licensing regulations?
Original Abstract Submitted
certain exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for detecting unlicensed music on a digital jukebox device. a monitoring module, system, subsystem or the like determines whether audio is being provided to the digital jukebox device from an external source for reproduction via a speaker system connected to the jukebox device in place of jukebox media available directly to the jukebox device. when audio is being provided from the external source: at least a portion of the audio being provided to the digital jukebox device from the external source for reproduction via the jukebox device is captured; it is detected whether the captured portion corresponds to audio content that should be licensed; and a log of possible license violations is updated as appropriate. a notification concerning the log of possible violations is generated when a number of possible violations meets or exceeds a predetermined threshold in a predetermined time period.
