(12) United States Patent
`Keller et al.
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`(10) Patent No.:
`(45) Date of Patent:
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`US 6,587,403 Bl
`*Jul. 1, 2003
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`(54) MUSIC JUKEBOX
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`(75)
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`Inventors: Peter J. Keller, Lake Forest, IL (US);
`Michael J. Kelley, Arlington Heights,
`IL (US)
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`(73) Assignee: Advanced Audio Devices, LLC, Lake
`Forest, IL (US)
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`( *) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.
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`This patent is subject to a terminal dis(cid:173)
`claimer.
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`(21) Appl. No.: 09/641,069
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`(22) Filed:
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`Aug. 17, 2000
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`
`(63) Continuation of application No. 09/111,989, filed on Jul. 8,
`1998.
`(60) Provisional application No. 60/051,999, filed on Jul. 9,
`1997.
`
`(51)
`(52)
`(58)
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`(56)
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`Int. Cl? ................................................ GllB 21/08
`U.S. Cl. .................................. 369/30.06; 369/30.05
`Field of Search ................................ 369/30.06, 33,
`369/34, 36, 37, 178, 30.05, 30.27, 30.28,
`33.01, 34.01, 178.01
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`OTHER PUBLICATIONS
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`The text of a website which was available at least as early
`as June of 1998 and which describes a device called "The
`Little Black Rack".
`* cited by examiner
`Primary Examiner-Tan Dinh
`(74) Attorney, Agent,
`or Firm-Trexler, Bushnell,
`Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.
`
`(57)
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`ABSTRACT
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`Disclosed is a music jukebox which is configured for storing
`a music library therein. The music jukebox includes a
`housing, audio input structure on the housing for receiving
`audio signals, audio output structure on the housing for
`outputting audio signals, and a data storage structure in the
`housing for storing audio signals. The music jukebox is
`configured such that a music library of sound tracks is
`storable in the data storage structure. The music jukebox
`includes means for selecting a sound track from the music
`library stored in the data storage structure to play through the
`audio output structure, and the housing includes a display
`thereon which identifies sound tracks in the music library.
`Preferably, the music jukebox is configured such that the
`sound tracks stored in the data storage structure are editable
`before being played through the audio output structure.
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`48 Claims, 14 Drawing Sheets
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`MUSIC JUKEBOX
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`RELATED APPLICATION
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`This application is a continuation of U.S. patent applica(cid:173)
`tion Ser. No. 09/111,989, filed Jul. 8, 1998, which claims the
`benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/051,999, filed
`Jul. 9, 1997.
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`BACKGROUND
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`provides that the track reverse and track forward functions
`of a compact disc player are more useful than the respective
`rewind and fast forward functions of an audio tape recorder/
`player. Specifically, holding the track reverse or track for-
`5 ward push-button down provides that the compact disc
`player skips back or forward, respectively, within a given
`sound track. In contrast, tapping the track reverse or track
`forward push-button on the compact disc player provides
`that the compact disc player very quickly skips back or
`ahead, respectively, to the previous or next sound track on
`the compact disc. Because of the general nature of cassette
`tapes, this latter feature cannot effectively be provided on
`audio tape recorder/players.
`As mentioned, compact disc players provide certain
`advantages over audio tape players. Compact disc players
`play back digital sound recordings from a compact disc, and
`digital sound recordings have a higher sound quality than do
`analog signal recordings. Also, compact disc players provide
`for fast movement to the previous or next sound track.
`However, while audio tape recorder/players provide that one
`can record onto a cassette tape, most presently generally
`available compact disc players do not provide that one can
`record onto a compact disc.
`Those compact disc recorders which are generally avail(cid:173)
`able record onto a compact disc in real time and do not
`provide any true editing functions. For example, some
`compact disc recorders now available provide that a source
`device, such as a compact disc player or a cassette tape
`player, is first connected to inputs of the compact disc
`recorder. Then, as the source device is operated to begin
`playing music from the source medium, the compact disc
`recorder is operated to begin recording. Therefore, as the
`source device is playing music, the compact disc recorder
`records the music in real time, as the compact disc recorder
`receives the music through its inputs.
`There are many disadvantages to having to record in real
`time. One disadvantage is that editing is severely limited. If
`a mistake is made, the mistake is generally non-correctable.
`For example, if one begins recording the wrong song onto
`the compact disc or begins recording a song at the wrong
`volume, the mistake cannot readily be corrected. One would
`have to start over, and begin recording onto a new compact
`disc. Another disadvantage to having to record in real time
`is that if one wishes to make several identical compact discs,
`45 one would need to re-play all of the source music into the
`compact disc recorder. Of course, this effectively provides
`more opportunities for mistakes to be made while recording.
`Furthermore, if one wishes to make a second compact disc
`much like a compact disc which was made previously, with
`50 the exception of one song being replaced by another, one
`would need to re-play all of the previous source music into
`the compact disc recorder in addition to having to play the
`new song into the recorder. Likewise, if one wishes to make
`a second compact disc much like a compact disc which was
`55 made previously, with the exception of the songs on the
`second compact disc appearing in a different sequence, one
`would need to re-play all of the previous source music into
`the compact disc recorder, albeit in a different order.
`Some other compact disc recorders now available include
`60 two compact disc trays---{)ne tray for playing music from a
`compact disc, and one tray for recording the music onto
`another compact disc. In other words, music is recorded
`from tray-to-tray. This type of compact disc recorder pre(cid:173)
`sents many of the same disadvantages as discussed above
`65 because the recording is still done in real time.
`Most of the compact disc recorders presently available
`can play music from a standard compact disc, thereby
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`The present invention relates generally to audio recording
`devices, and relates specifically to a novel music jukebox.
`Present audio tape recorder/players provide for both audio
`recording onto a cassette tape and play back of the audio
`recording, and are generally relatively easy to use. The 15
`typical audio tape recorder/player has several push-buttons
`which allow a user to have the device perform a number of
`functions in connection with the cassette tape. Normally, a
`push-button is provided for each of the following functions:
`pause, stop, rewind, fast forward, play and record.
`In addition to being easy to use, some audio tape recorder/
`players provide additional advantages by way of advanced
`features. For example, some provide that one can determine
`a recording sound level before or during a recording, and set
`or adjust a recording gain level in response thereto.
`Specifically, some provide a digital display, such as an LED
`display, that indicates the sound level which will be recorded
`(or which is being recorded) onto the cassette tape, and
`provide a rotary knob, or other type of adjustor, which one
`can adjust in order to set (or adjust) the recording gain level.
`However, even these more advanced audio tape recorder/
`players do not provide that one can listen to how the
`recording actually sounds until after the sounds are recorded
`onto the tape. In other words, the typical audio tape recorder/
`player does not allow one to truly "audition" a recording
`before it is actually recorded onto a cassette tape. As a result,
`several "takes" may be required before an acceptable record(cid:173)
`ing is obtained. A recording may be unacceptable because of
`a number of reasons such as, for example, because the
`recording gain level was set too low or too high.
`Additionally, present audio tape recorder/players do not
`provide an easy way to vary the order in which a set of
`sounds, such as a set of songs, will appear on the cassette
`tape. Because an audio tape recorder/player records essen(cid:173)
`tially what it "hears" or receives, in real time, it is not
`possible to easily customize the order in which sound tracks,
`such as songs, will appear on the recorded tape.
`Another disadvantage of audio tape recorder/players is
`that they produce analog recordings, and analog recordings
`have a lower sound quality than do digital recordings.
`Furthermore, cassette tapes are not as durable as compact
`discs. For example, a dirty tape head may effectively destroy
`a cassette tape upon play back. For these reasons, cassette
`tapes are no longer the standard in the music industry, and
`compact discs are now en vogue. Therefore, while the
`demand for audio tape recorder/players has decreased, the
`demand for compact disc players has been increasing.
`Like present audio tape recorder/players, present compact
`disc players are also relatively easy to use and provide
`push-button controls, with a push-button being provided for
`each of the following functions in connection with the
`compact disc: pause, stop, track reverse, track forward and
`play. The track reverse and track forward functions of the
`present-day compact disc player are much like the rewind
`and forward functions, respectively, of the present-day audio
`tape recorder/player. However, the nature of compact discs
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`operating like a standard compact disc player. However, the
`devices generally cannot play back music which was
`received previously by the device unless the compact disc
`containing that music is first inserted into the tray of the
`device.
`Another disadvantage to the compact disc recorders
`which are presently generally available is that the devices
`cannot be used to record onto standard CD-R discs which
`can be played back using any standard compact disc player.
`Standard CD-R recordable compact discs (as opposed to 10
`discs marked "for consumer use") are presently widely
`available, are inexpensive, and can be played back using any
`standard compact disc player.
`The present invention is directed at solving the disadvan(cid:173)
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`FIG. 2 1s a v1ew of the front of the mus1c jukebox
`illustrated in FIG. 1;
`FIG. 3 is a view of the back of the mus1c jukebox
`illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2;
`FIG. 4 is a simplified block diagram of the internal
`components of the music jukebox illustrated in FIGS. 1 and
`2;
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`FIG. Sa is the left half of a more detailed block diagram
`of the internal components of the music jukebox illustrated
`in FIGS. 1 and 2;
`FIG. 5b is the right half of a more detailed block diagram
`of the internal components of the music jukebox illustrated
`in FIGS. 1 and 2;
`FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of analog components of the
`music jukebox illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2; and
`FIGS. 7-23 illustrate some of the different possible screen
`displays of the music jukebox illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
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`DESCRIPTION
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`A general object of the present invention is to provide a
`music jukebox which provides advantages not generally 20
`provided by other presently available compact disc record-
`ers.
`Another object of the present invention is to provide a
`music jukebox which can be used to store music tracks as
`easily as using a modem-day audio tape recorder/player.
`A further object of the present invention is to provide a
`music jukebox that provides that one can listen to a stored
`sound track before the sound track is recorded onto a
`compact disc (i.e. truly "audition" a recording).
`Still another object of the present invention is to provide
`a music jukebox that provides that one can easily customize
`the order in which sound tracks will appear on a compact
`disc.
`Yet still another object of the present invention is to
`provide a music jukebox that can play back music which was
`received previously by the device without a compact disc
`containing that music being first inserted into the device.
`Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide
`a music jukebox that can be used to record onto computer(cid:173)
`compatible compact discs which are presently widely
`available, are inexpensive, and can be played back using a
`standard compact disc player.
`Briefly, and in accordance with at least one of the fore(cid:173)
`going objects, the present invention envisions a music
`jukebox which is configured for storing a music library
`therein. The music jukebox includes a housing, audio input
`structure on the housing for receiving audio signals, audio
`output structure on the housing for outputting audio signals,
`and a data storage structure in the housing for storing audio
`signals. The music jukebox is configured such that a music
`library of sound tracks is storable in the data storage
`structure. The music jukebox includes means for selecting a
`sound track from the music library stored in the data storage
`structure to play through the audio output structure, and the 55
`housing includes a display thereon which identifies sound
`tracks in the music library.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`The organization and manner of the structure and function
`of the invention, together with further objects and advan(cid:173)
`tages thereof, may be understood by reference to the fol(cid:173)
`lowing description taken in connection with the accompa(cid:173)
`nying drawings, wherein like reference numerals identify
`like elements, and in which:
`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a music jukebox in
`accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
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`While the present invention may be susceptible to
`embodiment in different forms, there is shown in the
`drawings, and herein will be described in detail, an embodi-
`25 ment with the understanding that the present description is
`to be considered an exemplification of the principles of the
`invention and is not intended to limit the invention to that as
`illustrated and described herein.
`Shown in FIG. 1 is an optical storage device in the form
`30 of a music jukebox or compact disc recorder 30 in accor(cid:173)
`dance with an embodiment of the present invention. The
`music jukebox 30 is a easy-to-use stand-alone audio record(cid:173)
`ing device that can receive signals from an analog audio
`source and produce digital recordings onto a compact disc.
`35 As will be described, the music jukebox 30 has memory so
`sound tracks can be stored therein and selectively played
`back. In this regard, the compact disc recorder 30 can be
`effectively employed as a modern-day juke box. Hence, in
`the following description, the device 30 is interchangeably
`40 referred to as a compact disc recorder and music jukebox.
`Additionally, the fact that the compact disc recorder 30
`includes memory provides that saved sound tracks can be
`reviewed, or "auditioned", before being burned onto a
`compact disc. Preferably, the compact disc recorder 30 has
`45 many enhanced functions allowing for the advanced editing
`of stored sound tracks, and can be used to play back
`standard, commercially available compact discs. These
`advantages as well as many others will be apparent after
`reading the following description of the compact disc
`50 recorder 30.
`Internal components of the compact disc recorder 30 are
`protected by a housing 32, which may be a fabricated metal
`case much like those of standard stereo decks such as
`cassette decks and compact disc players. As shown in FIG.
`1, the housing 32 has a front panel34, a back panel36, sides
`38, a top 40 and a bottom 42. The housing 32 may
`incorporate, or have attached thereto, standard computer
`bay/mounting hardware, such as rails for drive mounting,
`one or more slots for circuit board mounting, and other
`60 mounting attachment structure.
`As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front panel 34 of the
`compact disc recorder 30 is an injection-molded front bezel
`44 which provides, essentially, a user interface which dis(cid:173)
`plays information to a user and provides means for allowing
`65 the user to program and control the compact disc recorder
`30. The front bezel44 has a digital graphic display device 46
`thereon. The digital graphic display unit 46 is, for example,
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`Regardless, the digital graphic display device 46 provides
`that the compact disc recorder 30 can communicate certain
`information to the user in connection with the operation,
`control and programming of the compact disc recorder 30.
`In addition, the digital graphic display unit 46 may also be
`a graphic user interface, such as a touch screen whereby a
`user can operate, control and program the compact disc
`recorder 30 by physically touching the digital graphic dis(cid:173)
`play unit 46 with a finger, light pen, or some other object.
`The front bezel 44 also provides a means to give editing
`commands to embedded software (to be discussed later
`herein) for ordering, auditioning and playing back sound
`tracks stored in the compact disc recorder 30, prior to
`recording the tracks onto a compact disc. Specifically, the
`front bezel 44 has a set 48 of six transport control push(cid:173)
`buttons 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 50 thereon for providing that the
`user can control the functioning of the compact disc recorder
`30. The set 48 of push-buttons are identical to those typically
`found on present-day compact disc players, but also includes
`a push-button to direct the compact disc recorder 30 to enter
`a record mode as will be described more fully later. In other
`words, there is a separate push-button provided for each of
`the following functions of the compact disc recorder 30: stop
`(button 41), pause (button 43), reverse track (button 45),
`play (button 47), forward track (button 49) and record
`(button 50). The front bezel 44 also includes a second set 52
`of six push-buttons 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 each of which
`relates to certain functions of the compact disc recorder 30
`relating to programming the compact disc recorder 30 and
`editing sound tracks previously stored therein. Preferably,
`the second set 52 of push-buttons allows a user to access and
`interact with menus displayed on the digital graphic display
`device 46. This will be described in more detail later herein.
`Preferably, both sets 48 and 52 of push-buttons on the front
`bezel are illuminated, such as by LEDs.
`The front bezel 44 also includes optical storage medium
`receiving structure so that an optical storage medium may be
`inserted into an optical storage drive. As shown, the optical
`storage medium receiving structure and optical storage drive
`may comprise a compact disc tray 54 and a compact disc
`tray eject/retract button 56 where the compact disc tray 54
`forms a portion of a compact disc recordable drive 58 (see
`FIGS. 4 and 5) that is housed within the housing 32 of the
`compact disc recorder 30. Pressing the compact disc tray
`eject/retract button 56 one time provides that the CD tray 54
`on the front bezel 44 opens and extends to allow the
`insertion of a compact disc into, or the removal of a compact
`disc from, the compact disc recordable drive 58 housed
`within the housing 32 of the compact disc recorder 30. 50
`Pressing the compact disc tray eject/retract button 56 again
`provides that the compact disc tray 54 on the front bezel 44
`retracts and closes to provide that the compact disc record(cid:173)
`able drive 58 can interact with the compact disc. Alterna(cid:173)
`tively or additionally, the compact disc recorder may be
`configured such that one of the push-buttons can be used to
`open and close the compact disc tray 54. The compact disc
`recordable drive 58 may be provided such that a plurality of
`compact discs may be inserted therein. To this end, the
`compact disc tray 54 may open to provide access to more 60
`than one compact disc, or the compact disc recordable drive
`58 may have more than one compact disc tray 54. Instead of
`a compact disc recordable drive 58, the device may include
`some other type of optical storage device such as a DVD
`recorder.
`Further, the front bezel 44 includes analog/digital
`controls, thus providing a means to operate a recording, or
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`Specifically, the front bezel44 may include gain adjustors 60
`thereon comprising two single-turn rotary potentiometers 62
`and 64 for controlling the input gain of each of the right and
`left channels, 66 and 68, respectively, of a line-in jack 70,
`which, as shown in FIG. 3, is on the back panel 36 of the
`compact disc recorder 30. Indicia may be provided on the