Computer Jukebox Music Library Segmentation and Search
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Solution Overview
Problem
The large number of less desirable songs in music databases on computer jukeboxes can clutter the music selection menu, making it difficult for users to quickly find the most desirable or popular music.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for searching music libraries on computer jukeboxes that automatically selects the appropriate library based on user input, providing options to search within the local jukebox or a connected data center, and allowing users to toggle between search results from different libraries with a single action.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the number of songs stored in the jukebox is increased to provide more music selection, then the music selection menu becomes cluttered and harder to navigate, but users have access to more diverse music options
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large music database into multiple categorized libraries (e.g., popular music, new releases, genres, playlists) to organize the vast number of songs. This segmentation allows users to navigate through structured categories rather than browsing through all songs, making the menu more manageable while preserving access to the full music collection.
2Loss of information
If all songs are displayed in the music selection menu to provide complete access, then the menu becomes cluttered and users cannot quickly find desirable music, but users have full visibility of all options
Solution Approach 1:
The music library is segmented into multiple categorized sections, allowing users to access specific types of music through organized categories rather than viewing all songs in a single overwhelming list.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces search functionality and category filters as intermediary tools between the user and the music database. These intermediaries help users efficiently locate desired music without displaying all songs, maintaining both accessibility and ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If the jukebox stores only popular and newest music to keep the menu simple, then navigation is easy, but the variety and number of available songs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The music collection is divided into multiple categorized libraries including popular music, new releases, various genres, and curated playlists. This segmentation allows the system to maintain easy navigation through organized categories while storing a vast variety of songs across different categories.
Solution Approach 2:
The music selection system is designed to serve multiple functions: it can display popular music for quick selection, organize songs by genre for browsing, create playlists for curated experiences, and provide search functionality. This multi-functionality allows the same system to cater to different user needs without compromising navigation ease or music variety.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for searching entertainment content on a computer jukebox are provided in which, in exemplary embodiments, a user may select which music library to search if more than one music libraries are available for searching. Also provided is a system and method of searching entertainment content on a computer jukebox in which, in one embodiment, search results from a first music library are provided based on a input search criteria, and search results are provided from a second music library based on the same search criteria in response to only a single action performed by a user.