04-07-2019 дата публикации
Номер: US20190206187A1
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This invention in certain example instances relates generally to coin-operated video entertainment systems. More particularly, certain exemplary aspects of the invention provide methods and/or systems for controlling access to a portable coin-operated interactive entertainment device that may be used to play video games and access other forms of entertainment as well as providing features via such portable coin-operated interactive entertainment devices. 1. An interactive entertainment system provided in a venue comprising:a central audiovisual data reproduction device including a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and a processor configured to reproduce audiovisual data in accordance with user inputs;a plurality of stands distributed within the venue; a lock configured to removably secure the portable interactive entertainment device to one of the plurality of stands,', 'a display,', 'a payment acceptor configured to accept payment from a user,', 'a communication interface configured to send and receive data to and from other portable interactive entertainment devices and/or the central audiovisual data reproduction device, and', cause a user interface to be displayed on the display, and', 'in response to inputs to the user interface, enable selection of instances of media for playback via the portable interactive entertainment device and/or the central audiovisual data reproduction device in exchange for credits., 'at least one processor configured to], 'a plurality of portable interactive entertainment devices operable independently of one another, each of the portable interactive entertainment devices comprises2. The interactive entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the central audiovisual data reproduction device is a jukebox device at least partially controllable to play audiovisual data stored thereon in response to instructions from one or more of the plurality of portable interactive entertainment devices.3. The interactive ...
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