Patents by Inventor Loic Gratton
Loic Gratton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11291091Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATIONInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sebastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor
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Patent number: 11259376Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATIONInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sebastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor
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Patent number: 11252797Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATIONInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sebastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor
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Publication number: 20210373849Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users so as to provide for social networking and/or other services. In certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons within and outside of the location and also providing for advertisement opportunities. In certain exemplary embodiments, the entertainment system within a location may serve as and/or be connected to a jukebox. The entertainment system within the location may be connected to one or more client devices, one or more displays, one or more bar-top or hand-held gaming devices, etc., in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Dominique DION, Michael TOOKER, Francois GUY, Francois BEAUMIER, Mounir KHENFIR, Loic GRATTON, Dominique BUREAU, Harun Tunc YAYLI
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Publication number: 20210271361Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user is provided. For example, information specific to a recognized user may be stored and optionally may include a recognized user avatar representative of the recognized user. The user avatar may be an image, video, and/or animation, which may be displayed on and/or played through the jukebox. The user avatar may be associated with transactions associated with the user. For example, an avatar may be displayed when a playlist of the recognized user is played, when a message is sent, etc. In other examples, the avatar may introduce instances of media by playing an audio and/or video message, and the avatar may sing, dance, etc. while an instance of media is playing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Francois BRILLON, Dominique DION, Loic GRATTON
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Patent number: 11093211Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users so as to provide for social networking and/or other services. In certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons within and outside of the location and also providing for advertisement opportunities. In certain exemplary embodiments, the entertainment system within a location may serve as and/or be connected to a jukebox. The entertainment system within the location may be connected to one or more client devices, one or more displays, one or more bar-top or hand-held gaming devices, etc., in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Dominique Dion, Michael Tooker, Francois Guy, Francois Beaumier, Mounir Khenfir, Loic Gratton, Dominique Bureau, Harun Tunc Yayli
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Patent number: 11029823Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user is provided. For example, information specific to a recognized user may be stored and optionally may include a recognized user avatar representative of the recognized user. The user avatar may be an image, video, and/or animation, which may be displayed on and/or played through the jukebox. The user avatar may be associated with transactions associated with the user. For example, an avatar may be displayed when a playlist of the recognized user is played, when a message is sent, etc. In other examples, the avatar may introduce instances of media by playing an audio and/or video message, and the avatar may sing, dance, etc. while an instance of media is playing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Francois Brillon, Dominique Dion, Loic Gratton
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Publication number: 20210141594Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Francois BEAUMIER, Remi DESMARAIS, Sebastien HEBERT, Loic GRATTON, Mounir KHENFIR, Ed RIVERA, Michael TOOKER, Christian POMPIDOR
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Patent number: 10901686Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sebastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor
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Publication number: 20210005045Abstract: Systems and/or methods for use in connection with digital downloading jukeboxes are provided. Such systems and/or methods may be used to provide enhanced communications capabilities, e.g., to registered users of jukeboxes. In certain exemplary embodiments, users may become registered users directly at a jukebox. Registered users also may, in certain exemplary embodiments, receive coupons for free plays, import playlists from hardware devices and/or software applications, receive special pricing when playing certain instances of media, play playlists in whole or in part, create and/or manage playlists directly at a jukebox, establish and manage connections with other registered users, etc. Still further, in certain exemplary embodiments, one or more channels may be predefined and/or set up for a jukebox.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Dominique DION, Guy NATHAN, Francois BRILLON, Loic GRATTON
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Publication number: 20200401366Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Francois BEAUMIER, Remi DESMARAIS, Sebastien HEBERT, Loic GRATTON, Mounir KHENFIR, Ed RIVERA, Michael TOOKER, Christian POMPIDOR
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Patent number: 10783738Abstract: Systems and/or methods for use in connection with digital downloading jukeboxes are provided. Such systems and/or methods may be used to provide enhanced communications capabilities, e.g., to registered users of jukeboxes. In certain exemplary embodiments, users may become registered users directly at a jukebox. Registered users also may, in certain exemplary embodiments, receive coupons for free plays, import playlists from hardware devices and/or software applications, receive special pricing when playing certain instances of media, play playlists in whole or in part, create and/or manage playlists directly at a jukebox, establish and manage connections with other registered users, etc. Still further, in certain exemplary embodiments, one or more channels may be predefined and/or set up for a jukebox.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Dominique Dion, Guy Nathan, Francois Brillon, Loic Gratton
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Patent number: 10768891Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sebastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor
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Publication number: 20200264836Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Francois BEAUMIER, Remi DESMARAIS, Sebastien HEBERT, Loic GRATTON, Mounir KHENFIR, Ed RIVERA, Michael TOOKER, Christian POMPIDOR
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Publication number: 20200183641Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Francois BEAUMIER, Remi DESMARAIS, Sebastien HEBERT, Loic GRATTON, Mounir KHENFIR, Ed RIVERA, Michael TOOKER, Christian POMPIDOR
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Publication number: 20200167124Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users so as to provide for social networking and/or other services. In certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons within and outside of the location and also providing for advertisement opportunities. In certain exemplary embodiments, the entertainment system within a location may serve as and/or be connected to a jukebox. The entertainment system within the location may be connected to one or more client devices, one or more displays, one or more bar-top or hand-held gaming devices, etc., in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Dominique DION, Michael TOOKER, Francois GUY, Francois BEAUMIER, Mounir KHENFIR, Loic GRATTON, Dominique BUREAU, Harun Tunc YAYLI
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Patent number: 10613819Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sebastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor
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Patent number: 10579329Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users so as to provide for social networking and/or other services. In certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons within and outside of the location and also providing for advertisement opportunities. In certain exemplary embodiments, the entertainment system within a location may serve as and/or be connected to a jukebox. The entertainment system within the location may be connected to one or more client devices, one or more displays, one or more bar-top or hand-held gaming devices, etc., in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Dominique Dion, Michael Tooker, Francois Guy, Francois Beaumier, Mounir Khenfir, Loic Gratton, Dominique Bureau, Harun Tunc Yayli
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Publication number: 20200012399Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user is provided. For example, information specific to a recognized user may be stored and optionally may include a recognized user avatar representative of the recognized user. The user avatar may be an image, video, and/or animation, which may be displayed on and/or played through the jukebox. The user avatar may be associated with transactions associated with the user. For example, an avatar may be displayed when a playlist of the recognized user is played, when a message is sent, etc. In other examples, the avatar may introduce instances of media by playing an audio and/or video message, and the avatar may sing, dance, etc. while an instance of media is playing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Francois BRILLON, Dominique DION, Loic GRATTON
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Patent number: 10503463Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: TouchTune Music CorporationInventors: Francois Beaumier, Remi Desmarais, Sabastien Hebert, Loic Gratton, Mounir Khenfir, Ed Rivera, Michael Tooker, Christian Pompidor