Patents by Inventor Dominique Dion

Dominique Dion 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).

  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9436356
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9430797
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via the Internet or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Other exemplary embodiments allow users to become certified, charging them for services without requiring constant inputting of coinage or credit card information. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH USER-TAILORED MUSIC MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20160048273
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH CENTRAL AND LOCAL MUSIC SERVERS
    Publication number: 20160034873
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a central server and a plurality of remote jukebox devices each provided with a local server that preferably mirrors the central server and enables selected songs to be immediately downloaded to the jukebox for reproduction. The local server and jukebox may also provide, through control of the central server, song download services to other jukebox devices. The jukebox system may also act as a monitoring/management device for other coin operated equipment present in a location where the jukebox is located, thereby enabling the jukebox device to perform updates on other equipment under control of the central server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION
  • COIN OPERATED ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160012677
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dominique DION, Kenneth J. FEDESNA, Mark D. LOFFREDO, Edward J. SUCHOCKI, Edward E. PELLEGRINI, Frank J. PELLEGRINI, Edward F. HICKS, Cary M. MEDNICK
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH USER-TAILORED MUSIC MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20160005103
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via the Internet or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Other exemplary embodiments allow users to become certified, charging them for services without requiring constant inputting of coinage or credit card information. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH USER-TAILORED MUSIC MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20160007072
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION
  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9202209
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • PROCESS FOR ORDERING A SELECTION IN ADVANCE, DIGITAL SYSTEM AND JUKEBOX FOR EMBODIMENT OF THE PROCESS
    Publication number: 20150317722
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for ordering a selection in advance, characterized in that it includes a step in which a menu is displayed followed by a selection in this menu, to make specific requests and particularly: a step displaying the event for which the advance order of a selection is made, and then selection of the event; a step displaying the identity of destination equipment on which the selection is to be played, and then selection of this equipment; a step displaying the date and time at which the selection is to be made on the destination equipment; a step in which particular requests are recorded and downloaded onto a file only after payment has been verified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION, Tony MASTRONARDI
  • Coin operated entertainment system
    Patent number: 9171419
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, Kenneth J. Fedesna, Mark D. Loffredo, Edward J. Suchocki, Edward E. Pellegrini, Frank J. Pellegrini, Edward F. Hicks, Cary M. Mednick
  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9165322
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via the Internet or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Other exemplary embodiments allow users to become certified, charging them for services without requiring constant inputting of coinage or credit card information. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9164661
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Process for ordering a selection in advance, digital system and jukebox for embodiment of the process
    Patent number: 9129328
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for ordering a selection in advance, characterized in that it includes a step in which a menu is displayed followed by a selection in this menu, to make specific requests and particularly: a step displaying the event for which the advance order of a selection is made, and then selection of the event; a step displaying the identity of destination equipment on which the selection is to be played, and then selection of this equipment; a step displaying the date and time at which the selection is to be made on the destination equipment; a step in which particular requests are recorded and downloaded onto a file only after payment has been verified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion, Tony Mastronardi
  • ENTERTAINMENT SERVER AND ASSOCIATED SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICES
    Publication number: 20150249857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Dominique DION, Michael TOOKER, Francois GUY, Francois BEAUMIER, Mounir KHENFIR, Loic GRATTON, Dominique BUREAU, Harun Tunc YAYLI
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH USER-TAILORED MUSIC MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20150220222
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH USER-TAILORED MUSIC MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20150213422
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION
  • Jukebox with connection to external social networking services and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 9076155
    Abstract: Entertainment systems interact with users to provide for social networking and/or other services. For instance, an entertainment system may be configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from outside of the location, coordinating social networking services among and between patrons, while also providing for advertisement opportunities. 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. The jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services may provide mechanisms for enhancing patrons' experiences, creating a sense of ownership and/or belongingness to a connected community of entertainment system users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, Michael Tooker, Francois Guy, Francois Beaumier, Mounir Khenfir, Loic Gratton, Dominique Bureau, Harun Tune Yayli
  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9015287
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Touch Tunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
    Patent number: 9015286
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • DIGITAL DOWNLOADING JUKEBOX SYSTEM WITH USER-TAILORED MUSIC MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20150089528
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Dominique DION