Merchandising device having recording selection and display
US4445147A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1981 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/90
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A record merchandising device is provided having a plurality of display racks for displaying recorded works for sale, a selection switch associated with each display rack and operable by a prospective customer, a recording medium on which is recorded portions of the recorded works displayed for sale, an electronic control having a microprocessor for locating the recorded portion of the work corresponding to the selection switch operated by a prospective customer, and a playback device for playing the recorded work portion located by the electronic control. The device also has indicator lights operable by the microprocessor for indicating which of the recorded works have been selected for playback by a customer and which recorded work is presently being played back.
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