View source for 18473761. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY STORING MEDIA CONTENT ON PORTABLE PLAYBACK DEVICES simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)

=SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY STORING MEDIA CONTENT ON PORTABLE PLAYBACK DEVICES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sonos, Inc.|Sonos, Inc.]]


[[Category:Sonos, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ryan Richard Myers of Santa Barbara CA (US)|Ryan Richard Myers of Santa Barbara CA (US)]][[Category:Ryan Richard Myers of Santa Barbara CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Konstantin Vovk of Seattle WA (US)|Konstantin Vovk of Seattle WA (US)]][[Category:Konstantin Vovk of Seattle WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Sein Woo of Somerville MA (US)|Sein Woo of Somerville MA (US)]][[Category:Sein Woo of Somerville MA (US)]]

[[:Category:John G. Tolomei of Renton WA (US)|John G. Tolomei of Renton WA (US)]][[Category:John G. Tolomei of Renton WA (US)]]

==SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY STORING MEDIA CONTENT ON PORTABLE PLAYBACK DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18473761 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY STORING MEDIA CONTENT ON PORTABLE PLAYBACK DEVICES

==Simplified Explanation==

The media playback system described in the patent application allows for streaming content and playing stored media content without the need for constant internet connection. Here are some key points to understand the innovation:

* The system can stream content items without storing them in a content store initially.
* When prompted to store content, the system selects and downloads specific content items for storage.
* The stored content can be played on the playback device without requiring an internet connection.
* The playback device can seamlessly switch between playing stored content and streaming content.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be applied in various industries such as entertainment, education, and business for seamless playback of media content without the need for constant internet connection.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of limited storage space on playback devices by allowing for selective downloading and storage of content items. It also eliminates the need for a constant internet connection to play media content.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include flexibility in content playback, reduced reliance on internet connectivity, and efficient use of storage space on playback devices.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications of this technology include media streaming services, digital signage solutions, and educational platforms that require offline access to media content.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be media playback systems that require constant internet connection for streaming content, without the ability to selectively download and store specific content items for offline playback.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does the system prioritize which content items to download for storage? ===
The patent application does not provide specific details on the criteria used to select and download content items for storage.

=== What types of media formats are supported by the playback device? ===
The patent application does not mention the compatibility of the system with different media formats or file types.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A media playback system for streaming content and/or playing stored media content is disclosed. The media playback system can configure the first playback device to stream content items received via a network connection without storing the streamed content in a first content store. After receiving an indication to store content, the media playback system identifies one or more content items to download for storage in the first content store. After the one or more content items are selected, the content items can be retrieved and stored on the playback device. Furthermore, the media playback system can configure a playback device to play content items from the first content store of the first playback device. In this manner, the first playback device need not be connected to the Internet or to a controller device to play content. Moreover, the playback device can switch between playing stored content and streaming content.



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