View source for 18478241. NETWORKED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, & METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING PLAYBACK DEVICES BASED ON SOUND CODES simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)

=NETWORKED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, & METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING PLAYBACK DEVICES BASED ON SOUND CODES=


==Organization Name==

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


[[Category:Sonos, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Connor Kristopher Smith of New Hudson MI (US)|Connor Kristopher Smith of New Hudson MI (US)]][[Category:Connor Kristopher Smith of New Hudson MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Charles Conor Sleith of Waltham MA (US)|Charles Conor Sleith of Waltham MA (US)]][[Category:Charles Conor Sleith of Waltham MA (US)]]

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

==NETWORKED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, & METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING PLAYBACK DEVICES BASED ON SOUND CODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18478241 titled 'NETWORKED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, & METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING PLAYBACK DEVICES BASED ON SOUND CODES

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a playback device that can associate with another playback device based on sound codes and spatial relationships.

* The playback device can identify a trigger event indicating a request to associate with another playback device.
* It creates a first sound code based on a detected sound specimen.
* It receives a sound object from the other playback device and identifies a second sound code.
* Based on the first and second sound codes, it determines a spatial relationship with the other playback device.
* It causes the devices to be associated in accordance with the request.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in:
* Multi-room audio systems
* Collaborative music creation platforms

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves issues related to:
* Seamless device pairing
* Spatial awareness in audio playback systems

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Enhanced user experience
* Simplified device connectivity

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications of this technology include:
* Smart home audio systems
* Music production software

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of Bluetooth technology for device pairing in audio systems.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the playback device determine the spatial relationship with the other playback device based on the sound codes? ===
The playback device likely uses signal strength and timing information to determine the spatial relationship with the other device.

=== What types of trigger events can the playback device identify to initiate the association process? ===
The playback device may identify trigger events such as a specific sound pattern or a user command to initiate the association process.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

In one aspect, a playback device is provided that is configured to identify a trigger event indicating a request to associate the playback device with another playback device. Based on identifying the trigger event, the playback device is configured to create a first sound code based on a first sound specimen detected by the playback device. After identifying the trigger event, the playback device is configured to receive from the other playback device a sound object and based on receiving the sound object, identify a second sound code. The playback device is also configured to, based on the first sound code and the second sound code, determine that it and the other playback device have a spatial relationship. Based on that determination, the playback device is configured to cause it and the other playback device to be associated in accordance with the indicated request.



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