20240028293. SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTING AUDIO TO ONE OR MORE PLAYBACK DEVICES simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTING AUDIO TO ONE OR MORE PLAYBACK DEVICES
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Romi Kadri of Cambridge MA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTING AUDIO TO ONE OR MORE PLAYBACK DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240028293 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTING AUDIO TO ONE OR MORE PLAYBACK DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for configuring and controlling playback devices, such as speakers, based on received data. It involves associating audio streams with specific transducers and generating and sending those audio streams to the playback devices.
- The method receives data indicating the configuration of playback devices.
- It associates each audio stream with at least one transducer based on the received data.
- The method generates one or more audio streams.
- It sends the generated audio streams to the respective playback devices.
Potential Applications:
- Home audio systems: This method can be used to configure and control multiple speakers in a home audio system, allowing users to stream different audio content to different speakers.
- Surround sound systems: It can be applied to configure and control the speakers in a surround sound system, ensuring that each speaker plays the appropriate audio stream for an immersive audio experience.
- Public address systems: The method can be used in public address systems to distribute audio streams to different speakers located in various areas or zones.
Problems Solved:
- Simplified configuration: The method simplifies the configuration process by automatically associating audio streams with transducers, eliminating the need for manual setup.
- Stream management: It solves the problem of managing and distributing multiple audio streams to different playback devices efficiently.
Benefits:
- Customization: Users can customize their audio experience by assigning specific audio streams to different playback devices.
- Flexibility: The method allows for easy reconfiguration of playback devices and audio streams, providing flexibility in adapting to different environments or preferences.
- Improved audio quality: By associating audio streams with specific transducers, the method ensures optimal playback and enhances the overall audio quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
an example method includes receiving data indicating a configuration of one or more playback devices. the one or more playback devices may include one or more transducers. the method further includes, based on the received data, associating each of one or more audio streams respectively with at least one transducer of the one or more transducers. the method further includes generating the one or more audio streams and sending at least one of the generated one or more audio streams to each of the one or more playback devices. an example non-transitory computer readable medium and an example computing device related to the example method are also disclosed herein.
