20240028816. Remote Creation of a Playback Queue for an Event simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)

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Remote Creation of a Playback Queue for an Event

Organization Name

Sonos, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jaime Munoz of Seattle WA (US)

Jonathan D. Garn of Seattle WA (US)

Michael Lemmon of Seattle WA (US)

Dave Taylor of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Remote Creation of a Playback Queue for an Event - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240028816 titled 'Remote Creation of a Playback Queue for an Event

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for remotely creating a playback queue for an event. Here are the key points:

  • The system involves a computing device that receives input data representing a request to create a playlist for an event at a specific future time and date, along with a list of invitees to the event.
  • The computing device sends instructions to a cloud computing system via a network interface, which represents the request.
  • The cloud server(s) then send invitations to multiple second mobile devices corresponding to the invitees. Each invitation includes the future time and date of the event and a link to a web interface.
  • The web interface provides user interface controls to add audio tracks to the playlist for the event.
  • During the event, the computing device queues the playlist in a media playback system for playback.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Event planning and coordination: This technology can be used to easily create and manage playlists for various events, such as parties, weddings, conferences, etc.
  • Collaborative playlist creation: It allows multiple invitees to contribute to a playlist, making it a useful tool for collaborative music selection for events or gatherings.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Simplified playlist creation: The system eliminates the need for manual coordination and communication between event organizers and invitees for playlist creation.
  • Seamless collaboration: It enables multiple invitees to contribute to the playlist without the need for physical presence or direct communication.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Convenience and efficiency: The system streamlines the process of creating a playlist for an event, saving time and effort for both event organizers and invitees.
  • Enhanced collaboration: It promotes collaboration and engagement among invitees by allowing them to contribute to the playlist and share their music preferences.
  • Improved event experience: The synchronized playback of the playlist enhances the overall event experience by providing a curated selection of music.


Original Abstract Submitted

example embodiments involve remote creation of a playback queue for an event. an example implementation involves a computing device receiving, via a control interface, input data representing a request to create a playlist for an event at a particular future time and date and a designation of multiple invitees to the event and sending, via a network interface to a cloud computing system, instructions representing the request. the instructions cause the cloud server(s) to send, to multiple second mobile devices corresponding to the multiple invitees, one or more respective invitations to the event. each invitation indicates: (i) a future time and date for the event and (ii) a link to a web interface including user interface controls to add audio tracks to the playlist for the event. during the event, the computing device causes the playlist to be queued in a queue of a media playback system for playback.