20240036810. Playing Media Content in Response to Detecting Items Having Corresponding Media Content Associated Therewith simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)

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Playing Media Content in Response to Detecting Items Having Corresponding Media Content Associated Therewith

Organization Name

Sonos, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jeffrey Torgerson of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Paul Bates of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Matt Welch of Cambridge MA (US)

Sanford Spivey of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Ryan Taylor of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Playing Media Content in Response to Detecting Items Having Corresponding Media Content Associated Therewith - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036810 titled 'Playing Media Content in Response to Detecting Items Having Corresponding Media Content Associated Therewith

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for determining the presence of an item within an area and playing corresponding media content on a playback device in response to the item's presence. The media content can include audio and/or video content.

  • Playback devices, server systems, and/or computing devices can determine the presence of an item within an area.
  • The item has associated media content.
  • When the item is detected within the area, the playback device plays the media content associated with the item.
  • The media content can be audio content, video content, or both.

Potential Applications:

  • Smart home systems: The technology can be used in smart homes to automatically play media content associated with specific items, such as playing a specific song when a particular object is detected.
  • Retail environments: Retail stores can use this technology to enhance customer experiences by playing relevant media content when customers interact with specific products.
  • Museums and exhibitions: The system can be utilized in museums or exhibitions to provide audio or video content related to specific artifacts or exhibits when visitors come into proximity.

Problems Solved:

  • Automation: The technology eliminates the need for manual intervention to play media content associated with specific items.
  • Enhanced user experience: By automatically playing relevant media content, the system enhances user experiences in various contexts, such as homes, retail stores, and museums.

Benefits:

  • Convenience: Users do not need to manually initiate media playback as the system automatically detects the presence of items and plays corresponding content.
  • Personalization: The technology allows for personalized media experiences based on the presence of specific items.
  • Engagement: By playing relevant media content, the system increases user engagement and interaction with the items and their associated content.


Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments disclosed herein include one or more playback devices, server systems, and/or computing devices, individually or in combination determining that an item is present within an area comprising a playback device, wherein the item has corresponding media content associated therewith, and in response to determining that the item is present within the area comprising the playback device, causing the playback device to play the media content corresponding to the item, wherein the media content comprises one or both of audio content or video content.

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