20240036813. Distributed Provisioning of Properties of Operational Settings of a Media Playback System simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)
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Distributed Provisioning of Properties of Operational Settings of a Media Playback System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Keith Thoresz of Belmont MA (US)
Daniel Casimiro of Mansfield MA (US)
Sachin Lad of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Steven Beckhardt of Boston MA (US)
Distributed Provisioning of Properties of Operational Settings of a Media Playback System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036813 titled 'Distributed Provisioning of Properties of Operational Settings of a Media Playback System
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for provisioning devices over a cloud network based on modifications to operational settings of a media playback system. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- A first playback device detects a change in an operational setting of a media playback system at a specific location.
- The first playback device then configures itself and provisions a cloud computing device located outside the media playback system based on the identified change.
- The cloud computing device is instructed to initiate provisioning of a second playback device at a different location, in accordance with the identified change.
Potential Applications:
- Media streaming services: This technology can be used to efficiently provision and update playback devices in different locations, ensuring a seamless media streaming experience for users.
- Remote monitoring systems: The ability to remotely provision devices based on changes in operational settings can be applied to monitoring systems, allowing for quick and efficient updates across multiple locations.
Problems Solved:
- Manual device provisioning: This technology eliminates the need for manual configuration and provisioning of devices, reducing human error and saving time.
- Scalability: The system allows for easy provisioning of multiple devices across different locations, enabling scalability and flexibility in media playback systems.
Benefits:
- Efficiency: By automating the provisioning process, this technology improves efficiency and reduces the time required for device configuration.
- Flexibility: The ability to remotely provision devices allows for easy adaptation to changes in operational settings, ensuring optimal performance.
- Scalability: The system supports the provisioning of multiple devices across different locations, making it suitable for large-scale media playback systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
devices, system, and methods are disclosed for provisioning devices over a cloud network in accordance with modifications to operational settings of a media playback system. in example embodiments, a first playback device is configured to identify a change to a property of an operational setting of the media playback system at a first geographic location of the media playback system, and based on the identified change, (i) locally provision itself in accordance with the identified change to the property of the operational setting, (ii) cause a cloud computing device located outside of the media playback system to be provisioned in accordance with the identified change to the property of the operational setting, and (iii) cause the cloud computing device to initiate provisioning of a second playback device at a second geographic location in accordance with the identified change to the property of the operational setting at the first geographic location.
