18023186. Interactive user content provided via multiple user devices simplified abstract (Google LLC)

Interactive user content provided via multiple user devices

Organization Name

Google LLC

Inventor(s)

Kurt Wilms of Mountain View CA (US)

Anish Kattukaran of Mountain View CA (US)

Lingxian Ding of Mountain View CA (US)

Amit Ghorawat of Mountain View CA (US)

Interactive user content provided via multiple user devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18023186 titled 'Interactive user content provided via multiple user devices

The abstract of the patent application describes techniques for initiating the download of content on a mobile computing device in response to a user selecting third-party content provided by a nearby media player device.

• Receiving an indication of a user selection of third-party content from a proximate media player device.
• Identifying downloadable content associated with the selected third-party content.
• Automatically downloading the content to the mobile device's memory without further input from the user.

Potential Applications: - Enhancing user experience by simplifying the process of downloading content from external devices. - Facilitating seamless transfer of media files between devices in close proximity.

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the process of downloading content from external sources. - Reducing the need for manual input from users when transferring media files.

Benefits: - Improved user convenience and efficiency in accessing and downloading content. - Enhanced connectivity between mobile devices and external media players.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Content Downloading Technology for Mobile Devices" This technology can be utilized in smart home systems, entertainment venues, and public spaces to enable users to easily download content from nearby media player devices.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience when accessing third-party content? - This technology simplifies the process of downloading content from external devices, enhancing user convenience and efficiency. 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the future of media consumption? - This technology could revolutionize the way users interact with media content, enabling seamless transfer between devices and enhancing connectivity in various environments.

Original Abstract Submitted

Techniques for initiating download of content are provided, including receiving, by one or more processors of the mobile computing device, an indication of a selection, made by a user of the mobile computing device, associated with third-party content provided by a proximate media player device; identifying, by the one or more processors of the mobile computing device, an indication of downloadable content associated with the third-party content displayed by the media player device; and downloading, by the one or more processors of the mobile computing device, in response to receiving the indication that the user selected the icon and without further input from the user, the downloadable content to a memory of the mobile computing device.