View source for 18424077. Multiple Household Management simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)

=Multiple Household Management=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sonos, Inc.|Sonos, Inc.]]


[[Category:Sonos, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ron Kuper of Arlington MA (US)|Ron Kuper of Arlington MA (US)]][[Category:Ron Kuper of Arlington MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Arthur L. Coburn, Iv of Lexington MA (US)|Arthur L. Coburn, Iv of Lexington MA (US)]][[Category:Arthur L. Coburn, Iv of Lexington MA (US)]]

[[:Category:John Meyer of Boston MA (US)|John Meyer of Boston MA (US)]][[Category:John Meyer of Boston MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Mike Delaney of Billerica MA (US)|Mike Delaney of Billerica MA (US)]][[Category:Mike Delaney of Billerica MA (US)]]

==Multiple Household Management - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18424077 titled 'Multiple Household Management

The abstract describes systems and methods for managing multiple households through a mobile application or Internet webpage.

* The system displays representations of households, selected households, zones within the selected household, and media being played in a selected zone.
* Data indicating updated information for the households is received from a server and the graphical display is updated accordingly.
* The technology allows for centralized control and monitoring of media playback in different zones of multiple households.

Potential Applications:
* Home automation systems
* Smart home devices
* Media control and management systems

Problems Solved:
* Simplifying the management of multiple households
* Providing a centralized interface for controlling media playback in different zones

Benefits:
* Convenient control of media playback in various zones
* Efficient management of multiple households
* Enhanced user experience for smart home systems

Commercial Applications:
* Home automation companies
* Smart device manufacturers
* Media control software developers

Questions about the technology:
1. How does this technology improve the user experience in managing multiple households?
2. What are the key features that set this system apart from other home automation solutions?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for providing a management interface for controlling multiple households. The management interface may be provided as an application on a mobile device or as an Internet webpage. An example implementation involves a device displaying representations of: a plurality of households; an indication of a selected household; one or more zones within the selected household; and a representation of media being played by a selected zone of the one or more zones. While displaying the representations, the device receives, from a server, data indicating updated information associated with the plurality of households; and, in response, updates the graphical display to display at least an updated representation of media being played by the selected zone.



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