18424077. Multiple Household Management simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)
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Multiple Household Management
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ron Kuper of Arlington MA (US)
Arthur L. Coburn, Iv of Lexington MA (US)
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.
