Spotify ab (20240214387). DYNAMIC CONTROL OF PLAYLISTS simplified abstract
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DYNAMIC CONTROL OF PLAYLISTS
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Nikolaos Toumpelis of Stockholm (SE)
DYNAMIC CONTROL OF PLAYLISTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240214387 titled 'DYNAMIC CONTROL OF PLAYLISTS
The abstract describes a method implemented by a server to control the manipulation of a playlist containing a queue of media items to be played. This method involves authorizing electronic devices to manage the playlist, generating the playlist based on media preferences associated with the devices, and updating the order of media items in the playlist upon receiving a request from a second electronic device.
- The method allows for the authorization of multiple electronic devices to manipulate the playlist.
- The playlist is generated based on the media preferences of the authorized devices.
- The server can receive requests from authorized devices to update the order of media items in the playlist.
- An updated order of media items is generated in response to these requests.
- This method provides a flexible and collaborative approach to managing playlists across multiple devices.
Potential Applications: - Music streaming services - Video streaming platforms - Collaborative playlist creation apps
Problems Solved: - Simplifying the process of managing playlists across different devices - Allowing multiple users to contribute to and control a shared playlist
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience for collaborative playlist creation - Seamless integration of media preferences from multiple devices - Efficient and organized playlist management
Commercial Applications: Title: Multi-Device Playlist Management System This technology could be utilized by music and video streaming services to offer users a seamless and collaborative playlist management experience. It could also be integrated into apps that focus on shared playlist creation and curation, enhancing the user experience and increasing user engagement.
Questions about Multi-Device Playlist Management System: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience for managing playlists across multiple devices? This technology simplifies the process of playlist management by allowing multiple devices to contribute to and control a shared playlist, enhancing collaboration and personalization.
2. What are the potential implications of this technology for music and video streaming services? This technology could lead to increased user engagement and satisfaction on streaming platforms by offering a more personalized and collaborative playlist management experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
a server performs a method of controlling the manipulation of a playlist that includes a queue of media items to be played. the method includes authorizing a first electronic device to control the manipulation of the playlist and generating the playlist based on a set of media preferences associated with the first electronic device. the method further includes, after authorizing a second electronic device to manipulate the playlist, receiving, from the second electronic device, a request to update an order of media items in the playlist and generating an updated order of media items in the playlist in response to receiving the request from the second electronic device.
