18511412. SHARED MEDIA simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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SHARED MEDIA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Andrew John Laister of Cambridge (GB)
Miran Chun of San Diego CA (US)
Xiaoxin Zhang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
SHARED MEDIA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511412 titled 'SHARED MEDIA
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system where a device can initiate a shared media session with another device within its communication range, receiving media content from a remote service and outputting it in synchronization with the second device.
- One or more processors determine a candidate device list based on wireless signals.
- The system can initiate a shared media session with a second device from the candidate list.
- The device receives media content from a remote service and outputs it in sync with the second device.
- Synchronization information is used to ensure the media content is output contemporaneously with the second device.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Collaborative media consumption
- Real-time content sharing
- Multi-device entertainment experiences
Problems Solved
This technology solves issues related to:
- Seamless media sharing between devices
- Synchronization of media content across multiple devices
- Enhancing the user experience in shared media sessions
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved synchronization in shared media sessions
- Enhanced collaborative media experiences
- Seamless integration of remote media services with local devices
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Media streaming services
- Smart home entertainment systems
- Collaborative work environments
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Systems for synchronized media playback across multiple devices
Unanswered Questions
The patent application does not provide details on how interruptions in the media stream are managed and whether the synchronization is maintained in such cases.
The patent application does not address the security protocols or encryption methods used to safeguard the shared media content while it is being transmitted between devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A first device includes one or more processors configured to determine, based on one or more wireless signals, a candidate device list identifying one or more devices that are within a communication range of one or more sensing devices. The one or more processors are further configured to, based on a determination to initiate a shared media session with a second device of the candidate device list, receive a media stream including particular media content from a remote media service while the particular media content is being sent from the remote media service to the second device. The one or more processors are further configured to, based on the determination to initiate the shared media session, cause the particular media content to be output, based on synchronization information, contemporaneous with output of the particular media content at the second device.