Spotify ab (20240356995). DEVICE DISCOVERY FOR SOCIAL PLAYBACK simplified abstract

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DEVICE DISCOVERY FOR SOCIAL PLAYBACK

Organization Name

spotify ab

Inventor(s)

Mikael Ragnhult of Fjärås (SE)

Rifat Ordulu of Stockholm (SE)

Aron Manucheri of Gothenburg (SE)

Kenny Christer Öberg Falguera of Gothenburg (SE)

Cecilia Humlelu of Stockholm (SE)

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DEVICE DISCOVERY FOR SOCIAL PLAYBACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240356995 titled 'DEVICE DISCOVERY FOR SOCIAL PLAYBACK

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system for device discovery for social playback, allowing multiple devices to connect for a shared media playback experience.

  • Enables connection between a host media playback device and a media output device for broadcasting social playback sessions.
  • Allows guest media playback devices to join the session and control playback on the host device.
  • Provides media output through the connected media output device.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • System for device discovery for social playback
  • Connection between host media playback device and media output device
  • Broadcasting social playback sessions
  • Control of playback by guest media playback devices
  • Media output provided by the media output device

Potential Applications:

  • Social gatherings
  • Parties
  • Collaborative media viewing experiences

Problems Solved:

  • Facilitates seamless connection between multiple media playback devices
  • Enhances social interaction through shared media experiences

Benefits:

  • Improved social playback experience
  • Easy device discovery and connection
  • Enhanced control over media playback

Commercial Applications:

  • Entertainment industry for interactive media experiences
  • Event planning for social gatherings and parties

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on device connectivity for shared media experiences.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in device connectivity and social playback technologies for potential improvements in the system.

Questions about Device Discovery for Social Playback: 1. How does the system ensure secure connections between devices for social playback sessions? 2. What are the potential privacy implications of multiple devices connecting for shared media playback?


Original Abstract Submitted

a system for device discovery for social playback is disclosed. the system operates to connect a host media playback device to a media output device and broadcast a social playback session to guest media playback devices. upon joining a social playback session, a guest media playback device may control the media playback at the host media playback device. where the media output for the social playback session is provided by the media output device.