18511412. SHARED MEDIA simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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SHARED MEDIA

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Andrew John Laister of Cambridge (GB)

John Turner of Ely (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

How does the system handle interruptions in the media stream during a shared session?

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.

What security measures are in place to protect the shared media content during transmission?

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.

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