SONOS, INC. (20240346071). Queue Versioning simplified abstract
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Queue Versioning
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Arthur L. Coburn, Iv of Lexington MA (US)
Queue Versioning - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240346071 titled 'Queue Versioning
The abstract describes a patent application involving queue versioning in a playback device. The device initiates playback of a queue with first audio streams, represented by a queue identification token. When instructed to add second audio streams to the queue, it checks if the expected queue version matches the current version before adding the streams.
- Queue versioning implemented in a playback device
- Playback device adds audio streams to a queue based on instructions received
- Queue identification token represents the current version of the queue
- Device checks if expected queue version matches the current version before adding streams
- Ensures accurate and up-to-date queue management
Potential Applications: - Media streaming services - Music and video playback devices - Audio and video editing software
Problems Solved: - Ensures correct versioning of audio streams in a queue - Prevents errors in adding new streams to the queue - Improves overall playback experience for users
Benefits: - Seamless integration of new audio streams into existing queues - Efficient management of playback queues - Enhanced user experience with accurate queue versioning
Commercial Applications: "Queue Versioning Technology for Enhanced Audio Playback Management"
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing developments in queue management systems - Updates in audio streaming technologies
Questions about Queue Versioning: 1. How does queue versioning improve the playback experience for users? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing queue versioning in different playback devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments described herein may involve queue versioning. an example implementation may involve a playback device initiating playback of a queue including one or more first audio streams. a queue identification token stored in data storage represents a current version of the queue. the playback device receives, from a computing system, data representing instructions to add one or more second audio streams to the queue, the instructions including an indication of the one or more second audio streams and a first token representing an expected queue version. the playback device determines whether the expected queue version represented by the first token matches the current version of the queue represented by the queue identification token. if not, the playback device foregoes adding the one or more second audio streams to the queue.
