SONOS, INC. (20240348861). PLAYBACK OF SYNTHETIC MEDIA CONTENT VIA MULIPLE DEVICES simplified abstract
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PLAYBACK OF SYNTHETIC MEDIA CONTENT VIA MULIPLE DEVICES
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Inventor(s)
Nicholas D'amato of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Dayn Wilberding of Portland OR (US)
Aurelio Ramos of Jamaica Plain MA (US)
Steven Beckhardt of Boston MA (US)
Gregory Mcallister of London (GB)
PLAYBACK OF SYNTHETIC MEDIA CONTENT VIA MULIPLE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240348861 titled 'PLAYBACK OF SYNTHETIC MEDIA CONTENT VIA MULIPLE DEVICES
The abstract describes a system where generative media content can be played simultaneously on multiple playback devices. A coordinator device receives a multi-channel stream of media content, some of which includes generative media content, and transmits each channel to several playback devices. Each playback device is responsible for playing back a subset of the channels, with the responsibilities potentially changing over time based on input parameters.
- The system allows for the playback of generative media content across multiple devices simultaneously.
- A coordinator device manages the distribution of media content to different playback devices.
- Playback responsibilities can be dynamically modified based on input parameters.
- The system enables a coordinated and synchronized playback experience across multiple devices.
- Generative media content can be seamlessly integrated into the playback experience.
Potential Applications: - Multi-room audio systems - Interactive art installations - Live performances and events with synchronized audiovisual experiences
Problems Solved: - Synchronizing playback of generative media content across multiple devices - Managing the distribution of media content to different playback devices - Adapting playback responsibilities based on changing parameters
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience with synchronized playback - Flexibility in managing and distributing media content - Seamless integration of generative media content into multi-device setups
Commercial Applications: Title: "Synchronized Generative Media Playback System for Multi-Device Environments" This technology could be used in commercial settings such as: - Entertainment venues - Retail stores for immersive audio experiences - Conference rooms for synchronized presentations
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure synchronization of playback across multiple devices? 2. What are the potential challenges in dynamically modifying playback responsibilities based on input parameters?
Original Abstract Submitted
generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be played back across multiple playback devices concurrently. a coordinator device can receive a multi-channel stream of media content, with at least some channels comprising generative media content. the coordinator device transmits each of the channels to a plurality of playback devices. a first playback device plays back a first subset of the channels according to first playback responsibilities and a second playback device plays back a second subset of the channels according to second playback responsibilities. the first and/or second playback responsibilities can be dynamically modified over time, for example in response to one or more input parameters.
