Sonos, Inc. (20240220191). Portable Playback Device State Variable simplified abstract
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Portable Playback Device State Variable
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Mieko Kusano of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Portable Playback Device State Variable - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240220191 titled 'Portable Playback Device State Variable
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes systems and methods for facilitating the playback of multimedia content. It involves detecting when a portable playback device joins or leaves a playback network and adjusting the playback of audio content accordingly.
- Detecting portable playback device joining or leaving the playback network
- Updating a state variable to reflect the device's status
- Playing audio content based on the device's presence on the network
Key Features and Innovation:
- Network interface for receiving audio content
- Processor to detect portable playback device status
- State variable to indicate device presence on the network
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various multimedia playback systems, such as home entertainment setups, public address systems, and streaming services.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of seamlessly integrating portable playback devices into a playback network and ensuring a smooth playback experience.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience with automatic device detection
- Seamless transition in audio playback when devices join or leave the network
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in smart home audio systems, conference room setups, and music streaming platforms to enhance the user experience and streamline audio playback processes.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to device detection in multimedia playback systems, networked audio devices, and automatic audio routing technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in networked audio technologies, device detection algorithms, and user interaction with playback systems.
Questions about Multimedia Playback Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in multimedia playback systems? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing automatic device detection in playback networks?
Original Abstract Submitted
systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate playback of multimedia content are disclosed. an example apparatus includes a network interface configured to receive audio content over a playback network. a processor comprising instructions which when executed, cause the processor to detect that a portable playback device has joined the playback network. the processor is to update a state variable to indicate that the portable playback device has joined the playback network. the processor is to play audio content received over the playback network based on the state variable. the processor is to detect that the portable playback device is not joined to the playback network. the processor is to, after detecting that the portable playback device is not joined to the playback network, update the state variable to indicate that the portable playback device is not joined to the playback network.
