Sonos, Inc. (20240248676). Audio Response Playback simplified abstract
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Audio Response Playback
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Jonathan P. Lang of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Mark Plagge of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Audio Response Playback - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248676 titled 'Audio Response Playback
The patent application describes a system that can receive voice commands to group multiple playback devices for synchronous playback of audio content and execution of playback control commands.
- The system can identify a first playback device to be grouped with a given playback device based on state information.
- It selects the identified first playback device to form a synchrony group with the given playback device.
- The identified first playback device and the given playback device coordinate for synchronous playback of audio content and execution of playback control commands.
Potential Applications: - Home entertainment systems - Multi-room audio setups - Public address systems
Problems Solved: - Simplifying the process of grouping playback devices for synchronized playback - Enhancing user experience in controlling multiple devices simultaneously
Benefits: - Seamless synchronization of audio playback across multiple devices - Efficient control of playback commands for grouped devices
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Multi-Room Audio Systems for Seamless Synchronization" This technology can be used in smart home devices, audio equipment, and entertainment systems to provide users with a seamless multi-room audio experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve the user experience in controlling multiple playback devices? - This system simplifies the process of grouping devices for synchronized playback, enhancing user convenience. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond home entertainment systems? - This technology can also be utilized in commercial settings such as public address systems and conference rooms for synchronized audio playback.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system configured to: (i) receive a voice command for a given playback device and one or more other playback devices to be grouped for synchronous playback of audio content and synchronous execution of playback control commands, (ii) based on state information for one or more devices of the system: (a) identify a first playback device that is to be grouped with the given playback device for synchronous playback of audio content and synchronous execution of playback control commands, and (b) select the identified first playback device, and (iii) based on the voice command, cause the identified first playback device and the given playback device to form a synchrony group such that the identified first playback device and the given playback device are configured to coordinate for synchronous playback of audio content and synchronous execution of playback control commands.
