Sonos, Inc. (20240259619). Configuration of Playback Device Audio Settings simplified abstract
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Configuration of Playback Device Audio Settings
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Steven Beckhardt of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Andrew Schulert of Cambridge MA (US)
Ron Kuper of Arlington MA (US)
Jonathan Lang of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Configuration of Playback Device Audio Settings - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259619 titled 'Configuration of Playback Device Audio Settings
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for a playback device to apply a specific audio setting when joining a playback network.
Key Features and Innovation:
- First playback device receives a message indicating the availability of a second playback device to join the network.
- Determines audio setting for the second device based on pre-existing configuration.
- Instructs the second device to apply the determined audio setting upon joining the network.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in multi-room audio systems, home theaters, and wireless speaker setups.
Problems Solved: This technology solves the problem of ensuring synchronized audio playback across multiple devices in a network.
Benefits:
- Seamless integration of new devices into existing playback networks.
- Consistent audio quality and synchronization across all connected devices.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include smart home audio systems, conference room audio setups, and entertainment venues.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on audio synchronization in networked devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to audio streaming protocols, network synchronization techniques, and IoT device integration.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in a multi-device audio setup? 2. What are the security implications of transmitting audio settings over unsecure networks?
Original Abstract Submitted
example techniques describe may facilitate a playback device applying a determined audio setting. an example implementation involves a first playback device receiving, over an unsecure network, a message indicating that a second playback device is available to join a playback network, wherein the first playback device is connected to the playback network. based on a pre-existing configuration table, the first playback device determines an audio setting corresponding to a playback configuration for the second playback device, the playback configuration including the second playback device playing back audio synchronously with the first playback device in the playback network. the first playback device transmits, to the second playback device, one or more messages instructing the second playback device to apply the determined audio setting upon joining the playback network. applying the determined audio setting includes forming the playback configuration with the first playback device to play back audio synchronously.
