Sonos, Inc. (20240289087). Providing Media for Playback simplified abstract
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Providing Media for Playback
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Neil Griffiths of Cambridge MA (US)
Jonathon Reilly of Cambridge MA (US)
Providing Media for Playback - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240289087 titled 'Providing Media for Playback
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for providing play/pause content in a playback zone, where playable items are automatically added to the playback queue when it is empty.
- The method involves receiving a command to play audio in a zone with playback devices.
- If the playback queue is empty, the method automatically adds at least one playable item to the queue.
- The method then plays the added item in response to the play command.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Automatic addition of playable items to the playback queue when it is empty.
- Seamless play/pause functionality in a playback zone with multiple devices.
- Efficient management of audio playback in a zone.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in smart home audio systems, streaming services, and multi-room audio setups.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the issue of empty playback queues in a zone, ensuring continuous audio playback.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience with seamless play/pause functionality.
- Enhanced audio management in multi-device playback zones.
- Prevents interruptions in audio playback due to empty queues.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in smart speakers, home entertainment systems, and music streaming platforms to enhance user experience and audio playback management.
Questions about Play/Pause Content: 1. How does the method determine which playable item to add to the playback queue? 2. What happens if multiple play commands are received in quick succession?
2. How does the technology impact the overall user experience in a multi-device playback zone?
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments are disclosed for providing play/pause content. an example method includes receiving a command to play audio from a zone, the zone including one or more playback devices, wherein the zone is configured to play items from a playback queue responsive to the command to play audio. the example method also includes determining that the playback queue includes no playable items. the example method also includes automatically placing information identifying at least one playable item in the playback queue. the example method also includes, responsive to the command to play audio, causing to play the at least one playable item by the zone.
