Structures and methods for controlling the playback of music track files
US10078488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2250/035
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mix instructions file for controlling the playback of at least one music track file, the mix instructions file comprising one or more instructions including an indication of the at least one music track file at the point in time when the at least one music track file is to be accessed, and at least one effect for manipulating the playback of the at least one music track file. The indication of the at least one music track file and the at least one function comprise the state of the music mix at the point in time. The mix instructions file comprising at least a first and a second packet, that may be transmitted independently of each other, the second packet holding information about the playback state of the mix at the corresponding end of the first packet.
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