System and method for managing playback of streaming digital content
US10326662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/643
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for managing playback of digital content on two or more different playback devices. A playback device designated as a controller is associated with a playback device designated as a playback target. Association is implemented via a local network discovery protocol. The controller issues commands to the target, which then streams digital content directly from a content server. The controller is able to separately stream related digital content for independent, but synchronized playback. Server mediated operations, such as device activation and application installation, are advantageously enabled by explicit association between the controller and the target.
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