Optimal device selection for streaming content
US10833886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2849
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and system for optimal device selection for streaming content are disclosed. One embodiment of an apparatus includes a stream query module that determines playback parameters of available streaming options for playing user-selected content. A playback environment module determines playback capabilities of connected playback devices and a playback environment of a user of the user-selected content. An analysis module performs a comparison of the available streaming options with the connected playback devices in the playback environment. A device optimization module determines an optimal playback device for playing the user-selected content in the playback environment using the comparison and the playback environment. A computer-implemented method and computer program product also perform the functions of the apparatus.
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