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Zone scene management

US10897679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2019
Grant dateJan 19, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2430/01
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computing device capable of controlling a networked media playback system receives data identifying a first zone player, a second zone player, and a zone scene including a predefined grouping of zone players including at least the first zone player and the second zone player. The computing device displays a representation of available zone players in the networked media playback system including a first selectable indication of the first zone player, a second selectable indication of the second zone player, and a third selectable indication of the zone scene that, when selected, causes the zone scene to be invoked such that the predefined grouping of zone players becomes configured for synchronous playback of media. While displaying the representation, the computing device receives a user input indicating that the zone scene has been selected to be invoked. Based on the user input, the computing device causes the zone scene to be invoked.

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