Audio streaming of text-based articles from newsfeeds
US11107458B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example embodiment may involve receiving, from a client device, a selection of text-based articles from newsfeeds. The selection may specify that the text-based articles have been flagged for audible playout. The example embodiment may also involve, possibly in response to receiving the selection of the text-based articles, retrieving text-based articles from the newsfeeds. The example embodiment may also involve causing the text-based articles to be converted into audio files. The example embodiment may also involve receiving a request to stream the audio files to the client device or another device. The example embodiment may also involve causing the audio files to be streamed to the client device or the other device.
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