Methods and devices for rejoining a group
US12200454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/05
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of determining whether a first playback device is to rejoin a group is disclosed. The method comprises playing back, by the first playback device, media content in synchrony with at least a second playback device, wherein the first and second playback devices are playing back the media content as members of a group. While playing back the media content, and after a loss of power at the first playback device, the method comprises stopping, by the first playback device, playback of the media content. After the loss of power, and after a resumption of power to the first playback device the method comprises automatically determining to rejoin the group and joining the first playback device to the group.
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