Network-based synchronous media control on multiple playback devices
US12425674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/45
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The subject matter of the present disclosure can be implemented by, among other things, a remote control application executed by a mobile device to identify media player devices connected to a network, present the media player devices for selection in a user interface (UI), receive a selection of multiple media player devices via the UI, and receive a unique group identifier associated with the multiple media player devices from a network service. By transmitting a message containing the unique group identifier and control information to the network service, a media playback by the multiple media player devices is controlled by the remote control application.
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