Methods, systems, and program products for controlling the playback of music
US8493822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/0663
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods, systems, and program products for controlling the playback of music are disclosed. In an embodiment a method for controlling the playback of music includes the steps of: initiating the playback of a first music track; stopping the playback of the first music track; initiating the playback of alternative audio content; stopping the playback of the alternative content; and determining whether to initiate the playback of the first music track or to initiate the playback of a second music track.
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