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Methods, systems, and computer program products for coordinating playing of media streams

US8787731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2013
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/44227
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are described for coordinating playing of media streams. In one aspect, an access by a media player to a presentation device to play a media stream is detected. Additionally, presentation focus information is accessed for determining whether the media player has presentation focus for playing the media stream. Further, it is determine, based on the presentation focus information, that the media player has presentation focus for playing the media stream. Still further, in response to determining the media player has presentation focus, it is indicated that the media player is allowed to play the media stream via the presentation device.

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