Audio content auditioning
US8908879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2227/005
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for playback of audio content in an “audition mode.” A system may be providing audio content to be rendered by a group of playback devices, when receiving a request to audition a second audio content with at least one playback device from the group of playback devices. The system may then suspend rendering of the first audio content at the at least one playback device, and provide the second audio content to be rendered by the at least one playback device for a duration of time. Upon exiting audition mode, either by completion of the second audio content, expiration of the duration of time, or request to exit audition mode, the system may resume rendering of the first audio content by the at least one playback device.
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