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Shift to corresponding media in a playback queue

US9137564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2012
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6175
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein provide for intelligently extending media playback. According to an embodiment, a playback queue for an audio player is established. The playback queue contains one or more playable items. At least one additional playable item that corresponds in substantial likeness to the list of playable items is determined, without additional user effort, and placed in the playback queue, which extends play time.

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