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Techniques for transitioning between playback of media files

US9223458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2013
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B27/34
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described for identifying a media file selected for playback by a user, determining whether an alternate media file is available that includes at least some of the same content as the first media file, and transitioning between playback of the first media file and the alternate media file.

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