Method and system for resuming content playback after content playback at an in-vehicle infotainment system
US9578157B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72442
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for resuming content playback after content playback in an in-vehicle infotainment system includes a mobile device and the in-vehicle infotainment system in communication with the mobile device. The in-vehicle infotainment system displays content and communicates a content position signal to the mobile device. When the mobile device and the in-vehicle infotainment system disconnect, the mobile device displays a screen display in response to disconnecting. The screen display corresponds to resuming future playback. The mobile device communicates a resume future playback signal indicative of resuming future playback to a set top box. The resume future playback signal comprising a content identifier, the content position identifier and a user identifier. The set top box displays content at the set top box based on the content identifier, the content position identifier and the user identifier.
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