Smart line-in processing in a group
US9681223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2227/005
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technology for smart line-in processing in an audio environment is disclosed. An example playback device includes a line-in connector for receiving a first audio signal, a network interface, and a processor. A computer readable storage medium has stored instructions executable by the processor to determine that the first audio signal is present at the line-in connector, and, in response to determining that the first audio signal is present at the line-in connector, (i) cease playback of a second audio signal being played by the playback device, wherein the second audio signal is not present at the line-in connector, (ii) cause the playback device to play at least a first portion of the first audio signal, and (iii) cause the playback device to transmit, via the network interface, at least a second portion of the first audio signal to another playback device.
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