Method and system for sharing playlists

US9715500B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Apple Inc. · US

Inventors

• Eddy Cue · Los Altos, US
• Robert Kondrk · San Francisco, US
• Patrice Gautier · San Francisco, US
• Jeffrey L. Robbin · Los Altos, US
• David Heller · Los Altos, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 27, 2004
• Grant date: Jul 25, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 25, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L67/02
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for publishing a playlist are disclosed. A user generates or selects a playlist, which is then provided (e.g., uploaded) for publishing. A playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums is received. The playlist may then be published such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals. A user may then purchase one or more tracks/albums identified in the playlist via an online store.