Default playback devices
US9820039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and method discussed herein involve applying a designation of a default playback device in a media playback system. One method may involve maintaining a database comprising data indicating an assignment of an identification of a network microphone device to a playback zone of a media playback system, receiving a message indicating (i) the identification of the network microphone device and (ii) a media playback command, identifying the playback zone in the media playback system based on the data in the database and the received message, and transmitting to the playback zone, a message indicating the media playback command.
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