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Default playback devices

US9820039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2016
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2036

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  • 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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