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Method and device for continuation of multimedia playback

US9831966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2007
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04H20/24
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for continuation of multimedia playback, comprising receiving a radio broadcast comprising audio and/or video content at a first mobile electronic device, playing back said content, accessing a data connection, searching for a source of said content provided via said data connection, and stopping playback of said content from said radio broadcast and starting playback of said content from said source if at least one source is found. The switching to another content source can also be performed in the opposite direction. The invention also provides devices for performing the multimedia playback continuation method.

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