Method and device for continuation of multimedia playback
US9831966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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