Sonos has been granted a patent for cloud queue tombstones, allowing a computing system to remove media items from a playback queue and add tombstone indicators. The system can send requested media items to a playback system and remove tombstones based on triggers. GlobalData’s report on Sonos gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Sonos, A/V playback synchronization was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sonos's grant share as of May 2024 was 30%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Cloud-based system for managing media playback queues
A cloud-based computing system has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US12003576B2) for a method that involves maintaining a playback queue, playing back media items, receiving commands to remove items from the queue, and dynamically adjusting the window of media items displayed. The system utilizes a network interface, processor, and computer-readable medium to facilitate these operations. The method allows for seamless playback management, including adding tombstones to indicate removed items, receiving requests for specific windows of media items, and synchronizing playback across multiple devices within a group.
Furthermore, the patent includes provisions for sending notifications of queue modifications, dynamically adjusting the window of media items displayed, and ensuring synchronization between playback devices. The system is designed to enhance user experience by efficiently managing playback queues, providing a seamless transition between media items, and enabling synchronized playback across multiple devices. The method outlined in the patent aims to optimize the playback experience for users by dynamically adjusting the content displayed based on user interactions and commands, ultimately improving the overall efficiency and user satisfaction of cloud-based media playback systems.
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