PLAYBACK SYNCHRONIZATION IN A GROUP VIEWING A MEDIA TITLE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140096169A1
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13631622

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A method and apparatus for synchronizing the playback of a media title to a group of client device platforms is disclosed. A synchronizer may make adjustments to the playback modes of one or more client device platforms within a group watching the same media title in order to ensure synchronized playback. When a client device platform is behind the group its playback mode may be changed to a fast playback mode. When a client device platform is ahead of the group its playback mode may be changed to a slow playback mode. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC2207 BRIDGEPOINT PARKWAY SAN MATEO CA 94404

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Dodson, Joseph San Diego, US 7 93
Khan, Mohammed A Poway, US 14 603

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