Playback device group volume control
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United States of America Patent
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Aug 14, 2018
Grant Date -
Sep 28, 2017
app pub date -
Jun 12, 2017
filing date -
Jun 5, 2013
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Abstract
Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.
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International Classification(s)
- 2017 Application Filing Year
- H04L Class
- 36365 Applications Filed
- 27259 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.96 % Issued To-Date
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- H04L Class
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