Method and apparatus for determining and equalizing one or more segments of a media track

Abstract

An approach is provided for customizing output settings for media playback. An equalizer or media player determines one or more segments of a media track and associates the one or more segments with one or more corresponding output settings. Playback of the media track at a device is then based, at least in part, on the one or more output settings.

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technical field Background technique [0001] Wireless (eg, cellular) service providers and device manufacturers are constantly challenged to provide value and convenience to consumers by, for example, offering compelling services and features. One area of ​​interest is the development of services, applications, etc. to facilitate media playback. For example, consumers typically utilize various electronic devices and media players to playback media such as audio and video tracks. Each of these devices and / or players may have different output characteristics (eg, audio or video quality). Because of these differences, consumers may often customize or adjust output settings during media playback to optimize media reproduction. Conventional media players and / or devices have traditionally allowed at least some user control over playback settings using, for example, an equalizer. However, conventional equalizer settings and other playback controls generally apply to the entire me...

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Problems solved by technology

This coarse level of control over playback settings can limit consumers' ability to customize media playback

As a result, service providers and device manufacturers face significant technical challenges enabling greater control over media playback by both consumers and content creators / providers (e.g., artists, publishers, etc.)

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