System and method for generating dynamic playlists utilising device co-presence proximity

Abstract

The invention provides a system and method for generating dynamic playlists utilising device co-presence proximity comprising the step of identifying of music preferences by analysing the listening history on a device of a user; and recognising what devices are co-present within a set proximity for the purposes of matching such devices.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 141,396, titled “System and method for generating dynamic playlists utilising device co-presence proximity”, filed Apr. 1, 2015, which is herein incorporated by reference.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.FIELD OF INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to a method, system and apparatus for the generation of dynamic playlists by understanding what media content has been played by one or more users.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0004]There are currently more than 2 billion smartphone devices in the world. These...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for automatically generating playlists in a group setting without requiring any manual input, social dialogue, or voting system. Instead, the method allows for a queue of songs to update automatically when new people enter the room, eliminating any friction or guess work in selecting the best music for the environment. Additionally, the invention provides a device co-presence recognition system that allows users to generate music playlists and other audio metadata on other online platforms. Overall, the invention simplifies the process of creating and sharing music playlists with groups of people.

Problems solved by technology

The net result is that it has never been easier to listen to music on the go either in an individual or group capacity.

The curation of music into playlists or other queues of specific songs is well established but this was often driven by a limitation of access to content as opposed to consumers having too much choice.

However, such party-goers could only listen to the music that was physically present at that party.

Such limitations prohibited the communal enjoyment of music.

Despite these advancements, this process was relatively manual and required the primary music player (desktop computer or laptop) to be controlled by one person at a time.

Another limitation of this approach was that the music played was typically dictated by the person who was in control of the primary music player at the party.

Without knowing what the preferred music tastes were of the other party-goers the controller of the primary music player had no way of understanding what the most popular choice of music would be for that particular environment.

It was also difficult therefore to queue songs and create playlists of music that would be enjoyed by a group as a whole.

Equally, at larger music festivals it is very difficult without resorting to manual processes to poll the attendees to find out what their music listening preferences are.

Namely the control issue where one party-goer had to rely on a best guess to play the right music for that environment and to suit the tastes of all participants.

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