Media Playback Information Display via Spatial Audio
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media playback systems often have limited display space on control devices, which restricts the amount of information that can be displayed about a media item being played, such as track title, artist name, and album artwork.
Innovation Solution
A computing device receives data about the media item being played and requests additional information from media information sources, which can include service providers, media aggregation services, and social networks. This information is then displayed on a graphical interface, potentially using a template to categorize and present the data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If display space on control device is limited, then device simplicity is maintained, but information completeness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional display on a control device screen to three-dimensional spatial audio presentation. By embedding audio content within the media item and presenting it through spatial positioning, the system conveys additional information dimensions without requiring expanded display real estate on the control device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an audio output device as an intermediary between the control device and the user. Instead of displaying all information on the control device screen, the system uses spatial audio presentation to convey additional media information through sound, allowing the control device to maintain its simple interface while still providing comprehensive information.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional information is provided about media item, then user engagement is enhanced, but data processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts specific information elements from the media item metadata and embeds only the necessary audio content within the media item structure. This selective extraction approach allows the system to provide enhanced user engagement through spatial audio without processing and displaying all available metadata, thereby controlling data processing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates an audio copy or representation of media information that can be presented spatially. Instead of processing and displaying all raw metadata, the system generates an audio-based copy of the information that conveys the same engagement value with reduced processing requirements.
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AI summary
Examples described herein involve providing for display while a media item is being played by a media playback system, information associated with the media item. The information may be additional to information provided on a control interface for controlling the media playback system. In one example, a computing device may receive data indicating a media item being played by a playback device of a media playback system, and based on the data indicating the media item, transmit to one or more media information sources, a request for information associated with the media item. The computing device may then receive from the one or more media information sources, data indicating information associated with the media item, and provide for display on a graphical display, representations of at least a portion of the information.