Playback Queue System for Continuous Media Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media playback systems do not allow users to seamlessly schedule and manage the playback of multiple digital media assets concurrently, requiring interruption of current playback to select and play new media items.
Innovation Solution
A computing device with a playback queue system that enables users to schedule and manage digital media assets, allowing selection of new items to be added without interrupting current playback, using a graphical user interface for user input and a processor to manage playback, with options for users to rate, vote, and position media assets within the queue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a user selects a new song or playlist during playback, then the user can control playback, but the currently played song is interrupted and playback stops
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a playback queue where users can pre-select and queue up multiple songs or playlists in advance. When a user selects new media during playback, it is automatically added to the queue rather than interrupting the current song, allowing continuous playback while maintaining user control over the playback sequence.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users select another song or movie during playback, then users can choose different media, but the currently played media is stopped
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a dynamic playback queue that allows flexible media selection without disrupting ongoing playback. Users can add, remove, or reposition items in the queue while playback continues, creating a adaptable system that maintains both continuity and versatility.
3Ease of operation
If a playlist is playing and a user selects a particular song, then the user can play a specific song, but the currently played song is stopped
Solution Approach 1:
Users can pre-queue multiple songs or playlists before playback begins or during playback without interruption. This allows the system to efficiently manage playback by having pre-selected items ready in the queue, eliminating the need to stop and restart when users want to play different media.
Data Source
AI summary
Management or coordination of playback of digital media assets by an electronic device (e.g., a computing device), that supports media playback is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can be controlled such that a user is able to schedule playback of distinct digital media assets.