Power decrease based on packet type
First Claim
1. A first playback device comprising:
- a network interface; and
tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the first playback device, cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising;
operating in a first power mode in which the first playback device consumes a first amount of power;
while operating in the first power mode, (i) receiving, via the network interface, data packets addressed to the first playback device, and (ii) determining that at least one of the data packets comprises audio data;
in response to determining that a defined time has passed since receiving a data packet comprising audio data, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode in which the first playback device consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power.
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Abstract
Techniques for controlling one or more audio amplifiers in or associated with a device coupled on a local area network are disclosed. An example playback device includes a processor, an amplifier, a network interface, and a memory. The memory includes a software module that, when executed by the processor, causes the playback device to: operate in a first power mode in which the amplifier consumes a first amount of power; while operating in the first power mode, determine that a defined time has passed since receiving, via the network interface, a specified type of data packet; and based on determining that the defined time has passed since receiving the specified type of data packet, transition from operating in the first power mode to operate in a second power mode in which the amplifier consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power.
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20 Claims
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1. A first playback device comprising:
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a network interface; and tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the first playback device, cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising; operating in a first power mode in which the first playback device consumes a first amount of power; while operating in the first power mode, (i) receiving, via the network interface, data packets addressed to the first playback device, and (ii) determining that at least one of the data packets comprises audio data; in response to determining that a defined time has passed since receiving a data packet comprising audio data, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode in which the first playback device consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable media comprising instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by a first playback device, cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising:
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operating in a first power mode in which the first playback device consumes a first amount of power; while operating in the first power mode, (i) receiving, via a network interface of the first playback device, data packets addressed to the first playback device, and (ii) determining that at least one of the data packets comprises audio data; after receiving the data packets, and while operating in the first power mode, determining whether a defined time has passed since the first playback device has received a data packet comprising audio data; and in response to determining that the defined time has passed since receiving a data packet comprising audio data, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode in which the first playback device consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method performed by a first playback device, the method comprising:
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operating in a first power mode in which the first playback device consumes a first amount of power; while operating in the first power mode, (i) receiving, via a network interface of the first playback device, data packets addressed to the first playback device, and (ii) determining that at least one of the data packets comprises audio data; after receiving the data packets, and while operating in the first power mode, determining whether a defined time has passed since the first playback device has received a data packet comprising audio data; and in response to determining that the defined time has passed since receiving a data packet comprising audio data, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode in which the first playback device consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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