Network-assisted remote media listening
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1. A method for sharing digital media playback information between different computing devices, said method comprising:
- determining whether media information sharing is enabled for the first computing device;
determining whether media playback on a first computing device is active; and
sending media playback information from the first computing device to a media listening server if it is determined that (i) media information sharing is enabled for the first computing device, and (ii) media playback on the first computing device is active.
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Abstract
Improved approaches for media listening amongst different users are disclosed. For example, methods, systems or computer program code can enable users to have a remote listening experience in real time. Advantageously, a remote user at a remote client device can in effect listen to a particular digital media asset that is being played at a local client device of a local user. Media information and/or user profiles can also be provided about themselves and shared with other users.
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1. A method for sharing digital media playback information between different computing devices, said method comprising:
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determining whether media information sharing is enabled for the first computing device; determining whether media playback on a first computing device is active; and sending media playback information from the first computing device to a media listening server if it is determined that (i) media information sharing is enabled for the first computing device, and (ii) media playback on the first computing device is active. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A media listening system, comprising:
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a media listening server, the media listening server configured to receive and maintain media playback information for each of a plurality of users associated with different computing devices, wherein said media listening server receives media playback information from a first computing device if (i) media information sharing is enabled for the first computing device, and if (ii) media playback on the first computing device is active. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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