System and method for changing a channel configuration of a set of audio output devices
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1. A method for outputting audio content over a network, the method comprising:
- assigning each of a plurality of audio output devices in the network to a corresponding channel;
configuring each of the plurality of audio output devices to output at least a portion of the audio content based at least in part on the assigned channel; and
during playback of the audio content, dynamically changing the channel assignments based at least in part on changes to the plurality of audio output devices.
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Abstract
A set of audio output devices may be established and configured to output channel specific audio. Once established, the channel configuration may be changed and updated in response to events such as changes to user preference, or the addition or subtraction of audio output devices to the network. In some embodiments, the reconfiguration may be performed on the fly while audio content is being outputted by the audio output devices.
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1. A method for outputting audio content over a network, the method comprising:
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assigning each of a plurality of audio output devices in the network to a corresponding channel; configuring each of the plurality of audio output devices to output at least a portion of the audio content based at least in part on the assigned channel; and during playback of the audio content, dynamically changing the channel assignments based at least in part on changes to the plurality of audio output devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for outputting audio content over a network, the system comprising:
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one or more processors; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to; assign each of a plurality of audio output devices in the network to a corresponding channel; configure each of the plurality of audio output devices to output at least a portion of the audio content based at least in part on the assigned channel; and during playback of the audio content, dynamically change the channel assignments based at least in part on changes to the plurality of audio output devices. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of an audio output system, cause the system to:
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assign each of a plurality of audio output devices in a network to a corresponding channel; configure each of the plurality of audio output devices to output at least a portion of audio content based at least in part on the assigned channel; and during playback of the audio content, dynamically change the channel assignments based at least in part on changes to the plurality of audio output devices.
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