Playlist selection for audio streaming
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- receiving, by a server device, references to one or more audio files selected by a user;
storing, by the server device, the references to the one or more audio files in an account of the user;
receiving, by the server device and from a client device, a request for a playlist, wherein the client device is associated with the user, wherein the client device transmitted the request in response to determining that it is in an automobile, and wherein the client device determining that it is in the automobile comprises;
(i) determining, from two or more global positioning system (GPS) measurements, that the client device is moving at a speed that exceeds a predetermined threshold speed for at least a pre-determined threshold amount of time, and (ii) confirming, using map data providing locations of roads and highways, that the client device is traveling along a road or highway;
obtaining, by the server device, the playlist, wherein the playlist contains the references to the one or more audio files and a reference to an audio file that was not selected by the user; and
transmitting, by the server device and to the client device, the playlist.
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Abstract
An example embodiment may involve determining that a client device (such as a smartphone, tablet, or in-automobile audio device) is in an automobile and that the client device has access to a playlist of audio content. Possibly based on the client device being in the automobile and having access to the playlist of audio content, the client device may request a stream of the audio content. As a consequence of making the request, the client device may receive the stream of the audio content and begin audible playout of the audio content.
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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receiving, by a server device, references to one or more audio files selected by a user; storing, by the server device, the references to the one or more audio files in an account of the user; receiving, by the server device and from a client device, a request for a playlist, wherein the client device is associated with the user, wherein the client device transmitted the request in response to determining that it is in an automobile, and wherein the client device determining that it is in the automobile comprises;
(i) determining, from two or more global positioning system (GPS) measurements, that the client device is moving at a speed that exceeds a predetermined threshold speed for at least a pre-determined threshold amount of time, and (ii) confirming, using map data providing locations of roads and highways, that the client device is traveling along a road or highway;obtaining, by the server device, the playlist, wherein the playlist contains the references to the one or more audio files and a reference to an audio file that was not selected by the user; and transmitting, by the server device and to the client device, the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An article of manufacture including a non-transitory computer-readable medium, having stored thereon program instructions that, upon execution by a server device, cause the server device to perform operations comprising:
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receiving references to one or more audio files selected by a user; storing the references to the one or more audio files in an account of the user; receiving, from a client device, a request for a playlist, wherein the client device is associated with the user, wherein the client device transmitted the request in response to determining that it is in an automobile, and wherein the client device determining that it is in the automobile comprises;
(i) determining, from two or more global positioning system (GPS) measurements, that the client device is moving at a speed that exceeds a predetermined threshold speed for at least a pre-determined threshold amount of time, and (ii) confirming, using map data providing locations of roads and highways, that the client device is traveling along a road or highway;obtaining the playlist, wherein the playlist contains the references to the one or more audio files and a reference to an audio file that was not selected by the user; and transmitting, to the client device, the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A server device comprising:
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a processor; memory; and program instructions, stored in the memory, that upon execution by the processor cause the server device to perform operations comprising; receiving references to one or more audio files selected by a user; storing the references to the one or more audio files in an account of the user; receiving, from a client device, a request for a playlist, wherein the client device is associated with the user, wherein the client device transmitted the request in response to determining that it is in an automobile, and wherein the client device determining that it is in the automobile comprises;
(i) determining, from two or more global positioning system (GPS) measurements, that the client device is moving at a speed that exceeds a predetermined threshold speed for at least a pre-determined threshold amount of time, and (ii) confirming, using map data providing locations of roads and highways, that the client device is traveling along a road or highway;obtaining the playlist, wherein the playlist contains the references to the one or more audio files and a reference to an audio file that was not selected by the user; and transmitting, to the client device, the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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