Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Software Application and Zones

Embodiments described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. One embodiment may involve displaying, on a user interface of a controller of a media playback system, a zone identifier that identifies a zone of the media playback system, where the zone comprises a playback device that has audio-playback software installed thereon; and displaying, on the user interface of the controller, an application identifier in association with the zone identifier, where the application identifier indicates that a software application installed on the playback device is configured to operate as an add-on software component to the audio-playback software. 1. A method comprising:displaying, on a user interface of a controller of a media playback system, a zone identifier that identifies a zone of the media playback system, wherein the zone comprises a playback device that has audio-playback software installed thereon; anddisplaying, on the user interface of the controller, an application identifier in association with the zone identifier, wherein the application identifier indicates that a software application installed on the playback device is configured to operate as an add-on software component to the audio-playback software.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the software application has been disassociated with the zone; andin response to the determination, removing the application identifier from being displayed on the user interface of the controller.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:before displaying the application identifier in association with the zone identifier, receiving the software application from a remote server; andassigning the software application to the zone.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:after displaying the application identifier in association with the zone identifier, ...

Playback queue transfer in a media playback system

Embodiments are provided for using a user interface to transfer a playback queue from one playback zone to another within a network media system. An example implementation involves a mobile device displaying, in a playback zones interface, a first zone representation and a second zone representation. The first zone representation represents a first playback zone of first playback devices that is associated with one or more first media items and the second zone representation represents a second playback zone of one or more second playback devices. The mobile device may display a first playback identifier in a particular position relative to the first zone representation. The mobile device may receive an input indicating a movement of at least a portion of the first playback identifier to the second zone representation. Such an input may cause the second playback zone to be associated with the one or more first media item.

Playback Device Pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A playback device comprising:a network interface configured to receive audio data over a network;a plurality of speaker drivers configured to output audio based on the audio data;one or more processors; andtangible, non-transitory, computer readable memory comprising instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the playback device to:receive, via the network, an instruction for the playback device to pair with two or more other playback devices; and(i) process the audio data before the playback device outputs audio from the plurality of speaker drivers, (ii) determine that either (a) the playback device is not paired with the two or more other playback devices or (b) the playback device is paired with the two or more other playback devices such that the playback device and each of the two or more other playback devices have different playback roles, (iii) set an equalization of the playback device by configuring the playback device to perform a first equalization of the audio data before outputting audio based on the audio data from the plurality of speaker drivers when the playback device is ...

Adding to a Remote Playlist

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system. 1. A method , comprising: in response to receiving the instruction, causing, via the computing device, (i) identification of a media item that is currently being played by one or more playback devices and (ii) an identifier of the media item to be added to a playlist stored on a network device remote from the computing device, wherein causing the identifier of the media item to be added to the playlist comprises:', 'determining that the playlist stored on the network device remote from the computing device is not reachable by the computing device; and', 'in response to determining that the playlist is not reachable by the computing device, storing, in a memory of the computing device, the identifier of the media item to be added to the playlist., 'receiving, via a computing device, an instruction;'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, via the computing device, that the computing device is enabled to access media content from a content provider, andwherein causing identification of the media item that is currently being played by the one or more playback devices comprises receiving a content identifier specific to the content provider for the media item that is currently being played back by the one or more playback devices.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the identifier of the ...

Providing Media Items from Playback History

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a mobile device querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period. The mobile device displays graphical representations of the particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system. The mobile device may receive input data selecting one or more particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system and add the selected one or more particular media items to a queue. 1. A control device associated with a media playback system , the control device comprising:one or more processors; andat least one tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising program instructions that are executable by the one or more processors such that the control device is configured to:provide a prompt via a graphical user interface to select a specified time period and a playback zone associated with a playback history including information associated with media items played by the media playback system;receive, via the graphical user interface, a request for a portion of the playback history including a media item of the media items having specified metadata and that was played during the specified time period in the playback zone of the media playback system;transmit, to a server maintaining the playback history, the request for the portion of the playback history including the media item having the specified metadata and that was played during the specified time period;receive, from the server maintaining the playback history and in response to the request, the portion of the playback history including the media ...

Playback device pairing

The present application discloses playback devices and networks, software for operating playback devices and playback device networks, and methods of operating playback devices and networks, where an individual network device is configured to switch between operating various operating modes comprising a non-paired mode and a paired mode, where the playback device is configured to output various channels of audio content within various audio frequency ranges while operating in the various operating modes.

Dynamic Bonding of Playback Devices

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example first playback device includes a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; and an adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor. 1. A first playback device , comprising:a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device;a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; andan adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor.2. A first playback device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the device manager is to cause the shared playback device to unjoin the second bonded zone.3. A first playback device as defined in claim 2 , wherein the adjuster is to cause a change to a second audio parameter of the second playback device in accordance with the unjoining of the shared playback device from the second bonded zone.4. A first playback device as defined in claim 1 , further comprising an availability determiner to claim 1 , in response to receiving a shared player request at the first playback device indicating ...

System and method for trading and displaying market information in an electronic trading environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader.

Dynamic bonding of playback devices

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example first playback device includes a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; and an adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor.

Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Software application and zones

Embodiments described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. One embodiment may involve displaying, on a user interface of a controller of a media playback system, a zone identifier that identifies a zone of the media playback system, where the zone comprises a playback device that has audio-playback software installed thereon; and displaying, on the user interface of the controller, an application identifier in association with the zone identifier, where the application identifier indicates that a software application installed on the playback device is configured to operate as an add-on software component to the audio-playback software.

Adding to a Remote Playlist

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system. 1. A method , comprising:identifying, via a first computing device, an identifier of a media item that is currently being played by one or more playback devices at a location, wherein the identifier of the media item comprises a content identifier specific to a content provider of the media item;transmitting, via the first computing device over one or more networks to a second computing device, the identifier of the media item, wherein the second computing device is at the location;receiving, via the first computing device from the second computing device, an instruction to add the media item to a playlist stored on the first computing device, wherein the instruction comprises the identifier of the media item;in response to receiving the instruction to add the media item to the playlist stored on the first computing device, adding, via the first computing device, the media item to the playlist based on the identifier of the media item; andstoring, via the first computing device, an updated playlist including the media item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the instruction to add the media item to the playlist stored on the first computing device comprises:receiving, via the first computing device from the second computing device, identification information of the location.3. The method of ...

Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System

Systems and methods for output of audio content are disclosed. An example first playback device includes a processor. The example processor is configured to at least process audio content to determine a portion of the audio content to be output by the first playback device based on a type of pairing of the first playback device and the audio content. The example processor is configured to at least determine, when the type of pairing pairs the first playback device with a second playback device to output the audio content, a time delay to facilitate sound synchronization with the second playback device. The example processor is configured to at least configure, based on the type of pairing and the time delay, the first playback device to output the portion of the audio content via an amplifier and a plurality of speaker drivers.

Playback transfer in a media playback system

Example techniques relate to transferring playback between playback devices within a network media system. In an example, while a first playback device is playing a first audio track of a playlist, a device displays a representation of metadata for the first audio track, transport controls to control playback, a volume control to control playback volume, and a selectable control that, when selected, causes display of a zone selection interface. The device receives input data representing a selection of the selectable control and modifies the control interface to display the zone selection interface, which includes indications of second playback devices and respective second selectable controls. The device receives input data representing selections of one or more second selectable controls, which correspond to one or more particular second playback devices and then transfers playback to the one or more particular second playback devices.

Playback Devices and Bonded Zones

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option.

Providing media items from playback history

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a mobile device querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period. The mobile device displays graphical representations of the particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system. The mobile device may receive input data selecting one or more particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system and add the selected one or more particular media items to a queue.

Providing Media Items from Playback History

Embodiments are described for providing media items from a playback history for media items played by one or more playback zones in a media playback system. A computing device maintains the playback history. The playback history includes, for each of the media items, (i) an indication of a playback zone in which the media item was played, (ii) a time at which the media item was played, and (iii) metadata associated with the media item. The metadata may include, among others, at least one of an album associated with the media item, a genre associated with the media item, and a track name associated with the media item. The computing device, in response to a request, may transmit a portion of the playback history based on the request. The portion of the playback history identifies media items played by one of the playback zones at a given time.

Playback devices and bonded zones

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option.

Software application and zones

Embodiments described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. One embodiment may involve transmitting, to a computing device, data indicating that a first add-on component installed on a playback device is active; receiving, from the computing device, a command to activate a second add-on component installed on a playback device; in response to receiving the command, activating the second add-on component on the playback device; and causing playback of audio using at least the second add-on component.

Systems and methods for networked music playback including remote add to queue

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Systems and methods for output of audio content are disclosed. An example first playback device includes a processor. The example processor is configured to at least process audio content to determine a portion of the audio content to be output by the first playback device based on a type of pairing of the first playback device and the audio content. The example processor is configured to at least determine, when the type of pairing pairs the first playback device with a second playback device to output the audio content, a time delay to facilitate sound synchronization with the second playback device. The example processor is configured to at least configure, based on the type of pairing and the time delay, the first playback device to output the portion of the audio content via an amplifier and a plurality of speaker drivers.

Configuring a new playback device for a bonded zone

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option.

Playback Device Pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to he reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A playback device comprising:a network interface configured to receive audio data over a network;one or more speaker drivers configured to output audio based on the audio data;one or more processors; andtangible, non-transitory, computer readable memory comprising instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the playback device to:receive a signal from a controller over the network, wherein the signal comprises an instruction for the playback device to pair with one or more other playback devices; and(i) process the audio data before the playback device outputs audio from the one or more speaker drivers, (ii) determine that either (a) the playback device is not paired with the one or more other playback devices or (b) that the playback device is paired with the one or more other playback devices such that the playback device and the one or more other playback devices have different playback roles, (iii) set an equalization of the playback device by configuring the playback device to perform a first equalization of the audio data before outputting audio based on the audio data from the one or ...

Providing Aggregate Playback Information

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played by a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system.

Location-based playlist

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system.

Remote playback queue

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.

Playback Queue with Software Components

Example techniques described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. An example implementation may involve adding the multiple audio tracks to the playback queue, and before playing back a first audio track, enabling a first add-on component to audio-playback software. The first add-on component corresponds to a first remote source and enabling this component causes a first modification to an equalization of the playback device. The example implementation may also involve before playing back a second audio track, enabling a second add-on component to the audio-playback software. The second add-on component corresponds to the second remote source and enabling this component causes a second modification to the equalization. Enabling the second add-on component disables the first add-on component if enabled.

Common characteristics of playback systems

A method, system, and apparatus including data comprising an identification of content played by playback systems and at least one metric associated with the playback systems. Determining a characteristic common to the playback systems and generating data comprising a representation of the at least one characteristic.

Playback transfer in a media playback system

Example techniques relate to transferring playback between playback devices within a network media system. In an example, while a first playback device is playing a first audio track of a playlist, a device displays a representation of metadata for the first audio track, transport controls to control playback, a volume control to control playback volume, and a selectable control that, when selected, causes display of a zone selection interface. The device receives input data representing a selection of the selectable control and modifies the control interface to display the zone selection interface, which includes indications of second playback devices and respective second selectable controls. The device receives input data representing selections of one or more second selectable controls, which correspond to one or more particular second playback devices and then transfers playback to the one or more particular second playback devices.

Configuring a new playback device for a bonded zone

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option.

Providing Media Items from Playback History

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a computing device storing a playback history of media items played by the media playback system, the playback history including, for each of the media items, an indication of a playback zone in which the media item was played, a time at which the media item was played, and metadata of the media item. The implementation also involves receiving a request for media items played during a given time period by the one or more playback zones; and based on the request, transmitting, to the media playback system, a portion of the playback history. Transmitting the portion of the playback history causes an indication of particular media items played by the one or more playback zones during the given time period to be displayed.

Vehicle-Parking Services

Embodiments provided herein are related to providing vehicle-parking services and, more particularly, to methods, systems, computer-readable medium, services, and/or apparatuses that facilitate valet parking and/or self-parking or some aspects thereof. 1. A computing system comprising:a network interface configured to facilitate wireless communication with a computing device associated with a vehicle;one or more processors;a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and determine that the computing device associated with the vehicle is within a threshold proximity of a vehicle-parking service;', 'based at least on the determining, add a vehicle identifier corresponding to the computing device associated with the vehicle to a parking queue, wherein the parking queue comprises one or more vehicle identifiers corresponding to respective vehicles that are to be parked via the vehicle-parking service;', 'transmit, via the network interface to a computing device of the vehicle-parking service, data representing the parking queue; and', 'based on receiving an indication that the vehicle has been parked, remove the vehicle identifier from the parking queue., 'program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the one or more processors to cause the computing system to2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein determining that the computing device associated with the vehicle is within a threshold proximity of a vehicle-parking service is based on (i) a location of the computing device associated with the vehicle and (ii) a location of the vehicle-parking service.3. The computing system of claim 2 , wherein the location of the vehicle-parking service comprises a location of the computing device of the vehicle-parking service.4. The computing system of claim 2 , wherein the location of the vehicle-parking service comprises a location of an establishment affiliated with the vehicle-parking service.5. The computing system of claim ...

Dynamic Bonding of Playback Devices

A first playback device is configured to (i) receive an instruction to share a playback device between a first group of playback devices including the first playback device and a second group of playback devices including a second playback device, (ii) receive a command to play back media content, (iii) determine that the shared playback device is currently configured for synchronous playback in the second group of playback devices, (iv) transmit a request to the second playback device for an indication of whether the shared playback device is available, (v) if the shared playback device is available (a) transmit a command to the shared playback device to join the first group of playback devices, and (b) play back the media content in synchrony with the shared playback device, and (v) if the shared playback device is unavailable, play back the media content without synchronizing with the shared playback device.

Playback queue with software components

Example techniques described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. An example implementation may involve adding the multiple audio tracks to the playback queue, and before playing back a first audio track, enabling a first add-on component to audio-playback software. The first add-on component corresponds to a first remote source and enabling this component causes a first modification to an equalization of the playback device. The example implementation may also involve before playing back a second audio track, enabling a second add-on component to the audio-playback software. The second add-on component corresponds to the second remote source and enabling this component causes a second modification to the equalization. Enabling the second add-on component disables the first add-on component if enabled.

DYNAMIC BONDING OF PLAYBACK DEVICES

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example first playback device includes a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; and an adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor. 1. A first playback device comprising:at least one processor;non-transitory computer-readable medium; and receive a command for the first playback device to play back given media content;', 'based on the received command, transmit a request to a second playback device for an indication of whether a shared playback device that is currently configured for synchronous playback of media content in a second group of playback devices that includes at least the second playback device is available to join a first group of playback devices that includes at least the first playback device such that the shared playback device is configured for synchronous playback of media content with the first group of playback devices;', transmit a command to the shared playback device to join the first group of playback devices; and', 'play back the given media content in synchrony with the first group of playback devices including at least the shared playback device; and, 'if the first playback device receives an indication from second playback device that the shared playback device is available, 'if the first playback device receives an indication from second playback device that the shared playback device is unavailable, play back the given media content ...

PLAYBACK TRANSFER IN A MEDIA PLAYBACK SYSTEM

Example techniques relate to transferring playback between playback devices within a network media system. In an example, while a first playback device is playing a first audio track of a playlist, a device displays a representation of metadata for the first audio track, transport controls to control playback, a volume control to control playback volume, and a selectable control that, when selected, causes display of a zone selection interface. The device receives input data representing a selection of the selectable control and modifies the control interface to display the zone selection interface, which includes indications of second playback devices and respective second selectable controls. The device receives input data representing selections of one or more second selectable controls, which correspond to one or more particular second playback devices and then transfers playback to the one or more particular second playback devices.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Systems and methods for output of audio content are disclosed. An example first playback device includes a processor. The example processor is configured to at least process audio content to determine a portion of the audio content to be output by the first playback device based on a type of pairing of the first playback device and the audio content. The example processor is configured to at least determine, when the type of pairing pairs the first playback device with a second playback device to output the audio content, a time delay to facilitate sound synchronization with the second playback device. The example processor is configured to at least configure, based on the type of pairing and the time delay, the first playback device to output the portion of the audio content via an amplifier and a plurality of speaker drivers.

Adding to a remote playlist

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.

Dynamic bonding of playback devices

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example first playback device includes a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; and an adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor.

System and method for changing the view of a trading screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis.

Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving, via a network interface of a first playback device from a source device, multi-channel audio data comprising a plurality of audio channels;detecting, by the first playback device, a first command to form a multi-channel pair in which the first playback device is designated to play at least a first audio channel of the multi-channel audio data and a second playback device is designated to play at least a second audio channel of the multichannel audio data, wherein the first audio channel is different from the second audio channel;detecting, by a second playback device, a second command to form the multi-channel pair with the first playback device;after detecting the first command by the first playback device, (i) sending, from the first playback device to the second playback device, at least the second audio channel of the multi-channel audio data, and (ii) playing, by the first playback device, the first audio channel of the multi-channel audio data; andafter detecting the second command by the second playback device, (i) wirelessly receiving, by the second playback device from the first player, at least the second audio channel of the multi-channel audio data, and (ii) playing, by the second playback device, the second audio channel of the multi-channel audio data.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the first command comprises a first manual command.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the first manual command comprises a command input via one or more buttons on the first playback device.24. ...

Providing aggregate playback information

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played by a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system.

Playback Device Pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A system comprising a first playback device and a second playback device , wherein the first playback device comprises:a first network interface configured to receive audio data over a network;a first one or more speaker drivers configured to output audio based on the audio data;a first one or more processors; anda first tangible, non-transitory, computer readable memory comprising instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by the first one or more processors, cause the first playback device to:pair with the second playback device after receiving an instruction from a controller device to pair with the second playback device such that, after pairing, the first playback device and the second playback device have different playback roles; and(i) determine that either (a) the first playback device is not paired with the second playback device or (b) that the first playback device is paired with the second playback device such that the first playback device and the second playback device have the different playback roles, (ii) configure the first playback device to perform a first processing of the audio data so as to output two- ...

Playback Device Pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A first zone player comprising:a network interface that is configured to provide an interconnection with at least one data network;a plurality of speaker drivers that are configured to output audio data in the form of sound waves;at least one processor;a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium; and operating in a non-paired mode in which the first zone player is configured to play back each of a plurality of audio channels included in multi-channel audio content via the plurality of speaker drivers of the first zone player;', 'receiving, from a network device that is communicatively coupled with the first zone player over a local area network (LAN) and provides a control interface, a request to enter into a multi-channel pairing with at least a second zone player that is communicatively coupled with the first zone player over the LAN, wherein the first and second zone players are independently-clocked playback devices;', 'in response to receiving the request to enter into the multi-channel pairing, entering into the multi-channel pairing with the second zone player and beginning to operate in a paired mode in which the first zone player is ...

Playback Transfer in a Media Playback System

Example techniques relate to transferring playback between playback devices within a network media system. In an example, while a first playback device is playing a first audio track of a playlist, a device displays a representation of metadata for the first audio track, transport controls to control playback, a volume control to control playback volume, and a selectable control that, when selected, causes display of a zone selection interface. The device receives input data representing a selection of the selectable control and modifies the control interface to display the zone selection interface, which includes indications of second playback devices and respective second selectable controls. The device receives input data representing selections of one or more second selectable controls, which correspond to one or more particular second playback devices and then transfers playback to the one or more particular second playback devices. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored therein instructions executable by one or more processors to cause a mobile device to perform functions comprising:while a first playback device is playing a first audio track of a playlist, displaying, via a control interface on a graphical display, (i) a representation of metadata for the first audio track, (ii) transport controls to control playback by the first playback device, (iii) a volume control to control playback volume of the first playback device, and (iv) a selectable control that, when selected, causes display of a zone selection interface, wherein the first playback device is connected to a local area network;receiving, via the graphical display, input data representing a selection of the selectable control that, when selected, causes display of the zone selection interface;based on receiving the input data representing the selection of the selectable control that, when selected, causes display of the zone selection interface, modifying the control interface ...

Playback Device Pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Playback Queue Transfer in a Media Playback System

Embodiments are provided for using a user interface to transfer a playback queue from one playback zone to another within a network media system. An example implementation involves a mobile device displaying, in a playback zones interface, a first zone representation and a second zone representation. The first zone representation represents a first playback zone of first playback devices that is associated with one or more first media items and the second zone representation represents a second playback zone of one or more second playback devices. The mobile device may display a first playback identifier in a particular position relative to the first zone representation. The mobile device may receive an input indicating a movement of at least a portion of the first playback identifier to the second zone representation. Such an input may cause the second playback zone to be associated with the one or more first media item. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored therein instructions executable by one or more processors to cause a mobile device to perform a method comprising:displaying, in a first interface, a first zone representation, wherein the first zone representation represents a first playback zone that comprises one or more first playback devices, and wherein the first playback zone is associated with a first queue that includes one or more first media items;displaying, in the first interface, a first queue representation in a particular position relative to the first zone representation, wherein the particular position of the first queue representation indicates that the first queue is associated with the first playback zone;displaying, in the first interface, a first selectable control that, when selected, causes display of a second interface that is associated with the first queue, wherein the second interface includes a playback zone list and one or more second selectable controls that, when selected, indicate one or more playback zones ...

Playback queue with software components

Example techniques described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. An example implementation may involve adding the multiple audio tracks to the playback queue, and before playing back a first audio track, enabling a first add-on component to audio-playback software. The first add-on component corresponds to a first remote source and enabling this component causes a first modification to an equalization of the playback device. The example implementation may also involve before playing back a second audio track, enabling a second add-on component to the audio-playback software. The second add-on component corresponds to the second remote source and enabling this component causes a second modification to the equalization. Enabling the second add-on component disables the first add-on component if enabled.

Adding to a Remote Playlist

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, via a computing device, an identifier of a media item that is currently being played by one or more playback devices at a location while the computing device is physically located at the location;causing, via the computing device, display of the identifier of the media item and a button associated with the media item, wherein the button is selectable to cause the media item to be added to a playlist stored on a network device remote from the computing device;receiving an input selecting the button associated with the media item; andin response to receiving the input, causing, via the computing device over one or more networks, the media item to be added to the playlist stored on the network device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, via the computing device, that the computing device is enabled to access media content from a content provider, andwherein receiving the identifier of the media item comprises receiving a content identifier specific to the content provider for the media item that is currently being played back by the one or more playback devices at the location.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the identifier of the media item comprises a content identifier specific to the content provider for the media item claim 2 , andwherein ...

Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

System and method for trading and displaying market information in an electronic trading environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader.

Dynamic Bonding of Playback Devices

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example first playback device includes a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; and an adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor. 1. A first playback device , comprising:a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device;a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; andan adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor.2. A first playback device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the device manager is to cause the shared playback device to unjoin the second bonded zone.3. A first playback device as defined in claim 2 , wherein the adjuster is to cause a change to a second audio parameter of the second playback device in accordance with the unjoining of the shared playback device from the second bonded zone.4. A first playback device as defined in claim 1 , further comprising an availability determiner to claim 1 , in response to receiving a shared player request at the first playback device indicating ...

PLAYBACK DEVICE PAIRING

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A method comprising:receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies;amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker;automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker; andamplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker comprises determining that the speaker is configured to create a stereo pair with at least one other speaker.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker comprises determining that the speaker is configured as one of (a) a right channel speaker or (b) a left channel speaker.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

Gain Based on Play Responsibility

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A method comprising:receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies;amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker;automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker; andamplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker comprises determining that the speaker is configured to create a stereo pair with at least one other speaker.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker comprises determining that the speaker is configured as one of (a) a right channel speaker or (b) a left channel speaker.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Configuring a New Playback Device for a Bonded Zone

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option. 1. A computing device comprising:one or more processors; and receiving from a first playback device that is not configured for a multimedia playback system, a message indicating (i) the first playback device is available to join the multimedia playback system and (ii) one or more characteristics of the first playback device;', 'receiving information indicating (i) a playback zone in the multimedia playback system, (ii) a second playback device in the playback zone, and (iii) one or more characteristics of the second playback device;', 'based on the one or more characteristics of the first playback device and the one or more characteristics of the second playback device, determining that the first playback device is compatible to join the playback zone as a part of a bonded zone with the second playback device;', 'displaying on a user interface, a graphical representation selectable to configure the first playback device for the multimedia playback system as a part of the bonded zone with the second playback device; and', 'based on a selection of the graphical representation, configuring the first playback device and the second playback device as a bonded ...

Playback device pairing

The present application discloses playback devices and networks, software for operating playback devices and playback device networks, and methods of operating playback devices and networks, where an individual network device is configured to switch between operating various operating modes comprising a non-paired mode and a paired mode, where the playback device is configured to output various channels of audio content within various audio frequency ranges while operating in the various operating modes.

Playback Device Pairing

The present application discloses playback devices and networks, software for operating playback devices and playback device networks, and methods of operating playback devices and networks, where an individual network device is configured to switch between operating various operating modes comprising a non-paired mode and a paired mode, where the playback device is configured to output various channels of audio content within various audio frequency ranges while operating in the various operating modes. 1. A system , comprising:a network device;a first playback device; anda second playback device, the second playback device comprising:a network interface;at least one processor; andprogram instructions stored on a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor, wherein execution of the program instructions configures the second playback device to:based on receiving an instruction for the second playback device to operate in a first mode in which the second playback device is paired with the first playback device, operate in the first mode, wherein operating in the first mode comprises (i) receiving, from a remote computing device via the network interface, first audio content comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel of the first audio content is different from the second channel of the first audio content, (ii) transmitting at least the first channel of the first audio content to the first playback device, and (iii) coordinating with the first playback device to play the second channel of the first audio content in synchrony with the first playback device playing the first channel of the first audio content; andbased on receiving an instruction for the second playback device to operate in a second mode in which the second playback device is paired with the first playback device, operate in the second mode, wherein operating in the second mode comprises (i) receiving, from the ...

Software Application and Zones

Embodiments described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. One embodiment may involve displaying, on a user interface of a controller of a media playback system, a zone identifier that identifies a zone of the media playback system, where the zone comprises a playback device that has audio-playback software installed thereon; and displaying, on the user interface of the controller, an application identifier in association with the zone identifier, where the application identifier indicates that a software application installed on the playback device is configured to operate as an add-on software component to the audio-playback software. 1. A method comprising:displaying, on a user interface of a controller of a media playback system, a zone identifier that identifies a zone of the media playback system, wherein the zone comprises a playback device that has audio-playback software installed thereon; anddisplaying, on the user interface of the controller, an application identifier in association with the zone identifier, wherein the application identifier indicates that a software application installed on the playback device is configured to operate as an add-on software component to the audio-playback software.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the software application has been disassociated with the zone; andin response to the determination, removing the application identifier from being displayed on the user interface of the controller.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:before displaying the application identifier in association with the zone identifier, receiving the software application from a remote server; andassigning the software application to the zone.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:after displaying the application identifier in association with the zone identifier, ...

Location-Based Playlist

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system. 1. A method comprising: (1) an identification of content played by the first playback system and', '(2) an identification of a first location of the first playback system, wherein the first playback system comprises at least one first playback device;, 'receiving, via a network device over a wide area network (WAN) from a first playback system,'} (1) an identification of content played by the second playback system and', '(2) an identification of a second location of the second playback system, wherein the second playback system comprises at least one second playback device;, 'receiving, via the network device over the WAN from a second playback system,'} (1) a first playlist of content associated with the first location based on at least the identification of content played by the first playback system, and', '(2) a second playlist of content associated with the second location based on at least the identification of content played by the second playback system;, 'generating, via the network device,'}receiving, via the network device over the WAN from a third playback system, a request to retrieve at least one of the first playlist of content and the second playlist of content, wherein the third playback system comprises at least one third playback device; andsending, via the network device over the WAN to the third playback system, the requested at least one of the first playlist of content and the second playlist of content.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, via the network device over the WAN from the third playback system, a request for content from the requested at least one of the first playlist of ...

Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Remote Playback Queue

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.

Common Characteristics of Playback Systems

A method, system, and apparatus including data comprising an identification of content played by playback systems and at least one metric associated with the playback systems. Determining a characteristic common to the playback systems and generating data comprising a representation of the at least one characteristic. 1. A method comprising: (a) an identification of content played by the at least one first playback device and', '(b) an identification of at least one metric associated with the at least one first playback device;, '(1) for at least one first playback device in the first playback system, first data comprising, 'receiving, via a network device over a wide area network (WAN) from a first playback system,'} (a) an identification of content played by the at least one second playback device and', '(b) an identification of at least one metric associated with the at least one second playback device;, '(2) for at least one second playback device in the second playback system, second data comprising, 'receiving, via the network device over the WAN from a second playback system,'}determining, via the network device, at least one characteristic that is common to the first playback system and the second playback system based on the first received data and the second received data; andgenerating, via the network device, data comprising a representation of the at least one characteristic.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first data further comprises an identification of a location of the first playback device claim 1 , wherein the second data further comprises an identification of a location of the second playback device claim 1 , and wherein the first location is different from the second location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identification of content played by the at least one first playback device comprises an identification of content played by a set of two or more playback devices.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the identification of content ...

Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Providing media items from playback history

Embodiments are described for providing media items from a playback history for media items played by one or more playback zones in a media playback system. A computing device maintains the playback history. The playback history includes, for each of the media items, (i) an indication of a playback zone in which the media item was played, (ii) a time at which the media item was played, and (iii) metadata associated with the media item. The metadata may include, among others, at least one of an album associated with the media item, a genre associated with the media item, and a track name associated with the media item. The computing device, in response to a request, may transmit a portion of the playback history based on the request. The portion of the playback history identifies media items played by one of the playback zones at a given time.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

Configuring a New Playback Device for a Bonded Zone

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option. 1. A computing device comprising:one or more processors; and receiving from a first playback device that is not configured for a multimedia playback system, a message indicating (i) the first playback device is available to join the multimedia playback system and (ii) one or more characteristics of the first playback device;', 'receiving information indicating (i) a playback zone in the multimedia playback system, (ii) a second playback device in the playback zone, and (iii) one or more characteristics of the second playback device;', 'based on the one or more characteristics of the first playback device and the one or more characteristics of the second playback device, determining that the first playback device is compatible to join the playback zone as a part of a bonded zone with the second playback device;', 'displaying on a user interface, a graphical representation selectable to configure the first playback device for the multimedia playback system as a part of the bonded zone with the second playback device; and', 'based on a selection of the graphical representation, configuring the first playback device and the second playback device as a bonded ...

Software application and zones

Embodiments described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. One embodiment may involve displaying, on a user interface of a controller of a media playback system, a zone identifier that identifies a zone of the media playback system, where the zone comprises a playback device that has audio-playback software installed thereon; and displaying, on the user interface of the controller, an application identifier in association with the zone identifier, where the application identifier indicates that a software application installed on the playback device is configured to operate as an add-on software component to the audio-playback software.

Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System

Systems and methods for output of audio content are disclosed. An example first playback device includes a processor. The example processor is configured to at least process audio content to determine a portion of the audio content to be output by the first playback device based on a type of pairing of the first playback device and the audio content. The example processor is configured to at least determine, when the type of pairing pairs the first playback device with a second playback device to output the audio content, a time delay to facilitate sound synchronization with the second playback device. The example processor is configured to at least configure, based on the type of pairing and the time delay, the first playback device to output the portion of the audio content via an amplifier and a plurality of speaker drivers. 1. A playback device configured to output audio in a multi-channel listening environment , the playback device comprising:a network interface configured to receive audio data over a network;a plurality of speaker drivers configured to output audio based on the audio data;one or more processors; andtangible, non-transitory, computer readable memory comprising instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the playback device to (i) process the audio data before the playback device outputs audio from the plurality of speaker drivers, (ii) determine that a type of pairing of the playback device comprises one of at least a first type of pairing or a second type of pairing, (iii) configure the playback device to perform a first equalization of the audio data before outputting audio based on the audio data from the plurality of speaker drivers when the type of pairing is determined to comprise the first type of pairing, and (iv) configure the playback device to perform a second equalization of the audio data before outputting audio based on the audio data from the plurality of speaker ...

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

Dynamic bonding of playback devices

A first playback device is configured to (i) receive an instruction to share a playback device between a first group of playback devices including the first playback device and a second group of playback devices including a second playback device, (ii) receive a command to play back media content, (iii) determine that the shared playback device is currently configured for synchronous playback in the second group of playback devices, (iv) transmit a request to the second playback device for an indication of whether the shared playback device is available, (v) if the shared playback device is available (a) transmit a command to the shared playback device to join the first group of playback devices, and (b) play back the media content in synchrony with the shared playback device, and (v) if the shared playback device is unavailable, play back the media content without synchronizing with the shared playback device.

Providing media items from playback history

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a computing device storing a playback history of media items played by the media playback system, the playback history including, for each of the media items, an indication of a playback zone in which the media item was played, a time at which the media item was played, and metadata of the media item. The implementation also involves receiving a request for media items played during a given time period by the one or more playback zones; and based on the request, transmitting, to the media playback system, a portion of the playback history. Transmitting the portion of the playback history causes an indication of particular media items played by the one or more playback zones during the given time period to be displayed.

Providing Aggregate Playback Information

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played by a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system. 1. A cloud-based computing device comprising:at least one processor;non-transitory computer-readable medium; and receive, from each of a plurality of computing devices in a respective plurality of local media playback systems, respective audio playback information identifying an audio content item played back by the local media playback systems;', 'based on the respective audio playback information received from the plurality of computing devices, generate aggregated information identifying the audio content item;', 'determine that a particular playback device in a particular local media playback system is playing back the audio content item; and', 'based on the determination that the particular playback device is playing back the audio content item, transmit the aggregated information identifying the audio content item to the particular playback device., 'program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor such that the cloud-based computing device is configured to2. The cloud-based computing device of claim 1 , further comprising program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor such that the cloud-based computing device is configured to:cause an indication of the aggregated information identifying the audio content item to be displayed via a controller device of the particular local media playback system.3. The cloud-based computing device of claim 1 , wherein the respective audio playback information identifying the audio content item comprises at least one of a title claim 1 , ...

Dynamic bonding of playback devices

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example first playback device includes a shared device identifier to determine that a second playback device is sharable between a first bonded zone and a second bonded zone, the first bonded zone comprising the first playback device, the second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; a device manager to cause the shared playback device to join the first bonded zone; and an adjuster to change a first audio parameter of the first playback device in accordance with the joining of the shared playback device in the first bonded zone, wherein at least one of the shared device identifier, the device manager, or the adjuster is implemented via a processor.

Playback Queue with Software Components

Example techniques described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. An example implementation may involve adding the multiple audio tracks to the playback queue, and before playing back a first audio track, enabling a first add-on component to audio-playback software. The first add-on component corresponds to a first remote source and enabling this component causes a first modification to an equalization of the playback device. The example implementation may also involve before playing back a second audio track, enabling a second add-on component to the audio-playback software. The second add-on component corresponds to the second remote source and enabling this component causes a second modification to the equalization. Enabling the second add-on component disables the first add-on component if enabled. 1. A playback device comprising:a network interface;an audio stage comprising one or more audio processing components;one or more processors; receiving, via the network interface, instructions to add multiple audio tracks to a playback queue, wherein the multiple audio tracks comprise a first audio track associated with a first remote source and a second audio track associated with a second remote source;', 'based on the received instructions, adding the multiple audio tracks to the playback queue;', 'before playing back the first audio track, enabling a first add-on component to audio-playback software, wherein the first add-on component corresponds to the first remote source, and wherein enabling the first add-on component causes a first modification to an equalization of the playback device;', 'playing back the first audio track via the audio-playback software and the audio stage with the first add-on component enabled, wherein playing back the first audio track comprises streaming, via the network interface, data representing ...

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

Providing aggregate playback information

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

Adding to a Remote Playlist

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, via a computing device, user account information, wherein the user account is associated with a media content provider;receiving, via the computing device, an identifier of a media item that is currently being played by one or more playback devices at a location while the computing device is physically located at the location, wherein the identifier of the media item comprises a content identifier specific to a content provider of the media item; andbased on the identifier of the media item, causing, via the computing device over one or more networks, the media item to be added to a playlist stored on a network device remote from the computing device, wherein the computing device is in communication with the network device via the one or more networks.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more networks comprises the Internet.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier comprises at least one of a track identifier claim 1 , an artist identifier claim 1 , or an album identifier.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein causing the media item to be added to the playlist stored on the network device remote from the computing device comprises:transmitting, via the computing device to a second computing device over the one or more networks, information associated with ...

Playback device pairing

The present application discloses playback devices and networks, software for operating playback devices and playback device networks, and methods of operating playback devices and networks, where an individual network device is configured to switch between operating various operating modes comprising a non-paired mode and a paired mode, where the playback device is configured to output various channels of audio content within various audio frequency ranges while operating in the various operating modes.

Adding to a remote playlist

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.

Playback Device Pairing

The present application discloses playback devices and networks, software for operating playback devices and playback device networks, and methods of operating playback devices and networks, where an individual network device is configured to switch between operating various operating modes comprising a non-paired mode and a paired mode, where the playback device is configured to output various channels of audio content within various audio frequency ranges while operating in the various operating modes.

Collecting and providing local playback system information

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate gathering, aggregation and analysis of content playback and system data from one or more local playback networks. Certain embodiments facilitate analysis and recommendation to one or more local playback systems based on the aggregated and analyzed data. An example method includes collecting, using a processor, data relating to playback of content at a local playback network. The example method includes analyzing the collected data based on at least one characteristic. The example method includes generating a representation of the analysis of the collected data. The example method includes providing the representation to the local playback network.

Playback devices and bonded zones

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option.

Playback Devices and Bonded Zones

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option.

Providing media items from playback history

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a mobile device querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period. The mobile device displays graphical representations of the particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system. The mobile device may receive input data selecting one or more particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system and add the selected one or more particular media items to a queue.

Associating a Captured Image with a Media Item

Examples disclosed herein include a computing system receiving a first data set representing (i) an image and (ii) an event associated with the image; receiving a second data set representing (i) a media item and (ii) the event; associating the media item with the image; and storing data indicating the association. The examples may also include a computing device capturing an image while the computing device is at an event location; sending, to a computing system, a first data set representing (i) the image and (ii) an event associated with the image and the event location; receiving, from the computing system, a second data set representing a media item that is played back by a media playback system at the event location; causing display, by the display, of the image; and providing an indication of the media item. 1. A social-media computing system comprising:a processor; and receiving a first data set representing (i) an image and (ii) an event associated with the image;', 'receiving a second data set representing (i) a media item and (ii) the event;', 'based on the received first and second data sets, associating the media item with the image; and', 'storing data indicating the association., 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by the processor cause the social-media computing system to perform functions comprising2. The social-media computing system of claim 1 , wherein the social-media computing system is a first social-media computing system and the first data set is received from a second social-media computing system.3. The social-media computing system of claim 1 , wherein the first data set is received from a computing device that captures the image.4. The social-media computing system of claim 1 , wherein the first data set includes an indication that the image was captured at a location that is associated with the event.5. The social-media computing system of claim 1 , wherein the first data set includes an ...

Associating a captured image with a media item

Examples disclosed herein include a computing system receiving a first data set representing (i) an image and (ii) an event associated with the image; receiving a second data set representing (i) a media item and (ii) the event; associating the media item with the image; and storing data indicating the association. The examples may also include a computing device capturing an image while the computing device is at an event location; sending, to a computing system, a first data set representing (i) the image and (ii) an event associated with the image and the event location; receiving, from the computing system, a second data set representing a media item that is played back by a media playback system at the event location; causing display, by the display, of the image; and providing an indication of the media item.

Providing media items from playback history

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a mobile device querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period. The mobile device displays graphical representations of the particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system. The mobile device may receive input data selecting one or more particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system and add the selected one or more particular media items to a queue. 1. A method to be performed by a mobile device communicatively coupled to a media playback system , the media playback system comprising one or more playback zones that include at least one respective playback device , the method comprising:displaying a control interface comprising (a) a graphical indication that a playback history for media items played by the media playback system is available, and (b) controls to select a time period;receiving, via the displayed control interface, input data indicating selection of a particular time period;querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period, wherein the playback history comprises, for each media item represented in the database, (i) an identification of the media playback system in which the media item was played, (ii) a time at which the media item was played, and (iii) metadata associated with the media item;receiving, via the network interface in ...

Playback Device Pairing

The present application discloses playback devices and networks, software for operating playback devices and playback device networks, and methods of operating playback devices and networks, where an individual network device is configured to switch between operating various operating modes comprising a non-paired mode and a paired mode, where the playback device is configured to output various channels of audio content within various audio frequency ranges while operating in the various operating modes.

System and method for changing the view of a trading screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis.

System and method for trading and displaying market information in an electronic trading environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader.

Playback Device Pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. 1. A first zone player comprising:a network interface that is configured to provide an interconnection with at least one data network;a clock that is configured to provide a clock time of the first zone player;at least one processor;a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium; receiving a request to enter into a synchrony group with at least one other zone player that is communicatively coupled with the first zone player over local area network (LAN); and', 'in response to receiving the request to enter into the synchrony group, entering into the synchrony group and beginning to operate in a grouped mode in which the first zone player is configured to play back each of a plurality of audio channels included in multi-channel audio content in accordance with a first scheme for synchronizing playback of the multi-channel audio content with the at least one other zone player that is also configured to play back each of the plurality of audio channels; and, 'a first set of program instructions stored on the tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first zone player to perform ...

Systems and Methods for Player Setup Room Names

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option. 1. A method to identify a device connected to a playback network , the method comprising:identifying and analyzing a local playback network topology to identify one or more playback devices connected to the network at one or more locations;analyzing a playback device to be added to the network and comparing the playback device to be added to the one or more playback devices already connected to the network;displaying one or more available options to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the one or more already connected playback devices and the playback device to be added to the network;naming the playback device to be added to the network based on a selected available option; andfacilitating configuration of playback devices and the local playback network based on the name of the playback device being added to the network.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising automatically tailoring options to name the playback device based on one or more criterion.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising automatically selecting a name for the playback device to be added to the network.4. The method of claim 3 , further ...

Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:detecting, by a first player, an event that indicates that the first player has been selected to be one of a group of players comprising the first player and a second player;wirelessly receiving, at the first player, audio data comprising a plurality of audio channels;wirelessly sending, from the first player to the second player, audio data comprising at least one audio channel of the plurality of audio channels; andplaying, by one or more speakers of the first player, a subset of the plurality of audio channels.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein detecting the event that indicates that the first player has been selected to be one of the group of players comprises detecting a manual command via a control interface of the first player.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the control interface comprises a button on the first player.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein detecting the event that indicates that the first player has been selected to be one of the group of players comprises one of (i) detecting an event that indicates that the first player has been selected to be a left speaker or (ii) detecting an event that indicates that the second player has been selected to be a right speaker.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of audio channels comprises (i) a left audio channel and (ii) a right audio channel.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein playing the subset of the plurality of audio channels comprises playing one of (i) the left audio channel and (ii) the right audio channel.27. The ...

Playback Queue with Software Components

Example techniques described herein relate to a software application that is configured to operate as an add-on software component to audio-playback software on a playback device of a media playback system. An example implementation may involve adding the multiple audio tracks to the playback queue, and before playing back a first audio track, enabling a first add-on component to audio-playback software. The first add-on component corresponds to a first remote source and enabling this component causes a first modification to an equalization of the playback device. The example implementation may also involve before playing back a second audio track, enabling a second add-on component to the audio-playback software. The second add-on component corresponds to the second remote source and enabling this component causes a second modification to the equalization. Enabling the second add-on component disables the first add-on component if enabled.

Playback device pairing

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. An example method includes receiving an audio signal containing a range of audio frequencies; amplifying, according to a gain parameter, the audio signal to be reproduced by at least one speaker. The example method includes automatically increasing the gain parameter to a higher gain parameter responsive to a determination that no more than a subset of the range of audio frequencies is to be reproduced by the at least one speaker. The example method includes amplifying, according to the higher gain parameter, the audio signal containing no more than the subset of the range of audio frequencies to be reproduced by the at least one speaker.

Playback Devices and Bonded Zones

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate configuration and naming of a multimedia playback device on a local playback network are disclosed. An example method includes identifying and analyzing local network topology to identify playback device(s) connected to the network at location(s). The example method includes analyzing a playback device to be added and comparing the playback device to be added to the playback device(s) already connected to the network. The example method includes displaying available option(s) to name the playback device to be added based on the analysis of the network, the already connected playback device(s) and the playback device to be added to the network. The example method includes naming the playback device to be added based on a selected available option. 1. Tangible , non-transitory computer-readable media comprising instructions encoded therein , wherein the instructions , when executed , cause a computing device to perform functions comprising:receiving an indication to add a first playback device to a playback system, wherein the playback system comprises a group of playback devices comprising at least a second playback device, and wherein the group of playback devices comprises a group name;determining whether the first playback device is (i) compatible for grouping with the group of playback devices and (ii) within a threshold proximity of at least one playback device of the group of playback devices; andin response to determining that the first playback device is compatible for grouping with the group of playback devices and within the threshold proximity of at least one playback device of the group of playback devices, configuring the group of playback devices to include the first playback device.2. The tangible claim 1 , non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 1 , wherein configuring the group of playback devices to include the first playback device comprises displaying claim 1 , via a ...

Providing Aggregate Playback Information

System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system. 1. A method comprising: (1) an identification of content played by the first playback system and', '(2) an identification of a first location of the first playback system, wherein the first playback system comprises at least one first playback device;, 'receiving, via a network device over a wide area network (WAN) from a first playback system,'} (1) an identification of content played by the second playback system and', '(2) an identification of a second location of the second playback system, wherein the second playback system comprises at least one second playback device;, 'receiving, via the network device over the WAN from a second playback system,'} (1) a first playlist of content associated with the first location based on at least the identification of content played by the first playback system, and', '(2) a second playlist of content associated with the second location based on at least the identification of content played by the second playback system;, 'generating, via the network device,'}receiving, via the network device over the WAN from a third playback system, a request to retrieve at least one of the first playlist of content and the second playlist of content, wherein the third playback system comprises at least one third playback device; andsending, via the network device over the WAN to the third playback system, the requested at least one of the first playlist of content and the second playlist of content.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, via the network device over the WAN from the third playback system, a request for content from the requested at least one of the first playlist of ...

Repositioning a Value Axis

Various embodiments of a trading screen allow a market value indicator to go out of view without necessarily triggering a command to reposition a value axis. The value axis may be repositioned to bring the market value indicator back in view when the market value indicator satisfies a threshold condition. The threshold condition is defined such that it is possible for the market value indicator to go out of view and not trigger a command to reposition the value axis. Various embodiments automatically reposition the value axis in a way that can provide the user with more overall control of the trading screen than previous trading screens. Further, the user may gain increased confidence in using the trading display, particularly with respect to single action order entry, because there is less risk of the value changing on the display during order entry. These advantages and others will be evident to a person of ordinary skill in the art of the embodiments described herein.

System and Method for Holding and Sending an Order to a Matching Engine

A user can submit an order to buy or sell a tradeable object, only the order does not get sent to the matching engine. Instead, the order is placed in temporary storage and it is displayed to the user in the form of a virtual order icon. The virtual order icon indicates that an order request is waiting for an event to occur before it is automatically released to the matching engine. The virtual order icon can be managed by the user, which might include moving the icon to a different price level or deleting it. The system continuously monitors for an event to take place. In response to detecting the event, the order is released to the matching engine. As such, the virtual order icon is transformed or removed and a real order icon is displayed indicating that the order has now been sent to the matching engine. 1. A method comprising:receiving by a computer device an order to buy or sell a tradeable object at a particular price at an electronic exchange;refraining by the computer device from sending the order to the electronic exchange until a preset rate of trades is detected at one or more prices to buy or sell the tradeable object;detecting by the computer device the preset rate of trades based on market data for the tradeable object being received from the electronic exchange; andsending by the computer device the order to a matching engine at the electronic exchange when the preset rate of trades is detected.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the preset rate of trades comprises:receiving the market data; anddetermining the preset rate of trades based on the market data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the market data comprises at least one least trade quantity message claim 2 , and wherein determining the preset rate of trades comprises determining the preset rate of trades based on the at least one last trade quantity message.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer device comprises a gateway.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer ...

Dynamically Activating and Deactivating One or More Elements of a Trading Tool

Various embodiments relate to intelligently activating and deactivating a trading tool element of a trading tool to improve a user's confidence in the trading tool. By dynamically activating and deactivating elements on the trading screen, the trading tool effectively increases a user's confidence in placing a trading order, canceling a trade order, or both, for example, by eliminating or reducing undesirable options. Undesirable options might include those that are risky, contrary to a particular trading strategy, would result in a loss of money, and so on. Such an embodiment can improve the overall speed at which a user places or cancels a trade order by, among other things, effectively increasing the user's overall confidence in the trading tool. 1. A method for order entry comprising:displaying, by a computer device, a trading screen having a display of a trading tool, wherein the trading tool has a trading tool element that is configured to perform one or more trade actions;determining, by the computer device, whether the trading tool element should be active or inactive based on trade data, wherein the trading tool element, when active, is operable to perform the one or more trade actions and, when inactive, is inoperable to perform a trade action;dynamically, by the computer device, activating or deactivating the trading tool element based on whether the element should be active or inactive; andchanging, by the computer device, the display of the trading tool element to indicate whether the trading tool element is active or inactive.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein dynamically activating or deactivating the trading tool element includes switching an operation state of the trading tool element between active and inactive depending on whether the trading tool element should be active or inactive.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trade data is risk management data that defines a risk limit.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the trading tool element is be ...

System and Method for Trading and Displaying Market Information in an Electronic Trading Environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader. 1. A method comprising:displaying, via a trading device, a curvilinear price axis having a plurality of locations, each location of the plurality of locations corresponding to a price level;displaying, via the trading device, an indicator along the curvilinear price axis according to a price of at least one order for a tradeable object, where the indicator represents a quantity of the at least one order level, where in response to receiving a new market information for a new order price, the indicator is displayed relative to a new location of the plurality of locations corresponding to the new order price;receiving a user-command via a user input device for the trading device, where the user command selects an order entry location corresponding to a desired price level of the plurality of price levels, where the user-command sets a plurality of parameters and a default quantity for an order; andin response to receiving the user-command, initiating via the trading device submission of the order to an electronic exchange for the default quantity of the tradeable object at the desired ...

System and Method for Changing the View of a Trading Screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis. 1. A method for repositioning market information comprising:receiving, via a user input device of a computing device, a user input to identify a price level of a plurality of axially aligned price levels for a tradeable object, the plurality of axially aligned price levels being displayed via an output device of the computing device; andrealigning at least a portion of the plurality of axially aligned price levels via the computing device, where the user-identified price level is repositioned to a predetermined location at a user identified repositioning rate.2. The method of where the plurality of axially aligned price levels comprises a static price axis.3. The method of further comprising receiving claim 1 , via the user input device of the computing device claim 1 , the predetermined location.4. The method of where the predetermined location comprises any of a predetermined number of price levels from the price level and a substantially center location.5. The method of further comprising displaying claim 1 , via the output device claim 1 , a best bid indicator and a best ask indicator relative to the plurality of axially aligned price levels.6. The method of where the best bid indicator identifies a best bid value for the tradeable object and the best ask indicator identifies a best ...

Collecting and Providing Local Playback System Information

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate gathering, aggregation and analysis of content playback and system data from one or more local playback networks. Certain embodiments facilitate analysis and recommendation to one or more local playback systems based on the aggregated and analyzed data. An example method includes collecting, using a processor, data relating to playback of content at a local playback network. The example method includes analyzing the collected data based on at least one characteristic. The example method includes generating a representation of the analysis of the collected data. The example method includes providing the representation to the local playback network. 1. A method to collect and organize data from a local playback network , the method comprising:collecting, using a processor, data relating to playback of content at a local playback network;analyzing the collected data based on at least one characteristic;generating a representation of the analysis of the collected data; andproviding the representation to the local playback network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic comprises at least one of a content name claim 1 , content type claim 1 , content artist claim 1 , volume claim 1 , playback zone claim 1 , equalizer setting claim 1 , and configuration setting.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining at least one of recommended content and recommended setting based on the analysis of the collected data.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising remotely providing the at least one of recommended content and recommended setting to the local playback network.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising automatically adjusting at least one of content for playback and a local playback setting based on the at least one of recommended content and recommended setting provided to the local playback network.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one of ...

Systems and Methods for Networked Music Playback Including Remote Add to Queue

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system. 1. A method to provide content to a local playback network , the method comprising:facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself; andrelaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising checking with the playback system to determine if the content is already available for playback at the playback system and claim 1 , if the content is not already available for playback claim 1 , facilitating access to the content at the playback system.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising remotely adding the content to a playlist at the playback system.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the content in the cloud for playback at the playback system.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a first user is to request identification of the multimedia content and relay of the content to the first user's playback system.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a first user is to request identification of the multimedia content and ...

System and Method for Holding and Sending an Order to a Matching Engine

A user can submit an order to buy or sell a tradeable object, only the order does not get sent to the matching engine. Instead, the order is placed in temporary storage and it is displayed to the user in the form of a virtual order icon. The virtual order icon indicates that an order request is waiting for an event to occur before it is automatically released to the matching engine. The virtual order icon can be managed by the user, which might include moving the icon to a different price level or deleting it. The system continuously monitors for an event to take place. In response to detecting the event, the order is released to the matching engine. As such, the virtual order icon is transformed or removed and a real order icon is displayed indicating that the order has now been sent to the matching engine. 1. (canceled)2. A system including:a computing device,wherein the computing device is configured to receive an order to buy or sell a tradeable object at a particular price at an electronic exchange,wherein the computing device is configured to refrain from sending the order to the electronic exchange until a preset rate of trades is determined at one or more prices to buy or sell the tradeable object,wherein the computing device is configured to determine the preset rate of trades based on market data comprising at least one last trade quantity message for the tradeable object, wherein the market data is received from the electronic exchange, andwherein the computing device is configured to send the order to a matching engine at the electronic exchange when the preset rate of trades is determined.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the computing device comprises a gateway.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the computing device is at the electronic exchange.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the rate of trades at the one or more prices comprises a rate of trades at the particular price of the order.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the computing device is ...

Zone Grouping

An example method involves causing a control device to display a graphical user interface that comprises an indication of a first zone of a media playback system, wherein the media playback system comprises the first zone and a second zone, and wherein the graphical user interface does not comprise an indication of the second zone. The example method further involves detecting, by the control device, an input that indicates a command to cause the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and play back a target media in synchrony with the second zone. The method further comprises, based on the detected input, causing the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and play back the target media in synchrony with the second zone. 1. A method comprising:causing a control device to display a graphical user interface that comprises an indication of a first zone of a media playback system, wherein the media playback system comprises the first zone and a second zone, and wherein the graphical user interface does not comprise an indication of the second zone;detecting, by the control device, an input that indicates a command to cause (i) the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and (ii) the first zone and the second zone to play back a target media in synchrony; andbased on the detected input, causing (i) the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and (ii) the first zone and the second zone to play back the target media in synchrony.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the input further indicates a command to detect an active zone that is playing the target media claim 1 , the method further comprising:based on the detected input, detecting the active zone that is playing the target media, wherein the active zone is the second zone.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the graphical user interface is a first graphical user interface and wherein the detected input is a second input claim 1 , the method further comprising:before ...

Repositioning a Value Axis

Various embodiments of a trading screen allow a market value indicator to go out of view without necessarily triggering a command to reposition a value axis. The value axis may be repositioned to bring the market value indicator back in view when the market value indicator satisfies a threshold condition. The threshold condition is defined such that it is possible for the market value indicator to go out of view and not trigger a command to reposition the value axis. Various embodiments automatically reposition the value axis in a way that can provide the user with more overall control of the trading screen than previous trading screens. Further, the user may gain increased confidence in using the trading display, particularly with respect to single action order entry, because there is less risk of the value changing on the display during order entry. These advantages and others will be evident to a person of ordinary skill in the art of the embodiments described herein. 1. (canceled)2. A trading device comprising:an electronic display configured to provide a graphical user interface having viewable area with a plurality of price levels along a price axis, where a market value indicator is displayed along the plurality of price levels along the price axis, a value of the market value indicator corresponding to at least one of the plurality of price levels at which the market value indicator is displayed, and where the market value indicator ascends or descends the price axis as the value of the market value indicator changes;a market data receiver configured to receive a first new data associated with the market value indicator; andan electronic processor coupled with the electronic display and the market data receiver, and configured to determine whether the value of the market value indicator based on the first new data is beyond a first repositioning point beyond the viewable area and whether the market value indicator is not within the viewable area, where in ...

Repositioning a Value Axis

Various embodiments of a trading screen allow a market value indicator to go out of view without necessarily triggering a command to reposition a value axis. The value axis may be repositioned to bring the market value indicator back in view when the market value indicator satisfies a threshold condition. The threshold condition is defined such that it is possible for the market value indicator to go out of view and not trigger a command to reposition the value axis. Various embodiments automatically reposition the value axis in a way that can provide the user with more overall control of the trading screen than previous trading screens. Further, the user may gain increased confidence in using the trading display, particularly with respect to single action order entry, because there is less risk of the value changing on the display during order entry. These advantages and others will be evident to a person of ordinary skill in the art of the embodiments described herein. 1display, by a computer device, a plurality of price levels along a price axis within a viewable area of a graphical interface, wherein a value of a market value indicator corresponds to at least one of the plurality of price levels, wherein the market value indicator ascends or descends the price axis as the value of the market value indicator changes;receive a first new data associated with the market value indicator and determining, by the computer device, that the value based on the first new data satisfies a threshold condition to reposition the price axis, wherein the threshold condition is a reposition point that is at least two value levels outside of the viewable area; and responsivelyreposition, by the computer device, the market value indicator to be within the viewable area.. A computer readable medium having stored therein instructions executable by a processor, wherein the instructions are executable to: This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/913,353, ...

Playback Device Volume Management

Embodiments are described herein that provide numerous volume enhancements to a media playback system. An example implementation involves a playback device playing audio content at a first volume level as part of a first audio playback group configuration, storing a first volume level in association with the first audio playback group configuration, joining a second audio playback group configuration, playing audio content at a second volume level as a part of the second audio playback group configuration, receiving a command to play audio content as part of the first audio playback group configuration, identifying the first volume level in the data storage; and playing audio content at the first volume level as part of the first audio playback group configuration. 1. A playback device comprising:one or more speakers;one or more processors; andtangible, non-transitory, computer-readable media having instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the playback device to perform a method comprising:playing, via the one or more speakers, audio content at a first volume level as part of a first audio playback group configuration;storing in a data storage, the first volume level in association with the first audio playback group configuration;joining a second audio playback group configuration;adjusting the playback device to play audio content at a second volume level as part of the second audio playback group configuration;subsequently, receiving a command to play audio content as part of the first audio playback group configuration;in response to receiving the command, identifying the first volume level in the data storage; andupon identifying the first volume level, adjusting the playback device to play audio content at the first volume level.2. The playback device of claim 1 , wherein playing audio content at the second volume level as part of the second audio playback group configuration comprises playing a ...

DYNAMICALLY ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING ONE OR MORE ELEMENTS OF A TRADING TOOL

Various embodiments relate to intelligently activating and deactivating a trading tool element of a trading tool to improve a user's confidence in the trading tool. By dynamically activating and deactivating elements on the trading screen, the trading tool effectively increases a user's confidence in placing a trading order, canceling a trade order, or both, for example, by eliminating or reducing undesirable options. Undesirable options might include those that are risky, contrary to a particular trading strategy, would result in a loss of money, and so on. Such an embodiment can improve the overall speed at which a user places or cancels a trade order by, among other things, effectively increasing the user's overall confidence in the trading tool. 1. (canceled)2. A computing device comprising:a market data receiver configured to receive market data from an electronic exchange;an electronic display coupled with the market data receiver and configured to display a trading screen having a trading tool including a trading tool element, where the trading tool element is configured to perform at least one trade action, and where the trading element has a value and a location being determined according to the market data received from the electronic exchange; dynamically activate and deactivate the trading tool element in response to determining whether the trading tool element should be active or inactive based on trade data and the market data;', 'cause the electronic display to change the display of the trading tool element to indicate whether the trading tool element is active or inactive; and, 'an electronic processor coupled with the market data receiver and the electronic display, where the electronic processor is configured towhere the trading tool element, when active, is operable to perform the at least one trade action, and when inactive, is inoperable to perform the at least one trade action.3. The computing device of where the electronic processor is further ...

Volume Enhancements in a Multi-Zone Media Playback System

Embodiments are described herein that provide numerous volume enhancements to a media playback system, especially for use by a system that contains two or more zone players that are capable of being grouped to form a synchronous audio playback group. 1. A method for volume control in a multi-zone media playback system , the method comprising:receiving a command to establish a synchronous audio playback group between a first zone player and a second zone player;receiving a first volume level for the first zone player for audio playback in the synchronous audio playback group; andstoring, in a data storage, the first volume level associated with the first zone player and the synchronous audio playback group, wherein the stored first volume level is used by the first zone player in a subsequent grouping between the first and second zone players.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a volume level for the first zone player prior to the grouping, wherein the first zone player is configured to play audio according to the volume level; andstoring the volume level prior to grouping, wherein the volume level is used by the first zone player when the first zone player is removed from the synchronous audio playback group.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a command to establish a synchronous audio playback group between the first zone player, the second zone player, and a third zone player;receiving a second volume level for the first zone player while in the synchronous audio playback group comprising the first, second, and third zone players;storing the second volume level associated with the first zone player and the synchronous playback group comprising the first, second, and third zone players, wherein the stored second volume level is used by the first zone player in a subsequent grouping between the first, second, and third zone players.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a command to remove the first zone ...

Volume Management in a Media Playback System

Example techniques may provide volume enhancements to a media playback system. An example implementation involves a first playback device in a first playback configuration playing audio at a first volume level and storing the first volume level in association with the first playback configuration. The first playback device receives instructions to change to a second playback configuration. Based on receiving the instructions, the first playback device joins a synchrony group with a second zone and adjusts the first playback device to play audio at a second volume level which is based on a volume level of a second playback device in the second zone. While in the second playback configuration, the first playback device receives instructions to change to the first playback configuration and, based on the instructions, leaves the synchrony group and adjusts the first playback device to play audio content at the stored first volume level. 1. A first playback device comprising:one or more processors;a tangible, non-transitory computer readable media comprising program instructions executable by the one or more processors such that the first playback device is configured to:while the first playback device is not grouped with one or more other playback devices for groupwise playback, play audio content as a standalone playback device at a first volume level;after the first playback device has joined a playback group comprising the first playback device and a second playback device, play audio content at a second volume level in a groupwise fashion with the second playback device, wherein the second volume level is different than the first volume level; andwhen the first playback device leaves the playback group comprising the first playback device and the second playback device, the first playback device restoring its playback volume level to the first volume level.2. The first playback device of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions comprise program instructions ...

Volume Management in a Media Playback System

Example techniques may provide volume enhancements to a media playback system. An example implementation involves a first playback device in a first playback configuration playing audio at a first volume level and storing the first volume level in association with the first playback configuration. The first playback device receives instructions to change to a second playback configuration. Based on receiving the instructions, the first playback device joins a synchrony group with a second zone and adjusts the first playback device to play audio at a second volume level which is based on a volume level of a second playback device in the second zone. While in the second playback configuration, the first playback device receives instructions to change to the first playback configuration and, based on the instructions, leaves the synchrony group and adjusts the first playback device to play audio content at the stored first volume level. 1. A first playback device comprising:a network interface;one or more speakers;one or more processors; anddata storage having instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising:while in a first audio playback configuration that consists of a first zone that includes the first playback device, playing, via the one or more speakers, audio content at a first volume level;storing the first volume level in association with the first audio playback configuration;receiving, via the network interface, data representing instructions to change to a second audio playback configuration, wherein the second audio playback configuration comprises a synchrony group with a second zone, and wherein the second zone includes a second playback device;based on receiving the data representing instructions to change to the second audio playback configuration: (i) joining the synchrony group with the second zone, wherein the second playback device ...

System and Method for Changing the View of a Trading Screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis.

Dynamically Activating and Deactivating One or More Elements of a Trading Tool

Various embodiments relate to intelligently activating and deactivating a trading tool element of a trading tool to improve a user's confidence in the trading tool. By dynamically activating and deactivating elements on the trading screen, the trading tool effectively increases a user's confidence in placing a trading order, canceling a trade order, or both, for example, by eliminating or reducing undesirable options. Undesirable options might include those that are risky, contrary to a particular trading strategy, would result in a loss of money, and so on. Such an embodiment can improve the overall speed at which a user places or cancels a trade order by, among other things, effectively increasing the user's overall confidence in the trading tool. 1. (canceled)2. A computer readable medium having stored therein instructions executable by a processor , including instructions executable to:display a trading screen including a trading ladder, wherein the trading ladder includes a plurality of order entry cells, wherein each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells is associated with a price for a tradeable object;determine whether each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells should be active or inactive based on risk management data and market data received from an electronic exchange, wherein each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells, when active, is operable to perform the at least one trade action and, when inactive, is inoperable to perform the at least one trade action;dynamically activate an order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells in response to determining that the order entry cell should be active;dynamically deactivate an order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells in response to determining that the order entry cell should be inactive; andchange the display of each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells to indicate whether the order entry cell is active or inactive.3. ...

Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies. 1. An apparatus for providing audio in a multi-channel listening environment , the apparatus comprising:a network interface to facilitate communication on a network, wherein the network interface receives audio data over the network;a plurality of speaker drivers;an amplifier for powering the plurality of speaker drivers; anda processor for processing the audio data to be output through the plurality of speaker drivers and further for configuring a first equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a first type of pairing and configuring a second equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a second type of pairing.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first equalization comprises using a first type of pass filter to modify the output based on the first type of pairing claim 1 , wherein the second equalization comprises using a second type of pass filter to modify the output based on the second type of pairing claim 1 , and wherein the first type of pass filter and the second type of pass filter are different.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a playback device claim 1 , and wherein the first type of pairing comprises no pairing with another playback device and the second type of pairing comprises pairing with one or more additional playback devices.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a playback device claim 1 , and wherein the first type of pairing comprises pairing with a second playback device and the second ...

Playback Queue Transfer in a Media Playback System

Embodiments are provided for using a user interface to transfer a playback queue from one playback zone to another within a network media system. The interface may provide a first zone representation of a playback zone, and a first queue representation of a first group of playable items in a particular relative position. The particular relative position of the first queue representation may indicate that the playback queue associated with the first playback zone includes the first group of playable items. The interface may receive an input indicating a movement of a second queue representation to the particular relative position. In response, the first queue representation may be removed from the particular relative position and the second queue representation may be provided in the particular relative position, indicating that the playback queue now comprises a second group of playable items represented by the second queue representation. 1. A method comprising:providing a first zone representation of a playback zone on an interface, wherein the playback zone comprises one or more playback devices, and wherein the playback zone is associated with a playback queue comprising playable items to be played by the playback zone;providing a first queue representation of a first one or more playable items in a particular position relative to the first zone representation on the interface, wherein the particular position of the first queue representation indicates that the playback queue associated with the first playback zone comprises the first one or more playable items;receiving an input via the interface causing a second queue representation of a second one or more playable items to be moved to the particular position relative to the first zone representation; andafter receiving the input, modifying the interface to remove the first queue representation from the particular position relative to the first zone representation, and providing the second queue representation ...

DYNAMICALLY ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING ONE OR MORE ELEMENTS OF A TRADING TOOL

Various embodiments relate to intelligently activating and deactivating a trading tool element of a trading tool to improve a user's confidence in the trading tool. By dynamically activating and deactivating elements on the trading screen, the trading tool effectively increases a user's confidence in placing a trading order, canceling a trade order, or both, for example, by eliminating or reducing undesirable options. Undesirable options might include those that are risky, contrary to a particular trading strategy, would result in a loss of money, and so on. Such an embodiment can improve the overall speed at which a user places or cancels a trade order by, among other things, effectively increasing the user's overall confidence in the trading tool. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon , which when executed by a processor cause the processor to carry out acts comprising:displaying, by a computer device, a trading screen having a display of a trading tool where the trading tool has a trading tool element that is configured to perform at least one trade action and has a value and a location that are determined according to market data received from an electronic exchange;determining, by the computer device, whether the trading tool element should be active or inactive based on trade data and the market data where the trading tool element, when active, is operable to perform the at least one trade action and, when inactive, is inoperable to perform the at least one trade action;dynamically, by the computer device, activating or deactivating the trading tool element in response to determining whether the element should be active or inactive in response to determining whether the trading tool element should be active or inactive; andchanging, by the computer device, the display of the trading tool element to indicate whether the trading tool element is active or inactive.3. The non-transitory computer readable ...

Laser written waveguides with mode tapering, differactive expansion and three-dimensional routing

A laser-written waveguide comprising, an optical substrate having a first refractive index, a plurality of laser-written tracks buried within the optical substrate and having a second refractive index lower than the first refractive index, one or more concentric geometric regions bounding the plurality of laser-written tracks and a waveguide channel delimited by said concentric geometric regions, wherein said waveguide channel is configured to allow formation of an optical mode.

Zone Grouping

An example method involves causing a control device to display a graphical user interface that comprises an indication of a first zone of a media playback system, wherein the media playback system comprises the first zone and a second zone, and wherein the graphical user interface does not comprise an indication of the second zone. The example method further involves detecting, by the control device, an input that indicates a command to cause the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and play back a target media in synchrony with the second zone. The method further comprises, based on the detected input, causing the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and play back the target media in synchrony with the second zone.

Repositioning a Value Axis

Various embodiments of a trading screen allow a market value indicator to go out of view without necessarily triggering a command to reposition a value axis. The value axis may be repositioned to bring the market value indicator back in view when the market value indicator satisfies a threshold condition. The threshold condition is defined such that it is possible for the market value indicator to go out of view and not trigger a command to reposition the value axis. Various embodiments automatically reposition the value axis in a way that can provide the user with more overall control of the trading screen than previous trading screens. Further, the user may gain increased confidence in using the trading display, particularly with respect to single action order entry, because there is less risk of the value changing on the display during order entry. These advantages and others will be evident to a person of ordinary skill in the art of the embodiments described herein. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:displaying, via an electronic display of a computing device, a graphical user interface having viewable area within the electronic display, where a market value indicator is displayed along a plurality of price levels along a price axis according to a value of the market value indicator, and where the market value indicator ascends or descends the price axis as the value of the market value indicator changes, the value of the market value indicator being determined according to market data received at the computing device; and where in response to determining that the value of the market value indicator is not beyond the first repositioning point beyond the viewable area and that the market value indicator is not viewable within the viewable area, the electronic processor causes the display to maintain the plurality of price levels along the price axis within the viewable area without repositioning the price axis, and', 'where in response to determining that the ...

Volume Management in a Media Playback System

Embodiments are described herein that provide numerous volume enhancements to a media playback system. An example implementation involves a playback device playing audio content at a first volume level as part of a first audio playback group configuration, storing a first volume level in association with the first audio playback group configuration, joining a second audio playback group configuration, playing audio content at a second volume level as a part of the second audio playback group configuration, receiving a command to play audio content as part of the first audio playback group configuration, identifying the first volume level in the data storage; and playing audio content at the first volume level as part of the first audio playback group configuration. 1. A first playback device comprising:a network interface;one or more speakers;one or more processors; and playing, via the one or more speakers, audio content at a first volume level as part of a first audio playback configuration that consists of a first zone that includes the first playback device;', 'storing, in a data storage, the first volume level in association with the first audio playback configuration;', 'joining a second audio playback configuration comprising the first zone and a second zone configured to play back in synchrony, wherein the second zone includes a second playback device;', 'adjusting the first playback device to play audio content at a second volume level as part of the second audio playback configuration;', 'while the first playback device is playing audio at the second volume level as part of the second audio playback configuration, receiving, via the network interface, a command to play audio content as part of the first audio playback configuration; and', 'in response to receiving the command to play audio as part of the first audio playback configuration: (i) leaving the second audio playback configuration, (ii) identifying the first volume level in the data storage; and ...

System and Method for Changing the View of a Trading Screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis. 1. (canceled)2. A method for repositioning market information comprising:displaying, via a display device of a computing device, a trading interface having a plurality of axially aligned price levels for a tradeable object, where each price level of the plurality of axially aligned price levels is configured to receive a user-selection to electronically submit an order to an electronic exchange at the price level; andreceiving, via a user input device of a computing device, a user input to identify a price level of a plurality of axially aligned price levels; andin response to receiving the user input, repositioning the identified price level to a predetermined location relative to the trading interface.3. The method of where the plurality of axially aligned price levels comprises a static price axis.4. The method of further comprising receiving claim 2 , via the user input device of the computing device claim 2 , the predetermined location.5. The method of where the predetermined location comprises any of a predetermined number of price levels from the identified price level and a substantially center location of the trading interface.6. The method of further comprising displaying claim 2 , via the display device claim 2 , a best bid indicator and a best ask indicator relative to the ...

Dynamically Activating and Deactivating One or More Elements of a Trading Tool

Various embodiments relate to intelligently activating and deactivating a trading tool element of a trading tool to improve a user's confidence in the trading tool. By dynamically activating and deactivating elements on the trading screen, the trading tool effectively increases a user's confidence in placing a trading order, canceling a trade order, or both, for example, by eliminating or reducing undesirable options. Undesirable options might include those that are risky, contrary to a particular trading strategy, would result in a loss of money, and so on. Such an embodiment can improve the overall speed at which a user places or cancels a trade order by, among other things, effectively increasing the user's overall confidence in the trading tool. 1. (canceled)2. A method including:displaying by a computing device a trading screen including a trading ladder, wherein the trading ladder includes a plurality of order entry cells, wherein each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells is associated with a price for a tradeable object;determining by the computing device whether each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells should be active or inactive based on risk management data and market data received from an electronic exchange, wherein each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells, when active, is operable to perform the at least one trade action and, when inactive, is inoperable to perform the at least one trade action;dynamically activating by the computing device an order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells in response to determining that the order entry cell should be active;dynamically deactivating by the computing device an order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells in response to determining that the order entry cell should be inactive; andchanging by the computing device the display of each order entry cell of the plurality of order entry cells to indicate whether the order entry cell is ...

System and method for trading and displaying market information in an electronic trading environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader.

A system and method for trading and displaying market information in an electronic trading environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

Playback queue transfer in a media playback system

Embodiments are provided for using a user interface to transfer a playback queue from one playback zone to another within a network media system. The interface may provide a first zone representation of a playback zone, and a first queue representation of a first group of playable items in a particular relative position. The particular relative position of the first queue representation may indicate that the playback queue associated with the first playback zone includes the first group of playable items. The interface may receive an input indicating a movement of a second queue representation to the particular relative position. In response, the first queue representation may be removed from the particular relative position and the second queue representation may be provided in the particular relative position, indicating that the playback queue now comprises a second group of playable items represented by the second queue representation.

Volume enhancements in a multi-zone media playback system

Embodiments are described herein that provide numerous volume enhancements to a media playback system, especially for use by a system that contains two or more zone players that are capable of being grouped to form a synchronous audio playback group.

Dynamically activating and deactivating one or more elements of a trading tool

Various embodiments relate to intelligently activating and deactivating a trading tool element of a trading tool to improve a user's confidence in the trading tool. By dynamically activating and deactivating elements on the trading screen, the trading tool effectively increases a user's confidence in placing a trading order, canceling a trade order, or both, for example, by eliminating or reducing undesirable options. Undesirable options might include those that are risky, contrary to a particular trading strategy, would result in a loss of money, and so on. Such an embodiment can improve the overall speed at which a user places or cancels a trade order by, among other things, effectively increasing the user's overall confidence in the trading tool.

Dynamic bonding of playback devices

Examples of dynamic bonding of playback devices are disclosed. A disclosed example method to be performed by a media playback system comprises determining that a particular playback device is a shared playback device that is available to be shared between a first bonded zone comprising a first playback device and a second bonded zone comprising a second playback device; determining that the shared playback device is a member of the first bonded zone; and implementing a change in bonded zone membership of the shared playback device to join the shared playback device to the second bonded zone according to one or more rules, without input from a controller for changing the bonded zone membership.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

A first zone player configured to, in response to receiving the request to enter into the multi-channel pairing, entering into the multi-channel pairing with the second zone player and beginning to operate in a paired mode in which the first zone player is configured to (a) play back a given subset of a plurality of audio channels included in multi-channel audio content via the plurality of speaker drivers of the first zone player and (b) enable the second zone player to play back a different subset of the plurality of audio channels included in the multi-channel audio content in synchrony with the first zone player playing back the given subset of the plurality of audio channels.

Multi-channel pairing in a media system

A method comprising: receiving, at a first playback device from a source device, multi-channel audio data comprising at least first and second audio channels; detecting a command to form a multi-channel pair in which the first playback device is designated to play at least the first audio channel and the second playback device is designated to play at least the second audio channel; and after detecting the command: sending, from the first playback device to the second playback device, at least the second audio channel; and playing, by the first playback device, the first audio channel.

A system and method for trading and displaying market information in an electronic trading environment

A system and method for trading and displaying market information along a static axis are described to ensure fast and accurate execution of trades. The static axis, whether is a straight axis or a curved one, can be oriented in any direction. Regardless of how the axis is oriented, a first region may display price levels that are arranged along the static axis. A second region, which overlaps the first region, may display one or more indicators for highlighting one of the price levels associated with the lowest offer and one of the price levels associated with the highest bid. Moreover, a third region, which overlaps the first region, may be included for initiating placement of an order to buy or an order to sell the tradeable object through an action of a user input device. Other overlapping regions may also be displayed so that additional market information may be viewed by a trader.

System and method for changing the view of a trading screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis.

System and method for changing the view of a trading screen

A trading screen displays market information, such as working orders, buy and sell orders, and other items of interest, in association with values on a value axis. Each item of interest is therefore displayed in relation to the value axis to provide a trader with an intuitive display of the market. In one embodiment, a user can select a location associated with a particular value on the trading screen and upon an selection, for example, by a click of the mouse button, the value axis is repositioned so that the selected value is moved to a predefined location. During which, market information is moved to new locations that are associated with their respective values on the value axis.

Playback queue transfer in a media playback system

Embodiments are provided for using a user interface to transfer a playback queue from one playback zone to another within a network media system. The interface may provide a first zone representation of a playback zone, and a first queue representation of a first group of playable items in a particular relative position. The particular relative position of the first queue representation may indicate that the playback queue associated with the first playback zone includes the first group of playable items. The interface may receive an input indicating a movement of a second queue representation to the particular relative position. In response, the first queue representation may be removed from the particular relative position and the second queue representation may be provided in the particular relative position, indicating that the playback queue now comprises a second group of playable items represented by the second queue representation.

Providing media items from playback history

Repositioning a value axis

Trading screen which allows a market value indicator to go out of view without triggering a command to reposition a value axis. The value axis may be repositioned to bring the market value indicator back in view when the market value indicator satisfies a threshold condition. The threshold condition is defined such that it is possible for the market value indicator to go out of view and not trigger a command to reposition the value axis. Various embodiments automatically reposition the value axis in a way that can provide the user with more overall control of the trading screen than previous trading screens. Further, the user may gain increased confidence in using the trading display, particularly with respect to single action order entry, because there is less risk of the value changing on the display during order entry.

Zone grouping

An example method involves causing a control device to display a graphical user interface that comprises an indication of a first zone of a media playback system, wherein the media playback system comprises the first zone and a second zone, and wherein the graphical user interface does not comprise an indication of the second zone. The example method further involves detecting, by the control device, an input that indicates a command to cause the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and play back a target media in synchrony with the second zone. The method further comprises, based on the detected input, causing the first zone to form a zone group with the second zone and play back the target media in synchrony with the second zone.

Dynamic bonding of playback devices

Zone grouping

Systems and methods for networked music playback including remote add to queue

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate discovery and remote configuration of content for playback via a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method includes facilitating identification of multimedia content being played, the identification including at least one of a content identifier associated with the content and the content itself. An example method includes relaying at least one of the content identifier and the content to a playback system located remotely from a location of the multimedia content playback, at least one of the content identifier and the content remotely added for playback at the playback system.