An example computing device in a media playback system receives a first request to create
a first zone scene including a first preconfigured grouping of zones including a first zone and …

BACKGROUND Technological advancements have increased the accessi bility of music
content, as well as other types of media, Such as television content, movies, and interactive …

As computer technology and the Internet have taken on increasingly important roles in
people's lives, Internet users are beginning to demand not only enhanced productivity, but …

(63) Continuation of application No. 13/724,048, filed O (57) ABSTRACT Dec. 21, 2012, now
Pat. No. 8,689,036, which is a continuation of application No. 13/204,511, filed on Example …

In general, techniques of controlling a plurality of multimedia players in groups are
disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a mechanism is provided to …

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices
that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution …

Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for providing information for avoiding
specific users of an immersive virtual environment. Generally, a primary user may specify …

(57) ABSTRACT A tangible computer-readable memory having instructions stored thereon
that when executed cause a Zone player to: receive control information from any one of a …

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4,843,568 A 6/1989 Krueger 5,128,671 A 7/1992 Thomas, Jr. 5,528,265 A 6, 1996 Harrison …

An audio processing device comprising: a network interface configured to connect the audio
processing device to a net work; an audio information channelization device connected to …