Playback Device Operating Modes Based on Power Source

摘要

Embodiments are described herein that allow a network interface of a playback device to transition between operating modes to, among other things, conserve battery of the playback device. An example implementation involves a playback device that comprises at least one battery and a network interface configured to operate in one of a plurality of transmission modes comprising (i) a full-transmission mode and (ii) a limited-transmission mode. The playback device may detect a transition from receiving power from an external source to receiving power from the at least one battery. In response to detecting the transition, the playback device may determine whether or not the playback device is processing audio data. If the playback device is processing audio data, the playback device causes the network interface to operate in the full-transmission mode. If not, the playback device causes the network interface to operate in the limited-transmission mode.

主权项

1. A playback device comprising:
at least one battery; a network interface configured to operate in one of a plurality of transmission modes, wherein the plurality of transmission modes comprises (i) a full-transmission mode and (ii) a limited-transmission mode; one or more processors; and tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the playback device to perform functions comprising: detecting a transition from the playback device receiving power from an external source to the playback device receiving power from the at least one battery; in response to detecting the transition, determining whether (a) the playback device is processing audio data or (b) the playback device is not processing audio data; if the determination is that the playback device is processing audio data, causing the network interface to operate in the full-transmission mode; and if the determination is that the playback device is not processing audio data, causing the network interface to operate in the limited-transmission mode.