| 摘要 |
A system and method for playback of media content, for example music, video, or other media content. A media device having a media playback application and including a touch-sensitive user interface can be adapted to display a visual array of media options, for example as a grid or list of card elements. Each media option can be associated with one or more media content items that can be streamed to and/or played on the device. The system can determine a selected card element, or media options that are proximate to a selected point or region of the visual array, and play or crossfade media content as appropriate. In accordance with various embodiments, additional features can be provided that improve user interaction, for example the use of audible notifications, media caching, or touch menus. |
| 主权项 |
1. A system for playback of media content, including the use of audible notifications, comprising:
a media device, including a processor; a user interface, provided at the media device, which is adapted to display a visual array of media options, wherein each media option is associated with one or more media content items that can be streamed to or played at the media device; a playback logic, provided at the media device, which is adapted to play media content items associated with one or more media options that are proximate to a selected point or region within the visual array; and an audible notification logic, provided at the media device, which is adapted to
determine, when a particular media option is selected to be played, that an actual or anticipated delay prior to playback of one or more associated media content items or samples associated therewith exceeds a maximum acceptable delay time, andplay an audible notification while prebuffering the associated media content items or samples associated therewith. |
