METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLAYBACK OF AUDIO CONTENT USING WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE

摘要

A music service application that can be run on a wireless mobile device enables audio data to be progressively downloaded from a remote server and also enables locally stored data to be played efficiently. Audio content that is relevant to a user is identified and downloaded to the user's mobile device, in some cases with minimal or no effort by the user. Continuous play features ensure that the user can experience an uninterrupted music experience, both in online and offline modes. Social features such as playlists and preferences of other users are leveraged, to provide users with popular music that is relevant to their interests.

主权项

1. A method for playing audio tracks on a wireless mobile device, the method comprising:
playing a first audio track on the wireless mobile device by running an application to progressively download the first audio track over a wireless communication link; wherein upon detecting at the wireless mobile device that the communication link fails to satisfy a connectivity condition, the application is configured to select and play a second audio track that is stored on the wireless mobile device such that the second audio track is playable when the mobile device is not connected to a wireless network, the second audio track being played without a user of the mobile device initiating the playing of the second audio track.