Method for transferring media playback from a different device

摘要

Transfer of media playback from a first device to a second device is based on a media entry point identifier. For example, a movie playing on a source device such as a movie theater screen may be quickly and easily transferred to a user's handheld device for playback on the handheld device or vice versa. Playback of the transferred media begins at or near a point within the transferred media at which the user requested media playback transfer. In one embodiment, media playback transfer relies on information captured from the source device, such as a video frame, a media progress bar, or a visual code. In another embodiment, the user device is associated with a user account that is different from the user account associated with the source device or the source device simply is not associated with a user account. In another embodiment, transfer of the media playback involves applying to the user device the settings of the source device.

主权项

1. In a user device, a method, comprising:
receiving an indication to transfer media playable on a source device; capturing information associated with the media playable on the source device; requesting a media entry point identifier for the media playable on the source device, wherein the request for the media entry point identifier is associated with information based at least in part on the captured information; and receiving a response to the request for the media entry point identifier.