Method and system for sharing playlists
AssigneeApple Computer, Inc.
InventorsEddy Cue, Robert Kondrk, Patrice Gautier, Jeffrey Robbin, David Heller
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Abstract
Methods and systems for publishing a playlist are disclosed. A user generates or selects a playlist, which is then provided (e.g., uploaded) for publishing. A playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums is received. The playlist may then be published such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals. A user may then purchase one or more tracks/albums identified in the playlist via an online store.
Claims72
A method of sharing a playlist, comprising:
- receiving the playlist, the playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- matching contents of the playlist against contents of an online store via which tracks and albums can be purchased;
- and
- filtering tracks and albums from the playlist that cannot be purchased from the online store.
A method of sharing a playlist, comprising:
- receiving the playlist, the playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- receiving a request to publish the playlist;
- and
- publishing the playlist such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals.
A method of sharing a playlist, comprising:
- maintaining one or more playlists, each of the playlists identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- publishing one or more of the playlists such that the published playlists are viewable by one or more individuals;
- and
- receiving a request with respect to at least one of the one or more tracks and one or more albums associated with one of the playlists.
A method of sharing a playlist, comprising:
- obtaining a playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- publishing the playlist such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals;
- and
- receiving a request with respect to at least one of the one or more tracks and one or more albums.
A computer-readable medium storing thereon computer-readable instructions for sharing a playlist, comprising:
- instructions for receiving the playlist, the playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- instructions for receiving a request to publish the playlist;
- and
- instructions for publishing the playlist such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals.
An apparatus for sharing a playlist, comprising:
- means for receiving the playlist, the playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- means for receiving a request to publish the playlist;
- and
- means for publishing the playlist such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals.
An apparatus for sharing a playlist, comprising:
- a processor;
- and
- a memory, at least one of the processor and the memory being adapted for:
- receiving the playlist, the playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums;
- receiving a request to publish the playlist;
- and
- publishing the playlist such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.