Patents by Inventor Luis R. Vega-Zayas
Luis R. Vega-Zayas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240144929Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Patent number: 11881223Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Patent number: 11825152Abstract: An example first playback device includes programming to perform functions including receiving a first request to associate with a first playback queue that is stored remotely from, and persists unassociated with, any playback device of the media playback system. The functions also include associating with the first playback queue and designating the first playback queue as an active queue of the first playback device. The functions also include receiving a second request to enter into a group with a second playback device that is associated with a second playback queue, entering into the group with the second playback device, associating with the second playback queue, and designating the second playback queue as the active queue of the first playback device. The functions also include receiving a third request to leave the group, and after receiving the third request, de-designating the second playback queue as its active queue.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Luis R. Vega-Zayas, Kristen Johansen, Paul Bates, Abhishek Kumar
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Publication number: 20230327625Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffith, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Publication number: 20230289132Abstract: Systems and methods for managing concurrent voice assistants are disclosed. A network microphone device is associated with a first voice assistant service (VAS). The device receives a request to associate with a second VAS different than the first. The device accesses a concurrency rules engine to determine concurrency restrictions. If the rules engine indicates concurrency is prohibited, concurrency can be restricted by (i) disassociating the network microphone device and the first VAS, and associating the network microphone device with the second VAS; or (ii) precluding associating the network microphone device with the second VAS and maintaining association with the first VAS.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Joseph Dureau, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Publication number: 20230215433Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Patent number: 11557294Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Patent number: 11545948Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Publication number: 20220076675Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Patent number: 11183183Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Publication number: 20210257980Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Publication number: 20210112304Abstract: An example first playback device includes programming to perform functions including receiving a first request to associate with a first playback queue that is stored remotely from, and persists unassociated with, any playback device of the media playback system. The functions also include associating with the first playback queue and designating the first playback queue as an active queue of the first playback device. The functions also include receiving a second request to enter into a group with a second playback device that is associated with a second playback queue, entering into the group with the second playback device, associating with the second playback queue, and designating the second playback queue as the active queue of the first playback device. The functions also include receiving a third request to leave the group, and after receiving the third request, de-designating the second playback queue as its active queue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Luis R. Vega-Zayas, Kristen Johansen, Paul Bates, Abhishek Kumar
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Patent number: 10840867Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Publication number: 20200184964Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
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Publication number: 20200186112Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Patent number: 10447221Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Patent number: 10231010Abstract: In an example implementation, a system groups a first playback device and a second playback device into first player group. The system associates the first player group with a first playback queue that includes items for playback by the first player group. The first and second playback devices are configured to play items from the first playback queue while in the first player group. The system associates a third playback device with a second playback queue that includes items for playback by the second playback device. Thereafter, the system groups the first, second and third playback devices to form a second player group such that each of the first, second, and third playback devices are configured to play items from the second playback queue. The system removes the first playback device from the second player group and automatically associates the first playback device with the first playback queue.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Luis R. Vega-Zayas, Kristen Johansen, Paul Bates, Abhishek Kumar
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Publication number: 20190007015Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Patent number: 10050594Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas
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Publication number: 20170279426Abstract: Embodiments are provided for satellite volume control. An example method includes receiving an input at a playback device to adjust a volume for a plurality of playback devices that are grouped for synchronous playback of audio content, wherein the plurality of playback devices includes the playback device. The method also includes sending a first message over a network from the playback device to a device associated with the plurality of playback devices, the first message including information based on the input, wherein the information is used to adjust the volume of the plurality of playback devices. The method also includes receiving a second message at the playback device over the network, the second message including information for the volume of the playback device, wherein the volume is based on the adjusted volume of the plurality of playback devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Bob Dizon, Neil Griffiths, Luis R. Vega Zayas