Patents by Inventor Quenton Cook

Quenton Cook 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).

  • Publication number: 20220353312
    Abstract: A first electronic device, while a first media content item of a first type is playing back on a second electronic device, detects a user input selecting a second media content item. In response to the user input, the electronic device determines a type of media content item of the selected second media content item. In accordance with a determination that the second media content item is of the first type of media content item, the first electronic device generates a media control request for controlling playback of the second media content item at the second electronic device, and in accordance with a determination that the second media content item is of a second type of media content item, the first electronic device generates a media control request for controlling playback of the second media content item at a third electronic device that is distinct from the second electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sten GARMARK, Quenton COOK, Gustav SÖDERSTRÖM, Ivo SILVA, Michelle KADIR, Peter STRÖMBERG
  • Patent number: 11343295
    Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs. The one or more programs include instructions for presenting, on a first playback component coupled with the electronic device, a first media content item and receiving an input to preview a second media content item. The one or more programs include instructions for, in accordance with a determination that the electronic device is in a first mode of operation, while the first media content item is presented on the first playback component, presenting a preview of the second media content item on a second playback component. The one or more programs include instructions for, in accordance with a determination that the electronic device is not in the first mode of operation: ceasing presentation of the first media content item and presenting the preview of the second media content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Söderström, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Strömberg
  • Publication number: 20200404037
    Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs. The one or more programs include instructions for presenting, on a first playback component coupled with the electronic device, a first media content item and receiving an input to preview a second media content item. The one or more programs include instructions for, in accordance with a determination that the electronic device is in a first mode of operation, while the first media content item is presented on the first playback component, presenting a preview of the second media content item on a second playback component. The one or more programs include instructions for, in accordance with a determination that the electronic device is not in the first mode of operation: ceasing presentation of the first media content item and presenting the preview of the second media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Sten GARMARK, Quenton COOK, Gustav SÖDERSTRÖM, Ivo SILVA, Michelle KADIR, Peter STRÖMBERG
  • Patent number: 10742701
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a display change associated with media content item represented on a display, transmitting a request (e.g., to a server) for at least a portion of the media content item, receiving the requested portion of the media content item, storing the received portion of the media content item in a local cache, receiving a user input indicative of the selection of the media content item, and presenting the received portion of the media content item in response to receiving the user input indicative of the selection of the media content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: SPOTIFY AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Publication number: 20190081997
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a display change associated with media content item represented on a display, transmitting a request (e.g., to a server) for at least a portion of the media content item, receiving the requested portion of the media content item, storing the received portion of the media content item in a local cache, receiving a user input indicative of the selection of the media content item, and presenting the received portion of the media content item in response to receiving the user input indicative of the selection of the media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Patent number: 10075496
    Abstract: An electronic device presents a first song that includes a sample of a second song, different from the first song. While presenting the first song, the electronic device displays a preview control on a display. The preview control corresponds to the second song. The electronic device receives selection of the preview control and, in response to receiving the selection of the preview control, plays a preview of the second song.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: SPOTIFY AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Publication number: 20170019441
    Abstract: An electronic device presents a first song that includes a sample of a second song, different from the first song. While presenting the first song, the electronic device displays a preview control on a display. The preview control corresponds to the second song. The electronic device receives selection of the preview control and, in response to receiving the selection of the preview control, plays a preview of the second song.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Publication number: 20160313872
    Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more proecessors. The one or more programs include instructions for determining whether a first input is released at a time before expiration of a first time period after a beginning of the first input is detected. In accordance with a determination as to whether the first input is released at a time before expiration of the first time period after the beginning of the first input is detected, the electronic device selects between presenting the first media content or adding the first media content to a playlist. The electronic device performs the selected one of presenting the first media content or adding the first media content to the playlist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Patent number: 9319445
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a display change associated with media content item represented on a display, transmitting a request (e.g., to a server) for at least a portion of the media content item, receiving the requested portion of the media content item, storing the received portion of the media content item in a local cache, receiving a user input indicative of the selection of the media content item, and presenting the received portion of the media content item in response to receiving the user input indicative of the selection of the media content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Söderström, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Strömberg
  • Patent number: 9246967
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a first input; and determining whether a change to the first input is detected within a first time period after detecting the first input. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, first media content is added to a playlist. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is not detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, the first media content is caused to be presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: SPOTIFY AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Publication number: 20140215334
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a first input; and determining whether a change to the first input is detected within a first time period after detecting the first input. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, first media content is added to a playlist. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is not detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, the first media content is caused to be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Publication number: 20140214927
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a first input; and determining whether a change to the first input is detected within a first time period after detecting the first input. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, first media content is added to a playlist. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is not detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, the first media content is caused to be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Sliva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg
  • Publication number: 20140115114
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a display change associated with media content item represented on a display, transmitting a request (e.g., to a server) for at least a portion of the media content item, receiving the requested portion of the media content item, storing the received portion of the media content item in a local cache, receiving a user input indicative of the selection of the media content item, and presenting the received portion of the media content item in response to receiving the user input indicative of the selection of the media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Spotify AS
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Söderström, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Strörmberg
  • Publication number: 20140108929
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for detecting a first input; and determining whether a change to the first input is detected within a first time period after detecting the first input. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, first media content is added to a playlist. In accordance with a determination that a change to the first input is not detected within the first time period after detecting the first input, the first media content is caused to be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Sten Garmark, Quenton Cook, Gustav Soderstrom, Ivo Silva, Michelle Kadir, Peter Stromberg