A method is provided for synchronizing playback of audio an/or video by a plurality of separate devices in a computer network, e.g. in a wi-fi network. Each separate device is programmed to select a synchronization mechanism in accordance with a predetermined prioritized list of at least two different synchronization mechanisms, and to use the selected synchronization mechanism for synchronizing audio and/or video playback. E.g. use of a clock based on the audio codec clock can be set to a higher priority than use of the system clock, which provides a poorer precision. A session leader serves to provide the synchronization to other separate devices in a session, however a group of two or more separate devices within the session may agree on selecting a synchronization mechanism providing a higher precision than the one provided by the session leader. E.g. to allow high precision timing between separate left and right loudspeakers in a stereo setup. A group leader can be elected to provide synchronization to a group of devices using a higher synchronization precision than the synchronization mechanism provided by the overall session leader. E.g. a dedicated synchronization channel separate from the audio/video streaming channel may be selected.

Provided is a display device including a display unit, a storage unit configured to store information on a web page, a microphone configured to receive a user's voice command, a network interface unit configured to perform communication with a natural language processing (NLP) server, and a controller configured to transmit text data of the voice command to the NLP server, to receive intention analysis result information corresponding to the voice command from the NLP server, to select, as a final candidate address, one of a plurality of candidate addresses related to a search word included in the received intention analysis result information if the search word is not stored in the storage unit, and to access a website corresponding to the selected final candidate address.

A network management system may allocate different amounts of bandwidth to different types of data traffic. The traffic types may be distinguished by their source device address, and whether the source device is part of, or external to, a first network. Packets may also be marked by their sender with information to identify a traffic type, and the marking may be used to determine the packet's treatment. The allocations given to the various types of traffic may be dynamically modified with changing traffic demands and conditions.

A network management system may allocate different amounts of bandwidth to different types of data traffic. The traffic types may be distinguished by their source device address, and whether the source device is part of, or external to, a first network. Packets may also be marked by their sender with information to identify a traffic type, and the marking may be used to determine the packet's treatment. The allocations given to the various types of traffic may be dynamically modified with changing traffic demands and conditions.

Techniques to customize a media processing system are described. A media processing system is described capable of integrating a large set of heterogeneous electronic devices into a single integrated system with enhanced navigation capabilities and automated configuration services. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Techniques to customize a media processing system are described. A media processing system is described capable of integrating a large set of heterogeneous electronic devices into a single integrated system with enhanced navigation capabilities and automated configuration services. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to provide video data for immersive media implemented by a server in communication with a client device. A request to access a stream of media data associated with immersive content at a point in time the client is first accessing the stream of media data for the immersive content is received from the client device. An initial portion of media data is determined, starting from the point in time the client requests to access, for the immersive content for delivery to the client device. In response to the request to access the stream of media data, the initial portion of media data is transmitted to the client device.

The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to provide video data for immersive media implemented by a server in communication with a client device. A request to access a stream of media data associated with immersive content at a point in time the client is first accessing the stream of media data for the immersive content is received from the client device. An initial portion of media data is determined, starting from the point in time the client requests to access, for the immersive content for delivery to the client device. In response to the request to access the stream of media data, the initial portion of media data is transmitted to the client device.

Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. In one embodiment, an application identifies a video content feature currently being presented via a display device. A current time in the video content feature are determined. Performers potentially depicted in the video content feature at the current time are determined. The application then generates a user interface configured to receive a user selection of a particular performer from the performers, where the user selection indicates that the particular performer is depicted in the video content feature at the current time.

Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. In one embodiment, an application identifies a video content feature currently being presented via a display device. A current time in the video content feature are determined. Performers potentially depicted in the video content feature at the current time are determined. The application then generates a user interface configured to receive a user selection of a particular performer from the performers, where the user selection indicates that the particular performer is depicted in the video content feature at the current time.