When the audio source is provided centrally, the centralized location may include a juke box, many compact discs, an AM or FM radio, tapes, or others. When the audio source is provided locally, the multi-zone audio system functions as a collection of many stereo systems, making source sharing difficult. In order to play an audio source at one location, the audio source must be provided locally or from a centralized location. Each of the audio players has its own amplifier(s) and a set of speakers and typically installed in one place (e.g., a room). And the best part of such audio system is that each family member does not need his or her own stereo system-one system gives everyone access to all the music sources.Ĭurrently, one of the systems that can meet part of such demand is a conventional multi-zone audio system that usually includes a number of audio players. This is all at the same time while a teenager catches a ballgame in a family room, and another one blasts pop in a bedroom. One of the demands includes an audio system in a house in which, for example, one could grill to classic rock on a patio while another one may cook up his/her own music selections in a kitchen. In particular, the invention is related to method and apparatus for controlling or manipulating a plurality of multimedia players in a multi-zone system.Īn enduring passion for quality audio reproduction or system is continuing to drive demands from users. The invention is generally related to the area of consumer electronics and human-computer interaction.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

12, 2006, entitled “CONTROLLING AND MANIPULATING GROUPINGS IN A MULTI-ZONE MEDIA SYSTEM,” each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes. 11, 2007, entitled “CONTROLLING AND MANIPULATING GROUPINGS IN A MULTI-ZONE MEDIA SYSTEM,” which claims priority to U.S. 13/896,829, filed on May 17, 2013, entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING ZONE CONFIGURATIONS IN A MULTI-ZONE SYSTEM,” which is a continuation of U.S. 21, 2014, entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING ZONE CONFIGURATIONS IN A MULTI-ZONE SYSTEM,” which is a continuation of U.S. 15, 2016, entitled “ZONE SCENE ACTIVATION,” which is a continuation of U.S. This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S.

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