Patent ID: 7716015
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a multi-track work for a user, said multi-track work being comprised of at least two different tracks, comprising the steps of: (a) initiating a simultaneous playback for the user of at least two different tracks of said multi-track work on a playback device having at least one playback CPU, said playback device having at least one display device perceptible by the user in electronic communication therewith; (b) during said simultaneous playback determining at least one estimate of a load on said at least one playback CPU associated with a playback of each of said at least two different tracks, said at least one estimate of said load being determined approximately every 0.5 seconds during said playback; (c) during said simultaneous playback displaying to the user approximately every 0.5 seconds a representation of at least one of said at least one estimates of the load associated with a playback of each of said at least two different tracks on a display device, thereby performing said multi-track work.