Techniques for authorizing controller devices
US11949938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42225
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for enabling controller device to control proprietary digital media players, network accessories, and virtual assistants, providing an overall improved user experience. The techniques disclosed herein reduce clutter because a single controller can control various different devices and accessories. The techniques discloses also can include identifying a change in the configuration information for the computing device. The technique for accessory control can include transmitting updated configuration information for the controller, the configuration information associating a function for the computing device with a user interface element value for the controller.
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