Pairing a target device with a source device and pairing the target device with a partner device
US12052778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Processes, methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for pairing a target device with a source device and pairing the target device with a partner device. A user may choose between using the target device and the partner device without actively connecting the partner device to the source device. The target device and the partner device may each be a specialized device providing certain functions. For example, the source device may be a computing device, such as a smart phone or a tablet computer. The target device may be a sound bar dedicated for playing high definition surround sound that outperforms internal speakers of the source device. And the partner device may be a noise-canceling headset. The user may want to seamlessly switch between playing sounds on the sound bar and the headset from time to time under different circumstances, without needing to manually pair the headset to the computing device.
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