Wireless synchronization of media content and subscription content
US8069232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72412
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Arrangements are provided which use a host computer to configure a wireless portable device's network connection parameters. The radio on the portable device may be used to help locate nearby accessible wireless networks. Once a synchronization relationship between the portable device and a media library on a host computer is established, periodically updated content, such as podcasts, may be discovered and subscribed to using software on the host computer, and the content synchronized with the host computer. A portable device may manage episodic content, such as podcasts, using the device's own wireless connection, and may further send such content to other portable devices. A central user profile may be set up on a web server to synchronize multiple wireless or wired devices.
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