Enhancements to data-driven media management within an electronic device
US8171177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72442
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A centralized resource manager manages the routing of audio or visual information within a device, including a handheld device such as a smartphone. The resource manager evaluates data-driven policies to determine how to route audio or visual information to or from various input or output components connected to the device, including headphones, built-in speakers, microphones, bluetooth headsets, cameras, and so on. Among the data considered in the policies are connection status data, indicating if a device is connected, routing status data, indicating if a device is permitted to route information to or from a component, and grouping data, indicating logical relationships between various components. Components may be considered inherently routable, automatically routable, or optionally routable. Numerous other uses exist for such data, including providing simpler and more logical management interfaces.
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