Controlling of wireless connection of a portable device including an illumination component or switch
US8396414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/18
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable media player that provides for wireless connectivity is disclosed. In some examples, the portable media player contains a button that causes the player to search for, connect with, and disconnect from wireless networks. In some examples, the button provides indicators of the connectivity of the player, such as different colors or modes of illumination. In some examples, the functionality of the button changes depending on the connectivity of the player or characteristics of the playback or navigation of media within the player. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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