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Wireless device multimedia feed switching

US9167071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2009
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Methods for enabling group switching of paired wireless devices are disclosed. The method includes receiving signals indicative of setting of each of a plurality of wireless devices in pairing mode. Then, detecting a physical contact between two or more of the plurality of wireless devices. The physical contact setting a pairing of the wireless devices to a group for communication with the base computing system, and enabling the group to participate in interaction with a first multimedia feed. The method further includes detecting switch signal from one of the wireless devices of the group. The switch signal discontinuing the first multimedia feed and enabling interaction with a second multimedia feed, such that each of the wireless devices of the group switch together as a group from the first multimedia feed to the second multimedia feed.

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