Automatic configuration of household playback devices
US9237384B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/65
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments are provided for causing a playback device to be automatically added to a secure network for rendering media in synchrony with other devices in the secure network. The playback device may, without any input from a user, transmit a first message indicating that the playback device is available to join the network. Upon receiving the first message, a device already in the secure network may transmit to the playback device a second message indicating security parameters for joining the network. The playback device may then join the secure network accordingly. Embodiments are also provided for causing a playback device to be automatically configured, without any input from a user. Another device in the secure network may receive a configuration table indicating setup information for the playback device, and may subsequently transmit the setup information to the playback device and cause the playback device to be configured accordingly.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.