System and method for negotiating group membership for audio controllers
US9999091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for connecting an audio device to a wireless network is provided. A first audio device on a wireless network receives notice that a second audio device not on the network is available to join the wireless network. The first audio device provides a bridge network apart from the wireless network. A bridge channel is established between the first audio device and the second audio device via the bridge network. The first audio device provides network credentials to the second audio device over the bridge channel. The second audio device uses the credentials to establish a connection with the wireless network.
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