View source for 18477215. Smart Wireless Connection Handling Techniques simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)

=Smart Wireless Connection Handling Techniques=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sonos, Inc.|Sonos, Inc.]]


[[Category:Sonos, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ken Hu of Boston MA (US)|Ken Hu of Boston MA (US)]][[Category:Ken Hu of Boston MA (US)]]

==Smart Wireless Connection Handling Techniques - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18477215 titled 'Smart Wireless Connection Handling Techniques

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a patent application for a playback device that can determine characteristics associated with devices and contexts, identify connection configurations, and establish communication links for media content playback.

* The playback device determines characteristics related to devices or contexts.
* It identifies a specific connection configuration from a set based on these characteristics.
* Each connection configuration includes additional rules beyond wireless communication protocols.
* A communication link is established with another device for media content playback.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be applied in smart home systems, audio/video streaming devices, and IoT devices for seamless media playback.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of efficiently establishing communication links between devices with different characteristics and connection requirements.

== Benefits ==
The benefits include improved compatibility, seamless media playback, and enhanced user experience in multi-device environments.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications include smart speakers, streaming devices, home automation systems, and IoT devices for entertainment and communication purposes.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of device profiles in wireless communication systems to optimize connection configurations based on device characteristics.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the playback device determine the first characteristic associated with devices or contexts? ===
The abstract does not provide specific details on the method or technology used by the playback device to determine the characteristics. It would be interesting to know if it relies on sensors, user input, or automated detection algorithms.

=== What types of additional rules are included in the connection configurations beyond wireless communication protocols? ===
The abstract mentions that each connection configuration includes additional rules, but it does not specify what these rules are. Understanding the nature of these rules could provide insights into the flexibility and customization options offered by the technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An example playback device is configured to determine a first characteristic associated with at least one of a first device, the playback device, or a context in which at least one of the playback device or the first device is operating. The playback device can further identify a particular connection configuration in a set of connection configurations based on the first characteristic. Each connection configuration in the set of connection configurations comprises at least one additional rule, in addition to any rule defined by a wireless communications protocol. A communication link is established with the first device via the communication interface in accordance with the wireless communication protocol and the particular connection configuration. The first communication link enables transmission of media content from the first device for playback by the playback device.



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