Wireless audio device provisioning

Abstract

Embodiments are disclosed for an example computing device for connecting audio devices to a network. In some embodiments, a computing device may store instructions executable to connect to one or more audio devices, and send the one or more audio devices provisioning information that causes the one or more audio devices to scan for additional audio devices and propagate the provisioning information to the additional audio devices. The provisioning information may also cause the one or more audio devices to connect to a central access point by sending a connection request based on the provisioning information to the central access point.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 377,486, entitled “WIRELESS AUDIO DEVICE PROVISIONING,” filed on Aug. 19, 2016, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.FIELD[0002]The disclosure relates to connecting one or more audio devices to a wireless network and / or a wireless network access point.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0003]Wireless audio devices may be connected to a network in order to receive audio data, commands, and / or other communication data from the network (e.g., from other audio devices or computing devices). For example, wireless audio devices may be controlled from a centralized mixing device to adjust volume, equalization, and / or other settings of the audio devices to provide desired audio playback. Wireless connectivity of the audio devices may increase flexibility of positioning of the audio devices relative to audio devices having wired connecti...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes methods and systems for automatically connecting multiple audio devices to a network, so that they can communicate with each other. This simplifies the process of setting up the audio system and ensures that the devices are secure. The system uses provisioning information to automatically connect the audio devices to a central access point, which simplifies the user experience and reduces the time-consuming effort required for setup. The audio devices can be connected to the network using wireless networks, and the system can include a large number of audio devices in an efficient and secure manner. The technical effects of this patent text include improved automation and efficiency in connecting multiple audio devices to a network.

Problems solved by technology

Some attempts to provide information for connecting an audio device to a network (e.g., provisioning information) may include time-consuming, laborious, and error-prone processes of manually sending the information to each audio device that requests a connection to a central access point.

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