Aircraft wireless speaker pairing management with multiple paired transmitters

Abstract

An aircraft includes a video display, first and second wireless pairing transmitters, and a media distribution processor. The video display is associated with an audio content stream and a seat location in the aircraft. The first wireless pairing transmitter is associated with the video display and has a first wireless coverage volume. The second wireless pairing transmitter has a second wireless coverage volume that overlaps the first wireless coverage volume. The media distribution processor is programmed and configured to: associate a wireless speaker device with the seat location; in response to associating the wireless speaker device with the seat location, pair the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device; and in response to connecting the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device, direct the audio content stream to the wireless speaker device through the first wireless pairing transmitter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to aircraft wireless speaker pairing management having multiple paired transmitters, and more particularly to an aircraft system that identifies seat locations of wireless speakers to direct audio content to the wireless speakers through paired transmitters based on the seat locations. Background Art

[0002] Modern commercial aircraft typically include a well-appointed cabin for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers. The cabin typically includes a complex in-flight entertainment ecosystem that requires crew and passengers to make multiple decisions about what to watch, what to listen to (which may be different from what is being watched), where to watch, and through what to listen.

[0003] The inclusion of paired wireless transmission of audio signals from personal electronic devices to the cabin or from the cabin to personal wireless devices can be provided in the cabin. Paired wireless headphones provide comfort and personalization to passengers, but add more complexity to the operation of the in-flight entertainment system. Unlike other input sources that are hardwired to the cabin in-flight entertainment system, the opportunity to dynamically connect any personal device (computer, laptop, tablet computer, smart phone) to the Audio Video Distribution System (AVDS) and dynamically pair and connect paired headphones or earbuds to any onboard / hardwired entertainment source (including but not limited to satellite TV, BLU-RAY, APPLE TV, KALEIDESCAPE, XMRADIO, etc.) may become very large and complex to manage because there are a large number of paired transmitters and receivers and an unpredictable number of personal devices at any given time.

[0004] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a system for an aircraft environment that provides passenger(s) with the ability to manage pairing of wireless speakers with multiple transmitters. Other desirable features and characteristics will become apparent from the ensuing summary and detailed description and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the foregoing technical field and background. Summary of the invention

[0005] The disclosed embodiments relate to aircraft wireless speaker pairing management with multiple paired transmitters.

[0006] In a first non-limiting embodiment, an aircraft includes a video display, first and second wireless pairing transmitters, and a media distribution processor. The video display is associated with an audio content stream and a seat location in the aircraft. The first wireless pairing transmitter is associated with the video display and has a first wireless coverage volume. The second wireless pairing transmitter has a second wireless coverage volume that overlaps the first wireless coverage volume. The media distribution processor is programmed and configured to: associate a wireless speaker device with the seat location; in response to associating the wireless speaker device with the seat location, pair the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device; and in response to connecting the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device, direct the audio content stream to the wireless speaker device through the first wireless pairing transmitter.

[0007] In a second non-limiting embodiment, an aircraft media distribution system is for an aircraft having seating locations. The aircraft media distribution system includes a video display, first and second wireless pairing transmitters, and a media distribution processor. The video display is associated with an audio content stream and a seating location in the aircraft. The first wireless pairing transmitter is associated with the video display and has a first wireless coverage volume. The second wireless pairing transmitter has a second wireless coverage volume that overlaps the first wireless coverage volume. The media distribution processor is programmed and configured to: associate a wireless speaker device with the seating location; in response to associating the wireless speaker device with the seating location, pair the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device; and in response to connecting the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device, direct the audio content stream to the wireless speaker device through the first wireless pairing transmitter.

[0008] In a third non-limiting embodiment, a method is provided for managing paired devices in an aircraft having a media distribution system and a seat location, the media distribution system having: a video display associated with an audio content stream and a seat location in the aircraft; a first wireless pairing transmitter associated with the video display and having a first wireless coverage volume; a second wireless pairing transmitter having a second wireless coverage volume overlapping the first wireless coverage volume; and a media distribution processor. The method includes associating, via the media distribution processor, a wireless speaker device with the seat location. The method also includes pairing, in response to associating the wireless speaker device with the seat location, the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device. The method also includes directing, in response to connecting the first wireless pairing transmitter with the wireless speaker device, the audio content stream to the wireless speaker device via the first wireless pairing transmitter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements, and

[0010] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an aircraft having a media processor according to a non-limiting embodiment.

[0011] Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments, Figure 1 The media processor generates views of various interfaces.

[0012] Figure 5 Utilization according to some embodiments Figure 1 Methods for managing paired devices using the media processor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] As used herein, the word "exemplary" means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the invention or the application and uses of the invention. Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. All embodiments described in this detailed description are exemplary embodiments provided to enable those skilled in the art to make or use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. Furthermore, no one is intended to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary, or the following description.

[0014] The disclosed embodiments relate to systems and user interfaces that indicate unique modalities (personal devices, transmitters, and receivers) and combinations of components that may be connected or active. The graphical user interface initiates commands and reports human interpretable signals from a large number of components included in an in-flight entertainment system and facilitates pairing components in processing a large number of different audio signals through a large number of different audio input and output devices.

[0015] In some embodiments, the system includes a large number of paired receivers, a large number of paired transmitters, and a large number of passenger devices carried onboard by passengers and crew. Signals for commanding and reporting status can be sent from and to the cabin management system to constitute a user interface that allows the crew or (multiple) passengers to perform various tasks. For example, tasks may include: initiating pairing of headphones with a collocated transmitter via a personal electronic device, transmitting / broadcasting audio to a collocated receiver, managing the audio output source (i.e., speakers by zone) of the broadcast audio signal, unpairing or disconnecting headphones from a collocated transmitter, resolving connection issues / audio quality (by reporting component codecs, signal strength, battery level, address), handling audio / video signal delays by resynchronizing feeds to reduce "lip sync" associated with lip sync issues flap) phenomenon, monitor the status of transmitters (i.e., what is paired and actively transmitting), maintain a single cabin-wide database of paired headphones to allow quick identification of which transmitter a headset is paired to and if a headset is paired to more than one transmitter, monitor the status of specific paired individual pairing-enabled headphones or earbuds to which transmitters, monitor the power level of connected devices, monitor the pairing protocol / codec of connected devices, monitor transmitter signal strength associated with output devices (headphones), manage settings for each paired device (i.e., device name, specific transmitter to connect to, and devices to clear or "forget" from system history), clear or "unpair" existing devices, manage transmitter details such as power ( to simplify passenger connections in the cabin or to ensure privacy on the ground), rename transmitters, display source audio when connected, display source media metadata, display address, associated cabin location, codecs, firmware, perform a soft reset, perform a factory reset, reset the cabin to the default configuration of paired headphones, manage Bluetooth transmitter switching (as passengers move through the cabin), manage and display receiver details such as devices connected to the receiver, lock or block devices from being provided to the cabin, allow specific Bluetooth devices to be blocked from appearing in the list of paired devices, allow certain mobile phones to be marked which indicate unique access rights (i.e. automatically start streaming to the cabin speakers without having to manually provide a source to the speakers), and select devices to provide audio to the cabin speakers.

[0016] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of a pairing management system 100 for an aircraft 102. The pairing management system 100 includes a media processor 110, a display screen 112, a first pairing transmitter 114, a second pairing transmitter 116, and a paired wireless headset 118. The aircraft 102—as shown on the display screen 112—includes a first seating position 120, a second seating position 122, a first media viewer 124, and a second media viewer 126.

[0017] The media processor 110 includes a video processor 130 and an audio processor 132. The video processor is operably coupled to the first media viewer 124 and the second media viewer 126 to stream video content to users in the first seat position 120 and the second seat position 122, respectively. For example, the media processor 110 may stream a movie, a television program, a short video clip, or any other video or still image content to the media viewer. The media processor 110 may stream the same video content or different video content to each of the media viewers 124, 126. It should be understood that more media viewers may be included in the aircraft 102 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0018] The audio processor 132 is programmed and configured to stream audio content to wired and wireless speakers. The audio content may be associated with the video content generated by the video processor 130 or may be independent of the video content. In the example provided, the audio content of the first media viewer 124 is associated with the video content of the first media viewer 124. Similarly, the audio content of the media viewer 126 is associated with the video content of the second media viewer 126.

[0019] Display screen 112 shows images and a graphical user interface. Display screen 112 may be any electronic device, such as a fixed position electronic device or a portable electronic device. In the example provided, display screen 112 is a fixed position electronic device mounted in a galley for use by a crew member to assist a passenger attempting to connect a wireless headset. In some embodiments, the display screen is a mobile computing device that contains a software application (generally referred to as an "app") configured to perform the functions of display screen 112 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, the app may be a commercial airline companion app with preloaded seat location information based on a purchased ticket for coupling to an associated media viewer in a seat back of a seat in front of the seat location.

[0020] exist Figure 1, the display screen 112 presents a cabin layout interface 139 showing a first seat position 120, a second seat position 122, a first transmitter selector 140, and a second transmitter selector 142. In the example provided, in the cabin layout interface 139, the first transmitter selector 140 is disposed near the first seat position 120, and the second transmitter selector 142 is disposed near the second seat position 122. In response to selecting the first transmitter selector 140 and detecting a pairing request from the wireless headset 118, the media processor 110 pairs the wireless headset 118 with the first transmitter selector 140. Similarly, in response to selecting the second transmitter selector 142 and detecting a pairing request from the wireless headset 118, the media processor 110 pairs the wireless headset 118 with the second transmitter selector 142. Based on the association of the selected transmitter with one of the media viewers, the media processor 110 then streams the audio content associated with the associated media viewer to the wireless headset 118.

[0021] The first pairing transmitter 114 and the second pairing transmitter 116 are programmed and configured to pair with the wireless headset 118. As used herein, the term "pairing" refers to the association of a potential connection using a two-way communication method (such as the Bluetooth protocol). Because the communication is two-way, the first pairing transmitter 114 and the second pairing transmitter 116 are generally also receivers. As used herein, the term "transmitter" refers to a wireless pairing antenna device that is paired with various devices to mainly transmit content, even if some information is received from various devices. For example, the wireless headset 118 receives audio content from the first pairing transmitter 114, but also sends device information such as hardware information back to the first pairing transmitter 114. It should be understood that describing a device as a pairing transmitter does not mean that the device cannot also be used as a pairing receiver to receive streaming content from other devices. For example, a Bluetooth microphone can be connected to the first pairing transmitter 114 to enable phone calls or other communications within the cabin.

[0022] The wireless headset 118 is configured to primarily receive audio content. The wireless headset 118 does not include a display and therefore cannot present a user with a graphical list of available transmitters within the aircraft 102. For example, the wireless headset 118 is not a personal computing device that includes a display screen.

[0023] Reference now Figure 2 , and continue to refer to Figure 1, the display screen 112 shows a paired device interface 150. The paired device interface indicates each paired headphone device. The media processor 110 also generates a multiple pairing indicator 152 in the paired device interface 150. The multiple pairing indicator 152 indicates to the user that the indicated wireless headset is paired with multiple transmitters that are within range of each other. For example, the media processor 110 can maintain a global paired device data structure that indicates which devices are paired with each transmitter. In the example provided, the media processor 110 retrieves local data indicating the paired devices from each transmitter. The multiple pairing indicator 152 warns the user that the indicated wireless device may be connected to an unexpected transmitter. To resolve the multiple pairing situation, the user can select a setting selector 154 associated with the indicated device.

[0024] Reference now Figure 3 , and continue to refer to Figure 1 to Figure 2 , the display screen 112 presents a pairing interface 160. The pairing interface 160 allows the user to select individual transmitters to be paired with the wireless headset 118. For example, the pairing interface 160 may be an alternative to the cabin layout interface 139 for selecting a transmitter to be paired with the wireless headset.

[0025] Reference now Figure 4 , and continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the display screen 112 presents an unpairing interface 170. In the example provided, the media processor 110 generates the unpairing interface 170 in response to selecting the multiple pairing indicator 152 in the paired device interface 150. The unpairing interface 170 shows the wireless headset 118 paired with the first paired transmitter 114 and the second paired transmitter 116. The media processor 110 also generates a first unpairing selector 172 and a second unpairing selector 174.

[0026] Reference now Figure 5 , and continue to refer to Figures 1 to 4 , a method 200 for managing pairing of a headset at one location with multiple paired transmitters is shown.

[0027] Task 202 identifies the headset. For example, a user of the wireless headset 118 can power on the wireless headset 118 and enter pairing mode. The first pairing transmitter 114 and the second pairing transmitter 116 receive a pairing signal from the wireless headset 118.

[0028] Task 204 generates a seat map. For example, media processor 110 may generate cabin layout interface 139 that indicates video displays associated with audio content streams and seat locations in an aircraft.

[0029] Task 206 receives the seat location. For example, media processor 110 can generate a graphical user interface showing the seat location, such as in cabin layout interface 139. In some embodiments, media processor 110 retrieves the seat location information from a personal computing device associated with a user of the seat location, such as from an app on a personal computing device associated with an assigned seat on aircraft 102.

[0030] Task 208 pairs the transmitter with the headset based on the seat location. In other words, task 208 associates the wireless speaker device with the seat location in response to the user's selection of the seat location by the graphical user interface. Pairing involves identifying the paired components and agreeing on their two-way communication.

[0031] In the example provided, a first wireless pairing transmitter is associated with a video display and has a first wireless coverage volume. A second wireless pairing transmitter has a second wireless coverage volume that overlaps the first wireless coverage volume. In the example provided, the first wireless pairing transmitter and the second wireless pairing transmitter are each disposed within the aircraft such that a pairing range of each of the first wireless pairing transmitter and the second wireless pairing transmitter extends to a seat location. For example, the media processor 110 may pair the wireless headset 118 with the first pairing transmitter 114 or the second pairing transmitter 116.

[0032] Task 210 determines whether the headset is paired with multiple transmitters. In the example provided, the first wireless pairing transmitter has a first paired device database indicating devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter, and the second wireless pairing transmitter has a second paired device database indicating devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter. The media distribution processor retrieves the first paired device database and the second paired device database and generates a global paired device database indicating devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter and devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter. For example, the media processor 110 can create a global paired database based on retrieving local databases from the first pairing transmitter 114 and the second pairing transmitter 116.

[0033] The media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate a graphical user interface indicating that the wireless speaker device is paired with multiple devices in response to identifying the wireless speaker device in the first paired device database and in the second paired device database. For example, the media processor 110 can generate a multiple pairing indicator 152 in the paired device interface 150.

[0034] When the headset is not paired with multiple transmitters, method 200 proceeds to task 214. When the headset is paired with multiple transmitters, method 200 proceeds to task 212.

[0035] Task 212 generates an unpairing selector on the graphical user interface, and in response to the user selecting the unpairing selector, removes the wireless speaker device from the second paired device database. For example, the media processor 110 can generate the unpairing interface 170. In some embodiments, the media processor 110 presents the unpairing selector, which indicates that selecting the unpairing selector will "forget" the paired device. The use of the terms "unpairing" and "forgetting" are used interchangeably herein, where the task performed in response to the selection is to release the previously "paired" relationship between the particular wireless device and the transmitter.

[0036] Task 214 streams the audio to the headset by connecting the first wireless paired transmitter to the wireless speaker device in response to associating the wireless speaker device with the seating position. The media distribution processor is also programmed and configured to limit the delivery of the second audio stream to the wireless speaker device in response to associating the wireless speaker device with the first seating position. For example, the media processor 110 can stream the audio content from the audio processor 132 to the first media viewer 124 in response to associating the wireless headset 118 with the first seating position 120.

[0037] In this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc. may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Numerical ordinals such as "first," "second," "third," etc., etc., merely represent different singulars in a plural number and do not imply any order or sequence unless specifically defined by the language of the claims. Processing steps may be interchanged in any order without departing from the scope of the present invention, provided such interchange does not contradict the language of the claims and is not logically meaningless.

[0038] Furthermore, depending on the context, words such as "connect" or "coupled to" used when describing a relationship between different elements do not imply that a direct physical connection must be made between these elements. For example, two elements may be connected to each other via one or more additional elements.

[0039] Although at least one exemplary embodiment has been presented in the foregoing detailed description, it should be understood that there are a large number of variations. It should also be understood that the exemplary embodiment or multiple exemplary embodiments are only examples and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of the present invention in any way. On the contrary, the foregoing detailed description will provide a convenient roadmap for implementing the exemplary embodiments or similar embodiments for those skilled in the art. It should be understood that various changes may be made to the functions and arrangements of the elements without departing from the scope of the claims of the present disclosure and their legal equivalents.

Claims

1. An aircraft, comprising: a plurality of seating positions in the aircraft; a plurality of video displays, each of the plurality of video displays being associated with at least one seating location of the plurality of seating locations; a first wireless pairing transmitter having a first wireless coverage volume in the aircraft; a second wireless pairing transmitter having a second wireless coverage volume in the aircraft that at least partially overlaps the first wireless coverage volume; as well as At least one media distribution processor programmed and configured to: Generate a global paired device database, wherein the global paired device database: indicating which of a plurality of wireless speaker devices are paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter; indicating which of the plurality of wireless speaker devices are paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter; and associating at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices with a seat location among the plurality of seat locations in the aircraft; as well as Based on the seating location associated with the at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices, an audio content stream is selectively directed to the at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices, wherein the audio content stream is selected to correspond to a video presented on a video display associated with the seating location.

2. The aircraft of claim 1 , wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate a graphical user interface configured to selectively: illustrating the plurality of seat locations in the aircraft; showing a first pairing selector for initiating, by a user, pairing of a new wireless speaker device to the first wireless pairing transmitter; and A second pairing selector is shown for initiating, by the user, pairing of the new wireless speaker device to the second wireless pairing transmitter.

3. The aircraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: showing a setup selector for each of the plurality of wireless speaker devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter; showing a setup selector for each of the plurality of wireless speaker devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter; and Wherein each of the setting selectors is configured to facilitate management of an associated wireless loudspeaker device by the user. 4 . The aircraft of claim 3 , wherein each of the setting selectors is further configured to facilitate management of a device name of the associated wireless speaker device by the user.

5. The aircraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: A multiple pairing indicator is shown for each of the plurality of wireless speaker devices paired with both the first wireless pairing transmitter and the second wireless pairing transmitter.

6. The aircraft of claim 5, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: showing a first unpairing selector for initiating, by the user, unpairing of the wireless speaker device from the first wireless pairing transmitter; and A second unpairing selector is shown for initiating, by the user, unpairing of the wireless speaker device from the second wireless pairing transmitter.

7. The aircraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: A list of the plurality of wireless loudspeaker devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter and the plurality of wireless loudspeaker devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter is shown.

8. The aircraft of claim 2, wherein the aircraft further comprises a fixed display screen in a galley of the aircraft, and wherein the at least one media distribution processor is configured to generate the graphical user interface on the fixed display screen.

9. The aircraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is configured to generate the graphical user interface on a mobile display screen in the aircraft.

10. The aircraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is programmed and configured to associate at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices with a seat location in response to selection of the seat location from the plurality of seat locations by the user of the graphical user interface.

11. The aircraft of claim 1 , wherein the at least one media distribution processor is programmed and configured to associate at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices with a seat location in the plurality of seat locations in response to retrieving seat location information from a personal computing device associated with a user of the seat location.

12. The aircraft of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless pairing transmitter has a first paired device database indicating devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter, and wherein the second wireless pairing transmitter has a second paired device database indicating devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter, and wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to retrieve the first paired device database and the second paired device database to generate the global paired device database.

13. The aircraft of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of video displays includes at least a first video display and a second video display, and wherein the plurality of seat positions includes at least a first seat position and a second seat position, and wherein the first video display is associated with the first seat position and the second video display is associated with the second seat position, and wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to: directing a first audio content stream associated with the first video display to a first wireless speaker device associated with the first seating location in the global paired device database; and A second audio content stream associated with the second video display is directed to a second wireless speaker device associated with the second seating location in the global paired device database.

14. An aircraft media distribution system for an aircraft having a plurality of seating positions and a plurality of video displays, wherein each of the plurality of video displays is associated with at least one seating position of the plurality of seating positions, the aircraft media distribution system comprising: a first wireless pairing transmitter having a first wireless coverage volume in the aircraft; a second wireless pairing transmitter having a second wireless coverage volume in the aircraft that at least partially overlaps the first wireless coverage volume; as well as At least one media distribution processor programmed and configured to: Generate a global paired device database, wherein the global paired device database: indicating which of a plurality of wireless speaker devices are paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter; indicating which of the plurality of wireless speaker devices are paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter; and associating at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices with a seat location among the plurality of seat locations in the aircraft; as well as Based on the seating location associated with the at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices, an audio content stream is selectively directed to the at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices, wherein the audio content stream is selected to correspond to a video presented on a video display associated with the seating location.

15. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 14, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate a graphical user interface configured to selectively: illustrating the plurality of seat locations in the aircraft; showing a first pairing selector for initiating, by a user, pairing of a new wireless speaker device to the first wireless pairing transmitter; and A second pairing selector is shown for initiating, by the user, pairing of the new wireless speaker device to the second wireless pairing transmitter.

16. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 15, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: showing a setup selector for each of the plurality of wireless speaker devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter; showing a setup selector for each of the plurality of wireless speaker devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter; and Wherein each of the setting selectors is configured to facilitate management of an associated wireless loudspeaker device by the user. 17 . The aircraft media distribution system of claim 16 , wherein each of the setting selectors is further configured to facilitate management of a device name of the associated wireless speaker device by the user.

18. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 15, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: A multiple pairing indicator is shown for each of the plurality of wireless speaker devices paired with both the first wireless pairing transmitter and the second wireless pairing transmitter.

19. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 18, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: showing a first unpairing selector for initiating, by the user, unpairing of the wireless speaker device from the first wireless pairing transmitter; and A second unpairing selector is shown for initiating, by the user, unpairing of the wireless speaker device from the second wireless pairing transmitter.

20. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 15, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to generate the graphical user interface to selectively: A list of the plurality of wireless loudspeaker devices paired with the first wireless pairing transmitter and the plurality of wireless loudspeaker devices paired with the second wireless pairing transmitter is shown.

21. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 15, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is programmed and configured to associate at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices with a seat location in response to selection of the seat location from the plurality of seat locations by the user of the graphical user interface.

22. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 14, wherein the at least one media distribution processor is programmed and configured to associate at least one of the plurality of wireless speaker devices with a seat location in response to retrieving seat location information from a personal computing device associated with a user of the seat location in the plurality of seat locations.

23. The aircraft media distribution system of claim 14, wherein the plurality of video displays includes at least a first video display and a second video display, and wherein the plurality of seat positions includes at least a first seat position and a second seat position, and wherein the first video display is associated with the first seat position and the second video display is associated with the second seat position, and wherein the at least one media distribution processor is further programmed and configured to: directing a first audio content stream associated with the first video display to a first wireless speaker device associated with the first seating location in the global paired device database; and A second audio content stream associated with the second video display is directed to a second wireless speaker device associated with the second seating location in the global paired device database.

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