Temporary Pairing for Wireless Audio Streaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies do not efficiently enable concurrent audio streaming to multiple wireless audio output devices, particularly in scenarios where temporary pairing is required for shared listening experiences.
Innovation Solution
The system allows for temporary pairing between an electronic device and a proximate wireless audio output device, enabling concurrent audio streaming while maintaining independent control over audio streams and properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If temporary pairing is implemented for concurrent audio streaming to multiple wireless devices, then audio streaming capability and user experience are improved, but device complexity and pairing management become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic pairing profiles that automatically transition between temporary and permanent pairing states based on usage context. The system dynamically adjusts pairing duration, audio stream allocation, and connection management parameters without requiring manual user intervention, thereby resolving the contradiction between enhanced streaming capability and simplified pairing management
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary pairing management system that mediates between multiple wireless devices and audio sources. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of concurrent connections, stream allocation, and pairing state transitions, allowing individual devices to maintain simpler pairing logic while achieving complex multi-device audio streaming functionality
2Adaptability or versatility
If concurrent audio streaming to multiple devices is enabled, then audio sharing functionality is improved, but connection stability and security may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments audio streaming connections into distinct temporary and permanent pairing profiles, each with dedicated audio streams and connection parameters. This segmentation isolates connection issues to specific profiles, preventing instability in one profile from affecting others, thereby maintaining overall connection stability while enabling concurrent audio sharing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes connection parameters such as pairing duration, authentication requirements, and stream priority based on the pairing profile type. Temporary pairings use shorter durations and simplified authentication, while permanent pairings employ stronger security measures, allowing the system to maintain stability and security appropriate to each connection context
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AI summary
A device providing temporary pairing for wireless devices may include a memory and at least one processor configured to receive a request to temporarily pair with a wireless device. The at least one processor may be further configured to pair with the wireless device, wherein the pairing comprises generating a link key for connecting to the wireless device. The at least one processor may be further configured to connect to the wireless device using the link key. The at least one processor may be further configured to initiate a timer upon disconnecting from the wireless device. The at least one processor may be further configured to automatically and without user input, delete the link key when the timer reaches a timeout value without having reconnected to the wireless device using the link key.