# US 11,729,461 B2 · Audio or visual output (A/V) devices registering with a wireless hub system

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- Number: US 11,729,461 B2
- Document ID: US11729461B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/160,000
- Filed: 2021-01-27
- Published: 2021-05-20
- Granted: 2023-08-15
- Earliest claimed: 2006-09-07
- Assignees: Rateze Remote Mgmt LLC
- Applicants: Rateze Remote Mgmt LLC
- Inventors: Patrick T. Igoe; Leonid Kravets
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11729461B2

## CPC

- H04N 21/4408: involving video stream encryption, e.g. re-encrypting a decrypted video stream for redistribution in a home network
- G06F 3/017: {Gesture based interaction, e.g. based on a set of recognized hand gestures (interaction based on gestures traced on a digitiser G06F3/04883)}
- G08C 19/16: in which transmission is by pulses
- G10L 15/22: Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialogue
- H04L 12/2809: {indicating that an appliance service is present in a home automation network (monitoring functionality H04L43/0817; discovery or management thereof, e.g. service location protocol [SLP] or web services, H04L67/51)}
- H04L 12/2814: {Exchanging control software or macros for controlling appliance services in a home automation network (arrangements for maintenance or administration involving configuration of the network and network elements H04L41/08)}
- H04N 5/765: Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus
- H04N 21/4112: {having fewer capabilities than the client, e.g. thin client having less processing power or no tuning capabilities}
- H04N 21/4122: {additional display device, e.g. video projector (digital output for controlling a plurality of local displays G06F3/1423)}
- H04N 21/414: Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
- H04N 21/4147: PVR [Personal Video Recorder] (H04N5/76 takes precedence {; arrangements for broadcast with accumulation-type receivers H04H20/40})
- H04N 21/42204: {User interfaces specially adapted for controlling a client device through a remote control device; Remote control devices therefor (constructive details of casings for the remote control device H01H9/0235; user interfaces for controlling a tuning device of a television receiver through a remote control H03J9/00; remote control of peripheral devices connected to a television receiver through the remote control device of the television receiver H04B1/205)}
- H04N 21/42222: {Additional components integrated in the remote control device, e.g. timer, speaker, sensors for detecting position, direction or movement of the remote control, microphone or battery charging device}
- H04N 21/42224: {Touch pad or touch panel provided on the remote control}
- H04N 21/43076: {of the same content streams on multiple devices, e.g. when family members are watching the same movie on different devices}
- H04N 21/434: Disassembling of a multiplex stream, e.g. demultiplexing audio and video streams, extraction of additional data from a video stream; Remultiplexing of multiplex streams; Extraction or processing of SI; Disassembling of packetised elementary stream {(demultiplexing of data packets for data networks, e.g. RTP/UDP H04L65/00)}
- H04N 21/43615: {Interfacing a Home Network, e.g. for connecting the client to a plurality of peripherals (home Audio Video Interoperability [HAVI] data switching networks H04L12/2805)}
- H04N 21/43637: {involving a wireless protocol, e.g. Bluetooth®, RF or wireless LAN [IEEE 802.11] (arrangements for wireless networking or broadcasting of information in indoor or near-field type systems H04B10/114)}
- H04N 21/44016: {involving splicing one content stream with another content stream, e.g. for substituting a video clip}
- H04N 21/440209: {for formatting on an optical medium, e.g. DVD}
- H04N 21/44029: {for generating different versions}
- H04N 21/44227: {Monitoring of local network, e.g. connection or bandwidth variations; Detecting new devices in the local network (configuring of peripheral devices in general G06F9/4411; monitoring connectivity in data switched networks H04L43/0811)}
- H04N 21/4532: {involving end-user characteristics, e.g. viewer profile, preferences (monitoring of user activities for profile generation for accessing a video database G06F16/739; user profiles in network data switching protocols H04L67/306; processing of user preferences or user profiles in wireless networks H04W8/18)}
- H04N 21/482: End-user interface for programme selection
- H04N 21/485: End-user interface for client configuration
- H04N 21/812: {involving advertisement data (advertising per se G06Q30/02)}
- H04S 7/00: Indicating arrangements; Control arrangements, e.g. balance control
- H04W 8/18: Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data
- H04W 84/18: Self-organising networks, e.g. ad-hoc networks or sensor networks
- H04L 2012/2841: {Wireless}
- H04N 21/4108: {characterised by an identification number or address, e.g. local network address (protecting specific internal or external computer components using identification number G06F21/73; network arrangements, protocols or services for addressing or naming H04L61/00)}
- H04N 21/41415: {involving a public display, viewable by several users in a public space outside their home, e.g. movie theatre, information kiosk}
- H04W 4/06: Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]; Services to user groups; One-way selective calling services
- H04W 8/005: {Discovery of network devices, e.g. terminals}
- H04W 8/26: Network addressing or numbering for mobility support
- H04W 48/08: Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery (signalling during connection H04W76/00)
- H04W 52/0254: {detecting a user operation or a tactile contact or a motion of the device}
- H04W 52/0267: {by controlling user interface components}
- H04W 60/00: Affiliation to network, e.g. registration; Terminating affiliation with the network, e.g. de-registration
- H04W 84/10: Small scale networks; Flat hierarchical networks
- Y02D 30/70: in wireless communication networks
- H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
- G08C: TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS (fluid pressure transmitting systems F15B; mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member into a different variable G01D5/00; mechanical control systems G05G)
- G10L: SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING
- H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M)
- H04S: STEREOPHONIC SYSTEMS
- H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72)
- Y02D: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES [ICT], I.E. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AIMING AT THE REDUCTION OF THEIR OWN ENERGY USE

## Abstract

A wireless hub device may receive wireless signals associated with a plurality of audio or visual output (A/V) devices for registering with a wireless hub system, wherein the plurality of A/V devices are configured into a plurality of zones. The wireless hub device may receive a command and transmit signals to a plurality of A/V devices in one of the zones so that the plurality of A/V devices are calibrated within the zone. The wireless hub device may receive a command and transmit signals to the plurality of A/V devices in the one zone so that an output level of the plurality of the A/V devices in the one zone is increased or decreased.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A wireless hub comprising:
a transceiver; and
a processor that is communicatively coupled to the transceiver;
wherein the processor is configured to:
receive, using the transceiver, wireless signals associated with a plurality of audio or visual output (AN) devices for registering with a wireless hub system, wherein the plurality of A/V devices are configured into a plurality of zones,
perform, using the transceiver, a calibration of a plurality of A/V devices within a particular zone from among the plurality of zones, wherein each of the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone is calibrated for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone, the plurality of A/V devices are calibrated to adjust lighting and frequency characteristics of the plurality of A/V devices; and
operate the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone based on the calibration for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The wireless hub of claim 1, wherein the wireless hub communicates with the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone using at least one of Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The wireless hub of claim 1, wherein the plurality of A/V devices operate in response to a user input that is received via a cell phone.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The wireless hub of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to control the plurality of the A/V devices within the particular zone based on a motion of an end user.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The wireless hub of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to control the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone based on an environment in the particular zone.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The wireless hub of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to:
increase or decrease an output level of the plurality of A/V devices in response to receiving a volume command received via the transceiver.

### Claim 7

A home wireless hub comprising:
means for receiving wireless signals associated with a plurality of audio or visual output (A/V) devices for registering with a wireless hub system, wherein the plurality of A/V devices are configured into a plurality of zones,
means for performing a calibration of the plurality of A/V devices within a particular zone from among the plurality of zones, wherein each of the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone is calibrated for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone, the plurality of A/V devices are calibrated to adjust lighting and frequency characteristics of the plurality of A/V devices; and
means for operating the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone based on the calibration for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The home wireless hub of claim 7, wherein the home wireless hub communicates with the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone use at least one of Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The home wireless hub of claim 7, wherein the means for the plurality of A/V devices operating in response to a user input that is input via a cell phone.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The home wireless hub of claim 7 wherein the means for controlling the plurality of the A/V devices based on a motion of an end user.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

The home wireless hub of claim 7, wherein the means for increasing or decreasing an output level of the plurality of A/V devices is in response to receiving a volume command received.

### Claim 12

A method performed by a home wireless hub comprising:
receiving wireless signals associated with a plurality of audio or visual output (A/V) devices for registering with a wireless hub system, wherein the plurality of A/V devices are configured into a plurality of zones;
performing a calibration of the plurality of A/V devices within a particular zone from among the plurality of zones, wherein each of the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone is calibrated for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone, the plurality of A/V devices are calibrated to adjust lighting and frequency characteristics of the plurality of A/V devices; and
operating by the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone based on the calibration for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The method of claim 12, wherein the home wireless hub communicates with the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone using at least one of Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.

### Claim 14 (depends on 12)

The method of claim 12 wherein the operating of the plurality of A/V devices is in response to a user input that is received via a cell phone.

### Claim 15 (depends on 12)

The method of claim 12, further comprising:
controlling the plurality of A/V devices in the particular zone based on a motion of an end user.

### Claim 16 (depends on 12)

The method of claim 12, further comprising:
increasing or decreasing an output level of the plurality of A/V devices in response to receiving a volume command received.

### Claim 17

At least one non-transient computer readable medium containing program instructions for causing a home wireless hub to perform a method, the method comprising:
receiving wireless signals associated with a plurality of audio or visual output (A/V) devices for registering with a wireless hub system, wherein the plurality of A/V devices are configured into a plurality of zones;
performing a calibration of the plurality of A/V devices within a particular zone from among the plurality of zones, wherein each of the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone is calibrated for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone, the plurality of A/V devices are calibrated to adjust lighting and frequency characteristics of the plurality of A/V devices; and
operating the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone based on the calibration for coordinated operation with respect to the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The at least one non-transient computer readable medium of claim 17, wherein the home wireless hub communicates with the plurality of A/V devices within the particular zone using at least one of Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.

### Claim 19 (depends on 17)

The at least one non-transient computer readable medium of claim 17 wherein the operating of the plurality of A/V devices is in response to a user input that is received via a cell phone.

### Claim 20 (depends on 17)

The at least one non-transient computer readable medium of claim 17, wherein the method further comprises:
controlling the plurality of A/V devices in the particular zone based on a motion of an end user.

### Claim 21 (depends on 17)

The at least one non-transient computer readable medium of claim 17, wherein the method further comprises:
increasing or decreasing an output level of the plurality of A/V devices in response to receiving a volume command received.