# US 11,909,588 B2 · Wireless device connection > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,909,588 B2 - Document ID: US11909588B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/139,323 - Filed: 2023-04-25 - Published: 2023-08-24 - Granted: 2024-02-20 - Earliest claimed: 2004-06-05 - Assignees: Sonos, Inc. - Applicants: Sonos, Inc. - Inventors: Nicholas A. J. Millington; Paul V. Hainsworth - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11909588B2 ## CPC - H04L 41/0803: Configuration setting - G06F 3/0481: based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance - G06F 3/0482: Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus - G06F 3/04842: Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements (G06F3/0482 takes precedence) - G06F 3/04847: Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials - H04L 12/28: characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks] (wireless communication networks H04W {; arrangements for dividing the transmission path H04W40/00}) - H04L 12/2803: {Home automation networks} - H04L 12/2807: {Exchanging configuration information on appliance services in a home automation network (arrangements for maintenance or administration involving network analysis for automatically determining the actual topology of a network H04L41/12; hardware or software tools for network management using graphical user interfaces H04L41/22; address allocation H04L61/50)} - 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 41/0809: {Plug-and-play configuration} - H04L 41/22: comprising specially adapted graphical user interfaces [GUI] - H04L 63/10: {for controlling access to devices or network resources} - H04L 63/20: {for managing network security; network security policies in general (filtering policies H04L63/0227)} - H04L 65/60: Network streaming of media packets - H04L 67/02: based on web technology, e.g. hypertext transfer protocol [HTTP] - H04L 67/10: in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network (software deployment G06F8/60; multiprogramming arrangements G06F9/46) - H04L 67/141: Setup of application sessions (admission control or resource allocation in data switching networks H04L47/70) - H04W 12/04: Key management, e.g. using generic bootstrapping architecture [GBA] - H04W 12/50: Secure pairing of devices - H04L 41/28: Restricting access to network management systems or functions, e.g. using authorisation function to access network configuration - H04L 63/065: {for group communications (cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for key management involving conference or group key H04L9/0833)} - H04L 63/0823: {using certificates (cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication involving certificates H04L9/3263)} - H04L 63/205: {involving negotiation or determination of the one or more network security mechanisms to be used, e.g. by negotiation between the client and the server or between peers or by selection according to the capabilities of the entities involved (negotiation of communication capabilities H04L69/24)} - H04L 2012/2841: {Wireless} - H04L 2012/2849: {Audio/video appliances} - H04W 12/08: Access security - H04W 84/12: WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks] - H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) ## Abstract A first computing device is configured to (i) detect a triggering event that causes the first computing device to transmit a first set of one or more messages collectively indicating that the first computing device is available for setup, (ii) establish an initial wireless communication path with a second computing device, (iii) receive, from the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path, a second set of one or more messages including security information for a secure wireless network that is defined by one or more network devices, where the initial wireless communication path with the second computing device does not traverse any of the one or more network devices, (iv) use the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, and (v) transition from communicating with the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path to communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A first computing device comprising: a network interface that is configured to provide an interconnection with at least one data network; at least one processor; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to: detect a triggering event that causes the first computing device to enter a setup mode in which the first computing device transmits a first set of one or more messages collectively indicating that the first computing device is available for setup; while in the setup mode, establish an initial wireless communication path with a second computing device that is installed with software having functionality for controlling the first computing device; receive, from the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path, a second set of one or more messages, wherein the second set of one or more messages collectively comprises security information for a secure wireless network configured to exchange digital data packets that is defined by one or more network devices, and wherein the initial wireless communication path with the second computing device does not traverse any of the one or more network devices; use the security information to connect to the secure wireless network; and transition from communicating with the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path to communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein the triggering event comprises a button press on the first computing device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein the triggering event comprises powering on the first computing device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein the initial wireless communication path with the second computing device comprises a direct communication path between the first computing device and the second computing device that does not traverse any of the one or more network devices. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, further comprising program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to: after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, provide an indication that the first computing device has connected to the secure wireless network. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The first computing device of claim 5, wherein the program instructions that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to provide the indication comprise program instructions that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to cause the second computing device to present a visualization, via the software having functionality for controlling the first computing device, indicating that the first computing device has connected to the secure wireless network. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one speaker; and wherein communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network comprises receiving, from the second computing device, a command related to playback of audio content by the first computing device via the at least one speaker. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The first computing device of claim 7, further comprising program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to: receive the audio content via a communication path that comprises the secure wireless network. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein, after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, the first computing device is included in the one or more network devices that define the secure wireless network. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein the security information for the secure wireless network comprises a security key. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein the second set of one or more messages further collectively comprises an identifier for the secure wireless network, and wherein the program instructions that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to use the security information to connect to the secure wireless network comprise program instructions that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to use the identifier for the secure wireless network to connect to the secure wireless network. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, wherein the secure wireless network comprises a local area network (LAN). ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The first computing device of claim 1, further comprising program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one processor such that the first computing device is configured to: while in the setup mode, cause one or more LEDs of the first computing device to present a first state indicator; and after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, cause the one or more LEDs of the first computing device to present a second state indicator. ### Claim 14 A non-transitory computer-readable medium, wherein the non-transitory computer-readable medium is provisioned with program instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause a first computing device to: detect a triggering event that causes the first computing device to enter a setup mode in which the first computing device transmits a first set of one or more messages collectively indicating that the first computing device is available for setup; while in the setup mode, establish an initial wireless communication path with a second computing device that is installed with software having functionality for controlling the first computing device; receive, from the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path, a second set of one or more messages, wherein the second set of one or more messages collectively comprises security information for a secure wireless network configured to exchange digital data packets that is defined by one or more network devices, and wherein the initial wireless communication path with the second computing device does not traverse any of the one or more network devices; use the security information to connect to the secure wireless network; and transition from communicating with the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path to communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 14, wherein the triggering event comprises a button press on the first computing device. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 14, wherein the non-transitory computer-readable medium is also provisioned with program instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the first computing device to: while in the setup mode, cause one or more LEDs of the first computing device to present a first state indicator; and after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, cause the one or more LEDs of the first computing device to present a second state indicator. ### Claim 17 A method carried out by a first computing device, the method comprising: detecting a triggering event that causes the first computing device to enter a setup mode in which the first computing device transmits a first set of one or more messages collectively indicating that the first computing device is available for setup; while in the setup mode, establishing an initial wireless communication path with a second computing device that is installed with software having functionality for controlling the first computing device; receiving, from the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path, a second set of one or more messages, wherein the second set of one or more messages collectively comprises security information for a secure wireless network configured to exchange digital data packets that is defined by one or more network devices, and wherein the initial wireless communication path with the second computing device does not traverse any of the one or more network devices; using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network; and transitioning from communicating with the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path to communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network. ### Claim 18 A system comprising: a first computing device configured to communicate over at least one data network; and a second computing device configured to communicate over at least one data network and installed with software having functionality for controlling the first computing device; the first computing device comprising: at least one first processor; a first non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the first non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to: detect a triggering event that causes the first computing device to enter a setup mode in which the first computing device transmits a first set of one or more messages collectively indicating that the first computing device is available for setup; while in the setup mode, establish an initial wireless communication path with the second computing device; receive, from the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path, a second set of one or more messages, wherein the second set of one or more messages collectively comprises security information for a secure wireless network configured to exchange digital data packets that is defined by one or more network devices, and wherein the initial wireless communication path with the second computing device does not traverse any of the one or more network devices; use the security information to connect to the secure wireless network; and transition from communicating with the second computing device via the initial wireless communication path to communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network; and the second computing device comprising: at least one second processor; a second non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the second non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one second processor such that the second computing device is configured to: receive the first set of one or more messages collectively indicating that the first computing device is available for setup; establish the initial wireless communication path with the first computing device; transmit the second set of one or more messages to the first computing device via the initial wireless communication path; and transition from communicating with the first computing device via the initial wireless communication path to communicating with the first computing device via the secure wireless network. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the triggering event comprises a button press on the first computing device. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the triggering event comprises powering on the first computing device. ### Claim 21 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the initial wireless communication path comprises a direct communication path between the first computing device and the second computing device that does not traverse any of the one or more network devices. ### Claim 22 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, further comprising program instructions stored on the first non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to: after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, provide an indication that the first computing device has connected to the secure wireless network. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The system of claim 22, further comprising program instructions stored on the second non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one second processor such that the second computing device is configured to: receive, from the first computing device, the indication that the first computing device has connected to the secure wireless network; and present a visualization, via the software having functionality for controlling the first computing device, indicating that the first computing device has connected to the secure wireless network. ### Claim 24 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, further comprising: at least one speaker; and wherein communicating with the second computing device via the secure wireless network comprises receiving, from the second computing device, a command related to playback of audio content by the first computing device via the at least one speaker. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, further comprising program instructions stored on the first non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to: receive the audio content via a communication path that comprises the secure wireless network. ### Claim 26 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein, after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, the first computing device is included in the one or more network devices that define the secure wireless network. ### Claim 27 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the security information for the secure wireless network comprises a security key. ### Claim 28 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the second set of one or more messages further collectively comprises an identifier for the secure wireless network. ### Claim 29 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the secure wireless network comprises a local area network (LAN). ### Claim 30 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, further comprising program instructions stored on the first non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to: while in the setup mode, cause one or more LEDs of the first computing device to present a first state indicator; and after using the security information to connect to the secure wireless network, cause the one or more LEDs of the first computing device to present a second state indicator.