Method and apparatus to enable pairing of devices
AssigneeDP Technologies, Inc.
InventorsPhilippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
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Abstract
A method and apparatus to provide easier pairing based on motion data is described. The method of pairing two devices comprises receiving a signal to enter into pairing mode, and detecting a motion indicating a pairing. The method further comprises establishing a secure connection with another device for pairing, the secure connection established based on the motion, and exchanging data for pairing.
Claims11
A method of pairing two devices comprising:
- receiving a signal to enter into a pairing mode, the signal comprising a motion signature that is generated upon a user moving at least one of the two devices in a predetermined motion pattern that identifies a type of device to pair with, wherein the signal automatically initiates the pairing mode;
- detecting a motion indicating a pairing;
- establishing a secure connection with another device for pairing, the secure connection established based on the motion;
- and
- exchanging data for pairing.
A method of pairing two devices comprising:
- receiving a signal to enter into a pairing mode, the signal comprising a motion signature that is generated upon a user moving at least one of the two devices in a predetermined motion pattern that identifies a type of device to pair with, wherein the signal automatically initiates the pairing mode;
- instructing a user to hold the two devices together and perform a motion with the two devices together during the pairing process;
- and
- pairing the devices based on the motion.
A method of pairing a first device and a second device comprising:
- receiving a signal to enter into a pairing mode, the signal comprising a motion signature that is generated upon a user moving at least one of the first device or the second device in a predetermined motion pattern that identifies a type of device to pair with, wherein the signal automatically initiates the pairing mode;
- initiating the pairing mode in the first device and the second device;
- receiving simultaneous, identical motion information at the first device and the second device, resulting from a user moving the first device and the second device together;
- using the motion information to establish a secure connection between the first device and the second device;
- and
- exchanging data for pairing through the secure connection.
A method of pairing a first device to a second device, the method comprising the first device:
- receiving motion information indicating entry into pairing mode, the motion information comprising a motion signature that is generated upon a user moving the first device in a predetermined motion pattern that identifies a type of device to pair with, wherein the motion information automatically initiates the pairing mode;
- sending out a discovery signal to discover the second device;
- comparing the motion information with data from the second device to identify the correct second device;
- setting up a secure connection between the first device and the second device;
- and
- exchanging data for pairing through the secure connection.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.