PAIRING OF NEARBY DEVICES USING A SYNCHRONIZED CUE SIGNAL

摘要

A method for pairing devices in a communication network using a cue signal may include receiving by a first computing device in a communication network, a cue signal. The cue signal is matched with a pre-determined cue signal. A listening window can be opened upon successful matching of the received cue signal with a pre-determined signal. A device identifier broadcast associated with a second computing device within the communication network may be detected during the listening window. The device identifier may be broadcast in response to the cue signal. Pairing may be initiated with the second computing device. The listening window may be of a fixed duration, and the device identifier may be detected prior to expiration of the fixed duration.

主权项

1. A computing device, comprising:
a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to:
detect a cue signal;match the cue signal with a pre-determined cue signal;upon successful matching of the cue signal, broadcast during a listening window, a device identifier associated with the computing device, wherein the listening window is activated based on the successful matching of the cue signal; andinitiate pairing with a second computing device receiving the broadcast device identifier.