DYNAMIC DEVICE PAIRING WITH CONTROL SESSION ESTABLISHMENT

摘要

A communication system, method, and components are described. Specifically, a communication method is disclosed which enables a media device and control device to be dynamically paired to one another and a control link call to be established between the media device and the control device. The control link call can be utilized to permit the media device to be controlled by the control device while the media device exchanges media with a communication device operated by another user.

主权项

1. A method of facilitating a communication session between a first user and a second user, the method comprising:
receiving a first call-establishment message, the first call-establishment message being at least one of generated by and directed toward a media device; in response to receiving the first call-establishment message, determining that the media device is paired with a control device associated with the first user; temporarily establishing a control link call between the media device and the control device; and enabling the media device to be controlled by the control device via the control link call while the media device exchanges media with a communication device operated by the second user, wherein the control link call is established by transmitting a second call-establishment message to the control device, the second call-establishment message corresponding to a type of message that enables the control device to establish a media session to itself.