Electronic device instructions provided using radio signals

摘要

Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for controlling an electronic device using data transmitted over radio signals. In some embodiments, a radio source may embed instructions to control an electronic device into a radio signal. For example, the radio source may use the RDS communications protocol to transmit the instructions in an FM radio signal. The electronic device may receive the radio signal and may perform the instructions included in the radio signal. For example, in a testing environment, the instructions can include commands to test the electronic device's radio using test parameters specified in the instructions. Responsive to receiving the test parameters, the electronic device may configure itself (e.g., turn on or off certain components) and record audio from a specified radio station.

主权项

1. A method of testing an electronic device, comprising:
receiving a radio signal at the electronic device; extracting a data packet from a portion of the radio signal using the electronic device, wherein the extracted data packet comprises at least a portion of a radio data system (“RDS”) data packet of the radio signal; determining, using the electronic device, that the extracted data packet comprises an indicator that the extracted data packet includes instructions to be performed by the electronic device, wherein the indicator is an encryption key; identifying, in response to the determining, at least one test parameter from the extracted data packet using the electronic device; and performing a test on the electronic device using the at least one test parameter.