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Controller networks for an accessory management system

  • US 10,177,933 B2
  • Filed: 05/29/2015
  • Issued: 01/08/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method executable by a controller device, the method comprising:

  • receiving, at the controller device, a user input requesting an interaction with an accessory device, wherein the interaction identifies an operation corresponding to the accessory device to be performed;

    identifying a proxy device that is configured to communicate with the accessory device, wherein the controller device has previously established a pairing with the proxy device;

    establishing communication with the proxy device, wherein establishing communication with the proxy device includes establishing a pair-verified session with the proxy device based on the previously established pairing, the pair-verified session having a first session key;

    generating a request message to the accessory to perform the operation, wherein the request message includes a data item encrypted with a second session key that is not shared by the proxy device, and wherein an instruction message for the accessory device includes the data item; and

    communicating, via the pair-verified session, the request message to the proxy device to instruct the accessory device to perform the operation, wherein the request message is configured to be relayed to the accessory device by the proxy device.

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