PAIRING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICES
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1. A method, comprising:
- triggering a visual pattern on a remote device;
identifying the visual pattern; and
establishing a connection with the remote device based on identification of the visual pattern.
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Abstract
A method and device are provided for pairing devices using a short-range wireless communication protocol. Pairing may be performed by causing a device to output a visual pattern. The visual pattern may be detected and the device may be identified based on the detected pattern. Upon identification, pairing may be completed.
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1. A method, comprising:
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triggering a visual pattern on a remote device; identifying the visual pattern; and establishing a connection with the remote device based on identification of the visual pattern. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mobile device, comprising:
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a short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a remote device; a processor configured to trigger a visual pattern on an output device associated with the remote device via the short-range wireless transceiver; and a light sensor configured to monitor the visual pattern associated with the remote device, wherein the processor is further configured to identify the remote device based on the visual pattern monitored by the light sensor and to initiate pairing with the remote device via the short-range wireless transceiver based on the identification. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A device, comprising:
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means for outputting instructions to a remote device, the instructions causing the remote device to output a visual pattern; means for detecting the visual pattern; and means for establishing short-range wireless communication with the remote device upon detection of the visual pattern. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A device, comprising:
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means for outputting instructions to a plurality of remote devices, the instructions causing each of the plurality of remote device to output a unique visual pattern; means for identifying a selected remote device based on its unique visual pattern; and means for pairing with the selected remote device based on the identification.
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