Assisted registration of audio sources

• US 8,910,265 B2
• Filed: 09/28/2012
• Issued: 12/09/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
• Inventors: Lang, Jonathan P., Bates, Paul Andrew
• Primary Examiner(s): SHAIFER HARRIMAN, DANT B
• Application Number:
  US13/630,616
• Publication Number:
  US 20140096219A1
• Time in Patent Office: 802 Days
• Field of Search: 726/9
• US Class Current: 726/9
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 1/065 Rigid ampoules, e.g. glass ampoules
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 1/16 Holders for containers
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2303/00 Orienting or positioning means for containers
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 21/14 Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2303/083 using cold storage material disposed in closed wall forming part of a container for products to be cooled
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2331/803 Bottles
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2331/809 Holders
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2500/02 Geometry problems
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 3/08 portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/60 of audio data
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/335 for accessing specific resources, e.g. using Kerberos tickets
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2137 Time limited access, e.g. to a computer or data
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/165 Management of the audio stream, e.g. setting of volume, audio stream path
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/08 for authentication of entities cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication H04L9/32
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/0853 using an additional device, e.g. smartcard, SIM or a different communication terminal cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication involving additional secure or trusted devices H04L9/3234
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/1073 Registration or de-registration
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/60 Network streaming of media packets
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/61 for supporting one-way streaming services, e.g. Internet radio
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/612 for unicast
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25875 involving end-user authentication restricting access to computer systems by authenticating users using a predetermined code G06F21/33; arrangements for secret or secure communication including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system H04L9/32; networks authentication protocols H04L63/08; authentication in wireless network security H04W12/06
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25891 : being end-user preferences retrieval of video data in a video database based on user preferences G06F16/739; arrangements for recognizing users' preferences H04H60/46; user profiles in network data switching protocols H04L67/306; processing of user preferences or user profiles in wireless networks H04W8/18
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/43615 : Interfacing a Home Network, e.g. for connecting the client to a plurality of peripherals home Audio Video Interoperability [HAVI] data switching networks H04L12/2805
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4622 : Retrieving content or additional data from different sources, e.g. from a broadcast channel and the Internet web site content organization and management for information retrieval from the Internet G06F16/958; transmission by internet of broadcast information H04H60/82; stock exchange data over packet-switching network H04L12/1804; push services including data channel over packet-switching network H04L12/1859
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4753 : for user identification, e.g. by entering a PIN or password cryptographic authentication protocols H04L9/32; networks authentication protocols H04L63/08
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/485 : End-user interface for client configuration
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6547 : comprising parameters, e.g. for client setup
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6581 : Reference data, e.g. a movie identifier for ordering a movie or a product identifier in a home shopping application
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/8106 : involving special audio data, e.g. different tracks for different languages
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/8166 : involving executable data, e.g. software arrangements for executing specific programs G06F9/44; broadcasting computer programmes in broadcast systems H04H20/91; involving the movement of software or configuration parameters H04L67/34
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2227/005 : Audio distribution systems for home, i.e. multi-room use
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 27/00 : Public address systems circuits for preventing acoustic reaction H04R3/02; circuits for distributing signals to loudspeakers H04R3/12; monitoring or testing arrangements for public address systems H04R29/007; amplifiers H03F

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for assisting a user with setting up an audio system with audio content services the user is already registered with. One method may involve receiving a list of a plurality of audio services supported by an audio system, selecting an audio service from the list of plurality of audio services, and determining whether a computing device application corresponding to the audio service is present on a computing device operated by the user and associated with the audio system. If the computing device application is present on the computing device operated by the user, the audio service may be set up with the audio system based on the user'"'"'s registration information. In one case, the setup of the audio system with the audio service may require additional user input. In another case, the setup of the audio system with the audio service may be automatic.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

determining that a first application is present on a computing device;

determining that the first application is registered with a first streaming music service, wherein the first application is configured to receive streaming music from the first streaming music service;

based on the determinations that the first application is present on the computing device and that the first application is registered with the first streaming music service, causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service, wherein the audio system comprises the computing device and at least one audio playback device that is coupled to the computing device; and

after causing the audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service, causing the at least one audio playback device to receive streaming music from the first streaming music service.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein determining that a first application is present on a computing device comprises:

determining a first application identifier corresponding to the first streaming music service;

comparing the first application identifier against a list of computing device application identifiers, each computing device application identifier in the list of computing device application identifiers corresponding to a computing device application present on the computing device; and

determining that the first application identifier matches one of the computing device application identifiers in the list of computing device application identifiers.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein determining that a first application is present on a computing device comprises:

determining a first application identifier corresponding to the first streaming music service;

executing a system call to request service associated with the first application;

receiving a response to the system call, the response indicating the first application is present on the computing device.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service comprises:

determining access requirements for registering the first streaming music service with the audio system;

receiving authentication information associated with a user of the audio system;

registering the first audio service with the audio system according to the received authentication information.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein receiving authentication information associated with a user of the audio system comprises:

prompting the user to provide authentication information via an interface of the audio system.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein receiving authentication information associated with a user of the audio system comprises:

receiving authentication information associated with the user of the audio system from the first application.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service comprises:

receiving an authentication token from the first application; and

registering the first audio service with the audio system according to the received authentication token.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the authentication token has a duration of validity.

9. A system comprising:

at least one processor;

a non-transitory computer readable medium; and

program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer readable medium and executable by the at least one processor to perform functions comprising;

determining that a first application is present on a computing device;

determining that the first application is registered with a first streaming music service, wherein the first application is configured to receive streaming music from the first streaming music service;

based on the determinations that the first application is present on the computing device and that the first application is registered with the first streaming music service, causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service, wherein the audio system comprises the computing device and at least one audio playback device that is coupled to the computing device; and

after causing the audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service, causing the at least one audio playback device to receive streaming music from the first streaming music service.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein program instructions for determining that a first application is present on a computing device comprises program instruction executable by the at least one processor to further perform functions comprising:

determining a first application identifier corresponding to the first streaming music service;

comparing the first application identifier against a list of computing device application identifiers, each computing device application identifier in the list of computing device application identifiers corresponding to a computing device application present on the computing device; and

determining that the first application identifier matches one of the computing device application identifiers in the list of computing device application identifiers.

11. The system of claim 9, wherein program instructions for determining that a first application is present on a computing device comprises program instruction executable by the at least one processor to further perform functions comprising:

determining a first application identifier corresponding to the first streaming music service;

executing a system call to request service associated with the first application;

receiving a response to the system call, the response indicating the first application is present on the computing device.

12. The system of claim 9, wherein program instructions for causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service comprises program instruction executable by the at least one processor to further perform functions comprising:

determining access requirements for registering the first streaming music service with the audio system;

receiving authentication information associated with a user of the audio system;

registering the first audio service with the audio system according to the received authentication information.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein program instructions for receiving authentication information associated with a user of the audio system comprises program instruction executable by the at least one processor to further perform functions comprising:

prompting the user to provide authentication information via an interface of the audio system.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein program instructions for receiving authentication information associated with a user of the audio system comprises program instruction executable by the at least one processor to further perform functions comprising:

receiving authentication information associated with the user of the audio system from the first application.

15. The system of claim 9, wherein program instructions for causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service comprises program instruction executable by the at least one processor to further perform functions comprising:

receiving an authentication token from the first application; and

registering the first audio service with the audio system according to the received authentication token.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the authentication token has a duration of validity.

17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions executable by a computing device to cause the computing device to perform functions comprising:

determining that a first application is present on a computing device;

determining that the first application is registered with a first streaming music service, wherein the first application is configured to receive streaming music from the first streaming music service;

based on the determinations that the first application is present on the computing device and that the first application is registered with the first streaming music service, causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service, wherein the audio system comprises the computing device and at least one audio playback device that is coupled to the computing device; and

after causing the audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service, causing the at least one audio playback device to receive streaming music from the first streaming music service.

18. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 17, wherein instructions for determining that a first application is present on a computing device comprises instructions to further cause the computing device to perform functions comprising:

determining a first application identifier corresponding to the first streaming music audio-service;

comparing the first application identifier against a list of computing device application identifiers, each computing device application identifier in the list of computing device application identifiers corresponding to a computing device application present on the computing device; and

determining that the first application identifier matches one of the computing device application identifiers in the list of computing device application identifiers.

19. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 17, wherein instructions for determining that a first application is present on a computing device comprises instructions to further cause the computing device to perform functions comprising:

determining a first application identifier corresponding to the first streaming music service;

executing a system call to request service associated with the first application;

receiving a response to the system call, the response indicating the first application is present on the computing device.

20. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 17, wherein instructions for causing an audio system to be registered with the first streaming music service comprises instructions to further cause the computing device to perform functions comprising:

receiving an authentication token from the first application; and

registering the first audio service with the audio system according to the received authentication token.