Patent ID: 8587412
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: G06F,G06K,G08C,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: receiving, at an electronic device, a query sent from a remote control; determining a response to the query to self-identify an electronic device to the remote control; retrieving a predetermined time from memory of the electronic device; generating a random number; multiplying the random number by the predetermined time to calculate a random response interval of time; counting down a first timer until expiration of the random response interval of time; sending the response from the electronic device when the random response interval of time expires; retrieving a maximum response time from memory of the electronic device; counting down a second timer until the expiration of the maximum response time; monitoring at the electronic device for receipt of an acknowledgment to the response, the acknowledgement confirming self-identification of the electronic device to the remote control; determining that the maximum response time expired before the receipt of the acknowledgement; and determining that the self-identification of the electronic device to the remote control has failed.