Patent ID: 7506057
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for establishing a paired connection between first and second media devices across a network, comprising: responsive to user interaction with the first media device, transmitting a first information message across the network including an identifier that includes a request to pair the first media device with the second media device; responsive to receipt of a second information message from the second device within a first predetermined time period, retrieving an identifier of the second device from the second information message and transmitting across the network a confirmation message including an identifier of the first device and an identifier of the second device; and responsive to receipt of a corresponding confirmation message from the second device within a second predetermined time period, completing a paired connection with the second device, said connection employing a communications protocol which permits the first device to control the second device in providing a media acquisition, filtering or output service, or combinations thereof.