/Systems, Methods And Computer Program Products For Detecting And Displaying Selectable Networked Devices Based On Proximity Or Signal Strength
Abstract
An architecture is provided for displaying a list of connected devices by generating a first list of devices connected to the same local network and scanning for devices within a defined physical range of a media playback device. A second list of devices within the defined physical range is generated and compared to the first list to create a third list of devices with overlapping identifiers. The media playback device then displays the third list of devices on its interface according to proximity for the user to select an appropriate device for media playback.
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What is claimed is:
An architecture is provided for displaying a list of connected devices by generating a first list of devices connected to the same local network and scanning for devices within a defined physical range of a media playback device. A second list of devices within the defined physical range is generated and compared to the first list to create a third list of devices with overlapping identifiers. The media playback device then displays the third list of devices on its interface according to proximity for the user to select an appropriate device for media playback.
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Filed
05/28/2026Published
09/17/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(3)
H04N 21/485:End-user interface for client configuration
H04N 21/41:Structure of client; Structure of client peripherals
H04N 21/431:Generation of visual interfaces; Content or additional data rendering