CA2830757A1 - Method and system for sharing synchronized audio and video streams across a mesh of networked bluetooth or wireless devices - Google Patents
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Abstract
The Bluetooth and Wireless communication protocols are well established standards found in many mobile and computer devices. The aforementioned protocols have been expanded upon in numerous ways, for example, those embodied via the following patents and associated applications for patent:
CA 2772452 WI-FI, BLUE TOOTH, G.P.S
NETWORK
It is apparent from the foregoing that the prior art fails to teach, or even suggest, the method and system of sharing and syncing of files and audio streams across multiple linked Bluetooth or Wireless devices in a synchronized fashion as described by way of this application for patent.
This application provides a method and system of linking Bluetooth or Wireless enabled devices which allows for the synchronized streaming of audio and video broadcasts. The interconnected mesh may be immensely scaled so the broadcasts controlled by the master device can fill a large area such as an auditorium or arena. The sound may then be controlled with audio effects such as delay and balance as set by the software on the master device which affects tiered slave nodes in order to perfect the synchronization effect.
CA 2772452 WI-FI, BLUE TOOTH, G.P.S
NETWORK
It is apparent from the foregoing that the prior art fails to teach, or even suggest, the method and system of sharing and syncing of files and audio streams across multiple linked Bluetooth or Wireless devices in a synchronized fashion as described by way of this application for patent.
This application provides a method and system of linking Bluetooth or Wireless enabled devices which allows for the synchronized streaming of audio and video broadcasts. The interconnected mesh may be immensely scaled so the broadcasts controlled by the master device can fill a large area such as an auditorium or arena. The sound may then be controlled with audio effects such as delay and balance as set by the software on the master device which affects tiered slave nodes in order to perfect the synchronization effect.
Description
Technical Field The present invention relates to a method and system for sharing synchronized audio and video streams across a mesh of networked Bluetooth or Wireless devices.
Summary of the Invention This application for patent expands upon the invention of Bluetcioth and Wireless networking by providing a system and method by which users can create a networked mesh of multiple devices which allows for the synchronization and simultaneous broadcast of audio or video playback on all devices that are attached to the aforesaid mesh. The master device forms a piconet across 7 slave devices (or wireless network across attached slave devices), upon which, the aforementioned slave devices may then expand the ultimate range of the network by establishing their own subsequent piconets (or wireless networks), and so forth. This process allows the original master device to expand its broadcast area throughout a large master network of deployed local nodes.
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Description Brief Description of the Drawings FIG. 1 is a view of the User Stream Selection screen present within the software;
FIG. 2 is a view of the Mesh Alert popup notification present within the software;
FIG. 3 is a view of the Meshes within Range screen present within the software;
FIG. 4 is an overhead view of an auditorium which pictures the placement of the Master Node and the Master and Slave Nodes of subsequent piconets created by the software;
FIG. 5 is an overhead view of an auditorium which illustrates the placement of the Master Node and the Master and Slave Nodes of subsequent piconets as created by the software;
FIG. 6 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the range of a single Bluetooth device;
FIG. 7 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the effective range of a single Bluetooth device with a deployed mesh and subsequent 7 devices joined via a piconet;
FIG. 8 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the effective range of a single Bluetooth device with a deployed mesh and subsequent 7 devices joined via a piconet, and accordingly, 7 subsequent devices joined via piconets to each of the aforementioned devices;
FIG. 9 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the broadcast range of a single Bluetooth and software enabled device; and
Summary of the Invention This application for patent expands upon the invention of Bluetcioth and Wireless networking by providing a system and method by which users can create a networked mesh of multiple devices which allows for the synchronization and simultaneous broadcast of audio or video playback on all devices that are attached to the aforesaid mesh. The master device forms a piconet across 7 slave devices (or wireless network across attached slave devices), upon which, the aforementioned slave devices may then expand the ultimate range of the network by establishing their own subsequent piconets (or wireless networks), and so forth. This process allows the original master device to expand its broadcast area throughout a large master network of deployed local nodes.
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Description Brief Description of the Drawings FIG. 1 is a view of the User Stream Selection screen present within the software;
FIG. 2 is a view of the Mesh Alert popup notification present within the software;
FIG. 3 is a view of the Meshes within Range screen present within the software;
FIG. 4 is an overhead view of an auditorium which pictures the placement of the Master Node and the Master and Slave Nodes of subsequent piconets created by the software;
FIG. 5 is an overhead view of an auditorium which illustrates the placement of the Master Node and the Master and Slave Nodes of subsequent piconets as created by the software;
FIG. 6 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the range of a single Bluetooth device;
FIG. 7 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the effective range of a single Bluetooth device with a deployed mesh and subsequent 7 devices joined via a piconet;
FIG. 8 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the effective range of a single Bluetooth device with a deployed mesh and subsequent 7 devices joined via a piconet, and accordingly, 7 subsequent devices joined via piconets to each of the aforementioned devices;
FIG. 9 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the broadcast range of a single Bluetooth and software enabled device; and
-2-30 FIG. 10 is an overhead view which, for illustration purposes, showcases the broadcast range of a single Bluetooth enabled device with a deployed mesh and subsequent 7 devices joined via a piconet, and accordingly, 7 subsequent devices joined via piconets to each of the aforementioned devices.
35 Detailed Description of the Invention The master user installs proprietary software on their Bluetooth or Wireless enabled device. The user is then presented with an output selection screen through which they can choose from available stream types, including microphone and file or a combination thereof (Figure 1). The 40 software then facilitates a piconet or wireless hotspot which is made available to other Bluetooth or Wireless enabled devices that are within range. Subsequently, these other devices (potential slaves) that have the installed software are notified that a local source is available to join (Figure 2) and may also view a list of available meshes within range of their device (Figure 3). These devices can then choose to join the master source. Subsequently, other devices within range of these 45 newly connected devices are notified that a source node has been created and, as such, these newly notified devices may also join the source node. This process subsequently cascades to all Bluetooth or Wireless and software enabled devices that are within range of the networked devices. The file data from the original source that presents on the Master Node is concurrently streamed to all devices on the network.
Any networked device may create a mesh and the designation of the Master Node can be changed to any device (or devices) that is (are) connected to the networked mesh. This allows the range of a Bluetooth or Wireless device and its source output to be expanded across a range of multiple devices and allows for the synchronization of audio and video files across the mesh.
Example of the Invention and Usefulness in a Practical Setting By way of example, Figure 4 illustrates the position of the Master Node in relation to the seats in an auditorium setting. If the device which is to become the Master Node relied solely on the use of
35 Detailed Description of the Invention The master user installs proprietary software on their Bluetooth or Wireless enabled device. The user is then presented with an output selection screen through which they can choose from available stream types, including microphone and file or a combination thereof (Figure 1). The 40 software then facilitates a piconet or wireless hotspot which is made available to other Bluetooth or Wireless enabled devices that are within range. Subsequently, these other devices (potential slaves) that have the installed software are notified that a local source is available to join (Figure 2) and may also view a list of available meshes within range of their device (Figure 3). These devices can then choose to join the master source. Subsequently, other devices within range of these 45 newly connected devices are notified that a source node has been created and, as such, these newly notified devices may also join the source node. This process subsequently cascades to all Bluetooth or Wireless and software enabled devices that are within range of the networked devices. The file data from the original source that presents on the Master Node is concurrently streamed to all devices on the network.
Any networked device may create a mesh and the designation of the Master Node can be changed to any device (or devices) that is (are) connected to the networked mesh. This allows the range of a Bluetooth or Wireless device and its source output to be expanded across a range of multiple devices and allows for the synchronization of audio and video files across the mesh.
Example of the Invention and Usefulness in a Practical Setting By way of example, Figure 4 illustrates the position of the Master Node in relation to the seats in an auditorium setting. If the device which is to become the Master Node relied solely on the use of
-3-60 its single external speaker to transmit audio, the volume would not be loud enough to encompass the room and be easily heard by all parties. However, by linking its audio stream with all available devices in sub-tiered piconets (as illustrated via Figure 4 and Figure 5) each networked seat in the auditorium gains the benefit of having not only a local sound source but the combined benefit of all surrounding sound sources.
In an auditorium setting, for example, the Master Node may be switched to a different device or devices once the network mesh has been created. This would allow for the microphone of the Master Device to serve in a manner similar to a shared, "pass around"
microphone and speakers.
By way of another example, by streaming their microphone in conjunction with a local file, the Master Node can create a "powerpoint" type presentation on all networked devices. This allows the user's presentation to occur simultaneously on all networked speakers and video screens which provides for greater dissemination that can markedly enhance presentation in venues where sight lines or field of vision may be compromised or unconventional.
This method and system allows for the effective Bluetooth or Wireless range of the device (illustrated in Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8) and proximate range of the broadcast (illustrated in Figure 9 and Figure 10) to be greatly expanded. The use of the system and method as applied for pursuant to this patent will lead to richer, more interactive and immersive user experiences. There are numerous advantages to such a system and method which include, inter alio, sound amplification, increased audio saturation, reduced infrastructure cost and novelty.
In an auditorium setting, for example, the Master Node may be switched to a different device or devices once the network mesh has been created. This would allow for the microphone of the Master Device to serve in a manner similar to a shared, "pass around"
microphone and speakers.
By way of another example, by streaming their microphone in conjunction with a local file, the Master Node can create a "powerpoint" type presentation on all networked devices. This allows the user's presentation to occur simultaneously on all networked speakers and video screens which provides for greater dissemination that can markedly enhance presentation in venues where sight lines or field of vision may be compromised or unconventional.
This method and system allows for the effective Bluetooth or Wireless range of the device (illustrated in Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8) and proximate range of the broadcast (illustrated in Figure 9 and Figure 10) to be greatly expanded. The use of the system and method as applied for pursuant to this patent will lead to richer, more interactive and immersive user experiences. There are numerous advantages to such a system and method which include, inter alio, sound amplification, increased audio saturation, reduced infrastructure cost and novelty.
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1. The system and method by which software and Bluetooth piconets are utilized to engage in the mass synchronized sharing of a common source consisting of a a) microphone stream;
b) audio stream or file;
c) video stream or file;
or any combination thereof across the mesh of networked Bluetooth devices.
b) audio stream or file;
c) video stream or file;
or any combination thereof across the mesh of networked Bluetooth devices.
2. The system and method by which software and Wireless networks are utilized to engage in the mass synchronized sharing of a common source consisting of a a) microphone stream;
b) audio stream or file;
c) video stream or file;
or any combination thereof across the mesh of networked Wireless devices.
b) audio stream or file;
c) video stream or file;
or any combination thereof across the mesh of networked Wireless devices.
3. The system and method by which software and Bluetooth piconets and Wireless networks are utilized to engage in the mass synchronized sharing of a common source consisting of a a) microphone stream;
b) audio stream or file;
c) video stream or file;
or any combination thereof across the mesh of networked Bluetooth and Wireless devices.
b) audio stream or file;
c) video stream or file;
or any combination thereof across the mesh of networked Bluetooth and Wireless devices.
4. The system and method by which devices are notified that a common source, as the aforesaid common source is described in Claim 1, or Claim 2, or Claim 3, is within range of their device.
5. The system and method by users may view a list of common sources, as the aforesaid common sources are described in Claim 1, or Claim 2, or Claim 3 that are within range of their device.
6. The system and method by which users may elect to join a common source, as the aforesaid common source is described in Claim 1, or Claim 2, or Claim 3.
7. The system and method by which the device that acts as the primary master node within the existing network of devices broadcasting a common source, as the aforesaid common source is described in Claim 1, or Claim 2 or Claim 3, can be modified to allow another device on the existing network of devices to become the primary master node.
8. The system and method by which the device that acts as the primary master node within the existing network of devices broadcasting a common source, as the aforesaid common source is described in Claim 1, or Claim 2 or Claim 3, can be modified to allow one or more devices on the existing network of devices to become the primary master node(s).
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