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- Certain embodiments of the invention relate to wireless communication. More specifically, certain embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources.
- WPAN Wireless Personal Area Networks
- WPAN systems generally replace cumbersome cabling and/or wiring used to connect peripheral devices and/or mobile terminals by providing short distance wireless links that allow connectivity within very narrow spatial limits (typically, a 10-meter range).
- WPAN may be based on standardized technologies, for example Class 2 Bluetooth (BT) technology. While WPAN may be very beneficial for certain applications, other applications may require larger service areas and/or capabilities.
- BT Class 2 Bluetooth
- Wireless Local Area Networks may operate within a 100-meter range, for example.
- WLAN provide connectivity to devices that are located within a slightly larger geographical area, such as the area covered by a building or a campus, for example.
- WLAN systems are generally based on specific standards, for example IEEE 802.11 standard specifications, and typically operate within a 100-meter range, and are generally utilized to supplement the communication capacity provided by traditional wired Local Area Networks (LANs) installed in the same geographic area as the WLAN system.
- LANs Local Area Networks
- WLAN systems may be operated in conjunction with WPAN systems to provide users with an enhanced overall functionality.
- Bluetooth technology may be utilized to connect a laptop computer or a handheld wireless terminal to a peripheral device, such as a keyboard, mouse, headphone, and/or printer, while the laptop computer or the handheld wireless terminal may also be connected to a campus-wide WLAN network through an access point (AP) located within the building.
- AP access point
- cellular technology may allow use of the mobile phone as a form of wireless modem that allows connecting a laptop, for example, to the internet via a cellular network.
- wireless communication devices have seen substantial growth in performance capability and speed. As such, they are finding applications in areas not predicted when first introduced to give users mobile telephony. They may comprise mini computers, multimedia players, GPS devices and many other applications, for example.
- a system and/or method for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary WLAN infrastructure network comprising basic service sets (BSSs) integrated using a common distribution system (DS), in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- BSSs basic service sets
- DS common distribution system
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary multi-user environment with configurable resources, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of an exemplary environment configuration process, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- Certain aspects of the invention may be found in a method and system for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources either directly or translated.
- the preference information may be directly generated, or translated.
- Exemplary aspects of the invention may comprise discovering available networked resources utilizing a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD). Wireless communication may be established with one or more of the available networked resources utilizing the WMCD, which may then configure the resources according to user preferences.
- the user preferences may be stored internal or external to the WMCD, and may be modified based on subsequent changes to the configuring of the resources.
- the WMCD may communicate with the resources utilizing one or more of a plurality of wireless protocols, which may comprise cellular, WLAN, near-field communication, Bluetooth, and/or radio frequency identification.
- the WMCD may auto-discover as well as determine and authenticate access privileges for the resources, which may comprise devices for adjusting a user's local environment.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary WLAN infrastructure network comprising basic service sets (BSSs) integrated using a common distribution system (DS), in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the exemplary WLAN infrastructure network 100 shown may comprise a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD) 103 , a first BSS 102 a , a second BSS 102 b , a DS 104 , a wired network 106 , a portal 108 , a first access point (AP) 112 a , a second AP 102 b , a home network 121 , the Internet 119 and a plurality of WLAN stations 110 a and 110 b.
- WCD wireless mobile communication device
- AP access point
- the WMCD 103 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may be enabled to provide wireless communication between a user and networked resources.
- the WMCD 103 may comprise a cellular phone that may be capable of communicating utilizing multiple wireless protocols such as cellular, WLAN, WiMax, Bluetooth, RFID and NFC, for example.
- the BSSs 102 a and 102 b may represent a fundamental building block of the IEEE 802.11 (WLAN) architecture and may be defined as a group of stations that are under the direct control of a single coordination function.
- the geographical area covered by a BSS is known as the basic service area (BSA).
- the DS 104 may be utilized to integrate the BSSs 102 a and 102 b and may comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code that may be adapted to operate as a backbone network that is responsible for Medium Access Control (MAC) level transport in the WLAN infrastructure network 100 .
- the DS 104 as specified by the IEEE 802.11 standard, may be implementation independent.
- the DS 104 may be implemented utilizing IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN), IEEE 802.4 token bus LAN, IEEE 802.5 token ring LAN, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), or another IEEE 802.11 wireless medium.
- the DS 104 may be implemented utilizing the same physical medium as either the first BSS 102 a or the second BSS 102 b .
- the DS 104 may be logically different from the BSSs and may be utilized only to transfer packets between the BSSs and/or to transfer packets between the BSSs and the wired network 106 .
- the wired network 106 may comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code that may be adapted to provide wired networking operations.
- the wired network 106 may be accessed from the WLAN infrastructure network 100 via the portal 108 .
- the portal 108 may comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code and may be adapted to integrate the WLAN infrastructure network 100 with non-IEEE 802.11 networks.
- the portal 108 may also be adapted to perform the functional operations of a bridge, such as range extension and/or translation between different frame formats, in order to integrate the WLAN infrastructure network 100 with IEEE 802.11-based networks.
- the APs 112 a and 112 b may comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code that may be adapted to support range extension of the WLAN infrastructure network 100 by providing the integration points necessary for network connectivity between the BSSs.
- the WLAN stations 110 a and 110 b correspond to WLAN-enabled terminals that comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code that may be adapted to provide connectivity to the WLAN infrastructure network 100 via the APs.
- the WLAN station 110 a shown is a laptop computer and may correspond to a mobile station or terminal within the BSS and the WLAN station 110 b shown is a desktop computer and may correspond to a fixed or stationary terminal within the BSS.
- Each BSS may comprise a plurality of mobile or fixed stations and may not be limited to the exemplary implementation shown in FIG. 1A .
- the home network 121 may comprise a WMCD user's home network, and may comprise storage devices, such as the storage device 123 .
- Data such as user preferences and/or multimedia content that a user may wish to access from remote networks may be stored on the storage device 123 in the home network 121 .
- User preferences may comprise access privileges to networked resources, environmental conditions and entertainment preferences, for example.
- a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD) user may wish to utilize resources within a BSS. Preferences for a resource may be established for a WMCD user and may be stored locally on the WMCD 103 or on the home network 121 , or other remote device or service.
- the WMCD 103 may communicate with a home network via the AP 112 a in the BSS 102 a to obtain user preferences for one or more resources that may be utilized in instances when preferences may not be stored on the WMCD 103 .
- the WMCD 103 may verify that a user may have access privileges to a particular resource and may establish access based on stored access privilege date, for example.
- the WMCD 103 may be capable of communicating with a local network via a plurality of wireless protocols.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- a car 201 may comprise a global positioning system/navigation system GPS/NAV 205 , an audio system 207 , a temperature control system 209 , a humidity sensor 211 , a temperature sensor 213 and a seat control 215 .
- the WMCD 103 may be carried by a user within the car 201 .
- the home network 121 may comprise a storage device 123 , which may be enabled to store data to be used by other devices that may communicate with the home network 121 .
- the GPS/NAV 205 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable detection of global positioning signals that may be utilized for determining location and/or directions to a desired location via a navigation screen within the car 201 .
- the audio system 207 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable reception of AM, FM and/or satellite radio signals, playback of stored audio data, such as CD and/or MP3 data, for example.
- the audio system 207 may comprise wireless protocol capability for communicating with wireless devices such as the WMCD 103 , for example.
- the temperature control system 209 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable control of the temperature within the car 201 .
- the temperature control system 209 may receive input signals from the humidity and temperature sensors 211 and 213 , respectively.
- the temperature control system 209 may also comprise wireless protocol capability for communicating with wireless devices such as the WMCD 103 , for example.
- the temperature sensor 213 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable sensing of the ambient temperature of the environment inside and outside the car. In another embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor 213 may be capable of sensing the temperature of the user of the WMCD 103 in conjunction with the temperature inside and/or outside the car 201 . The temperature sensor 213 may be coupled to the temperature control system 209 for control of the temperature within the car 201 .
- the humidity sensor 213 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable sensing of the ambient humidity of the air within the car 201 .
- the humidity sensor 213 may be coupled to the temperature control system 209 for control of the humidity of the air within the car 201 .
- the seat control 215 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable control of a seat position within the car 201 as per user preference.
- the seat control 215 may comprise wireless protocol capability for communicating with wireless devices such as the WMCD 103 , for example, or may be coupled to a wireless device, such as a central wireless router in the car 201 .
- each of the devices may be coupled to a centralized communication device that may be capable of communicating with wireless devices, such as the WMCD 103 , as opposed to each device wirelessly communicating with the WMCD 103 .
- the cellular tower 117 , the Internet 119 and the Home Network 121 may comprise network resources available to the WMCD 103 to enable communication with external networked resources. User preferences may be stored in external resources, such as a storage device 123 within the home network 121 .
- the cellular tower 117 and the Internet 119 may provide access for the WMCD 103 to these resources.
- the WMCD 103 may communicate with the home network 121 via the Internet 119 utilizing a WLAN or WiMax network.
- the WMCD 103 may be located within the car 201 carried by a user.
- the WMCD 103 may auto-discover the available resources and determine whether it has access privileges to communicate with and/or control the available resources.
- the preferences of the user such as favorite radio stations, temperature and humidity level within the car 201 and seat position, for example, may be stored within the WMCD 103 or may be stored remotely, such as in the home network 121 , for example.
- the preferences may be communicated to the respective resource, such as the audio system 207 , the temperature control system 209 and/or the seat control 215 .
- the activation of the controls as configured by the user preferences, may be automatically enabled, or may require an activation by the user, or by approval from another user that may control the local resources.
- the conditions adjusted by the WMCD 103 may revert to their prior state once the WMCD 103 has moved a predefined distance away, for example.
- a user may have selected a desired location, such as a restaurant, for example, to travel to utilizing the car 201 .
- the WMCD 103 may establish communication with and enter the desired location into the GPS/NAV 205 , which may then plot the appropriate course on a display.
- the WMCD 103 may also communicate with and/or control the other resources within the car 201 , such as the audio system 207 , temperature control 209 and/or the seat control 215 , according to the preferences of the user.
- a compromise setting may be determined for each resource, such as an average temperature according to the ranges given by the preferences of each user, for example.
- the WMCD 103 may be enabled to establish permission rights, and/or provide authentication or security parameters to a local resource, depending on the requirements of the resources, to allow the WMCD 103 to control local resources.
- the WMCD 103 may also enable the communication of multimedia data to resources within the car 201 .
- the WMCD 103 may communicate with a storage device within the home network 121 via the cellular tower 117 and the Internet 119 , and download music to the audio system 207 for playback in the car 201 .
- the WMCD 103 may filter the preferences according to the location of the local resources. For example, if the WMCD 103 is in a location where a favorite station is not available, the WMCD 103 may filter this item from the preferences in this instance.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- a kiosk 301 there is shown a kiosk 301 , the WMCD 103 , a wireless access point 305 , the cellular tower 117 , the Internet 119 and the home network 121 .
- the cellular tower 117 , the Internet 119 and the home network 121 may be the same as described with respect to FIG. 2 , and may enable communication of the WMCD 103 with resources within the home network 121 .
- the kiosk 301 may comprise a user terminal that may enable a user to perform registration activities, such as checking in to a hotel.
- the kiosk 301 may comprise wireless communication capability such that the WMCD 103 may establish communication with the kiosk 301 and download user preferences to the kiosk 301 .
- the user preferences may be stored locally within the WMCD 103 or externally, such as in the home network 121 , for example. In another embodiment of the invention, the user preferences may be stored by an external entity, such a travel agency, for example, depending on the application in which the WMCD 103 may be utilized.
- the wireless access point 305 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable access to external networks via the Internet 119 .
- the wireless access point 305 may comprise multiple wireless protocol capabilities, and may enable communication between the WMCD 103 and the home network 121 via the Internet 119 .
- the WMCD 103 may auto-discover the available resources and determine whether it has access privileges to communicate with and/or control the available resources.
- Auto discovery may comprise the automatic detection of resources, as opposed to resources establishing contact with the WMCD 103 , and may be accomplished by polling, for example, for available networks on a periodic or continual basis.
- resources may “advertise”, or broadcast their presence and/or capabilities to establish contact with the WMCD 103 .
- the WMCD 103 may be utilized to establish communication with an information kiosk, such as a check-in kiosk at a hotel for example.
- a user may have a reservation at a hotel and may desire to check-in quickly utilizing a kiosk in the hotel lobby.
- the WMCD 103 may establish a wireless link with the kiosk 301 and upload user preferences to the kiosk 301 .
- the preferences may be stored locally on the WMCD 103 or may be stored remotely, such as in a storage device within the home network 121 . In this instance, the WMCD 103 may retrieve the user preferences via the wireless access point 305 and the Internet 119 .
- the WMCD may retrieve remotely stored user preferences via a cellular connection to the cellular tower 117 .
- the stored preferences may comprise language displayed by the kiosk 301 , room preferences and wake-up calls, for example.
- the user preferences may be dynamically adjusted based on selections by the user.
- the WMCD 103 may obtain information from the kiosk 301 , such as local restaurants or attractions, for example, which may be pertinent to the user's preferences for types of restaurants or entertainment attractions.
- the WMCD 103 may complete the check-in procedure and display options for other actions the user may select. Subsequent selections may result in modification to the currently stored preferences.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary multi-user environment with configurable resources, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- a room 401 comprising WMCDs 103 A, 103 B, 103 C and 103 D, a lighting control system 405 , a temperature control system 407 , an audio system 409 and a payment system 411 .
- the room 401 may comprise a location where multiple WMCD users may be present, such as in a restaurant, or even a home, for example.
- the lighting control system 405 , the temperature control system 407 and the audio system 409 may comprise systems that may be enabled to control the environment of the room 401 , and may be capable of wireless communication with the WMCDs 103 A, 103 B, 103 C and 103 D.
- the payment system 411 may store data on ordered goods and services and may enable automatic payment by a WMCD user.
- multiple users with WMCDs may be present in the room 401 , each with distinct established preferences and each WMCD 103 A, 103 B, 103 C and 103 D may auto-discover the available resources and determine whether it has access privileges to communicate with and/or control the available resources.
- preferences may be numerical, such as with temperature ranges or lighting levels
- the resources may be set to an average of all the ranges given by the multiple preferences.
- the audio system 409 may playback music of all preferences over time.
- the WMCDs 103 A, 103 B, 103 C and 103 D may be utilized to verify the accuracy of an order placed in a restaurant by establishing wireless communication with the payment system 411 .
- the WMCDs 103 A, 103 B, 103 C and 103 D may be utilized to indicate that a user may require assistance from an employee of the restaurant.
- the WMCDs 103 A, 1038 , 103 C and 103 D may then be used to review the bill and a user may authorize payment based on preferred payment method, which may be stored locally and/or remotely. Preferences may be uploaded to a service provider, such as a restaurant in this example, for future use by the user.
- a user may enter a room, such as the room 401 , with a plurality of local resources that may be configured.
- a user's favorite TV stations may be programmed into a multimedia system, the frequency response of the audio system 409 may be adjusted, and color and brightness of a TV may be adjusted.
- the local resources are not limited to those shown in the figures.
- the WMCDs 103 A-D may communicate with any local resource capable of communicating wirelessly, or wired to a wireless access point, for example, that may have user adjustable parameters.
- FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of an exemplary environment configuration process, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- a WMCD may auto-discover resources, or be contacted by local resources.
- the exemplary steps may repeat step 503 , to continue to auto-discover resources. If resources are available, the exemplary steps may proceed to step 507 where wireless communication may be established between the WMCD and the discovered resource or resources.
- the WMCD may retrieve preferences the user may have established for the discovered resource or resources. The preferences may be stored locally to the WMCD, or may be retrieved from a remote storage location, such as from a home network.
- the retrieved preferences may be utilized by the WMCD to configure and/or control the resource or resources, followed by end step 513 .
- a method and a system are disclosed for environment configuration by a device based on auto discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources and may comprise discovering available networked resources 205 , 207 , 209 and/or 215 utilizing a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD) 103 .
- Wireless communication may be established with one or more of the available networked resources 205 , 207 , 209 and/or 215 utilizing the WMCD 103 , which may then configure the available resources 205 , 207 , 209 and/or 215 according to user preferences.
- the user preferences may be stored internal or external to the WMCD 103 , and may be modified based on subsequent changes to the configuring of the resources 205 , 207 , 209 and/or 215 .
- the WMCD 103 may communicate with the resources 205 , 207 , 209 and/or 215 utilizing one or more of a plurality of wireless protocols, which may comprise cellular, WLAN, near-field communication, Bluetooth, and radio frequency identification.
- the WMCD 103 may auto-discover as well as determine and authenticate access privileges to the networked resources 205 , 207 , 209 and/or 215 , which may comprise devices for adjusting a user's local environment.
- Certain embodiments of the invention may comprise a machine-readable storage having stored thereon, a computer program having at least one code section for configuration of a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and extracting preference information from these resources either directly or translated, the at least one code section being executable by a machine for causing the machine to perform one or more of the steps described herein.
- aspects of the invention may be realized in hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof.
- the invention may be realized in a centralized fashion in at least one computer system or in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread across several interconnected computer systems. Any kind of computer system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein is suited.
- a typical combination of hardware, software and firmware may be a general-purpose computer system with a computer program that, when being loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein.
- One embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a board level product, as a single chip, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or with varying levels integrated on a single chip with other portions of the system as separate components.
- the degree of integration of the system will primarily be determined by speed and cost considerations. Because of the sophisticated nature of modern processors, it is possible to utilize a commercially available processor, which may be implemented external to an ASIC implementation of the present system. Alternatively, if the processor is available as an ASIC core or logic block, then the commercially available processor may be implemented as part of an ASIC device with various functions implemented as firmware.
- the present invention may also be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein, and which when loaded in a computer system is able to carry out these methods.
- Computer program in the present context may mean, for example, any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after either or both of the following: a) conversion to another language, code or notation; b) reproduction in a different material form.
- other meanings of computer program within the understanding of those skilled in the art are also contemplated by the present invention.
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- This application makes reference to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/950,991, filed on Jul. 20, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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- Certain embodiments of the invention relate to wireless communication. More specifically, certain embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources.
- The field of wireless communication has seen dramatic growth the last few years. In today's world, most people use their wireless devices, be it cellular phones, PDA's, laptops, and/or other devices, for various purposes, business and personal, on a constant and daily basis. Society is truly becoming a wireless one. Many wireless solutions have been introduced, and have made tremendous strides into everyday life.
- For example, the use of Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) has been gaining popularity in a great number of applications because of the flexibility and convenience in connectivity they provide. WPAN systems generally replace cumbersome cabling and/or wiring used to connect peripheral devices and/or mobile terminals by providing short distance wireless links that allow connectivity within very narrow spatial limits (typically, a 10-meter range). WPAN may be based on standardized technologies, for example Class 2 Bluetooth (BT) technology. While WPAN may be very beneficial for certain applications, other applications may require larger service areas and/or capabilities.
- To satisfy such needs, other technologies have been developed to provide greater wireless service. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) systems may operate within a 100-meter range, for example. In contrast to the WPAN systems, WLAN provide connectivity to devices that are located within a slightly larger geographical area, such as the area covered by a building or a campus, for example. WLAN systems are generally based on specific standards, for example IEEE 802.11 standard specifications, and typically operate within a 100-meter range, and are generally utilized to supplement the communication capacity provided by traditional wired Local Area Networks (LANs) installed in the same geographic area as the WLAN system.
- Other forms of wireless solutions have evolved from traditional land-based communication technologies. For instance, cellular phones have become just about an absolute necessity in today's world. While cellular technology was merely intended to add an element of mobility to the traditional telephony service, this technology has grown beyond that initial purpose. Many modern cellular technologies, including such technologies as GSM/GPRS, UMTS, and CDMA2000 may incorporate substantial data capabilities. Most of today's cellular services may include such features as text messaging, video streaming, web browsing . . . etc.
- Some mobile devices have the capability to utilize one or more wireless technologies. For instance, WLAN systems may be operated in conjunction with WPAN systems to provide users with an enhanced overall functionality. For example, Bluetooth technology may be utilized to connect a laptop computer or a handheld wireless terminal to a peripheral device, such as a keyboard, mouse, headphone, and/or printer, while the laptop computer or the handheld wireless terminal may also be connected to a campus-wide WLAN network through an access point (AP) located within the building. Also, cellular technology may allow use of the mobile phone as a form of wireless modem that allows connecting a laptop, for example, to the internet via a cellular network.
- Just as with other electronic devices, wireless communication devices have seen substantial growth in performance capability and speed. As such, they are finding applications in areas not predicted when first introduced to give users mobile telephony. They may comprise mini computers, multimedia players, GPS devices and many other applications, for example.
- Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of such systems with the present invention as set forth in the remainder of the present application with reference to the drawings.
- A system and/or method for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.
- Various advantages, aspects and novel features of the present invention, as well as details of an illustrated embodiment thereof, will be more fully understood from the following description and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary WLAN infrastructure network comprising basic service sets (BSSs) integrated using a common distribution system (DS), in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary multi-user environment with configurable resources, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of an exemplary environment configuration process, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. - Certain aspects of the invention may be found in a method and system for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources either directly or translated. The preference information may be directly generated, or translated. Exemplary aspects of the invention may comprise discovering available networked resources utilizing a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD). Wireless communication may be established with one or more of the available networked resources utilizing the WMCD, which may then configure the resources according to user preferences. The user preferences may be stored internal or external to the WMCD, and may be modified based on subsequent changes to the configuring of the resources. The WMCD may communicate with the resources utilizing one or more of a plurality of wireless protocols, which may comprise cellular, WLAN, near-field communication, Bluetooth, and/or radio frequency identification. The WMCD may auto-discover as well as determine and authenticate access privileges for the resources, which may comprise devices for adjusting a user's local environment.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary WLAN infrastructure network comprising basic service sets (BSSs) integrated using a common distribution system (DS), in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring toFIG. 1 , the exemplaryWLAN infrastructure network 100 shown may comprise a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD) 103, afirst BSS 102 a, asecond BSS 102 b, a DS 104, awired network 106, aportal 108, a first access point (AP) 112 a, a second AP 102 b, ahome network 121, the Internet 119 and a plurality ofWLAN stations - The WMCD 103 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may be enabled to provide wireless communication between a user and networked resources. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the WMCD 103 may comprise a cellular phone that may be capable of communicating utilizing multiple wireless protocols such as cellular, WLAN, WiMax, Bluetooth, RFID and NFC, for example.
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BSSs BSSs WLAN infrastructure network 100. The DS 104, as specified by the IEEE 802.11 standard, may be implementation independent. For example, the DS 104 may be implemented utilizing IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN), IEEE 802.4 token bus LAN, IEEE 802.5 token ring LAN, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), or another IEEE 802.11 wireless medium. The DS 104 may be implemented utilizing the same physical medium as either the first BSS 102 a or the second BSS 102 b. However, the DS 104 may be logically different from the BSSs and may be utilized only to transfer packets between the BSSs and/or to transfer packets between the BSSs and thewired network 106. - The
wired network 106 may comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code that may be adapted to provide wired networking operations. Thewired network 106 may be accessed from theWLAN infrastructure network 100 via theportal 108. The portal 108 may comprise suitable hardware, logic, circuitry, and/or code and may be adapted to integrate theWLAN infrastructure network 100 with non-IEEE 802.11 networks. Moreover, the portal 108 may also be adapted to perform the functional operations of a bridge, such as range extension and/or translation between different frame formats, in order to integrate theWLAN infrastructure network 100 with IEEE 802.11-based networks. - The
APs WLAN infrastructure network 100 by providing the integration points necessary for network connectivity between the BSSs. TheWLAN stations WLAN infrastructure network 100 via the APs. TheWLAN station 110 a shown is a laptop computer and may correspond to a mobile station or terminal within the BSS and theWLAN station 110 b shown is a desktop computer and may correspond to a fixed or stationary terminal within the BSS. Each BSS may comprise a plurality of mobile or fixed stations and may not be limited to the exemplary implementation shown inFIG. 1A . - The
home network 121 may comprise a WMCD user's home network, and may comprise storage devices, such as thestorage device 123. Data such as user preferences and/or multimedia content that a user may wish to access from remote networks may be stored on thestorage device 123 in thehome network 121. User preferences may comprise access privileges to networked resources, environmental conditions and entertainment preferences, for example. - In operation, a wireless mobile communication device (WMCD) user may wish to utilize resources within a BSS. Preferences for a resource may be established for a WMCD user and may be stored locally on the
WMCD 103 or on thehome network 121, or other remote device or service. TheWMCD 103 may communicate with a home network via theAP 112 a in theBSS 102 a to obtain user preferences for one or more resources that may be utilized in instances when preferences may not be stored on theWMCD 103. TheWMCD 103 may verify that a user may have access privileges to a particular resource and may establish access based on stored access privilege date, for example. TheWMCD 103 may be capable of communicating with a local network via a plurality of wireless protocols. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring toFIG. 2 , there is shown acar 201, acellular tower 117, theInternet 119 and ahome network 121. Thecar 201 may comprise a global positioning system/navigation system GPS/NAV 205, anaudio system 207, atemperature control system 209, ahumidity sensor 211, atemperature sensor 213 and aseat control 215. TheWMCD 103 may be carried by a user within thecar 201. Thehome network 121 may comprise astorage device 123, which may be enabled to store data to be used by other devices that may communicate with thehome network 121. - The GPS/
NAV 205 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable detection of global positioning signals that may be utilized for determining location and/or directions to a desired location via a navigation screen within thecar 201. - The
audio system 207 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable reception of AM, FM and/or satellite radio signals, playback of stored audio data, such as CD and/or MP3 data, for example. Theaudio system 207 may comprise wireless protocol capability for communicating with wireless devices such as theWMCD 103, for example. - The
temperature control system 209 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable control of the temperature within thecar 201. Thetemperature control system 209 may receive input signals from the humidity andtemperature sensors temperature control system 209 may also comprise wireless protocol capability for communicating with wireless devices such as theWMCD 103, for example. - The
temperature sensor 213 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable sensing of the ambient temperature of the environment inside and outside the car. In another embodiment of the invention, thetemperature sensor 213 may be capable of sensing the temperature of the user of theWMCD 103 in conjunction with the temperature inside and/or outside thecar 201. Thetemperature sensor 213 may be coupled to thetemperature control system 209 for control of the temperature within thecar 201. - The
humidity sensor 213 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable sensing of the ambient humidity of the air within thecar 201. Thehumidity sensor 213 may be coupled to thetemperature control system 209 for control of the humidity of the air within thecar 201. - The
seat control 215 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable control of a seat position within thecar 201 as per user preference. Theseat control 215 may comprise wireless protocol capability for communicating with wireless devices such as theWMCD 103, for example, or may be coupled to a wireless device, such as a central wireless router in thecar 201. - In another embodiment of the invention, each of the devices, the GPS/
NAV 205, theaudio system 207 and theseat control 215, may be coupled to a centralized communication device that may be capable of communicating with wireless devices, such as theWMCD 103, as opposed to each device wirelessly communicating with theWMCD 103. - The
cellular tower 117, theInternet 119 and theHome Network 121 may comprise network resources available to theWMCD 103 to enable communication with external networked resources. User preferences may be stored in external resources, such as astorage device 123 within thehome network 121. Thecellular tower 117 and theInternet 119 may provide access for theWMCD 103 to these resources. In another embodiment of the invention, theWMCD 103 may communicate with thehome network 121 via theInternet 119 utilizing a WLAN or WiMax network. - In operation, the
WMCD 103 may be located within thecar 201 carried by a user. TheWMCD 103 may auto-discover the available resources and determine whether it has access privileges to communicate with and/or control the available resources. The preferences of the user, such as favorite radio stations, temperature and humidity level within thecar 201 and seat position, for example, may be stored within theWMCD 103 or may be stored remotely, such as in thehome network 121, for example. The preferences may be communicated to the respective resource, such as theaudio system 207, thetemperature control system 209 and/or theseat control 215. The activation of the controls, as configured by the user preferences, may be automatically enabled, or may require an activation by the user, or by approval from another user that may control the local resources. The conditions adjusted by theWMCD 103 may revert to their prior state once theWMCD 103 has moved a predefined distance away, for example. - In another exemplary embodiment of the invention, a user may have selected a desired location, such as a restaurant, for example, to travel to utilizing the
car 201. Upon entry to thecar 201, theWMCD 103 may establish communication with and enter the desired location into the GPS/NAV 205, which may then plot the appropriate course on a display. TheWMCD 103 may also communicate with and/or control the other resources within thecar 201, such as theaudio system 207,temperature control 209 and/or theseat control 215, according to the preferences of the user. In instances where there may be multiple WMCDs within thecar 201, a compromise setting may be determined for each resource, such as an average temperature according to the ranges given by the preferences of each user, for example. - The
WMCD 103 may be enabled to establish permission rights, and/or provide authentication or security parameters to a local resource, depending on the requirements of the resources, to allow theWMCD 103 to control local resources. - The
WMCD 103 may also enable the communication of multimedia data to resources within thecar 201. For example, theWMCD 103 may communicate with a storage device within thehome network 121 via thecellular tower 117 and theInternet 119, and download music to theaudio system 207 for playback in thecar 201. In another embodiment of the invention, theWMCD 103 may filter the preferences according to the location of the local resources. For example, if theWMCD 103 is in a location where a favorite station is not available, theWMCD 103 may filter this item from the preferences in this instance. -
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another exemplary resource utilization via a wireless mobile communication device, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring toFIG. 3 , there is shown akiosk 301, theWMCD 103, awireless access point 305, thecellular tower 117, theInternet 119 and thehome network 121. Thecellular tower 117, theInternet 119 and thehome network 121 may be the same as described with respect toFIG. 2 , and may enable communication of theWMCD 103 with resources within thehome network 121. - The
kiosk 301 may comprise a user terminal that may enable a user to perform registration activities, such as checking in to a hotel. Thekiosk 301 may comprise wireless communication capability such that theWMCD 103 may establish communication with thekiosk 301 and download user preferences to thekiosk 301. The user preferences may be stored locally within theWMCD 103 or externally, such as in thehome network 121, for example. In another embodiment of the invention, the user preferences may be stored by an external entity, such a travel agency, for example, depending on the application in which theWMCD 103 may be utilized. - The
wireless access point 305 may comprise suitable circuitry, logic and/or code that may enable access to external networks via theInternet 119. Thewireless access point 305 may comprise multiple wireless protocol capabilities, and may enable communication between theWMCD 103 and thehome network 121 via theInternet 119. - In operation, the
WMCD 103 may auto-discover the available resources and determine whether it has access privileges to communicate with and/or control the available resources. Auto discovery may comprise the automatic detection of resources, as opposed to resources establishing contact with theWMCD 103, and may be accomplished by polling, for example, for available networks on a periodic or continual basis. In another embodiment of the invention, resources may “advertise”, or broadcast their presence and/or capabilities to establish contact with theWMCD 103. - The
WMCD 103 may be utilized to establish communication with an information kiosk, such as a check-in kiosk at a hotel for example. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a user may have a reservation at a hotel and may desire to check-in quickly utilizing a kiosk in the hotel lobby. TheWMCD 103 may establish a wireless link with thekiosk 301 and upload user preferences to thekiosk 301. The preferences may be stored locally on theWMCD 103 or may be stored remotely, such as in a storage device within thehome network 121. In this instance, theWMCD 103 may retrieve the user preferences via thewireless access point 305 and theInternet 119. In instances where a wireless access point is not available, the WMCD may retrieve remotely stored user preferences via a cellular connection to thecellular tower 117. The stored preferences may comprise language displayed by thekiosk 301, room preferences and wake-up calls, for example. The user preferences may be dynamically adjusted based on selections by the user. - The
WMCD 103 may obtain information from thekiosk 301, such as local restaurants or attractions, for example, which may be pertinent to the user's preferences for types of restaurants or entertainment attractions. TheWMCD 103 may complete the check-in procedure and display options for other actions the user may select. Subsequent selections may result in modification to the currently stored preferences. -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary multi-user environment with configurable resources, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring toFIG. 4 , there is shown aroom 401 comprisingWMCDs lighting control system 405, atemperature control system 407, an audio system 409 and apayment system 411. Theroom 401 may comprise a location where multiple WMCD users may be present, such as in a restaurant, or even a home, for example. Thelighting control system 405, thetemperature control system 407 and the audio system 409 may comprise systems that may be enabled to control the environment of theroom 401, and may be capable of wireless communication with theWMCDs payment system 411 may store data on ordered goods and services and may enable automatic payment by a WMCD user. - In operation, multiple users with WMCDs may be present in the
room 401, each with distinct established preferences and eachWMCD - In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the
WMCDs payment system 411. In addition, theWMCDs WMCDs - In another embodiment of the invention, a user may enter a room, such as the
room 401, with a plurality of local resources that may be configured. For example, a user's favorite TV stations may be programmed into a multimedia system, the frequency response of the audio system 409 may be adjusted, and color and brightness of a TV may be adjusted. The local resources are not limited to those shown in the figures. TheWMCDs 103A-D may communicate with any local resource capable of communicating wirelessly, or wired to a wireless access point, for example, that may have user adjustable parameters. -
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of an exemplary environment configuration process, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring toFIG. 5 , instep 503, afterstart step 501, a WMCD may auto-discover resources, or be contacted by local resources. Instep 505, if no resources are available, the exemplary steps may repeatstep 503, to continue to auto-discover resources. If resources are available, the exemplary steps may proceed to step 507 where wireless communication may be established between the WMCD and the discovered resource or resources. Instep 509, the WMCD may retrieve preferences the user may have established for the discovered resource or resources. The preferences may be stored locally to the WMCD, or may be retrieved from a remote storage location, such as from a home network. Instep 511, the retrieved preferences may be utilized by the WMCD to configure and/or control the resource or resources, followed byend step 513. - In an embodiment of the invention, a method and a system are disclosed for environment configuration by a device based on auto discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources and may comprise discovering available
networked resources networked resources WMCD 103, which may then configure theavailable resources WMCD 103, and may be modified based on subsequent changes to the configuring of theresources WMCD 103 may communicate with theresources WMCD 103 may auto-discover as well as determine and authenticate access privileges to thenetworked resources - Certain embodiments of the invention may comprise a machine-readable storage having stored thereon, a computer program having at least one code section for configuration of a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and extracting preference information from these resources either directly or translated, the at least one code section being executable by a machine for causing the machine to perform one or more of the steps described herein.
- Accordingly, aspects of the invention may be realized in hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. The invention may be realized in a centralized fashion in at least one computer system or in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread across several interconnected computer systems. Any kind of computer system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein is suited. A typical combination of hardware, software and firmware may be a general-purpose computer system with a computer program that, when being loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein.
- One embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a board level product, as a single chip, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or with varying levels integrated on a single chip with other portions of the system as separate components. The degree of integration of the system will primarily be determined by speed and cost considerations. Because of the sophisticated nature of modern processors, it is possible to utilize a commercially available processor, which may be implemented external to an ASIC implementation of the present system. Alternatively, if the processor is available as an ASIC core or logic block, then the commercially available processor may be implemented as part of an ASIC device with various functions implemented as firmware.
- The present invention may also be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein, and which when loaded in a computer system is able to carry out these methods. Computer program in the present context may mean, for example, any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after either or both of the following: a) conversion to another language, code or notation; b) reproduction in a different material form. However, other meanings of computer program within the understanding of those skilled in the art are also contemplated by the present invention.
- While the invention has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present invention without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but that the present invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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