Abstract: A method and device for securing image data detected by an electronic device is provided. The electronic may include a camera. In one aspect, a method includes: capturing image data using the camera; based on the captured image data, detecting a security marker displayed by a display device, the security marker being periodically displayed to be undetectable by a human eye that is viewing the display device; and in response to determining that the security marker is detected by the electronic device, applying a security policy to the image data captured by the electronic device.

Abstract: A method and device for determining a boundary associated with image data captured by an electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a camera. In one aspect, a method includes: capturing the image data using the camera; based on the captured image data, detecting a boundary marker displayed by a display device, the boundary marker is periodically displayed to be undetectable by a human eye that is viewing the display device; and modifying, based on the boundary marker, image data captured by the camera.

Abstract: According to embodiments described in the specification, a mobile electronic device and method for controlling a media player device to play back media are provided. The mobile device includes: a network interface; a memory storing first audio data and second audio data; a microphone; and a processor interconnected with the network interface, the memory and the microphone, the processor operating to: transmit, to a media player device via the network interface, a request to initiate a connection between the mobile device and the media player device; send the first audio data over the connection to the media player device for playback by the media player device; detect the playback of the first audio data via the microphone; and in response to detecting playback of the first audio data, send the second audio data over the connection to the player device for playback by the media player device.

Abstract: A method and device for securing image data detected by an electronic device is provided. The electronic may include a camera. In one aspect, a method includes: capturing image data using the camera; based on the captured image data, detecting a security marker displayed by a display device, the security marker being periodically displayed to be undetectable by a human eye that is viewing the display device; and in response to determining that the security marker is detected by the electronic device, applying a security policy to the image data captured by the electronic device.

Abstract: A method and device for determining a boundary associated with image data captured by an electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a camera. In one aspect, a method includes: capturing the image data using the camera; based on the captured image data, detecting a boundary marker displayed by a display device, the boundary marker is periodically displayed to be undetectable by a human eye that is viewing the display device; and modifying, based on the boundary marker, image data captured by the camera.

Abstract: A method for configuring an electronic device comprises receiving an order for a new electronic device from a user, receiving account information for a server account for the user emulating the new electronic device on a server to generate a virtual electronic device, associating the virtual electronic device with the server account, providing access to the virtual electronic device through the server account, configuring the virtual electronic device based on user interaction with the virtual electronic device through the server account, receiving an activation signal from the new electronic device; and applying a configuration of the virtual electronic device to the new electronic device.

Abstract: According to embodiments described in the specification, a mobile electronic device and method for controlling a media player device to play back media are provided. The mobile device includes: a network interface; a memory storing first audio data and second audio data; a microphone; and a processor interconnected with the network interface, the memory and the microphone, the processor operating to: transmit, to a media player device via the network interface, a request to initiate a connection between the mobile device and the media player device; send the first audio data over the connection to the media player device for playback by the media player device; detect the playback of the first audio data via the microphone; and in response to detecting playback of the first audio data, send the second audio data over the connection to the player device for playback by the media player device.

Abstract: A method for a user electronic device to present information to a user. A status of a short range communication link between the user electronic device and a vehicle electronic device of a vehicle is monitored. When the user electronic device and the vehicle electronic device are connected, first data associated with the vehicle is retrieved from the vehicle electronic device. Dependent upon the first data, second data, including vehicle data, is retrieved. The second data is formatted in accordance with a messaging protocol of the vehicle electronic device and transmitted to the vehicle electronic device for presentation on a visual or audio interface of the vehicle electronic device. When the short range link is terminated, or at regular intervals, the location of the user electronic device may be stored to enable the vehicle to be located at a later time.