Electronic devices with vision-assisted radio control

Abstract

A communications system may include a head-mounted device (HMD) and at least one other device. The HMD may capture camera data from its surroundings. The devices may include radios for wirelessly communicating via corresponding communications links. The HMD may help to adjust one or more of the radios based on the camera data. The adjustments may include transitioning the radio(s) between radio states, controlling how the radio(s) search for other devices, controlling the radio(s) to initiate or end a particular connection, controlling the radio(s) to enter or exit a power-saving mode, disabling or powering off the radio(s), controlling the radio(s) to coordinate video streaming/playback, and/or controlling the radio(s) to coordinate reminders. Leveraging the optical capabilities of the HMD may allow the devices to wirelessly connect to each other in a seamless and efficient manner while also minimizing power consumption by the radios and user interaction with the devices.