Short-range radio terminal adapted for data streaming and real time services

Abstract

A local services platform including a server subsystem is connected to one or more APs; an application subsystem and provides headset / terminals (HS) with real-time services. A streaming interface is installed between the server and the application. The HS is capable of being activated and paired with a host device, typically a telephone under standard Link Control Protocol. The HS includes an extra button, when operated, causes the host to place the HS in an 'idle' mode. During the 'idle' mode, the HS listens to AP inquiries or carries out inquiries. When an AP beacon is detected, the HS requests a HOLD state from the paired telephone and receives streaming data after completing a connection to the AP beacon. When the streaming data is in channels, the HS can switch among the channels or end the transmission by operating the idle button.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to communication devices, systems and methods. In particular, the present invention relates to short-range radio terminals, systems and methods adapted to data streaming and real-time services. Background technique [0002] A short-range communication technology (typically Bluetooth) provides an active client with a Synchronous Connection-Oriented (SCO) link capable of transmitting a 64 kilobyte per second (KPS) channel. A data stream includes anything, but usually includes voice. The data stream can be added to a Bluetooth headset using a headset (headset) or a hands-free profile (hand-free profile). A Bluetooth access point (AP) acts as a Bluetooth voice beacon, that is, voice flows from the AP to the headset as an active terminal. The access point can also provide real-time location aware or listening services to the headset. However, the headset must be paired with a host device, such as a telephone, in order to pr...

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[0011] None of these prior art discloses or proposes a short-distance terminal (headset in typical cases) adapted to switch the terminal to a host device (telephone in typical cases) To an "idle state" that puts the paired device in a passive state (typically the "hold" state) to receive streaming voice or listen to services from a voice beacon (typically an access point (AP)) , while disconnecting streaming voice when the master device becomes active

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