Systems and methods for multiport communication distribution

Abstract

Various systems and methods for distributing multiple Bluetooth data streams are discussed herein. As one example, a method for communicably coupling a single point Bluetooth device to multiple Bluetooth devices is taught. The method includes providing a multiport Bluetooth distributor that includes two or more Bluetooth protocol interfaces and a multiport processor. The multiport processor is operable to communicably couple one of the Bluetooth protocol interfaces to another Bluetooth protocol interface. The method further includes identifying at least two Bluetooth devices within range of the multiport Bluetooth distributor, and assembling a service offering based on the identified Bluetooth devices. The service offering includes a plurality of service types including at least a first service type and a second service type.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to (is a non-provisional filing of) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 806,610, entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE DATA STORAGE AND ACQUISITION” and filed Jul. 5, 2006 by Al-Refaee et al.; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 829,007, entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE DATA STORAGE AND ACQUISITION” and filed Oct. 11, 2006 by Al-Refaee et al.; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 869,453, entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE DATA STORAGE AND ACQUISITION” and filed Dec. 11, 2006 by Al-Refaee et al. Each of the aforementioned applications is assigned to an entity common hereto and is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.[0002]Further, the present application is related to the following patent applications filed on a date even herewith: PCT Application No. ______ (Attorney Reference No. AGERE-001210PCT), entitled “Systems and Methods for Implementing ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]Various embodiments of the present invention provide an intelligent data repository that is capable of binding to a variety of devices and performing data storage and retrieval in relation to the bound devices. Such an approach increases the autonomy of the data repository when compared with the traditional computer architecture where the data repository is completely governed by a processor in the local device. Indeed, in some cases, such an approach eliminates or reduces the need for sophisticated processor control in various interoperating consumer devices that are bound to the intelligent data repository. Thus, in contrast to the standard architecture where a local processor oversees operation, various embodiments of the present invention provide control from the central repository directing a processor local to a particular device.

[0012]In some cases of the aforementioned embodiments, transmission from the intelligent data repository is accomplished via a wireless interface allowing for increased interoperability and user friendliness. In particular instances, a single antenna is provided such that wireless communication is limited to one interoperable device at a time. In other instances, multiple antennae are provided such that interoperability can be performed in relation to multiple devices at any given time. In yet other instances, a single antenna is used along with a time division multiplexer circuit that allows the antenna to operate in relation to multiple devices in a seemingly simultaneous fashion.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, for example, Wi-Fi uses radio frequency transmission in a way that provides high bandwidth transfer rates with a relatively high power consumption and relatively complex setup requirements.

However, extending Bluetooth™ to serve additional paths would increase the costs of a large number of consumer electronic devices where the need is limited to only a few of the consumer electronic devices.

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