Dual-Bluetooth connection management method and system

Abstract

The invention provides a dual-Bluetooth connection management method and a dual-Bluetooth connection management system. The dual-Bluetooth connection management method and the dual-Bluetooth connection management system are suitable for an electronic device comprising a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit. The first Bluetooth unit is connected with a first electronic device through a first wireless network so as to obtain first identification data corresponding to the first electronic device, and carries out authentication operation with the first electronic device according to the first identification data. And when the authentication operation is completed, establishing a connection white list according to the first identification data, and simultaneously providing the connection white list to the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit for use. The second Bluetooth unit receives data transmission of the first electronic device in the corresponding connection white list.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a Bluetooth communication management method and system, and particularly to a method and system for managing communication whitelists of two Bluetooth units in an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the advancement of electronic information technology, vehicle development has become increasingly intelligent. Beyond basic transportation functions, improvements in safety and other peripheral applications have become key areas of focus for the industry.

[0003] On the other hand, with rising environmental awareness and advancements in electric vehicle technology, developing electric vehicles to replace traditional vehicles powered by fossil fuels has gradually become an important goal in the automotive industry, leading to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles. Generally speaking, electric vehicles are equipped with a greater number of electronic components / devices and can be combined with the user's mobile devices to provide more personalized applications and experiences.

[0004] These electronic components / devices in electric vehicles typically use wireless methods, such as Bluetooth networks, to connect to various surrounding electronic devices. Different electronic components / devices in an electric vehicle may each have independent connection units, such as Classic Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy devices, to connect to a specific electronic device, such as a user's mobile phone. Without proper management, the connection units of different electronic components / devices must each undergo an authentication process with the specific electronic device to accept its connection and data transmission. When an electric vehicle contains a large number of electronic components / devices, the authentication process for each specific electronic device must be repeated extensively, which is extremely cumbersome and inefficient for the user. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the present invention provides a method and system for managing dual Bluetooth connections.

[0006] This invention discloses a dual Bluetooth connection management method applicable to an electronic device comprising a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit. The first Bluetooth unit connects to the first electronic device via a first wireless network to obtain first identification data of the first electronic device and performs an authentication process based on the first identification data. Upon completion of the authentication process, a connection whitelist is established based on the first identification data and provided to both the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit. The second Bluetooth unit receives data transmissions from the first electronic device listed in the connection whitelist.

[0007] This invention discloses a dual Bluetooth connection management system applicable to an electronic device, comprising a first Bluetooth unit, a second Bluetooth unit, and a processing unit. The first Bluetooth unit connects to the first electronic device via a first wireless network to obtain first identification data of the first electronic device and performs an authentication process based on the first identification data. Upon completion of the authentication process, the processing unit establishes a connection whitelist based on the first identification data, which is simultaneously provided to both the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit. The second Bluetooth unit receives data transmissions from the first electronic device listed in the connection whitelist.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second Bluetooth unit connects to the first electronic device via a second wireless network to obtain first identification data of the corresponding first electronic device and determine whether the first identification data exists in a connection whitelist. When the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist, the second Bluetooth unit skips the authentication process and receives data transmissions from the corresponding first electronic device. When the first identification data does not exist in the connection whitelist, the second Bluetooth unit performs the authentication process.

[0009] In some embodiments, the processing unit stores the connection whitelist in a first storage unit of the corresponding first Bluetooth unit and stores the connection whitelist in a second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit obtains a second identification data of a corresponding second electronic device, and the processing unit re-establishes a connection whitelist based on the second identification data and updates the connection whitelist containing the second identification data to the second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit is a classic Bluetooth device, and the second Bluetooth unit is a low-power Bluetooth device.

[0012] The method described above can exist in the form of program code. When the program code is loaded into and executed by a machine, the machine becomes an apparatus for implementing the present invention.

[0013] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a dual Bluetooth connection management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3The flowchart illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 The flowchart illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 The flowchart illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 The flowchart illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] List of reference numerals

[0021] 100: Dual Bluetooth connection management system

[0022] 110: Electronic devices

[0023] 112: First Bluetooth Unit

[0024] 114: Second Bluetooth Unit

[0025] 116: Processing Unit

[0026] 120: First Electronic Device

[0027] 132: First Wireless Network

[0028] 134: First Wireless Network

[0029] S302, S304, S306, S308, S310: Steps

[0030] S402, S404, S406, S408, S410, S412: Steps

[0031] S502, S504, S506: Steps

[0032] S602, S604, S606: Steps. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Figure 1This invention illustrates a dual Bluetooth connectivity management system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The dual Bluetooth connectivity management system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device 110. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may be mounted on a vehicle, such as a gasoline-powered vehicle or an electric vehicle, such as an electric motorcycle or electric car. The electronic device 110 includes at least a first Bluetooth unit 112, a second Bluetooth unit 114, and a processing unit 116. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit 112 may be a classic Bluetooth device, and the second Bluetooth unit 114 may be a low-power Bluetooth device. It is also worth noting that in some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit 112 and the second Bluetooth unit 114 may each include a storage unit (not shown in the figure). The first Bluetooth unit 112 and the second Bluetooth unit 114 can each connect to other wirelessly connected electronic devices via a Bluetooth network. The processing unit 116 can control the operation of all hardware and software in the electronic device 110, the details of which will be described later.

[0034] Figure 2 This illustrates a dual Bluetooth connectivity management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. The dual Bluetooth connectivity management system 100 according to this embodiment includes at least one electronic device 110 and a first electronic device 120. Similarly, in some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may be mounted on a vehicle, such as a gasoline-powered vehicle or an electric vehicle, such as an electric motorcycle or electric car. The electronic device 110 includes at least a first Bluetooth unit 112 and a second Bluetooth unit 114. In some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit 112 may be a classic Bluetooth device, and the second Bluetooth unit 114 may be a low-power Bluetooth device. Similarly, in some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit 112 and the second Bluetooth unit 114 may each include a storage unit (not shown). The first Bluetooth unit 112 can be connected to the first electronic device 120 via a first wireless network 132. The second Bluetooth unit 114 can be connected to the first electronic device 120 via a second wireless network 134.

[0035] Figure 3 This invention illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device. The electronic device may include at least a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit.

[0036] First, as in step S302, the first Bluetooth unit connects to a first electronic device via a first wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, and as in step S304, obtains first identification data of the corresponding first electronic device. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the first Bluetooth unit may be a classic Bluetooth device. Next, as in step S306, the first Bluetooth unit performs an authentication operation with the first electronic device based on the first identification data. If the authentication operation is not completed (No in step S308), the process ends. If the authentication operation is completed (Yes in step S308), as in step S310, a connection whitelist is established based on the first identification data to be used by both the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit. It is worth noting that the second Bluetooth unit receives data transmissions from the first electronic device in the corresponding connection whitelist. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the second Bluetooth unit may be a Bluetooth Low Energy device.

[0037] Figure 4 This invention illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to this embodiment is applicable to an electronic device. The electronic device may include at least a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit. In this embodiment, the second Bluetooth unit can receive data transmissions from the first electronic device that are on a corresponding connection whitelist.

[0038] First, as in step S402, the second Bluetooth unit connects to the first electronic device via a second wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, to obtain the first identification data of the corresponding first electronic device, as in step S404. Next, as in step S406, it is determined whether the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist. When the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist (yes in step S408), as in step S410, the authentication process is omitted, and the second Bluetooth unit receives data transmissions from the corresponding first electronic device. When the first identification data does not exist in the connection whitelist (no in step S408), as in step S412, the second Bluetooth unit performs the authentication process for the corresponding first electronic device. Note that after the authentication process for the corresponding first electronic device is completed, the second Bluetooth unit can receive data transmissions from the corresponding first electronic device.

[0039] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may have a storage unit for recording the aforementioned connection whitelist, and the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit may jointly access the connection whitelist in this storage unit.

[0040] Figure 5This invention discloses a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to this embodiment is applicable to an electronic device. The electronic device may include at least a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit. In this embodiment, the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit each have a first storage unit and a second storage unit, and each records an original or copy of a corresponding connection whitelist. The connection whitelist is synchronously stored in the corresponding storage units of the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit. First, as in step S502, it is determined whether the connection whitelist has been established or updated. When the connection whitelist has not been established or updated (No in step S502), the determination in step S502 continues. When the connection whitelist has been established or updated (Yes in step S502), as in step S504, the connection whitelist is stored in the first storage unit of the corresponding first Bluetooth unit, and as in step S506, the connection whitelist is stored in the second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

[0041] Figure 6 This invention illustrates a dual Bluetooth connection management method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to this embodiment is applicable to an electronic device. The electronic device may include at least a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit. In this embodiment, the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit each have a first storage unit and a second storage unit, and each records an original or a copy of a corresponding connection whitelist. When one Bluetooth unit updates its connection whitelist, the updated connection whitelist is also synchronously updated in the storage unit of the other Bluetooth unit. First, as in step S602, the first Bluetooth unit connects to a second electronic device to obtain second identification data of the corresponding second electronic device and performs authentication operations on the corresponding second electronic device. Next, as in step S604, the connection whitelist is re-established based on the second identification data. After the connection whitelist is re-established / updated, as in step S606, the connection whitelist containing the second identification data is updated in the second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

[0042] Therefore, the dual Bluetooth connection management method and system of this case can manage the communication whitelists of the two Bluetooth units in the electronic device, thereby reducing the repetitive work of authenticating a large number of devices and increasing the efficiency of related operations and management.

[0043] The method, or a specific form or part thereof, of the present invention may exist in the form of program code. The program code may be contained in physical media, such as floppy disks, optical discs, hard disks, or any other machine-readable (e.g., computer-readable) storage media, or may be a computer program product, not limited to an external form. When the program code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, that machine becomes an apparatus for participating in the present invention. The program code may also be transmitted via transmission media, such as wires or cables, optical fibers, or any transmission method. When the program code is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer, that machine becomes an apparatus for participating in the present invention. When implemented in a general-purpose processing unit, the program code, in conjunction with the processing unit, provides a unique apparatus that operates similarly to an application-specific logic circuit.

[0044] Although the present invention has been disclosed with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A dual Bluetooth connection management method, characterized in that, An electronic device comprising a first Bluetooth unit and a second Bluetooth unit includes the following steps: The first Bluetooth unit connects to a first electronic device via a first wireless network to obtain a first identification data corresponding to the first electronic device; The first Bluetooth unit performs an authentication operation with the first electronic device based on the first identification data; as well as Once the authentication process is complete, a connection whitelist is created based on the first identification data, which is then provided to both the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit for use. The second Bluetooth unit receives data transmissions from the first electronic device in the corresponding connection whitelist.

2. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: The second Bluetooth unit connects to the first electronic device via a second wireless network to obtain the first identification data corresponding to the first electronic device; Determine whether the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist; When the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist, the authentication process is omitted; as well as When the first identification data does not exist in the connection whitelist, the authentication operation is performed.

3. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: The electronic device stores the connection whitelist into a first storage unit corresponding to the first Bluetooth unit; and The electronic device stores the connection whitelist in a second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

4. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: The first Bluetooth unit acquires second identification data of a corresponding second electronic device; The connection whitelist is re-established based on the second identification data; and The electronic device updates the connection whitelist containing the second identification data to the second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

5. The dual Bluetooth connection management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first Bluetooth unit is a classic Bluetooth device, and the second Bluetooth unit is a low-power Bluetooth device.

6. A dual Bluetooth connection management system, characterized in that, Suitable for an electronic device, including: A first Bluetooth unit connects to a first electronic device via a first wireless network to obtain first identification data corresponding to the first electronic device, and performs an authentication operation with the first electronic device based on the first identification data. A second Bluetooth unit; and A processing unit is configured to, upon completion of the authentication process, establish a connection whitelist based on the first identification data, so as to provide it simultaneously to the first Bluetooth unit and the second Bluetooth unit. The second Bluetooth unit receives data transmissions from the first electronic device in the corresponding connection whitelist.

7. The dual Bluetooth connection management system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second Bluetooth unit connects to the first electronic device via a second wireless network to obtain the first identification data corresponding to the first electronic device, and determines whether the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist. When the first identification data exists in the connection whitelist, the second Bluetooth unit skips the authentication process and receives the data transmission from the first electronic device. When the first identification data does not exist in the connection whitelist, the second Bluetooth unit performs the authentication process.

8. The dual Bluetooth connection management system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The processing unit stores the connection whitelist in a first storage unit corresponding to the first Bluetooth unit, and stores the connection whitelist in a second storage unit corresponding to the second Bluetooth unit.

9. The dual Bluetooth connection management system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first Bluetooth unit obtains a second identification data of a corresponding second electronic device, and the processing unit re-establishes the connection whitelist based on the second identification data, and updates the connection whitelist containing the second identification data to the second storage unit of the corresponding second Bluetooth unit.

10. The dual Bluetooth connection management system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first Bluetooth unit is a classic Bluetooth device, and the second Bluetooth unit is a low-power Bluetooth device.

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