Disabling wireless device interaction

Abstract

Various aspects of this disclosure relate, in general, to wireless communications. In some aspects, a receiver may establish a connection with a wireless device. While the connection is active, the receiver may disable interactions received from the wireless device, and disabling interactions is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] (CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS)

[0001] The present patent application claims priority from Indian Patent Application No. 202321062802 filed on September 19, 2023, entitled "INTERACTION DISABLE FOR WIRELESS DEVICE", which is assigned to the assignee of the present application. The disclosure of the prior application is considered part of the present patent application and is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002]

[0002] Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to personal area network communications, for example, to disabling interactions of a wireless device.

BACKGROUND ART

[0003]

[0003] Personal area networks, such as Bluetooth networks, provide connectivity between a device and paired devices. For example, the paired device may be a peripheral device such as a human interface device that facilitates wireless input to the device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004]

[0004] In some aspects, a method of wireless communication performed by a receiver includes establishing a connection with a wireless device, and disabling interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, wherein disabling the interactions is based at least in part on a measurement threshold for signals of the wireless device.

[0005]

[0005] In some aspects, a method of wireless communication performed by a wireless device includes establishing a connection with a receiver, and terminating the connection with the receiver by changing a transmit power of the wireless device, wherein terminating the connection is based at least in part on a measurement threshold for signals of the wireless device at the receiver.

[0006]

[0006] In some embodiments, the device for wireless communication in a receiver includes one or more memories and one or more processors coupled to one or more memories, the one or more processors configured to cause the receiver to establish a connection with a wireless device and to disable interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, the disabling of interactions being at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal.

[0007]

[0007] In some embodiments, the apparatus for wireless communication in a wireless device includes one or more memories and one or more processors coupled to one or more memories, the one or more processors configured to cause the wireless device to establish a connection with a receiver and to terminate the connection with the receiver by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, the termination of the connection being at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the signal of the wireless device in the receiver.

[0008]

[0008] In some embodiments, a non-temporary computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for wireless communication includes one or more instructions, which, when executed by one or more processors of the receiver, cause the receiver to establish a connection with a wireless device, disable any interaction received from the wireless device while the connection is active, and disable the interaction is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal.

[0009]

[0009] In some embodiments, a non-temporary computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for wireless communication includes one or more instructions, which, when executed by one or more processors of the wireless device, cause the wireless device to establish a connection with a receiver, terminate the connection with the receiver by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, and terminate the connection is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the signal of the wireless device at the receiver.

[0010]

[0010] In some embodiments, the apparatus for wireless communication includes means for establishing a connection with a wireless device and means for disabling interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, wherein disabling interactions is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal.

[0011]

[0011] In some embodiments, the apparatus for wireless communication includes means for establishing a connection with a receiver and means for terminating the connection with the receiver by changing the transmit power of the apparatus, wherein terminating the connection is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the signal of the wireless device in the receiver.

[0012]

[0012] The embodiments are generally described in full with reference to the drawings and include methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products, non-temporary computer-readable media, user devices, user equipment, wireless communication devices, and / or processing systems as shown in the drawings.

[0013]

[0013] The above provides a fairly broad overview of the features and technical advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure so that the following “Modes for Carrying Out the Invention” may be better understood. Additional features and advantages are described below. The concepts and specific examples disclosed may be readily used as a basis for modifying or designing other structures to accomplish the same objectives of this disclosure. Such equivalent structures shall not deviate from the scope of the appended claims. The characteristics of the concepts disclosed herein, both their configuration and operation, will be better understood, along with the relevant advantages, by considering the following description in relation to the accompanying figures. Each of the figures is provided for illustrative and explanatory purposes and is not provided to define any limitation of the claims. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014]

[0014] A more detailed description of the features of the Disclosure listed above can be obtained by referring to the embodiments partially shown in the accompanying drawings, which are intended to provide a more detailed understanding of the features of the Disclosure listed above. However, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings only illustrate certain typical embodiments of the Disclosure, and therefore the description should not be considered to limit the scope of the Disclosure, as other similarly effective embodiments may be envisioned. The same reference numerals in different drawings may identify the same or similar elements. [Figure 1]

[0015] This document describes a wireless communication system configured in accordance with the aspects of this disclosure. [Figure 2]

[0016] This figure shows exemplary components of the device as disclosed herein. [Figure 3]

[0017] This figure shows an example of a receiver and wireless device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4]

[0018] This figure shows an example of signaling related to disabling interaction with a wireless device, as disclosed herein. [Figure 5]

[0019] This figure shows another example of signaling related to disabling interaction with a wireless device, as disclosed herein. [Figure 6]

[0020] This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary process associated with disabling interaction in a wireless device as described in this disclosure. [Figure 7]

[0021] This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary process associated with terminating a connection based at least partially on a measurement threshold, as described in this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015]

[0022] Hereafter, various aspects of this disclosure will be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to any particular structure or function presented throughout this disclosure. Rather, these aspects are provided to make this disclosure sufficient and complete and to fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of this disclosure is intended to encompass any aspect of this disclosure disclosed herein, whether implemented independently of or in combination with any other aspect of this disclosure. For example, an apparatus can be implemented or a method can be practiced using any number of aspects described herein. In addition, the scope of this disclosure is intended to encompass any such apparatus or method practiced using other structures, functions, or structures and functions in addition to, or other than, the various aspects of this disclosure described herein. It should be understood that any aspect of this disclosure disclosed herein can be embodied by one or more elements of the claims.

[0016]

[0023] The receiver may establish a connection with a wireless device. For example, the connection may use a personal area network protocol such as Bluetooth. The connection may be associated with a measurement value that may be related to the signal associated with the connection (e.g., the signal that carries communication over the connection). The connection quality of the connection may be related to the measurement value. For example, a connection with a higher measurement value may provide more efficient or reliable communication than a connection with a lower measurement value. If the measurement value falls below a failure threshold, the connection may fail or be terminated by the receiver.

[0017]

[0024] A connection can facilitate remote communication between a receiver and a wireless device. For example, a wireless device may be able to communicate with a receiver via a connection even when it is outside the receiver's line of sight. Thus, a wireless device may remain connected to (and capable of providing input to) a receiver well outside the wireless device's intended usable range. For example, a mouse or keyboard wireless device may be used to provide input from the same desk or office as the receiver, which typically corresponds to a distance of 1 to 3 meters. However, the connection may remain valid well beyond the 1 to 3 meter distance, for example, up to 10 meters or more. This can pose security risks and / or lead to unintended use. For example, a malicious user could use an unattended wireless device to gain control of the receiver (for example, by installing malware on the receiver and then entering one or more commands to remotely control the receiver). Furthermore, communication over relatively long distances is associated with a higher failure rate than communication within the intended usable range and can lead to interference, channel saturation, and lower communication performance between the receiver and the wireless device.

[0018]

[0025] Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to communications over personal area networks. Some aspects more specifically relate to disabling interactions from wireless devices. In some aspects, a receiver disables interactions from a wireless device while a connection with the wireless device is active. For example, the receiver may disable the interactions based at least in part on a measurement threshold for signals from the wireless device. In some aspects, the measurement threshold may be different from (e.g., more conservative than, higher than) a connection failure threshold. In some aspects, the measurement threshold may correspond to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver. For example, the threshold distance may be greater than the intended usable range and shorter than the maximum effective range of the connection. In some aspects, the wireless device may terminate the connection by changing its transmit power based at least in part on the measurement threshold. For example, the wireless device may change its transmit power to be lower than the failure threshold.

[0019]

[0026] Aspects of the present disclosure may be used to realize one or more of the following potential advantages. In some aspects, by disabling interactions based at least in part on the measurement threshold, the receiver may reduce the occurrence of unintended use, thereby enhancing the security of the receiver. Further, when the measurement threshold is more conservative or higher than the failure threshold, the receiver may temporarily disable interactions while maintaining the connection, thereby reducing overhead and latency associated with terminating the connection. By terminating the connection by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, the wireless device may reduce interference and channel saturation in situations where link quality is likely to be poor.

[0020]

[0027] Figure 1 shows a wireless communication system 100 (also known as a wireless local area network (WLAN) or Wi-Fi network) configured in accordance with this disclosure. The wireless communication system 100 may include an access point (AP) 105 and a number of associated devices 115 (such as stations (STAs) or SAPs), where the devices 115 may represent devices such as mobile stations, personal digital assistants (PDAs), other handheld devices, netbooks, notebook computers, tablet computers, laptops, display devices (e.g., TVs, computer monitors), and printers. The AP 105 and associated devices 115 (e.g., associated STAs) may represent a basic service set (BSS) or an extended service set (ESS).

[0021]

[0028] A wireless communication system 100 may include an AP 105, a device 115 (which may also be referred to as, for example, a receiver, a source device, or a central device), and a paired device 115 (which may also be referred to as, for example, a wireless device, a sink device, or a peripheral device) that implements WLAN communication (e.g., Wi-Fi communication) and / or Bluetooth communication. For example, the devices 115 may include mobile phones, user equipments (UEs), STAs, mobile stations, PDAs, other handheld devices, netbooks, notebook computers, tablet computers, laptops, and the like. The paired device 115 may include a Bluetooth-enabled device that is capable of pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices (such as the device 115), and the other Bluetooth-enabled devices may include wireless audio devices (e.g., headsets, earphones, speakers, earpieces, headphones), display devices (e.g., TVs, computer monitors), microphones, meters, valves, and the like. As an example, the paired device 115 may include a wireless earphone 130-a and a wireless earphone 130-b, as shown by FIG. 1, and the paired device 115 may alternatively or additionally communicate with the AP 105. As another example, the paired device 115 may include human interface devices (also referred to as input peripherals) such as a keyboard, a mouse, a controller, and a microphone.

[0022]

[0029] "Bluetooth communication" can refer to a short-range communication protocol that can be used to connect and exchange information between device 115 and paired device 115 (e.g., between mobile phones, computers, digital cameras, wireless headsets, speakers, keyboards, mice, or other input peripherals and similar devices). A Bluetooth system (e.g., an embodiment of wireless communication system 100) may be organized using a central-peripheral relationship employing a time-division duplex protocol with defined time slots of 625 microseconds, where transmissions are made alternately between a central device (e.g., device 115) and one or more peripheral devices (e.g., paired device 115). In some examples, "device 115" may generally refer to a central device or receiver, and "paired device 115" may refer to a peripheral device or wireless device in wireless communication system 100. Thus, in some examples, a device may be referred to as either device 115 or paired device 115, based on the Bluetooth role configuration of the device. In other words, the designation of a device as either device 115 or paired device 115 does not necessarily indicate a distinction in device capabilities, but rather refers to or may refer to the role held by the device in the wireless communication system 100. Generally, "device 115" may refer to a wireless communication device capable of wirelessly exchanging data signals with another device (e.g., paired device 115), and "paired device 115" may refer to a device operating in the role of a peripheral device, or a short-range wireless communication device capable of exchanging data signals with device 115 (e.g., using the Bluetooth communication protocol).

[0023]

[0030] A communication link 125 may be established between two Bluetooth-enabled devices (e.g., between device 115 and a paired device 115) and may communicate or provide services (e.g., according to several Bluetooth profiles). The controller stack may be responsible for setting up communication links 125, such as asynchronous connection-oriented links (or asynchronous connection-oriented connections), synchronous connection-oriented (SCO) links (or SCO connections), extended synchronous connection-oriented (eSCO) links (or eSCO connections), and other logical transport channel links. Other Bluetooth profiles supported by Bluetooth-enabled devices may include Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) (e.g., providing significantly reduced power consumption and cost while maintaining a similar range), and the human interface device (HID) profile (e.g., providing a low-latency link with low power requirements).

[0024]

[0031] In some cases, a device may be capable of both Bluetooth and WLAN communication. For example, WLAN and Bluetooth components may coexist within a device, and as a result, the device may be able to communicate according to both Bluetooth and WLAN communication protocols, because each technology may offer different benefits or improve the user experience under different conditions. In some cases, Bluetooth and WLAN communication may share the same medium, such as the same unlicensed frequency medium. In such cases, device 115 may support WLAN communication via AP 105 (e.g., via communication link 120). AP 105 and associated device 115 may represent a BSS or ESS. Various devices 115 in the network may be able to communicate with each other through AP 105. In some cases, AP 105 may be associated with a coverage area that may represent a BSA.

[0025]

[0032] Devices 115 and AP105 may communicate in accordance with the WLAN radio and baseband protocols for the physical and MAC layers from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11, and versions including, but not limited to, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ad, 802.11ah, 802.11ax, etc. In other implementations, peer-to-peer connections or ad-hoc networks may be implemented within System 100, and devices may communicate with each other via a communication link 120 (e.g., Wi-Fi Direct connection, Wi-Fi tunneling direct link setup link, peer-to-peer communication link, or other peer or group connections). AP105 may be coupled to a network (such as the Internet), which may enable Device 115 to communicate via the network (or with other devices coupled to AP105). Device 115 can communicate bidirectionally with network devices. For example, in a WLAN, device 115 can communicate with its associated AP105 via a downlink (e.g., a communication link from AP105 to device 115) and an uplink (e.g., a communication link from device 115 to AP105).

[0026]

[0033] As stated above, Figure 1 is provided as an example. Other examples may differ from those described with respect to Figure 1.

[0027]

[0034] Figure 2 shows exemplary components of device 200 according to the present disclosure. Device 200 may correspond to AP105, device 115, or paired device 115. In some embodiments, AP105, device 115, or paired device 115 may include one or more devices 200 and / or one or more components of device 200. As shown in Figure 2, device 200 may include a bus 205, a processor 210, a memory 215, an input component 220, an output component 225, and / or a communication component 230.

[0028]

[0035] Bus 205 may include one or more components that enable wired and / or wireless communication between components of device 200. Bus 205 may couple two or more components of Figure 2 to each other via operational coupling, communication coupling, electronic coupling, and / or electrical coupling, etc. For example, bus 205 may include electrical connections (e.g., wires, traces, and / or leads) and / or wireless buses. Processor 210 may include a central processing unit, graphics processing unit, microprocessor, controller, microcontroller, digital signal processor, field-programmable gate array, application-specific integrated circuit, and / or other types of processing components. Processor 210 may be implemented in hardware, firmware, or a combination of hardware and software. In some embodiments, processor 210 may include one or more processors that can be programmed to perform one or more operations or processes as described elsewhere in this specification.

[0029]

[0036] Memory 215 may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory. For example, memory 215 may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), hard disk drives, and / or other types of memory (e.g., flash memory, magnetic memory, and / or optical memory). Memory 215 may include internal memory (e.g., RAM, ROM, or hard disk drives), and / or removable memory (e.g., removable via a universal serial bus connection). Memory 215 may be a non-temporary computer-readable medium. Memory 215 may store information related to the operation of device 200, one or more instructions, and / or software (e.g., one or more software applications). In some embodiments, memory 215 may include one or more memories coupled (e.g., communicably coupled) to one or more processors (e.g., processor 210) via a bus 205, etc. A communicative connection between the processor 210 and the memory 215 may enable the processor 210 to read and / or process information stored in the memory 215, and / or to store information in the memory 215.

[0030]

[0037] The input component 220 may enable the device 200 to receive inputs such as user input and / or sensed input. For example, the input component 220 may include a touchscreen, keyboard, keypad, mouse, buttons, microphone, switch, sensor, global positioning system sensor, global navigation satellite system sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and / or actuator. The output component 225 may enable the device 200 to provide output via a display, speaker, and / or light-emitting diode, etc. The communication component 230 may enable the device 200 to communicate with other devices via wired and / or wireless connections. For example, the communication component 230 may include a receiver, transmitter, transceiver, modem, network interface card, and / or antenna.

[0031]

[0038] Device 200 may perform one or more operations or processes described herein. For example, a non-temporary computer-readable medium (e.g., memory 215) may store a set of instructions (e.g., one or more instructions or codes) for execution by processor 210. Processor 210 may execute a set of instructions to perform one or more operations or processes described herein. In some embodiments, the execution of a set of instructions by one or more processors 210 causes one or more processors 210 and / or device 200 to perform one or more operations or processes described herein. In some embodiments, hardwired circuitry may be used instead of or in combination with instructions to perform one or more operations or processes described herein. Additionally or alternatively, processor 210 may be configured to perform one or more operations or processes described herein. Thus, the embodiments described herein are not limited to any specific combination of hardware circuitry configuration and software.

[0032]

[0039] In some embodiments, device 200 may include means for establishing a connection with a wireless device and / or means for disabling interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, wherein disabling interactions is at least partially based on a measurement threshold for the wireless device's signal. In some embodiments, device 200 may include means for establishing a connection with a receiver and / or means for terminating a connection with a receiver by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, wherein terminating a connection is at least partially based on a measurement threshold for the wireless device's signal at the receiver. In some embodiments, means by which device 200 performs the processes and / or operations described herein may include one or more components of device 200 described in relation to Figure 2, such as a bus 205, a processor 210, a memory 215, an input component 220, an output component 225, and / or a communication component 230.

[0033]

[0040] The number and arrangement of components shown in Figure 2 are provided as an example. Device 200 may include additional components, fewer components, different components, or components arranged differently compared to those shown in Figure 2. Additionally or alternatively, a set of components of device 200 (e.g., one or more components) may perform one or more functions that are described as being performed by another set of components of device 200.

[0034]

[0041] Figure 3 shows an example 300 of a receiver 305 (e.g., device 115) and a wireless device 310 (e.g., paired device 115) according to the present disclosure. As shown in the figure, the receiver 305 and the wireless device 310 may be associated with a connection 315 which may be a wireless connection. For example, the connection 315 may use a personal area network protocol such as Bluetooth. The receiver 305 and the wireless device 310 may establish the connection 315 using procedures defined by the personal area network protocol.

[0035]

[0042] The connection 315 may be associated with measurements that may be related to the signal associated with the connection 315 (e.g., the signal carrying the communication over the connection 315). For example, the measurements may include the received signal strength indicator (RSSI), the reference signal received power (RSRP), and the signal-to-interference-to-noise ratio (SINR). In some embodiments, the receiver 305 may determine the measurements. For example, the receiver 305 may transmit instructions for the measurements to the wireless device 310 (e.g., via the connection 315). In some embodiments, the wireless device 310 may determine the measurements. The connection quality of the connection 315 may be related to the measurements. For example, a connection 315 with higher measurements (higher RSSI, higher RSRP, higher SINR) may provide more efficient or reliable communication than a connection 315 with lower measurements. If the measurements fall below a failure threshold, the connection 315 may fail or be terminated by the receiver 305. In one example, the failure threshold could correspond to an RSSI of -95 dBm.

[0036]

[0043] The connection 315 can facilitate remote communication between the receiver 305 and the wireless device 310. For example, the wireless device 310 may be able to communicate with the receiver 305 via the connection 315 even when it is outside the receiver 305's line of sight. Thus, the wireless device 310 may remain connected to the receiver 305 (and may be able to provide input to the receiver 305) well outside the intended usable range of the wireless device 310. For example, input may be provided using a mouse or keyboard at the same desk or in the same office as the receiver 305, which typically corresponds to a distance of 1 to 3 meters. However, the connection 315 may remain usable well beyond a distance of 1 to 3 meters, for example, up to 10 meters or more. This may pose a security risk and / or lead to unintended use. For example, a malicious user could use the unattended wireless device 310 to gain control of the receiver 305 (for example, by installing malware on the receiver 305 and then entering one or more commands to remotely control the receiver 305). Furthermore, communication over relatively long distances is associated with a higher failure rate than communication within the intended usable range, which can lead to interference between the receiver 305 and the wireless device 310, channel saturation, and lower communication performance.

[0037]

[0044] The aspects of this disclosure generally relate to communications over a personal area network. Some aspects, more specifically, relate to disabling interaction from a wireless device 310. In some aspects, a receiver 305 disabling interaction from the wireless device 310 while the connection 315 with the wireless device 310 is active. For example, the receiver 305 may disabling interaction based at least in part on a measured threshold for the signal of the wireless device 310. In some aspects, the measured threshold may differ from (e.g., be more conservative, or be higher than) a failure threshold for the connection 315. In some aspects, the measured threshold may correspond to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver. For example, the threshold distance may be greater than the intended usable range and shorter than the maximum effective range of the connection 315. In some aspects, the wireless device 310 may terminate the connection 315 by changing the transmit power of the wireless device 310 based at least in part on a measured threshold. For example, the wireless device may change the transmit power of the wireless device 310 to be lower than a failure threshold.

[0038]

[0045] Aspects of this disclosure can be used to realize one or more of the following potential benefits. In some aspects, by disabling the interaction based at least partially on a measurement threshold, the receiver 305 may reduce the occurrence of unintended use and thereby enhance the security of the receiver 305. Furthermore, when the measurement threshold is conservative or higher than the failure threshold, the receiver 305 may temporarily disable the interaction while maintaining the connection 315, thereby reducing the overhead and latency of terminating the connection 315. By terminating the connection 315 by changing the transmit power of the wireless device 310, the wireless device 310 may reduce interference and channel saturation in situations where link quality is likely to be poor.

[0039]

[0046] As stated above, Figure 3 is provided as an example. Other embodiments may differ from those described with respect to Figure 3.

[0040]

[0047] Figure 4 shows an example 400 of signaling related to disabling interaction of a wireless device according to the present disclosure. As shown in the figure, example 400 includes a receiver 305 and a wireless device 310.

[0041]

[0048] As indicated by reference no. 405, the receiver 305 and the wireless device 310 may establish a connection (e.g., connection 315). For example, as described above, the connection may use a personal area network protocol such as Bluetooth. The receiver 305 and the wireless device 310 may communicate with each other via the connection. For example, the wireless device 310 may provide instructions for interactions (e.g., user interactions) received by the wireless device 310, such as instructions for key presses, mouse clicks, or mouse movements.

[0042]

[0049] As indicated by reference no. 410, the receiver 305 may identify a measurement threshold. In some embodiments, identifying a measurement threshold may include receiving information indicating a measurement threshold. For example, the receiver 305 may receive information indicating a measurement threshold from the receiver 305's administrator, a control device, user input, etc.

[0043]

[0050] The measurement threshold may represent a threshold value, such as an RSSI threshold, a threshold RSRP value, or a threshold SINR value. The threshold value may be derived from a signal transmitted by a wireless device. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may correspond to the signal strength of the wireless device 310 at a threshold distance from the receiver 305. For example, the wireless device 310 may be associated with a first signal strength at a first distance from the receiver 305 and a second signal strength at a second distance from the receiver 305. As a more specific example, the wireless device 310 may be associated with an RSSI of approximately -50 dBm at a distance of 1 meter from the receiver 305 and an RSSI of approximately -70 dBm at a distance of 5 meters from the receiver 305. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may correspond to a threshold distance. For example, the receiver 305 may identify a threshold distance (e.g., 2 meters) at which the receiver 305 should invalidate the interaction received from the wireless device 310, and may configure a measurement threshold corresponding to the threshold distance (e.g., using a lookup table showing the measurement threshold and the corresponding threshold distance). Therefore, the disabling of interaction from the wireless device 310 can be implemented according to a threshold distance. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may be associated with line-of-sight conditions. For example, the measurement threshold may be configured such that a wireless device 310 having a line of sight with the receiver 305 is less likely to be disabling, while a wireless device 310 having a non-line-of-sight condition with the receiver 305 is more likely to have its interaction disabling. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may be within a range such as approximately -55 dBm to approximately -90 dBm.

[0044]

[0051] As indicated by reference number 415, the measured value on the connection may not meet the measurement threshold. For example, the receiver 305 may determine the measured value by measuring the received signal transmitted by the wireless device 310. The receiver 305 may determine that the measured value does not meet the measurement threshold. The measured value may include RSSI value, RSRP value, SINR value, etc. "Does not meet the threshold" may include the measured value being lower than the measurement threshold or being below the measurement threshold.

[0045]

[0052] As indicated by reference number 420, receiver 305 may disable interactions received from wireless device 310. For example, receiver 305 may disable an interaction while the connection is active. Disabling an interaction may include ignoring the interaction instruction. For example, if the interaction instruction indicates a key press, receiver 305 may not register the key press or provide the interaction instruction to the input component 220 of receiver 305. As another example, receiver 305 may ignore all communications received over the connection from wireless device 310. Receiver 305 may disable an interaction based at least in part on a measurement threshold. For example, receiver 305 may disable an interaction in response to a measurement of a signal transmitted by wireless device 310 not meeting a measurement threshold.

[0046]

[0053] As shown by reference no. 425, in some embodiments, the measured value may satisfy a measurement threshold. For example, the measured value may exceed or change to be greater than or equal to the measurement threshold. In this case, as shown by reference no. 430, the receiver 305 may enable the interaction. For example, the receiver 305 may stop ignoring the interaction instruction from the wireless device 310, register the interaction, or provide the input component 220 of the receiver 305 with the instruction for the received interaction. Thus, the receiver 305 may switch between enabling and disabling the interaction with the wireless device 310 according to the measurement threshold.

[0047]

[0054] As stated above, Figure 4 is provided as an example. Other examples may differ from those described in relation to Figure 4.

[0048]

[0055] Figure 5 shows another example 500 of signaling related to disabling interaction of a wireless device according to the present disclosure. As shown, example 500 includes a receiver 305 and a wireless device 310.

[0049]

[0056] As indicated by reference no. 505, the receiver 305 and the wireless device 310 may establish a connection (e.g., connection 315). For example, as described above, the connection may use a personal area network protocol such as Bluetooth. The receiver 305 and the wireless device 310 may communicate with each other via the connection. For example, the wireless device 310 may provide instructions for interactions (e.g., user interactions) received by the wireless device 310, such as instructions for key presses, mouse clicks, or mouse movements.

[0050]

[0057] As indicated by reference no. 510, the wireless device 310 may identify a measurement threshold. In some embodiments, identifying a measurement threshold may include receiving information indicating a measurement threshold. For example, the wireless device 310 may receive information indicating a measurement threshold from the administrator of the wireless device 310, the receiver 305, a control device, user input, etc.

[0051]

[0058] The measurement threshold may represent a threshold measurement, such as an RSSI threshold, a threshold RSRP value, or a threshold SINR value. The threshold measurement may be derived from a signal transmitted by the wireless device 310. For example, as shown by reference no. 515, the receiver 305 may transmit information to the wireless device 310 that can determine and / or indicate the measurement. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may correspond to the signal strength of the wireless device 310 at a threshold distance from the receiver 305. For example, the wireless device 310 may be associated with a first signal strength at a first distance from the receiver 305 and a second signal strength at a second distance from the receiver 305. In a more specific example, the wireless device 310 may be associated with an RSSI of approximately -50 dBm at a distance of 1 meter from the receiver 305 and with an RSSI of approximately -70 dBm at a distance of 5 meters from the receiver 305. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may correspond to a threshold distance. For example, the receiver 305 may identify a threshold distance (e.g., 2 meters) at which it should disable interactions received from the wireless device 310, and may configure a measurement threshold corresponding to the threshold distance (e.g., using a lookup table showing the measurement threshold and the corresponding threshold distance). Thus, disabling interactions from the wireless device 310 can be implemented according to the threshold distance. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may be associated with line-of-sight conditions. For example, the measurement threshold may be configured such that a wireless device 310 having a line of sight with the receiver 305 is less likely to terminate the connection, and a wireless device 310 having a non-line-of-sight condition with the receiver 305 is more likely to terminate the connection. In some embodiments, the measurement threshold may be within a range such as from about -55 dBm to about -90 dBm.

[0052]

[0059] As indicated by reference number 520, connected measurements may not meet the measurement threshold. For example, wireless device 310 may receive measurements (e.g., from wireless device 310). Wireless device 310 may determine that the measurements do not meet the measurement threshold. Measurements may include RSSI values, RSRP values, SINR values, etc. "Does not meet the threshold" may include the measurement being lower than or equal to the measurement threshold.

[0053]

[0060] As shown by reference no. 525, the wireless device 310 may reduce its transmit power. For example, the wireless device 310 may reduce the transmit power of communications over the connection. In some embodiments, the wireless device 310 may reduce its transmit power to a level that causes the wireless device 310 and / or receiver 305 to terminate the connection. As shown by reference no. 530, the wireless device 310 and / or receiver 305 may terminate the connection. For example, the wireless device 310 and / or receiver 305 may declare a loss of link for the connection, or declare that the transmit power (or received strength) has fallen below a threshold for maintaining the connection.

[0054]

[0061] As stated above, Figure 5 is provided as an example. Other examples may differ from those described with respect to Figure 5.

[0055]

[0062] Figure 6 is a flowchart of an exemplary process 600 associated with disabling interaction with a wireless device as described herein. In some embodiments, one or more process blocks in Figure 6 are performed by a receiver (e.g., device 115, receiver 305). In some embodiments, one or more process blocks in Figure 6 are performed by a separate device from the receiver, such as wireless device 310, or by a group of devices including a receiver. Additionally or alternatively, one or more process blocks in Figure 6 may be performed by one or more components of device 200, such as a processor 210, memory 215, input component 220, output component 225, or communication component 230.

[0056]

[0063] As shown in Figure 6, process 600 may include establishing a connection with a wireless device (block 610). For example, a receiver may establish a connection with a wireless device as described above.

[0057]

[0064] As further shown in Figure 6, process 600 may include disabling interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, and disabling the interactions is at least partially based on a measurement threshold for the wireless device's signal (block 620). For example, a receiver may disable interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, and disabling the interactions is at least partially based on a measurement threshold for the wireless device's signal, as described above.

[0058]

[0065] Process 600 may include additional embodiments, such as any single embodiment or any combination of embodiments, described below and / or in relation to one or more other processes described elsewhere in this specification.

[0059]

[0066] In the first embodiment, the process 600 includes receiving information indicating a measurement threshold.

[0060]

[0067] In a second embodiment, either alone or in combination with the first embodiment, the measurement threshold indicates an RSSI threshold, and disabling interaction further includes disabling interaction in relation to a signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

[0061]

[0068] In a third embodiment, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second embodiments, process 600 includes enabling an interaction after disabling it, at least in part, based on a signal having another RSSI higher than the RSSI threshold.

[0062]

[0069] In the fourth embodiment, the wireless device is a human interface device, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third embodiments.

[0063]

[0070] In the fifth aspect, the interaction is based at least in part on user interaction with a wireless device, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects.

[0064]

[0071] In the sixth aspect, the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects.

[0065]

[0072] In the seventh aspect, the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to sixth aspects.

[0066]

[0073] In the eighth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to seventh aspects, the measurement threshold corresponds to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver.

[0067]

[0074] Figure 6 shows an exemplary block of process 600, but in some embodiments, process 600 includes additional blocks, fewer blocks, different blocks, or blocks arranged differently from those shown in Figure 6. Additionally or alternatively, two or more blocks of process 600 may be executed in parallel.

[0068]

[0075] Figure 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary process 700 associated with terminating a connection based at least partially on a measurement threshold, as disclosed herein. In some embodiments, one or more process blocks in Figure 7 are performed by wireless devices (e.g., pairing device 115, wireless device 310). In some embodiments, one or more process blocks in Figure 7 are performed by a separate device (e.g., receiver 305) distinct from the wireless devices, or by a group of devices including wireless devices. Additionally or alternatively, one or more process blocks in Figure 7 may be performed by one or more components of device 200, such as a processor 210, memory 215, input component 220, output component 225, and communication component 230.

[0069]

[0076] As shown in Figure 7, process 700 may include establishing a connection with a receiver (block 710). For example, a wireless device may establish a connection with a receiver as described above.

[0070]

[0077] As further shown in Figure 7, process 700 may include terminating the connection with the receiver by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, and terminating the connection is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device signal at the receiver (block 720). For example, the wireless device may terminate the connection with the receiver by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, and terminating the connection is at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device signal at the receiver, as described above.

[0071]

[0078] Process 700 may include additional embodiments, such as any single embodiment or any combination of embodiments, described below and / or in relation to one or more other processes described elsewhere in this specification.

[0072]

[0079] In the first embodiment, the process 700 includes receiving information indicating a measurement threshold.

[0073]

[0080] In a second embodiment, either alone or in combination with the first embodiment, the measurement threshold indicates an RSSI threshold, and terminating the connection further includes terminating the connection in relation to a signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

[0074]

[0081] In the third embodiment, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second embodiments, the RSSI threshold is in the range of approximately -65 decibel milliwatts to approximately -90 decibel milliwatts.

[0075]

[0082] In the fourth aspect, the process 700 includes receiving information indicating the RSSI from a receiver, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects.

[0076]

[0083] In the fifth embodiment, the wireless device is a human interface device, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth embodiments.

[0077]

[0084] In the sixth aspect, the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects.

[0078]

[0085] In the seventh aspect, the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to sixth aspects.

[0079]

[0086] In the eighth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to seventh aspects, the measurement threshold corresponds to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver.

[0080]

[0087] Figure 7 shows an exemplary block of process 700, but in some embodiments, process 700 includes additional blocks, fewer blocks, different blocks, or blocks arranged differently from those shown in Figure 7. Additionally or alternatively, two or more blocks of process 700 may be executed in parallel.

[0081]

[0088] The following provides an overview of some aspects of this disclosure.

[0082]

[0089] Embodiment 1: A method of wireless communication performed by a receiver, comprising establishing a connection with a wireless device and disabling an interaction received from the wireless device while the connection is active, wherein the disabling of the interaction is at least partially based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal.

[0083]

[0090] Embodiment 2: The method according to Embodiment 1, further comprising receiving information indicating a measurement threshold.

[0084]

[0091] Embodiment 3: The method according to either Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the measurement threshold indicates a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold, and disabling the interaction further comprises disabling the interaction in relation to a signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

[0085]

[0092] Embodiment 4: The method according to Embodiment 3, further comprising enabling an interaction after disabling it, at least in part, based on a signal having another RSSI higher than the RSSI threshold.

[0086]

[0093] Embodiment 5: The method according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 4, wherein the wireless device is a human interface device.

[0087]

[0094] Embodiment 6: The method according to Embodiment 5, wherein the interaction is at least partially based on user interaction with a wireless device.

[0088]

[0095] Embodiment 7: The method according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 6, wherein the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol.

[0089]

[0096] Embodiment 8: The method according to Embodiment 7, wherein the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth.

[0090]

[0097] Embodiment 9: The method according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 8, wherein the measurement threshold corresponds to the signal strength of a wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver.

[0091]

[0098] Embodiment 10: A method of wireless communication performed by a wireless device, comprising establishing a connection with a receiver and terminating the connection with the receiver by changing the transmit power of the wireless device, wherein the termination of the connection is at least partially based on a measurement threshold of the signal of the wireless device at the receiver.

[0092]

[0099] Embodiment 11: The method according to Embodiment 10, further comprising receiving information indicating a measurement threshold.

[0093]

[0100] Embodiment 12: The method according to either Embodiment 10 or 11, wherein the measurement threshold indicates a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold, and termination of the connection further comprises terminating the connection in relation to a signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

[0094]

[0101] Embodiment 13: The method according to Embodiment 12, wherein the RSSI threshold is in the range of approximately -65 decibel milliwatts to approximately -90 decibel milliwatts.

[0095]

[0102] Embodiment 14: The method according to Embodiment 12, further comprising receiving information indicating RSSI from a receiver.

[0096]

[0103] Embodiment 15: The method according to any one of Embodiments 10 to 14, wherein the wireless device is a human interface device.

[0097]

[0104] Embodiment 16: The method according to any one of Embodiments 10 to 15, wherein the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol.

[0098]

[0105] Embodiment 17: The method according to Embodiment 16, wherein the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth.

[0099]

[0106] Embodiment 18: The method according to any one of Embodiments 10 to 17, wherein the measurement threshold corresponds to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver.

[0100]

[0107] Apparatus 19: Apparatus for wireless communication in a device, comprising one or more processors, one or more memories coupled to one or more processors, and instructions stored in one or more memories, which are executable by one or more processors to cause the apparatus to perform one or more of the methods described in Apparatus 1 to 18.

[0101]

[0108] Embodiment 20: An apparatus for wireless communication in a device, comprising one or more memories and one or more processors coupled to one or more memories, wherein one or more processors are configured to cause the device to perform one or more of the methods described in Embodiments 1 to 18.

[0102]

[0109] Embodiment 21: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising at least one means for performing a method according to one or more of Embodiments 1 to 18.

[0103]

[0110] Embodiment 22: A non-temporary computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, wherein the code includes instructions that can be executed by one or more processors to perform one or more of the methods described in Embodiments 1 to 18.

[0104]

[0111] Embodiment 23: A non-temporary computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for wireless communication, wherein the set of instructions includes one or more instructions that cause a device to perform one or more of the methods described in Embodiments 1 to 18 when executed by one or more processors of the device.

[0105]

[0112] Embodiment 24: A device for wireless communication comprising a processing system including one or more processors and one or more memories coupled to one or more processors, wherein the processing system is configured to cause the device to perform one or more of the methods described in Embodiments 1 to 18.

[0106]

[0113] Embodiment 25: An apparatus for wireless communication in a device, comprising one or more memories and one or more processors coupled to one or more memories, wherein one or more processors are configured, individually or collectively, to cause the device to perform one or more of the methods described in Embodiments 1 to 18.

[0107]

[0114] The foregoing disclosures are for illustrative and illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the forms to those disclosed. Modifications and variations may be made in light of the foregoing disclosures or obtained from the practice of the forms.

[0108]

[0115] Where used herein, the term “Components” is intended to be interpreted broadly as hardware and / or combinations of hardware and software. “Software” is intended to be interpreted broadly as instructions, instruction sets, code, code segments, program code, programs, subprograms, software modules, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, execution threads, procedures, and / or functions, whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language, or other names, among other examples. Where used herein, “Processor” is implemented in hardware and / or combinations of hardware and software. It will become apparent that the systems and / or methods described herein may be implemented in different forms of hardware and / or combinations of hardware and software. The actual specialized control hardware or software code used to implement these systems and / or methods is not limited to these embodiments. Therefore, it will be understood that those skilled in the art can design software and hardware to implement the system and / or method based at least in part on the description herein; thus, the operation and behavior of the system and / or method are described herein without reference to specific software code.

[0109]

[0116] As used herein, "meets the threshold" may mean, depending on the context, that a value is greater than the threshold, greater than or equal to the threshold, less than the threshold, less than or equal to the threshold, equal to the threshold, or not equal to the threshold.

[0110]

[0117] Even if certain combinations of features are enumerated in the claims and / or disclosed herein, those combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of various embodiments. Many of these features can be combined in ways not specifically enumerated in the claims and / or disclosed herein. The disclosure of various embodiments includes each dependent claim in combination with any other claim in the set of claims. Where used herein, the phrase "at least one of" the list of items refers to any combination of those items, including a single member. As an example, “at least one of a, b, or c” is intended to encompass a, b, c, a+b, a+c, b+c, and a+b+c, as well as any combination having multiple identical elements (e.g., a+a, a+a+a, a+a+b, a+a+c, a+b+b, a+c+c, b+b, b+b+b, b+b+c, c+c, and c+c+c, or any other order of a, b, and c).

[0111]

[0118] None of the elements, actions, or commands used herein should be construed as essential or mandatory unless expressly stated otherwise. Furthermore, as used herein, the articles “a” and “an” are intended to include one or more items and may be used interchangeably with “one or more.” Additionally, as used herein, the article “the” is intended to include one or more items with respect to the article “the” and may be used interchangeably with “one or more.” Furthermore, as used herein, the terms “set” and “group” are intended to include one or more items and may be used interchangeably with “one or more.” When only one item is intended, the phrase “only one” or similar words should be used. Also, as used herein, terms such as “has,” “have,” and “having” are intended to be open-ended terms that do not limit the elements they modify (for example, an element that “has” A may also have B). Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the phrase "based on" is intended to mean "at least partially based on." Also, as used herein, the term "or" is intended to be inclusive when used in a series, and may be used interchangeably with "and / or" unless otherwise specified (for example, when used in combination with "either" or "only one of").

Claims

1. A device for wireless communication in a receiver, One or more memory devices, One or more processors coupled to the one or more memory, The system includes, and the one or more processors provide the receiver, Establish a connection with the wireless device, The system is configured to disable interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, and disabling the interactions is at least partially based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal. Device.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the receiver to receive information indicating the measurement threshold.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the measurement threshold indicates a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold, and disabling the interaction further includes disabling the interaction in relation to the signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the receiver to enable the interaction after disabling the interaction, at least in part on the signal having another RSSI higher than the RSSI threshold.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the wireless device is a human interface device.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the interaction is at least partially based on user interaction with the wireless device.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol.

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the measurement threshold corresponds to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver.

10. A device for wireless communication in wireless devices, One or more memory devices, The wireless device comprises one or more processors coupled to one or more of the aforementioned memories, and the one or more processors are connected to the wireless device. Establish a connection with the receiver, The connection with the receiver is terminated by changing the transmission power of the wireless device, and the termination of the connection is at least partially based on a measurement threshold of the signal of the wireless device in the receiver. Device.

11. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the wireless device to receive information indicating the measurement threshold.

12. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the measurement threshold indicates a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold, and terminating the connection further comprises terminating the connection in relation to the signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the RSSI threshold is in the range of approximately -65 decibel milliwatts to approximately -90 decibel milliwatts.

14. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the wireless device to receive information indicating the RSSI from the receiver.

15. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the wireless device is a human interface device.

16. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol.

17. The apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth.

18. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the measurement threshold corresponds to the signal strength of the wireless device at a threshold distance from the receiver.

19. A method of wireless communication performed by a receiver, Establishing a connection with a wireless device, Disabling interactions received from the wireless device while the connection is active, wherein the interaction is disabled at least in part based on a measurement threshold of the wireless device's signal. Methods that include...

20. The method according to claim 19, further comprising receiving information indicating the measurement threshold.

21. The method according to claim 19, wherein the measurement threshold indicates a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold, and disabling the interaction further comprises disabling the interaction in relation to the signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

22. The method according to claim 21, further comprising enabling the interaction after disabling it, based at least in part on the signal having another RSSI higher than the RSSI threshold.

23. The method according to claim 19, wherein the wireless device is a human interface device.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein the interaction is at least partially based on a user interaction with the wireless device.

25. The method according to claim 19, wherein the connection is associated with a personal area network protocol.

26. The method according to claim 25, wherein the personal area network protocol is Bluetooth.

27. A method of wireless communication performed by a wireless device, Establishing a connection with the receiver, Terminating the connection with the receiver by changing the transmission power of the wireless device, wherein the termination of the connection is at least partially based on a measurement threshold of the signal of the wireless device in the receiver. Methods that include...

28. The method according to claim 27, further comprising receiving information indicating the measurement threshold.

29. The method according to claim 27, wherein the measurement threshold indicates a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold, and terminating the connection further comprises terminating the connection in relation to the signal having an RSSI lower than the RSSI threshold.

30. The method according to claim 29, wherein the RSSI threshold is in the range of about -65 decibel milliwatts to about -90 decibel milliwatts.

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