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428 results about "Bluetooth Low Energy" patented technology

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE, colloquially BLE, formerly marketed as Bluetooth Smart) is a wireless personal area network technology designed and marketed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) aimed at novel applications in the healthcare, fitness, beacons, security, and home entertainment industries. Compared to Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy is intended to provide considerably reduced power consumption and cost while maintaining a similar communication range. Mobile operating systems including iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry, as well as macOS, Linux, Windows 8 and Windows 10, natively support Bluetooth Low Energy.

Method, apparatus, and device of audio processing combining WiFi and bluetooth low energy BLE technologies, and storage medium

A method of audio processing combining WiFi and BLE technologies includes: obtaining target audio data including multi-channel information; establishing connections among audio devices corresponding to multiple rooms through WiFi and BLE Auracast™ protocols; dynamically configuring distribution paths according to intelligent distance detection results, and obtaining a configured audio distribution network; adjusting, using a synchronization algorithm in the BLE Auracast™ protocol, a timing sequence of the target audio data, and obtaining synchronized audio data; and transmitting, according to the configured audio distribution network, the synchronized audio data via WiFi or the BLE Auracast™ protocol to each audio device for playback.
Owner:LINKPLAY TECHNOLOGY INC

Increasing reliability of bluetooth low energy audio links

In some implementations, a wireless device schedules Bluetooth packets for transmission to a peripheral device over a Bluetooth link during an event, and obtains a number of sub-events (NSE) and a burst number (BN) for the event, the BN indicating the number of Bluetooth packets scheduled for transmission during the event, the NSE indicating the number of sub-events within the event. The wireless device obtains a minimum transmission attempt (minTx) value for the scheduled Bluetooth packets, the minTx value indicating a minimum number of transmission attempts allocated for each of the scheduled Bluetooth packets during the event. The wireless device determines flush points of the scheduled Bluetooth packets based at least in part on the minTx value, and transmits one or more of the scheduled Bluetooth packets over the Bluetooth link during the event based at least in part on the determined flush points.
Owner:QUALCOMM INC

Systems and methods for user authentication on shared mobile devices

Systems and methods for secure and efficient user authentication on shared mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. This solution leverages the capabilities of RFID / NFC cards, access cards, and biometric sensors to establish seamless and personalized user authentication. An authenticator application communicates with a remote authentication service to either register passkeys locally for platform-wide use or forward authentication requests for remote processing, depending on configuration. The authenticator application orchestrates communication between the user, mobile device, and authentication service, creating a secure framework for various applications. Upon successful authentication, the system transforms the mobile device into a platform authenticator, making passkeys available across native apps and browsers. This system enhances security by integrating user identifiers with hosted authenticators that are securely managed by the authentication service. By tapping NFC-enabled cards or utilizing a bridge device for data extraction, users can seamlessly engage with the shared mobile device environment, benefitting from robust security measures associated with FIDO authentication. The system encompasses the bridge device, which serves as an intermediary for data transmission, efficiently communicating between RFID / NFC devices and mobile devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. Biometric authentication operates similarly to RFID / NFC-based methods, where user identity is verified through an authentication service, and passkey support is provided for that specific user. The authentication service hosts user authenticators and passkeys in a secure, transportable format, configurable to be fetched to shared mobile devices or handled remotely. This system allows adaptable FIDO2 / WebAuthn security protocols across multiple devices, enhancing user convenience while ensuring system integrity and security in shared device scenarios.
Owner:IDMELON TECH INC

Method, system and equipment for multi-parameter centralized monitoring of noninvasive ventilator and medium

PendingCN121445993ARespiratorsMedical devicesData setHysteresivity
The invention relates to a multi-parameter centralized monitoring method, system and equipment for a noninvasive ventilator and a medium. The method comprises the steps that firstly, original parameter data and coding rules of noninvasive respirators of all brands are obtained, format unification processing is conducted on the original parameter data by constructing a standardized data mapping table, and a parameter data set is obtained; transmitting the parameter data set to a local gateway by adopting a low-power-consumption Bluetooth protocol to generate an alarm data set; analyzing the dynamic change trend of the parameters by combining the parameter data set and the alarm data set, and generating a monitoring report data set; and finally, extracting a continuous abnormal trend based on the monitoring report data set, performing priority ranking according to the emergency degree to generate an intervention instruction, and tracking the processing state of the intervention instruction to obtain a final decision data set. According to the method, data intercommunication of noninvasive respirators of different brands is realized, the hysteresis of manual inspection is avoided, the timeliness and accuracy of abnormal response are improved, and the safety of patients is guaranteed.
Owner:XIANGYA HOSPITAL CENT SOUTH UNIV

Adaptive IoT Power Plug System with load prioritization and remote control functions

An adaptive IoT power plug system for intelligent load management and remote control, consisting of: a power plug housing configured to be inserted between a power outlet and an electrical appliance; an embedded sensor array comprising at least one voltage sensor, at least one current sensor, and at least one power sensor and configured to continuously monitor the electrical parameters of the connected device; a microcontroller unit (MCU) operatively coupled to the sensor array and configured to execute a load prioritization technique that dynamically determines power allocation based on real-time consumption data and user-defined priority levels for one or more connected loads; a semiconductor switching module electrically connected to the MCU and configured to selectively interrupt or modulate the power supply to the connected device based on commands from the load prioritization technology; a wireless communication module integrated into the MCU for bidirectional data exchange via at least one wireless protocol selected from Wi-Fi, Zigbee or Bluetooth Low Energy; a user interface that can be accessed remotely via a mobile or web application and enables the configuration of load priorities, real-time monitoring of power consumption, scheduling of device operation, and manual override of switching commands; and a power management subsystem including a power harvesting module configured to provide supplemental power to the system's electronic components, thereby reducing dependence on the main power source; The system autonomously adjusts the power distribution between multiple connected devices to load fluctuations and predefined user priorities in order to optimize energy efficiency and prevent overloading of the circuit.
Owner:DAS PRIYANKA CINCINNATI

Low-power-consumption maintenance-free BLE camera method based on edge cooperation

The invention relates to a low-power-consumption maintenance-free BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) camera method based on edge collaboration, which is characterized in that a wireless camera and host equipment are mutually matched, the wireless camera is provided with an image sensor and a BLE function and is responsible for capturing, encoding and transmitting image data, and the host equipment is used as a receiving end and a control center of a system and is used for transmitting the image data. The system is characterized in that a wireless camera is used for processing image data from the wireless camera, the wireless camera is used for receiving guidance information from host equipment, carrying out adaptive image coding and dynamically adjusting connection parameters before transmission, and hardware implementation of the system mainly comprises three parts, namely Bluetooth low energy (BLE), a system chip (SoC), an image sensor and power management. According to the solution provided by the invention, the energy consumption can be effectively reduced, and continuous and stable monitoring is realized.
Owner:DEQING ALPHA INNOVATION RES INST

Apparatuses, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for secure bluetooth low energy communication

Embodiments of the disclosure provide for improved Bluetooth communication security in vehicles. In the context of a method, the method includes obtaining, from a computing device, at least one feature of a communication specification for a vehicle, wherein: the communication specification defines data sharing protocols between a sensor or computing device aboard the vehicle and a vehicle management system to enable wireless communication by a Bluetooth communication mode without disabling means of the sensor, computing device, or vehicle management system for communication by a second mode. The method includes generating a vulnerability of the communication specification based on the at least one feature; determining a mitigation operation based on the vulnerability; and providing a recommendation comprising the mitigation operation to the at least one computing device to enable modification of the communication specification toward reducing the vulnerability.
Owner:HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

Electronic device for transmitting and receiving data packet and operating method thereof

According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a communication circuit for supporting a Bluetooth™ communication, and at least one processor functionally connected to the communication circuit. The at least one processor is configured to establish, via the communication circuit, a Bluetooth™ low energy (BLE) communication link with an external electronic device, to generate a first data packet from first audio data using a first coding scheme, and generate a second data packet from first audio data using a second coding scheme, and through the BLE communication link, to transmit the first data packet to the external electronic device in a first time interval of a predetermined time interval, and transmit the second data packet to the external electronic device in a second time interval of the predetermined time interval.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Bid evaluation site multi-modal behavior compliance monitoring method and system

The invention relates to the technical field of artificial intelligence monitoring, in particular to a bid evaluation site multi-modal behavior compliance monitoring method and system, and the method comprises the following steps: deploying an array microphone and a high-definition camera in a bid evaluation room, and synchronously collecting the sound and image data of bid evaluation experts and workers; meanwhile, personnel position information is collected in real time through a Bluetooth low-power-consumption or ultra-wideband tag; the bid evaluation method has the beneficial effects that sensitive languages, private communication, file or storage medium transmission, illegal use of electronic equipment, unauthorized leaving and other behaviors of judges and workers are recognized in real time in the bid evaluation process, and risk early warning or forced intervention is generated in real time, so that hidden dangers of camera obscura operation and serial fraud are eliminated. Meanwhile, the invention also aims to automatically store traceable audio and video evidence and behavior logs and provide reliable support for subsequent auditing and law enforcement evidence collection, so that the openness, justice and compliance levels of bid evaluation activities are comprehensively improved.
Owner:INSPUR TIANYUAN COMM INFORMATION SYST CO LTD

Automatic selection of audio broadcast based on direction

In aspects of automatic selection of audio broadcast based on direction, a media playback manager detects an available Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) audio broadcast from a media device. Based on a location of a tag associated with the media device, the media playback manger determines a position of a wireless device relative to the media device. The media playback manager then receives the BLE audio broadcast at the wireless device based on the position of the wireless device relative to the location of the tag that is associated with the media device.
Owner:MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC

Golf club head impact location based on 3D magnetic field readings

A 3-axis magnetometer inside a golf ball to detect the impact location on golf club heads that contain ferrous materials is disclosed herein. Key aspects of a golf shot are determined from within the golf ball itself. A magnetometer, preferably running at 85 Hz, inside a golf ball is able to measure spins of 5000 RPM. An integrated circuit comprises a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and a BLUETOOTH low energy (BTLE) radio, and at least one battery. A body is composed of an epoxy material, and the body encompasses the integrated circuit.
Owner:TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP

Real-time location system using sequenced wireless communications protocols for scheduling timings of node synchronization and time difference of arrival ranging

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025122399A1Position fixationUltra-widebandWireless communication protocol
Provided are a system and method for coordinating dual wireless communications protocols when implementing a time difference of arrival (TDOA) framework for ranging between nodes. A first of the protocols (e.g., BLE) can be used for transmission of synchronization and TDOA schedules that prescribe synchronization and TDOA frames. The synchronization and TDOA frames can then be executed according to a second of the protocols (e.g., UWB), thus exemplifying an efficiency in energy consumption owing to an absence of transitioning between the first and second protocols transmissions throughout the schedules.
Owner:LINK LABS

System for real-time drug interaction alerts through AI-assisted analysis

A real-time drug interaction alert system using AI-powered analytics, consisting of: a wearable or implantable biosensor device configured to continuously measure physiological parameters of a subject, including at least heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, skin temperature, and biomarkers related to liver and kidney function; a communication module integrated into the device that can securely transmit physiological data to a cloud-based analysis engine via wireless protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, or LTE-M; a cloud-hosted artificial intelligence (AI) inference engine configured to perform multimodal drug-drug interaction risk analysis, the engine comprising at least a convolutional neural network (CNN) for time-series analysis of biosignal patterns, a natural language processing (NLP) module for extracting drug information from structured and unstructured medical sources, and a Bayesian reasoning module for modeling probabilistic risk interactions between drugs and patient-specific variables; a pharmaceutical input interface for capturing medication data by at least one of the following methods: manual entry, optical character recognition (OCR) of the packaging, or near field communication (NFC) scanning of embedded tags; an alert dissemination module configured to trigger multi-channel alerts, including haptic signals via the wearable device, audiovisual notifications via a paired smart device, and the secure transmission of interaction reports to designated healthcare professionals based on severity thresholds.
Owner:GHODHBANI REFKA +7

Modulation scheme conversion device and gateway

A gateway includes a modulation scheme conversion device which includes a backscattering tag and a tag signal generation unit configured to provide a tag signal to the backscattering tag. The modulation scheme conversion device multiplies a radio signal based on a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) protocol, which has been modulated with a first modulation scheme, and the tag signal to produce a multiplied signal and to reshape the multiplied signal using a second modulation scheme to produce a reshaped signal and backscatters the reshaped signal. The multiplied signal, which is reshaped with the second modulation scheme and backscattered, is provided to a receiver of second modulation scheme signals and then provided to the Internet. The signal modulated with the second modulation scheme is a WiFi signal based on an IEEE 802.11b protocol.
Owner:KOREA ADVANCED INST OF SCI & TECH

System, method, and wearable device for swimmer safety

A system and method for swimmer safety that may utilize a wearable device configured to be worn by a swimmer and at least one alert device. The wearable device may include a water contact sensor, an accelerometer, a range detector with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmitter, a battery, and a real-time state management controller. The water contact sensor may determine when surrounding water exceeds a predetermined water contact threshold. The accelerometer may detect falls. The range detector may determine when the swimmer moves out of range. The controller may receive inputs from these components, manage operational states, and generate real-time state data. The wearable device may transmit alerts upon detecting at least one critical event such as, water contact, a fall, the wearable device being out of range, or low battery.
Owner:SAFETY SWIM LLC

System and Method for Dual Remote Authentication of Digital Assisted Shopping Agents and Customers Using Proximity-Based Mobile Device Interactions, Enterprise Security, and Biometrics

Systems and methods are disclosed for dual, simultaneous, single-session, proximity-based, secure authentication of a Digital Assisted Shopping (DAS) representative and a customer in an unsecured remote location. The method includes installing a mobile banking application on the customer's device and an enterprise application on the DAS representative's device, both with biometric verification. Proximity detection using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) initiates a secure session via push notifications. A secure communication channel is established through a secure local handshake, involving encryption key exchange and mutual authentication. The system exchanges data related to customer profiles and financial accounts, continuously monitors geolocation using GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular data, and performs periodic background biometric re-verifications. AI / ML algorithms analyze customer data to propose financial products and services, which are securely shared with the customer for review and selection. The system facilitates real-time enrollment and transaction processing, terminating the session upon detecting security breaches.
Owner:BANK OF AMERICA CORP

Wearable fitness system with capacitive muscle monitoring, ai-driven feedback, and real-time ergonomic guidance

The invention relates to a wearable fitness monitoring system that uses advanced sensor technology to track real-time muscle engagement, posture, and fatigue levels during physical activity. The system comprises a capacitive sensor system, incorporating elastic silver fiber cloth and medical-grade silicone, for precise muscle movement detection; a motion sensor for tracking movement along multiple axes; and an AI-powered processing unit to provide ergonomic feedback, prevent injuries, and optimize performance. It features dynamic self-calibrating sensors that adjust to user-specific movements using machine learning algorithms. The system offers personalized workout plans, adjusting in real-time based on biometric feedback, environmental conditions, and muscle fatigue. Additionally, it integrates Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for wireless communication, haptic feedback for posture correction, and AR / VR for immersive workout guidance. The system includes cloud-based data storage with encryption and supports blockchain for secure data management, offering a comprehensive, personalized fitness experience that improves workout efficiency and safety.
Owner:NEMATOLLAHI SEYEDEHNASIM +2

Wireless communication method and system, passive chip and storage medium

The embodiment of the invention provides a wireless communication method, a system passive chip and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of wireless communication, the method can be applied to a wireless communication system, and the wireless communication system comprises an excitation source, the passive chip and receiving equipment. The specific scheme is as follows: an excitation source generates a single-frequency carrier signal based on an anti-whitening technology, and sends the single-frequency carrier signal to a passive chip; the passive chip is excited by a single-frequency carrier signal, and generates a broadcast data packet based on the single-frequency carrier signal. The passive chip broadcasts the broadcast data packet, and the broadcast data packet conforms to a broadcast data packet standard in a Bluetooth low-power-consumption communication protocol. And the receiving equipment receives the broadcast data packet. According to the invention, a signal transmission system with low power consumption and high efficiency is constructed, dependence of a passive chip on a radio frequency source is avoided, and a wireless communication system is simplified.
Owner:XIDIAN UNIV

Bluetooth low-power-consumption communication optimization method and system of smart watch

The invention provides a Bluetooth low-power-consumption communication optimization method and system for a smart watch, and is applied to the field of communication data processing. The stability of wireless connection between the smart watch and other equipment can be remarkably improved, the problems of interruption and data loss caused by frequent switching of wireless signals are reduced through intelligent signal frequency band switching, data synchronization adjustment and adaptive optimization of application scenes, and in addition, the stability of wireless connection between the smart watch and other equipment is improved. In combination with real-time data flow analysis and signal strength evaluation, the smart watch can more efficiently manage wireless connection and data transmission, and more stable and reliable user experience is provided.
Owner:JIANGXI TIANJI ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for managing transmissions to external electronic devices in wireless environment

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication circuitry for Bluetooth low energy (BLE), and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a connected isochronous group (CIG) event including a first connected isochronous stream (CIS) event that includes first sub-events and a second CIS event that includes second sub-events that at least partially overlap at least part of the first sub-events, and transmit, based on receiving an acknowledgement (ACK) signal for first data transmitted to a first external electronic device via a first sub-event among the first sub-events, second data to a second external electronic device via a third sub-event among the second sub-events, wherein the third sub-event overlaps a second sub-event immediately after the first sub-event among the first sub-events.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Synchronous control method and device of wireless external flash lamp, equipment and medium

The invention relates to a synchronous control method and device for a wireless external flash lamp, equipment and a medium, and the method comprises the steps: building communication connection between a mobile phone end and an external flash lamp device based on Bluetooth low energy (BLE), so as to send a triggering synchronization instruction to the external flash lamp device through the communication connection; based on the receiving timestamp of the trigger synchronization instruction and a preset exposure prediction model, calculating corresponding target trigger time, and storing the trigger synchronization instruction and the corresponding target trigger time into a time sequence cache queue; traversing the time sequence buffer queue, and controlling the flash unit to output a first section of pulse light when the current system time and the target trigger time meet a target trigger time condition; and according to the illumination mode of the mobile phone terminal, controlling the flash unit to output at least one section of additional power-adjustable flash after the first section of pulse light so as to realize multi-section flash output control. The method has the effect of improving the shooting quality of the equipment.
Owner:ZHONGSHAN YANGGUO ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Multi sensor array smart plug

A smart home monitoring device is configured to plug into an electrical outlet and includes a multi-sensor array, excluding audio and video sensors, for monitoring environmental conditions, behavioral patterns, and odor-related indicators within a monitored environment. The device includes Bluetooth Low Energy communication with angle-of-arrival capability to enable sub-meter asset tracking, and supports home automation control through programmable automation frameworks such as IFTTT or Node-RED to initiate safety responses. The system further provides multi-tiered burglar detection through correlated event analysis across multiple sensor inputs, and generates health-related risk indicators based on detected patterns. Visual indicators, including multi-color LED illumination and blinking patterns, are used to communicate alert types and severity levels. The system enables non-intrusive monitoring while supporting proactive safety, security, and health management.
Owner:WELLNUO LLC

System and method of device deployment

A method of device deployment includes steps as follows. Each of a plurality of receiving devices executes a Bluetooth low energy mode when being booted initially. Any one individual receiving device in the plurality of receiving devices decrypts a plurality of sub-encrypted messages repeatedly sent by a sending device executing the Bluetooth low energy mode, so as to generate a message of mass deployment setting corresponding to the plurality of sub-encrypted messages. The individual receiving device executes a subsequent deployment according to the message of mass deployment setting after the individual receiving device is booted initially.
Owner:GETAC TECH CORP

Device connection method and bluetooth device

A device connection method, a device connection apparatus, and a Bluetooth device are provided, and the device connection method includes: receiving a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connection request sent by a third Bluetooth device in a case where a classic Bluetooth connection is established between the first Bluetooth device and a second Bluetooth device; responding to the BLE connection request and establishing a BLE connection with the third Bluetooth device in a case where the second Bluetooth device and the third Bluetooth device are the same device; and rejecting the BLE connection request in a case where the second Bluetooth device and the third Bluetooth device are different devices.
Owner:GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD

Wearable sensors with Haptic feedback

A wearable device integrating a network of interactive sensors is disclosed, wherein said sensors are configured to detect, monitor, and transmit real-time spatial position data to a central control unit. The central control unit comprises a processing module that computes the relative positioning and orientation of each sensor within a predefined reference frame, enabling continuous user movement tracking. Upon reaching a predefined spatial condition, the system generates a feedback signal, triggering a responsive sensory output via a haptic, auditory, or visual feedback mechanism. The device employs multiple positioning technologies, including inertial measurement units (IMUs), accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, radio frequency identification (RFID), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ultra-wideband (UWB), and infrared tracking to ensure high-precision spatial awareness. The system is designed for applications in sports performance optimization, medical rehabilitation, virtual and augmented reality (VR / AR), occupational safety, and industrial hazard detection.
Owner:MCCUE GEOFF

Bluetooth transmission from a satellite to a ground telecommunication terminal

ActiveUS20260089473A1Synchronisation arrangementNetwork topologiesTelecommunicationsEarth observation satellite
A device capable of being installed on a satellite, comprising telecommunication means for broadcasting information directly to at least one telecommunication terminal on the ground. The information is broadcast according to a Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, and in AD mode. The device can be used in particular for an Earth observation satellite.
Owner:UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX +3

Bluetooth communication system, reconnection method, bluetooth device, storage medium and chip

Embodiments of the present application provide a Bluetooth communication system, a back connection method, a Bluetooth device, a storage medium and a chip, and relate to the technical field of communication. The system comprises a first Bluetooth device and a second Bluetooth device which have been paired. The first Bluetooth device is configured to send indication information through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and send a paging message through classic Bluetooth. The indication information is used to instruct the second Bluetooth device to increase the scan duty cycle of the classic Bluetooth, and the paging message is used to request to back connect the second Bluetooth device. The second Bluetooth device is configured to scan through BLE and scan through classic Bluetooth at a first duty cycle. After scanning the indication information through BLE, the classic Bluetooth is controlled to scan at a second duty cycle, and the second duty cycle is greater than the first duty cycle. After scanning the paging message through classic Bluetooth, the first Bluetooth connection is established with the first Bluetooth device. The technical solution provided by the present application can improve the Bluetooth back connection speed and has good user experience.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE ACCESS CONTROL USING Web BLUETOOTH API

Systems and methods for mobile access control using a web / Bluetooth API are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a computing system receives an endpoint identifier associated with a visitor. The system generates a URL associated with the endpoint identifier and sends the URL to an endpoint associated with the endpoint identifier. The system receives a request for a web / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) webpage corresponding to the URL from a mobile device associated with the visitor. The system generates the requested web page and sends the web page to the mobile device. The web page contains valid credentials for accessing the protected resource, and also contains executable code for invoking at least one function of the web / BLE API. The system sends the web page to the mobile device, and then receives credentials from the mobile device via BLE communications, verifies the credentials, and thus grants access to the protected resource.
Owner:ASSA ABLOY AB

System and method for distributed coexistence and soft mitigation through a vehicle network for in-vehicle modules

A vehicle comprises a Wi-Fi network including at least one Wi-Fi antenna module including a Wi-Fi antenna in communication with a Wi-Fi Integrated Circuit (IC) and a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) network including at least one BLE antenna module including a BLE antenna and a BLE IC, the BLE IC configured to detect in-band noise, characterize the in-band noise, and transmit the characterization of the in-band noise to the Wi-Fi IC.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

System and method for determining customer / patient wait times

The present invention is directed to the field of Bluetooth Low Energy (“BLE”) enabled mobile device applications and, specifically, to a mobile device application that allows a customer or patient to view their actual wait time to see a doctor or other service provider. The present invention determines actual wait times based on the patients and providers within range of BLE beacons that are located in every room of an office space or other indoor area. An algorithm analyzes the real-time location data of in-office staff and patients to notify incoming patients of actual wait times.
Owner:HAPPY PATIENT LLC