Accessory Group Pairing Using Proximity-Based Device Profiles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device locator services do not provide meaningful location services for a set of related devices, such as accessory devices like earbuds and their cases, limiting their pairing and location capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A method for creating a device group profile by receiving pairing status, sending requests for information on proximate accessory devices, and selectively continuing pairing based on proximity, using beacon signals to determine location and generate a device group profile, with verification and key access for secure pairing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If device locator services provide services for individual devices, then individual device location can be tracked, but meaningful location services for a set of related devices cannot be provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual device location services into a unified device group location service. The system merges location data from multiple accessory devices and the host device to create comprehensive location information for the entire device group, enabling meaningful location tracking for related devices as a set rather than individually.
2Productivity
If pairing is performed without verification, then pairing speed is fast, but security and reliability of pairing is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary verification actions during the pairing process by checking pairing status and obtaining verification from the host device before completing the pairing. This preliminary check ensures security and reliability while maintaining efficient pairing speed through automated verification procedures.
3Measurement precision
If all accessory devices in a device group are tracked individually, then detailed location information is obtained, but complexity of location services increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a universal device group location service that can provide both individual device location tracking and group-level location information through a single unified interface. The location service module handles multiple functions including individual device tracking, group location determination, and proximate device identification, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining detailed location precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient pairing and location of accessory devices within a group, enhancing their connectivity and usability through secure, proximity-based pairing and location services.
Implementation Method 1
receiving, from a first accessory device in a device group, a pairing status... sending, to the first accessory device, a request for information on accessory devices in the device group... receiving information on a second accessory device in the device group
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments that relate to pairing and finding a group of accessory devices are described. In an embodiment, a pairing status is received from a first accessory device, a request is sent to the first accessory device for information on a number of accessory devices in a device group and a number of accessory devices that are proximate to the first accessory device in the device group, information on a second accessory device in the device group is received, a continue pairing message is sent to the second accessory device if the second accessory device is proximate, and a device group profile is created with information on the number of parts and received information on the second accessory device.