Bluetooth Address Allocation for Intelligent Lights

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between multiple administrators and the Bluetooth Mesh network. The server centrally manages the address allocation process by receiving allocation requests from any administrator, querying the current network status, generating unique addresses, and distributing them back to administrators. This intermediary mechanism ensures that even when multiple administrators access the system simultaneously, address duplication is prevented because all allocation decisions are coordinated through the server, which maintains the single source of truth for address assignment.

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the server automatically generates unique unicast addresses for intelligent lights based on the Bluetooth Mesh network's address space requirements. When an administrator adds a new intelligent light, the system automatically queries the current address allocation status, generates an appropriate unique address, and assigns it to the device without requiring manual configuration. This self-service approach maintains high device identification accuracy through unique addressing while reducing management complexity by eliminating manual address assignment and conflict resolution.

The patent implements a feedback mechanism in the address allocation process. When an administrator initiates network allocation for a new intelligent light, the system sends a query request to the server about current address usage. The server responds with feedback indicating whether the proposed address is available or already in use. If a conflict is detected, the system receives feedback about the conflict and automatically adjusts the address selection or notifies the administrator. This feedback loop ensures that addresses are allocated at the network setup stage with high simplicity while preventing address conflicts through continuous verification and adjustment based on real-time network status.