Bluetooth Dual-Mode Connection Management via Unified Identifier Sharing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems using Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy protocols face inefficiencies in establishing connections, particularly in requiring separate pairing processes and lacking seamless transitions between protocols for data transmission, which complicates the management of connections and data classification.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with dual-mode communication modules capable of establishing connections using both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy protocols, allowing for the recording and sharing of Bluetooth identifiers to facilitate automatic recognition and connection establishment without additional user intervention, enabling efficient data transmission based on different protocols.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate pairing processes are used for Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy connections, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and user interaction requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidconnection management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the pairing processes of Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy into a unified pairing mechanism. The system performs a single pairing operation that establishes both Classic Bluetooth and BLE connections simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate pairing procedures. This reduces connection management complexity while maintaining the reliability of both connection types through shared authentication and connection establishment protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If separate pairing processes are used for Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy connections, then protocol-specific connection stability is improved, but user interaction requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoiduser interaction requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service functionality by automatically managing the pairing process for both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy connections. Once a single pairing is established, the system automatically configures and maintains both connection types without requiring additional user input. The dual-mode communication module handles protocol-specific details internally, allowing the device to serve itself in establishing and managing multiple connection types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If seamless transitions between protocols are enabled, then communication efficiency is improved, but data classification complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoiddata classification complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal data classification mechanism that handles both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy data streams through a single, unified approach. The system classifies data based on connection identifiers and protocol types using consistent rulesets, enabling seamless transitions between protocols without requiring separate classification logic for each protocol. This multi-functional classification system improves communication efficiency while managing complexity through standardized data handling procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10165613B2Control method for bluetooth communication and bluetooth low energy communication
Publication Date: 2018.12.25 HTC CORP
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AI summary

A control method, suitable for an electronic device, includes following operations. A first connection is established based on a classic Bluetooth protocol or a Bluetooth Low Energy protocol from the electronic device to a first target device. A Bluetooth identifier of the first target device acquired in the first connection is recorded. The Bluetooth identifier of the first target device is shared. The Bluetooth identifier is utilized to establish a second connection based on the classic Bluetooth protocol or the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol to the first target device. The first connection and the second connection are established based on different protocols.