Dynamic Bluetooth Connection Interval Adjustment for High-Speed Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology is unable to meet the increasing user requirements for higher transmission rates, especially in scenarios requiring high-speed data transmission.

Innovation Solution

A data transmission method that dynamically adjusts the connection interval and activates high-speed encoding and data length extension functions to optimize data transmission rates by establishing and maintaining Bluetooth connections, initializing and updating rate and interval parameters based on real-time data transmission performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If traditional BLE connection parameters are used, then connection stability is maintained, but transmission rate remains low and cannot meet high-speed data transmission requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission rateVSAvoiddata transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of connection interval parameters based on real-time transmission rate monitoring. The system transitions from static BLE parameters to dynamic parameter adjustment, where the connection interval is continuously optimized based on actual transmission performance, enabling the system to adaptively achieve high-speed transmission when conditions permit while maintaining stability when needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key BLE transmission parameters including connection interval, transmission power, and packet size to optimize transmission rate. By modifying these parameters dynamically based on monitoring results, the system overcomes the limitation of fixed BLE parameters and achieves variable transmission speeds to meet different application requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If connection interval is reduced to increase transmission frequency, then transmission rate improves, but energy consumption increases and connection stability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission rateVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where transmission rate is continuously monitored and used to adjust connection interval parameters. This closed-loop control ensures that the connection interval is only reduced when transmission rate benefits are achieved, preventing unnecessary energy consumption from overly frequent connections while maintaining optimal transmission performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts connection interval based on real-time transmission needs rather than using a fixed interval. This allows the system to increase connection frequency temporarily when high transmission rates are needed while returning to lower frequency (lower energy consumption) when high-speed transmission is not required, achieving energy-efficient high-speed transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Speed

If existing BLE parameter settings are used, then device compatibility is maintained, but transmission rate cannot be optimized for high-speed scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission rateVSAvoidparameter adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms static BLE parameters into dynamic, adjustable parameters that can be optimized for different transmission scenarios. The system maintains compatibility with standard BLE devices while adding the capability to dynamically adjust parameters for high-speed transmission when needed, achieving both compatibility and optimized performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional parameter management system that can operate in both standard BLE mode (for compatibility) and optimized high-speed mode (for performance). The same parameter management mechanism handles both conventional and enhanced transmission requirements, making the system universally applicable across different scenarios

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

Data Source

PatentUS12120759B2Data transmission method, data transmission apparatus, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.10.15 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed in the present application are a data transmission method, a data transmission apparatus, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the method includes: establishing a BLUETOOTH connection with a BLUETOOTH device; creating and initializing a first rate parameter, a second rate parameter, a first connection interval parameter, and a second connection interval parameter; based on the second connection interval parameter, performing data transmission with the BLUETOOTH device within a preset time length and updating the second rate parameter through an average transmission rate within the time length; comparing the first rate parameter with the second rate parameter; if the first rate parameter is less than the second rate parameter, updating each parameter and returning to a step relating to the data transmission and following steps; or else, maintaining the BLUETOOTH connection with the BLUETOOTH device based on the first connection interval parameter.