Bluetooth Gateway Protocol Translation for Network Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Bluetooth networks, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) networks with different protocols like SIG mesh and private mesh, are incompatible, making it difficult and costly to establish communication between devices using different network types, especially when upgrading devices is not feasible due to chip and cost limitations.
Innovation Solution
A communication method that allows data to be received from a client device in one network type and sent to devices in another network type through a relay device, using multiple network types to establish a connection, thereby enabling communication between incompatible networks without the need for device upgrades.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices in private mesh are upgraded to SIG network protocol to achieve compatibility, then communication compatibility between different network types is improved, but device cost and upgrade complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between SIG network and private mesh network. The gateway translates protocols and protocols, enabling communication between devices of different network types without requiring all devices to be upgraded to the same protocol. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining compatibility (improving_feature) while avoiding expensive comprehensive upgrades (worsening_feature).
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the network into different protocol domains (SIG network and private mesh network) with a gateway connecting them. Instead of requiring all devices to use a single unified protocol, the system allows devices to remain in their original protocol versions while achieving inter-network communication through the gateway intermediary. This segmentation approach maintains compatibility without incurring full system upgrade costs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices are upgraded to newer network protocol to improve compatibility, then communication capability is improved, but time delay in upgrade implementation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device serves as a protocol translation intermediary that enables immediate communication between SIG network and private mesh network devices without requiring sequential upgrades. Existing private mesh devices can communicate with SIG network devices through the gateway, eliminating the time delay associated with waiting for device upgrades to complete.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway is pre-configured with protocol translation capabilities before deployment. By having the gateway ready with pre-loaded translation tables and communication protocols, the system enables immediate interoperability between different network types without requiring time-consuming on-site upgrades or configurations of existing devices.
3Productivity
If client device is within communication range of second network devices to send data directly, then communication efficiency is improved, but network flexibility and range are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends communication capability from direct point-to-point connection to multi-hop relay communication. By introducing relay devices that can forward data between client devices and target devices across different network types, the system adds a dimensional layer of communication flexibility, allowing data to traverse multiple network segments and expand the effective communication range beyond direct line-of-sight limitations.
Solution Approach 2:
Relay devices act as intermediaries that receive data from client devices within their range and forward it to target devices through the gateway to the other network type. This intermediary relay mechanism enables communication efficiency to be maintained while significantly expanding network range, as relay devices can be strategically positioned to bridge different geographic and network domains.
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AI summary
The application relates to a communication method, apparatus, and system, a storage medium, and a terminal. The method includes: receiving first data from a first receiving device in multiple first devices of a first device type through a first network of a first network type, wherein the first data is received from a first client device by the first receiving device through a second network of a second network type, the first data is configured to control a first target device in multiple second devices of a second device type, and the first client device is beyond a communication range of the second devices; and sending the first data to a relay device in the second devices through a third network of a second network type, wherein the relay device is connected to the first target device through a fourth network of a third network type, and the first data is sent to the first target device by the relay device. The technical solution of the application allows a communication connection to be established between different types of Bluetooth network devices without updating an old type of network devices.