Wireless Earpiece Pairing via Charging Box Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
The pairing of left and right earpieces in wireless headsets is cumbersome, leading to inconvenience for consumers and manufacturers.
Innovation Solution
A pairing method and system where an intermediate device establishes wireless communication connections with both earpieces and sends pairing information, including a dynamically-assigned MAC address, RF channel, and RF access code, allowing the earpieces to establish a wireless communication link based on this information, with broadcasting of pairing requests and responses triggered by electrical contact or preset events.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional pairing methods are used for wireless headset earpieces, then pairing can be achieved, but the pairing process becomes cumbersome and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing pairing information (including MAC addresses and encryption keys) in the earpieces during manufacturing. When pairing is needed, the earpieces automatically retrieve and exchange this pre-configured information through the charging box, eliminating the need for manual pairing operations and significantly reducing pairing time and complexity.
2Extent of automation
If manual pairing operations are required for wireless headset earpieces, then pairing can be established, but user participation is required and the process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the earpieces to automatically complete the pairing process without user intervention. The earpieces autonomously broadcast their identification information, receive and verify pairing information from other earpieces through the charging box, and establish connections automatically. This eliminates manual pairing operations and makes the process extremely simple for users.
3Reliability
If pairing information is exchanged directly between earpieces without an intermediate device, then pairing can be established, but pairing accuracy and reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs the charging box as an intermediary device to facilitate pairing information exchange between earpieces. The charging box receives pairing information from one earpiece, stores it temporarily, and forwards it to the other earpiece. This intermediary approach ensures reliable and accurate pairing while maintaining system simplicity, as the charging box is already a necessary component for charging the earpieces.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a pairing method and a pairing system for a wireless headset, the pairing method comprising: establishing, by an intermediate device, wireless communication connections respectively with a first wireless earpiece and a second wireless earpiece, and sending pairing information respectively to the first wireless earpiece and the second wireless earpiece based on the established wireless communication connections; and establishing, by the first wireless earpiece and the second wireless earpiece, a wireless communication link between the first wireless earpiece and the second wireless earpiece based on the pairing information. By the above pairing method, pairing between the first wireless earpiece and the second wireless earpiece can be realized conveniently.