Dual-Mode Bluetooth Connections With Same-Device Identity Checks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dual-mode Bluetooth devices face uncertainty and instability in establishing both classic Bluetooth and BLE connections due to the incompatibility of these technologies, leading to unscheduled competitive relationships and internal communication chaos.
Innovation Solution
A method for dual-mode Bluetooth devices to determine if a connection request is from the same device by comparing device information, such as BT addresses and IRKs, and respond accordingly to establish or reject BLE connections, ensuring compatibility and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dual-mode Bluetooth earphones establish both classic Bluetooth connection and BLE connection with the same terminal device, then device compatibility is improved, but connection uncertainty and instability occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the Bluetooth earphone determine whether to establish a BLE connection before actually establishing it. The system checks whether the terminal device sending the BLE connection request is the same as the one that initiated the classic Bluetooth connection. This preliminary determination prevents uncertain and unstable connection scenarios where different devices try to connect simultaneously, thereby resolving the contradiction between compatibility and stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dual-mode Bluetooth earphones support both classic Bluetooth and BLE technologies, then adaptability is improved, but internal communication chaos occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the connection management logic into distinct segments: classic Bluetooth connection handling and BLE connection handling. The system segments the determination process to check whether the terminal device for BLE connection is the same as the classic Bluetooth terminal device. This segmentation prevents internal communication chaos by clearly defining the conditions under which each connection type should be established, thus managing the complexity of supporting both technologies.
3Speed
If Bluetooth earphones establish connections without determining device identity, then connection speed is improved, but connection uncertainty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing device identity determination before establishing the BLE connection. The system checks whether the terminal device sending the BLE connection request is the same as the one that initiated the classic Bluetooth connection. This preliminary check ensures connection certainty by preventing uncertain scenarios where different devices try to connect simultaneously, while still maintaining relatively fast connection establishment.
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AI summary
A device connection method, a device connection apparatus, and a Bluetooth device are provided, and the device connection method includes: receiving a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connection request sent by a third Bluetooth device in a case where a classic Bluetooth connection is established between the first Bluetooth device and a second Bluetooth device; responding to the BLE connection request and establishing a BLE connection with the third Bluetooth device in a case where the second Bluetooth device and the third Bluetooth device are the same device; and rejecting the BLE connection request in a case where the second Bluetooth device and the third Bluetooth device are different devices.


