Unified Bluetooth Platform for Multi-Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing Bluetooth protocol requires manufacturers to develop separate back-end service platforms for their devices, leading to resource wastage, complex communication networks, and high operational costs, as terminals need to connect to multiple platforms to control devices from different manufacturers.
Innovation Solution
A device control method that establishes a close-range communication connection between a terminal and a target device, allowing the terminal to obtain feature descriptions and operation permissions, enabling control of device functions without the need for a back-end service platform, by using broadcast packets to identify authorized devices and subscribing to feature updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturers develop separate back-end service platforms for their Bluetooth devices, then device control functionality is achieved, but device resources are wasted, communication network structure becomes complex, and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functionality of multiple manufacturer-specific back-end platforms into a single unified platform. The terminal device communicates with one unified platform that can manage multiple target devices from different manufacturers, eliminating the need for separate platform connections and reducing network complexity while maintaining full device control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The unified platform is designed with universal functionality to handle control operations for various types of target devices from different manufacturers. It provides standardized interfaces and protocols that enable a single platform to perform the roles previously requiring multiple specialized platforms, thereby simplifying the communication architecture
2Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturers develop and maintain separate back-end service platforms, then device control is enabled, but human and material resources are consumed and operating expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
By consolidating multiple manufacturer-specific platforms into one unified platform, the patent eliminates redundant infrastructure, server resources, and maintenance personnel across multiple systems. This merger significantly reduces the human and material resources required to maintain device control capabilities while lowering overall operating expenses
3Adaptability or versatility
If terminals connect to multiple back-end service platforms to control devices from different manufacturers, then comprehensive device control is achieved, but resource usage increases and control manner becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple platform connection requirements into a single unified platform interface. The terminal device establishes one connection to the unified platform instead of multiple connections to different manufacturer platforms, simplifying the control manner and reducing resource usage while maintaining the ability to control devices from various manufacturers
Solution Approach 2:
The unified platform internally segments and manages different device types and manufacturer protocols, presenting a simplified unified interface to the terminal. This segmentation occurs on the platform side rather than requiring segmentation in the terminal's connection strategy, making control easier while maintaining comprehensive device support
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure describes a device control method. A close-range communication connection between a terminal and a target device is established. A feature description of the target device is obtained through the close-range communication connection. The feature description corresponds to a function of the target device. An operation permission regarding the feature description is queried. The function is controlled by the terminal using the feature description according to the operation permission regarding the feature description.