Connection management of smart devices with automobile head unit
First Claim
1. A method to establish a network connection between a head unit of an automobile and a plurality of mobile devices, comprising:
- connecting a first mobile device to the head unit with a short range wireless protocol;
receiving, at the head unit, from a second mobile device, a connection request to establish a short range wireless connection between the second mobile device and the head unit;
sending a request to the second mobile device for authorization to disconnect the first mobile device from the head unit in response to a determination that the requested connection is to utilize the same short range wireless protocol that the first mobile device is currently using for its connection to the head unit;
disconnecting the first mobile device from the head unit in response to receiving authorization from the second mobile device to disconnect the first mobile device from the head unit;
providing identification of the head unit to the second mobile device for display on the second mobile device and selection by a user of the second mobile device;
receiving identification at the head unit of the second mobile device from the second mobile device in response to the user selecting the head unit;
registering the second mobile device with the head unit; and
establishing the connection between the second mobile device and the head unit.
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Abstract
Embodiments are directed towards establishing a network connection between a mobile device and an automobile head unit. A user of the mobile device interacts with a user interface on the mobile device to establish the connection with the head unit. If authorized, the head unit disconnects a currently connected device if the connection is to be via classic Bluetooth protocols. If the head unit has reached a maximum number of registered mobile devices, then the head unit sends a request to the mobile device for a selection of which currently registered mobile devices are to be unregistered. The head unit registers the mobile device with the head unit and establishes the connection between the mobile device and the head unit via classic Bluetooth protocols or Bluetooth Low Energy protocols depending on the type of connection request.
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20 Claims
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1. A method to establish a network connection between a head unit of an automobile and a plurality of mobile devices, comprising:
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connecting a first mobile device to the head unit with a short range wireless protocol; receiving, at the head unit, from a second mobile device, a connection request to establish a short range wireless connection between the second mobile device and the head unit; sending a request to the second mobile device for authorization to disconnect the first mobile device from the head unit in response to a determination that the requested connection is to utilize the same short range wireless protocol that the first mobile device is currently using for its connection to the head unit; disconnecting the first mobile device from the head unit in response to receiving authorization from the second mobile device to disconnect the first mobile device from the head unit; providing identification of the head unit to the second mobile device for display on the second mobile device and selection by a user of the second mobile device; receiving identification at the head unit of the second mobile device from the second mobile device in response to the user selecting the head unit; registering the second mobile device with the head unit; and establishing the connection between the second mobile device and the head unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A head unit for an automobile, comprising:
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a memory that stores instructions; and a processor that executes the instructions to; receive, at the head unit and from a mobile device, a communication request to establish a network connection between the mobile device and the head unit using a short range wireless networking protocol; send, to the mobile device, a request for authorization to disconnect another mobile device from the head unit in response to a determination that the other mobile device is currently connected to the head unit and is currently using the same short range wireless networking protocol; disconnect the other mobile device from the head unit in response to receiving authorization from the mobile device to disconnect the other mobile device from the head unit; provide identification of the head unit to the mobile device for display on the mobile device and selection by a user of the mobile device; receive identification of the mobile device from the mobile device in response to the user selecting the head unit; and register the mobile device with the head unit and establish the network connection between the mobile device and the head unit using the short range wireless networking protocol. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system, comprising:
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a plurality of accessories of an automobile; a head unit that includes; a memory that stores instructions; and a processor that executes the instructions to; receive, at the head unit and from a first mobile device, a request to establish a wireless connection between the first mobile device and the head unit using Bluetooth protocols; send, to the first mobile device, a request for authorization to disconnect a connection between a second mobile device and the head unit in response to a determination that the requested wireless connection is to utilize the same Bluetooth protocols and that the second mobile device is currently connected to the head unit; disconnect the second mobile device in response to receiving authorization from the first mobile device to disconnect the second mobile device; provide identification of the head unit to the first mobile device for display on the first mobile device and selection by a user of the first mobile device; receive identification of the first mobile device in response to the user selecting the head unit; register the first mobile device with the head unit; and establish the requested wireless connection between the first mobile device and the head unit using Bluetooth protocols to provide the first mobile device with access to the plurality of accessories. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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