In-flight entertainment systems with a central bluetooth controller controlling bluetooth connections between passenger terminals and video display units
US10616741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An entertainment system includes video display units that can establish Bluetooth connections with user terminals. A central Bluetooth controller is connected to control establishment of Bluetooth connections between the user terminals and the video display units. The central Bluetooth controller receives connection authorization requests from the video display units, and generates connection authorization decisions based on application of a Bluetooth connection rule to characteristics of the user terminals which are identified from the connection authorization requests. The connection authorization decisions are then used to control whether Bluetooth connections are established between the user terminals and the video display units, and to control what security mode levels are used when establishing and using the Bluetooth connections for signaling therebetween.
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