In another implementation, it is possible to create a custom BTLE profile. This profile has multiple characteristics consisting of ASCII strings. Once the mobile device connects, it will read all characteristics. Once all characteristics are read, or a timeout is exceeded, the mobile device automatically disconnects from the BTLE device. In an alternative implementation, these characteristics can use the BTLE indication mechanism. Using the indication mechanism, the remote BTLE device can determine when the mobile device has read all of the characteristics. The BTLE unit will then disconnect the mobile device. Having the external hardware device automatically disconnect the mobile device at a set interval or at the completion of reading characteristics is critical to ensure multiple devices can retrieve the requested data in a timely fashion. This allows one unit to service multiple mobile devices and prevents possible denial of service.
Data can be retrieved via BTLE in multiple manners. For example, multiple custom characteristics are pre-defined. More than one custom characteristic is necessary since there is a length limit on a single characteristic, and the sum width of available data fields will likely exceed that value. These characteristics will be read-only by the client, and are configured such that the client is notified when the characteristics change.