SmartBite

BLE Communication Overview

This document describes how SmartBite communicates over BLE, including GATT services, characteristics, and packet structure.

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1. BLE Role

• Peripheral device
• Advertising interval
• Connection parameters

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2. GATT Structure

SmartBite Service

Characteristics:

• Bite force value
• Calibration status
• Battery level

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3. Packet Format

• Byte layout
• Timestamp
• Force value
• Flags

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4. Power Considerations

• Advertising vs. connected mode
• Sleep cycles
• Low‑power transmission strategy

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Acceptance Criteria

• Document stored in /docs/communication/
• File name: ble_overview.md
• Includes packet diagrams
• Linked from README