The Bluetooth technology was born in 1994, invented by Ericsson, with the initial goal of enabling wireless audio transmission for wireless headsets. Now, Bluetooth applications are no longer limited to wireless headsets; keyboards and game controllers also have Bluetooth versions. However, the audio quality and stability of early Bluetooth were far from satisfactory. For instance, during critical moments in gaming, a wireless mouse might suddenly experience latency, causing a missed opportunity. Similarly, when trying to enjoy a good song, one might find the sound quality of Bluetooth headphones disappointing. Furthermore, when using multi-screen collaboration between phones and computers, even a slight increase in distance can lead to lagging screens. All these frustrating scenarios will be disrupted by Huawei’s “Star Flash” technology. After four years of development, Huawei has finally integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into one solution. “Star Flash” is a short-range wireless communication technology, similar to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but with more advanced architectural design and technical details. Compared to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Star Flash addresses their shortcomings and makes improvements. It is important to note that the standards between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are fragmented; they were not designed with collaboration in mind from the outset. Bluetooth focuses on low power consumption, while Wi-Fi pursues high speed. Each has its advantages but lacks compatibility. Therefore, manufacturers often have to choose one over the other. For example, most common wireless headphones use Bluetooth for battery life, which affects sound quality and connection stability. At this point, one might ask, are there no Wi-Fi headphones in the world? There are, but the world’s first lossless Wi-Fi headphones cost $2,199. Would you spend over $10,000 for lossless sound quality? Star Flash, in its architectural design, considers the integration of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, adopting a standard that combines multiple modes, effectively avoiding their drawbacks and integrating their advantages. Specifically, Star Flash features low latency, high speed, high concurrency, high reliability, anti-interference, and precise positioning. Compared to Bluetooth, Star Flash consumes only 60% of Bluetooth’s energy while achieving six times the transmission speed, with a transmission delay that is only 1/30th of Bluetooth’s. However, Star Flash is not aimed at overthrowing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; its original intention is to provide users with an ultimate experience and an additional choice. Notably, Star Flash can reduce the wireless transmission delay of gaming mice from milliseconds to microseconds, while also providing high bandwidth and anti-interference capabilities, making lossless audio transmission possible, which was previously unattainable with Bluetooth headphones. In smart travel scenarios, the positioning accuracy of Star Flash digital car keys has improved from meter-level to decimeter-level. Additionally, Star Flash can be utilized in gaming experiences, such as immersive motion-sensing games, which require high precision and low latency; if the visuals cannot synchronize in real-time, it significantly diminishes the gaming experience. The emergence of Star Flash provides a more immersive foundation for human-computer interaction experiences, paving the way for new applications in the metaverse, XR gaming, and more. Furthermore, in fields like smart manufacturing, Star Flash’s higher throughput and stronger stability provide robust support for various industrial processes (such as motion control, mobile robotics, process monitoring, etc.), potentially leading the industry into a new transformation. Moreover, Star Flash can significantly reduce the number of wires in homes, as it supports up to 4,096 devices connected simultaneously, with a low-power mode supporting 256 devices. This means that many devices in a home can operate simultaneously with just one power line. With such impressive capabilities, will Star Flash eventually turn against its own? The answer is no. To alleviate concerns, Huawei transferred the project to the Chinese Academy of Engineering in September 2020. It has become an open “Star Flash Alliance” led by Academician Wu, applied in national higher education. Huawei, along with Lenovo and Vivo, merely holds the position of vice-chairman in the Star Flash Alliance, meaning Huawei has entrusted Star Flash to everyone. Currently, the Star Flash Alliance has over 320 members. It is worth mentioning that in 2019, the Bluetooth Alliance, responding to the U.S. call, unceremoniously expelled Huawei, an important member that had contributed over 60,000 solutions and technologies to the alliance, during Huawei’s low point. Ironically, after Huawei established the Star Flash Alliance in 2020, the Bluetooth Alliance reversed its previous decision. This significantly indicates that the Star Flash technology is coveted even by the U.S.; otherwise, it wouldn’t have changed its stance so quickly. However, despite the many advantages of Star Flash technology, we must understand that no technology is perfect. Although Star Flash currently appears to be ahead of other similar wireless technologies, whether it can stand out among manufacturers like Apple and Samsung remains uncertain; everything will be determined by the market. Please click 【Like】 and share this with more friends to see. The above is for knowledge sharing only. Thank you for reading!
