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Peer Manager

Module for managing BLE bonding, which includes controlling encryption and pairing procedures as well as persistently storing different pieces of data that must be stored when bonded. More...

Modules

 Peer Manager defined security errors
 
 All versions of Peer IDs.
 The data ID for each iteration of the data formats in flash.
 

Data Structures

struct  pm_conn_sec_status_t
 Security status of a connection. More...
 
struct  pm_conn_secured_evt_t
 Parameters specific to the PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_SUCCEEDED event. More...
 
struct  pm_conn_secure_failed_evt_t
 Parameters specific to the PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_FAILED event. More...
 
struct  pm_peer_data_update_succeeded_evt_t
 Parameters specific to the PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_SUCCEEDED event. More...
 
struct  pm_peer_data_update_failed_t
 Parameters specific to the PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_FAILED event. More...
 
struct  pm_failure_evt_t
 Standard parameters for failure events. More...
 
struct  pm_evt_t
 An event from the Peer Manager module. More...
 
struct  pm_conn_sec_config_t
 Configuration of a security procedure. More...
 
struct  pm_peer_data_bonding_t
 Data associated with a bond to a peer. More...
 
struct  pm_peer_data_local_gatt_db_t
 Data on a local GATT database. More...
 

Macros

#define PM_PEER_ID_INVALID   0xFFFF
 Invalid value for pm_peer_id_t.
 
#define PM_STORE_TOKEN_INVALID   0
 Invalid value for store token.
 
#define PM_PEER_ID_N_AVAILABLE_IDS   256
 The number of available peer IDs.
 
#define PM_LOCAL_DB_LEN_OVERHEAD_BYTES   offsetof(pm_peer_data_local_gatt_db_t, data)
 The static-length part of the local GATT data struct.
 
#define PM_CONN_SEC_ERROR_BASE   0x1000
 The base for Peer Manager defined errors. See Peer Manager defined security errors and pm_sec_error_code_t.
 
#define PM_PEER_DATA_ID_IS_VALID(data_id)
 Macro to check whether a data type is valid, thus one of the valid enum values. More...
 

Typedefs

typedef void(* pm_evt_handler_t )(pm_evt_t const *p_event)
 Event handler for events from the Peer Manager module. More...
 
typedef uint16_t pm_peer_id_t
 Handle to uniquely identify a peer for which we have persistently stored data.
 
typedef uint32_t pm_prepare_token_t
 Type that is used for write prepares (used to reserve space in flash).
 
typedef uint32_t pm_store_token_t
 Type that is used to hold a reference to a stored item in flash.
 
typedef uint16_t pm_sec_error_code_t
 Errors from security procedures in Peer Manager. More...
 

Enumerations

enum  pm_evt_id_t {
  PM_EVT_BONDED_PEER_CONNECTED,
  PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_START,
  PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_SUCCEEDED,
  PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_FAILED,
  PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_CONFIG_REQ,
  PM_EVT_STORAGE_FULL,
  PM_EVT_ERROR_UNEXPECTED,
  PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_SUCCEEDED,
  PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_FAILED,
  PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_SUCCEEDED,
  PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_FAILED,
  PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_SUCCEEDED,
  PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_FAILED,
  PM_EVT_LOCAL_DB_CACHE_APPLIED,
  PM_EVT_LOCAL_DB_CACHE_APPLY_FAILED,
  PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_SENT,
  PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_CONFIRMED
}
 Types of events that can come from the Peer Manager module. More...
 
enum  pm_peer_data_op_t {
  PM_PEER_DATA_OP_UPDATE,
  PM_PEER_DATA_OP_DELETE
}
 Actions that can be performed to peer data in persistent storage. More...
 
enum  pm_peer_data_id_t {
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_FIRST = 0,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING = 7,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_SERVICE_CHANGED_PENDING = 1,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_LOCAL = 8,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE = 5,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_PEER_RANK = 6,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION = 4,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_LAST = 9,
  PM_PEER_DATA_ID_INVALID = 0xFF
}
 The different types of data associated with a peer. More...
 
enum  pm_conn_sec_procedure_t {
  PM_LINK_SECURED_PROCEDURE_ENCRYPTION,
  PM_LINK_SECURED_PROCEDURE_BONDING,
  PM_LINK_SECURED_PROCEDURE_PAIRING
}
 Different procedures that can lead to an encrypted link. More...
 

Functions

ret_code_t pm_init (void)
 Function for initializing the Peer Manager. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_register (pm_evt_handler_t event_handler)
 Function for registering an event handler with the Peer Manager. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_sec_params_set (ble_gap_sec_params_t *p_sec_params)
 Function for providing pairing and bonding parameters to use for pairing procedures. More...
 
void pm_on_ble_evt (ble_evt_t *p_ble_evt)
 Function for passing BLE events to the Peer Manager. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_conn_secure (uint16_t conn_handle, bool force_repairing)
 Function for establishing encryption on a connection, and optionally establishing a bond. More...
 
void pm_conn_sec_config_reply (uint16_t conn_handle, pm_conn_sec_config_t *p_conn_sec_config)
 Function for providing security configuration for a link. More...
 
void pm_local_database_has_changed (void)
 Function for manually informing that the local database has changed. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_conn_sec_status_get (uint16_t conn_handle, pm_conn_sec_status_t *p_conn_sec_status)
 Function for getting the security status of a connection. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_lesc_public_key_set (ble_gap_lesc_p256_pk_t *p_public_key)
 Experimental function for specifying the public key to use for LESC operations. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_whitelist_create (pm_peer_id_t *p_peer_ids, uint8_t n_peer_ids, ble_gap_whitelist_t *p_whitelist)
 Function for constructing a whitelist for use when advertising. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_whitelist_custom (ble_gap_whitelist_t *p_whitelist)
 Function for informing the Peer Manager of what whitelist should be used. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_conn_handle_get (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, uint16_t *p_conn_handle)
 Function for getting the connection handle of the connection with a bonded peer. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_id_get (uint16_t conn_handle, pm_peer_id_t *p_peer_id)
 Function for getting the peer ID of a connected peer. More...
 
pm_peer_id_t pm_next_peer_id_get (pm_peer_id_t prev_peer_id)
 Function for getting the next peer ID in the sequence of all used peer IDs. More...
 
uint32_t pm_peer_count (void)
 Function for querying the number of valid peer IDs that are available. More...
 

Functions (Peer Data)

Functions for manipulating peer data.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_load (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, pm_peer_data_id_t data_id, void *p_data, uint16_t *p_len)
 Function for retrieving stored data of a peer. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_bonding_load (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, pm_peer_data_bonding_t *p_data)
 Function for reading a peer's bonding data (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING). More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_remote_db_load (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, ble_gatt_db_srv_t *p_data, uint16_t *p_len)
 Function for reading a peer's remote DB values. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE). More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_app_data_load (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, uint8_t *p_data, uint16_t *p_len)
 Function for reading a peer's application data. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION). More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_store (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, pm_peer_data_id_t data_id, void const *p_data, uint16_t len, pm_store_token_t *p_token)
 Function for setting or updating stored data of a peer. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_bonding_store (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, pm_peer_data_bonding_t const *p_data, pm_store_token_t *p_token)
 Function for setting or updating a peer's bonding data (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING). More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_remote_db_store (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, ble_gatt_db_srv_t const *p_data, uint16_t len, pm_store_token_t *p_token)
 Function for setting or updating a peer's remote DB values. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE). More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_app_data_store (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, uint8_t const *p_data, uint16_t len, pm_store_token_t *p_token)
 Function for setting or updating a peer's application data. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION). More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_delete (pm_peer_id_t peer_id, pm_peer_data_id_t data_id)
 Function for deleting a peer's stored pieces of data. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_new (pm_peer_id_t *p_new_peer_id, pm_peer_data_bonding_t *p_bonding_data, pm_store_token_t *p_token)
 Function for manually adding a peer to the persistent storage. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_delete (pm_peer_id_t peer_id)
 Function for freeing persistent storage for a peer. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peers_delete (void)
 Function for deleting all data stored for all peers. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_ranks_get (pm_peer_id_t *p_highest_ranked_peer, uint32_t *p_highest_rank, pm_peer_id_t *p_lowest_ranked_peer, uint32_t *p_lowest_rank)
 Function for finding the highest and lowest ranked peers. More...
 
ret_code_t pm_peer_rank_highest (pm_peer_id_t peer_id)
 Function for updating the rank of a peer to be highest among all stored peers. More...
 

Detailed Description

Module for managing BLE bonding, which includes controlling encryption and pairing procedures as well as persistently storing different pieces of data that must be stored when bonded.

The API consists of functions for configuring the pairing and encryption behavior of the device and functions for manipulating the stored data.

Macro Definition Documentation

#define PM_PEER_DATA_ID_IS_VALID (   data_id)
Value:
( ((data_id) == PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING) \
|| ((data_id) == PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_LOCAL) \
|| ((data_id) == PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE) \
|| ((data_id) == PM_PEER_DATA_ID_PEER_RANK) \
|| ((data_id) == PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION))

Macro to check whether a data type is valid, thus one of the valid enum values.

Parameters
[in]data_idThe data type to check.

Typedef Documentation

typedef void(* pm_evt_handler_t)(pm_evt_t const *p_event)

Event handler for events from the Peer Manager module.

See Also
pm_register
Parameters
[in]p_eventThe event that has occurred.
typedef uint16_t pm_sec_error_code_t

Errors from security procedures in Peer Manager.

Possible values are defined in Peer Manager defined security errors and GAP Security status.

Enumeration Type Documentation

Different procedures that can lead to an encrypted link.

Enumerator
PM_LINK_SECURED_PROCEDURE_ENCRYPTION 

Using an LTK that was shared during a previous bonding procedure to encrypt the link.

PM_LINK_SECURED_PROCEDURE_BONDING 

A pairing procedure, followed by a bonding procedure.

PM_LINK_SECURED_PROCEDURE_PAIRING 

A pairing procedure with no bonding.

Types of events that can come from the Peer Manager module.

Enumerator
PM_EVT_BONDED_PEER_CONNECTED 

A connected peer has been identified as one with which we have a bond. When performing bonding with a peer for the first time, this event will not be sent until a new connection is established with the peer. When we are central, this event is always sent when the Peer Manager receives the BLE_GAP_EVT_CONNECTED event. When we are peripheral, this event might in rare cases arrive later.

PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_START 

A security procedure has started on a link, initiated either locally or remotely. The security procedure is using the last parameters provided via pm_sec_params_set. This event is always followed by either a PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_SUCCEEDED or a PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_FAILED event. This is an informational event; no action is needed for the procedure to proceed.

PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_SUCCEEDED 

A link has been encrypted, either as a result of a call to pm_conn_secure or a result of an action by the peer. The event structure contains more information about the circumstances. This event might contain a peer ID with the value PM_PEER_ID_INVALID, which means that the peer (central) used an address that could not be identified, but it used an encryption key (LTK) that is present in the database.

PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_FAILED 

A pairing or encryption procedure has failed. In some cases, this means that security is not possible on this link (temporarily or permanently). How to handle this error depends on the application.

PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_CONFIG_REQ 

The peer (central) has requested pairing, but a bond already exists with that peer. Reply by calling pm_conn_sec_config_reply before the event handler returns. If no reply is sent, a default is used.

PM_EVT_STORAGE_FULL 

There is no more room for peer data in flash storage. To solve this problem, delete data that is not needed anymore and run a garbage collection procedure in FDS.

PM_EVT_ERROR_UNEXPECTED 

An unrecoverable error happened inside Peer Manager. An operation failed with the provided error.

PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_SUCCEEDED 

A piece of peer data was stored, updated, or cleared in flash storage. This event is sent for all successful changes to peer data, also those initiated internally in Peer Manager. To identify an operation, compare the store token in the event with the store token received during the initiating function call. Events from internally initiated changes might have invalid store tokens.

PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_FAILED 

A piece of peer data could not be stored, updated, or cleared in flash storage. This event is sent instead of PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_SUCCEEDED for the failed operation.

PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_SUCCEEDED 

A peer was cleared from flash storage, for example because a call to pm_peer_delete succeeded. This event can also be sent as part of a call to pm_peers_delete or internal cleanup.

PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_FAILED 

A peer could not be cleared from flash storage. This event is sent instead of PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_SUCCEEDED for the failed operation.

PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_SUCCEEDED 

A call to pm_peers_delete has completed successfully. Flash storage now contains no peer data.

PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_FAILED 

A call to pm_peers_delete has failed, which means that at least one of the peers could not be deleted. Other peers might have been deleted, or might still be queued to be deleted. No more PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_SUCCEEDED or PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_FAILED events are sent until the next time pm_peers_delete is called.

PM_EVT_LOCAL_DB_CACHE_APPLIED 

Local database values for a peer (taken from flash storage) have been provided to the SoftDevice.

PM_EVT_LOCAL_DB_CACHE_APPLY_FAILED 

Local database values for a peer (taken from flash storage) were rejected by the SoftDevice, which means that either the database has changed or the user has manually set the local database to an invalid value (using pm_peer_data_store).

PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_SENT 

A service changed indication has been sent to a peer, as a result of a call to pm_local_database_has_changed. This event will be followed by a PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_CONFIRMED event if the peer acknowledges the indication.

PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_CONFIRMED 

A service changed indication that was sent has been confirmed by a peer. The peer can now be considered aware that the local database has changed.

The different types of data associated with a peer.

Enumerator
PM_PEER_DATA_ID_FIRST 

The smallest data ID.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING 

The data ID of the second version of bonding data.

The data ID for bonding data. See pm_peer_data_bonding_t.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_SERVICE_CHANGED_PENDING 

The data ID of the first version of the service changed pending flag.

The data ID for service changed state.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_LOCAL 

The data ID of the second version of local GATT data.

The data ID for local GATT data (sys attributes). See pm_peer_data_local_gatt_db_t.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE 

The data ID of the second version of remote GATT data.

The data ID for remote GATT data.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_PEER_RANK 

The data ID of the first version of the rank.

The data ID for peer rank. See pm_peer_rank_highest.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION 

The data ID of the first version of application data.

The data ID for application data.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_LAST 

The data ID after the last valid one.

One more than the highest data ID.

PM_PEER_DATA_ID_INVALID 

A data ID guaranteed to be invalid.

Actions that can be performed to peer data in persistent storage.

Enumerator
PM_PEER_DATA_OP_UPDATE 

Writing or overwriting the data.

PM_PEER_DATA_OP_DELETE 

Removing the data.

Function Documentation

ret_code_t pm_conn_handle_get ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
uint16_t *  p_conn_handle 
)

Function for getting the connection handle of the connection with a bonded peer.

Parameters
[in]peer_idThe peer ID of the bonded peer.
[out]p_conn_handleConnection handle, or BLE_ERROR_INVALID_CONN_HANDLE if the peer is not connected.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the connection handle was determined successfully.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_conn_handle was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
void pm_conn_sec_config_reply ( uint16_t  conn_handle,
pm_conn_sec_config_t p_conn_sec_config 
)

Function for providing security configuration for a link.

This function is optional, and must be called in reply to a PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_CONFIG_REQ event, before the Peer Manager event handler returns. If it is not called in time, a default configuration is used. See pm_conn_sec_config_t for the value of the default.

Parameters
[in]conn_handleThe connection to set the configuration for.
[in]p_conn_sec_configThe configuration.
ret_code_t pm_conn_sec_status_get ( uint16_t  conn_handle,
pm_conn_sec_status_t p_conn_sec_status 
)

Function for getting the security status of a connection.

Parameters
[in]conn_handleConnection handle of the link as provided by the SoftDevice.
[out]p_conn_sec_statusSecurity status of the link.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf pairing was initiated successfully.
BLE_ERROR_INVALID_CONN_HANDLEIf the connection handle is invalid.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_conn_sec_status was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_conn_secure ( uint16_t  conn_handle,
bool  force_repairing 
)

Function for establishing encryption on a connection, and optionally establishing a bond.

This function attempts to secure the link that is specified by conn_handle. It uses the parameters that were previously provided in a call to pm_sec_params_set.

If the connection is a master connection, calling this function starts a security procedure on the link. If we have keys from a previous bonding procedure with this peer and the keys meet the security requirements in the currently active sec_params, the function attempts to establish encryption with the existing keys. If no key exists, the function attempts to pair and bond according to the currently active sec_params.

If the function completes successfully, a PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_START event is sent. The procedure might be queued, in which case the PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_START event is delayed until the procedure is initiated in the SoftDevice.

If the connection is a slave connection, the function sends a security request to the peer (master). It is up to the peer then to initiate pairing or encryption. If the peer ignores the request, a BLE_GAP_EVT_TIMEOUT event occurs with the source BLE_GAP_TIMEOUT_SRC_SECURITY_REQUEST. Otherwise, the peer initiates security, in which case things happen as if the peer had initiated security itself. See PM_EVT_CONN_SEC_START for information about peer-initiated security.

Parameters
[in]conn_handleConnection handle of the link as provided by the SoftDevice.
[in]force_repairingWhether to force a pairing procedure even if there is an existing encryption key. This argument is relevant only for the central role. Recommended value: false.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the operation completed successfully.
NRF_ERROR_TIMEOUTIf there was an SMP time-out, so that no more SMP operations can be performed on this link.
BLE_ERROR_INVALID_CONN_HANDLEIf the connection handle is invalid.
NRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUNDIf the security parameters have not been set.
NRF_ERROR_NO_MEMIf there is no more space in flash.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized, or the peer is disconnected or in the process of disconnecting.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
ret_code_t pm_init ( void  )

Function for initializing the Peer Manager.

You must initialize the Peer Manager before you can call any other Peer Manager functions.

Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf initialization was successful.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
ret_code_t pm_lesc_public_key_set ( ble_gap_lesc_p256_pk_t p_public_key)

Experimental function for specifying the public key to use for LESC operations.

This function can be called multiple times. The specified public key will be used for all subsequent LESC (LE Secure Connections) operations until the next time this function is called.

Note
The key must continue to reside in application memory as it is not copied by Peer Manager.
Parameters
[in]p_public_keyThe public key to use for all subsequent LESC operations.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSPairing initiated successfully.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEPeer Manager is not initialized.
void pm_local_database_has_changed ( void  )

Function for manually informing that the local database has changed.

This function sends a service changed indication to all bonded and/or connected peers that subscribe to this indication. If a bonded peer is not connected, the indication is sent when it reconnects. Every time an indication is sent, a PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_SENT event occurs, followed by a PM_EVT_SERVICE_CHANGED_IND_CONFIRMED when the peer sends its confirmation. Peers that are not subscribed to the service changed indication when this function is called do not receive an indication, and no events are sent to the user. Likewise, if the service changed characteristic is not present in the local database, this no indications are sent peers, and no events are sent to the user.

pm_peer_id_t pm_next_peer_id_get ( pm_peer_id_t  prev_peer_id)

Function for getting the next peer ID in the sequence of all used peer IDs.

This function can be used to loop through all used peer IDs. The order in which peer IDs are returned should be considered unpredictable. PM_PEER_ID_INVALID is considered to be before the first and after the last used peer ID.

To loop through all peer IDs exactly once, use the following constuct:

while (current_peer_id != PM_PEER_ID_INVALID)
{
// Do something with current_peer_id.
current_peer_id = pm_next_peer_id_get(current_peer_id)
}
Parameters
[in]prev_peer_idThe previous peer ID.
Returns
The next peer ID. If prev_peer_id was PM_PEER_ID_INVALID, the next peer ID is the first used peer ID. If prev_peer_id was the last used peer ID, the function returns PM_PEER_ID_INVALID.
void pm_on_ble_evt ( ble_evt_t p_ble_evt)

Function for passing BLE events to the Peer Manager.

For the module to work as expected, this function must be called with each BLE event from the SoftDevice. It must be called after ble_conn_state_on_ble_evt, but before the application processes the event.

Calling this function before pm_init is safe, but without effect.

Parameters
[in]p_ble_evtBLE stack event that is dispatched to the function.
uint32_t pm_peer_count ( void  )

Function for querying the number of valid peer IDs that are available.

This function returns the number of peers for which there is data in persistent storage.

Returns
The number of valid peer IDs.
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_app_data_load ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
uint8_t *  p_data,
uint16_t *  p_len 
)

Function for reading a peer's application data. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION).

See pm_peer_data_load for parameters and return values.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_app_data_store ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
uint8_t const *  p_data,
uint16_t  len,
pm_store_token_t p_token 
)

Function for setting or updating a peer's application data. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_APPLICATION).

See pm_peer_data_store for parameters and return values.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_bonding_load ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
pm_peer_data_bonding_t p_data 
)

Function for reading a peer's bonding data (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING).

See pm_peer_data_load for parameters and return values.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_bonding_store ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
pm_peer_data_bonding_t const *  p_data,
pm_store_token_t p_token 
)

Function for setting or updating a peer's bonding data (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING).

See pm_peer_data_store for parameters and return values.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_delete ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
pm_peer_data_id_t  data_id 
)

Function for deleting a peer's stored pieces of data.

This function deletes specific data that is stored for a peer. Note that bonding data cannot be cleared separately.

To delete all data for a peer (including bonding data), use pm_peer_delete.

Note
Clearing data in persistent storage happens asynchronously.
Parameters
[in]peer_idPeer ID to clear data for.
[in]data_idWhich data to clear.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the clear procedure was initiated successfully.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMIf data_id was PM_PEER_DATA_ID_BONDING or invalid, or peer_id was invalid.
NRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUNDIf there was no data to clear for this peer ID/data ID combination.
NRF_ERROR_BUSYIf the underlying flash handler is busy with other flash operations. Try again after receiving a Peer Manager event.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_load ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
pm_peer_data_id_t  data_id,
void *  p_data,
uint16_t *  p_len 
)

Function for retrieving stored data of a peer.

Note
The length of the provided buffer must be a multiple of 4.
Parameters
[in]peer_idPeer ID to get data for.
[in]data_idWhich type of data to read.
[out]p_dataWhere to put the retrieved data.
[in,out]p_lenIn: The length in bytes of p_data. Out: The length in bytes of the read data, if the read was successful.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the data was read successfully.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMIf the the data type or the peer ID was invalid or unallocated, or if the length in p_length was not a multiple of 4.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf a pointer parameter was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUNDIf no stored data was found for this peer ID/data ID combination.
NRF_ERROR_DATA_SIZEIf the provided buffer was not large enough.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_peer_data_remote_db_load ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
ble_gatt_db_srv_t p_data,
uint16_t *  p_len 
)

Function for reading a peer's remote DB values. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE).

See pm_peer_data_load for parameters and return values.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_remote_db_store ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
ble_gatt_db_srv_t const *  p_data,
uint16_t  len,
pm_store_token_t p_token 
)

Function for setting or updating a peer's remote DB values. (PM_PEER_DATA_ID_GATT_REMOTE).

See pm_peer_data_store for parameters and return values.

ret_code_t pm_peer_data_store ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id,
pm_peer_data_id_t  data_id,
void const *  p_data,
uint16_t  len,
pm_store_token_t p_token 
)

Function for setting or updating stored data of a peer.

Note
Writing the data to persistent storage happens asynchronously. Therefore, the buffer that contains the data must be kept alive until the operation has completed.
The data written using this function may later be overwritten as a result of internal operations in the Peer Manager. A Peer Manager event is sent each time data is updated, regardless of whether the operation originated internally or from action by the user.
Parameters
[in]peer_idPeer ID to set data for.
[in]data_idWhich type of data to set.
[in]p_dataNew value to set.
[in]lenThe length in bytes of p_data.
[out]p_tokenA token that identifies this particular store operation. The token can be used to identify events that pertain to this operation. This parameter can be NULL.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the data is scheduled to be written to persistent storage.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_data is NULL.
NRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUNDIf no peer was found for the peer ID.
NRF_ERROR_BUSYIf the underlying flash handler is busy with other flash operations. Try again after receiving a Peer Manager event.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_peer_delete ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id)

Function for freeing persistent storage for a peer.

This function deletes every piece of data that is associated with the specified peer and frees the peer ID to be used for another peer. The deletion happens asynchronously, and the peer ID is not freed until the data is deleted. When the operation finishes, a PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_SUCCEEDED or PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_FAILED event is sent.

Warning
Use this function only when not connected to or connectable for the peer that is being deleted. If the peer is or becomes connected or data is manually written in flash during this procedure (until the success or failure event happens), the behavior is undefined.
Parameters
[in]peer_idPeer ID to be freed and have all associated data deleted.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the operation was initiated successfully.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMIf the peer ID was not valid.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_peer_id_get ( uint16_t  conn_handle,
pm_peer_id_t p_peer_id 
)

Function for getting the peer ID of a connected peer.

Parameters
[in]conn_handleConnection handle.
[out]p_peer_idPeer ID, or PM_PEER_ID_INVALID if the peer is not bonded or conn_handle does not refer to a connection.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the peer ID was retrieved successfully.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_peer_id was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_peer_new ( pm_peer_id_t p_new_peer_id,
pm_peer_data_bonding_t p_bonding_data,
pm_store_token_t p_token 
)

Function for manually adding a peer to the persistent storage.

This function allocates a new peer ID and stores bonding data for the new peer. The bonding data is necessary to prevent ambiguity/inconsistency in peer data.

Parameters
[in]p_bonding_dataThe bonding data of the new peer (must contain a public/static address or a non-zero IRK).
[out]p_new_peer_idPeer ID for the new peer, or an existing peer if a match was found.
[out]p_tokenA token that identifies this particular store operation (storing the bonding data). The token can be used to identify events that pertain to this operation. This parameter can be NULL.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the store operation for bonding data was initiated successfully.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_bonding_data or p_new_peer_id is NULL.
NRF_ERROR_NO_MEMIf there is no more space in persistent storage, so that the new peer cannot be allocated.
NRF_ERROR_BUSYIf the underlying flash handler is busy with other flash operations. Try again after receiving a Peer Manager event.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMIf the bonding data is invalid.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_peer_rank_highest ( pm_peer_id_t  peer_id)

Function for updating the rank of a peer to be highest among all stored peers.

If this function returns NRF_SUCCESS, either a PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_SUCCEEDED or a PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_FAILED event is sent with a PM_STORE_TOKEN_INVALID store token when the operation is complete. Until the operation is complete, this function returns NRF_ERROR_BUSY.

When the operation is complete, the peer is the highest ranked peer as reported by pm_peer_ranks_get.

Note
The PM_EVT_PEER_DATA_UPDATE_SUCCEEDED event can arrive before the function returns if the peer is already ranked highest. In this case, the pm_peer_data_update_succeeded_evt_t::flash_changed flag in the event will be false.
Parameters
[in]peer_idThe peer to rank highest.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the peer's rank is, or will be updated to be highest.
NRF_ERROR_BUSYIf the underlying flash handler is busy with other flash operations, or if a previous call to this function has not completed. Try again after receiving a Peer Manager event.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_peer_ranks_get ( pm_peer_id_t p_highest_ranked_peer,
uint32_t *  p_highest_rank,
pm_peer_id_t p_lowest_ranked_peer,
uint32_t *  p_lowest_rank 
)

Function for finding the highest and lowest ranked peers.

The rank is saved in persistent storage under the data ID PM_PEER_DATA_ID_PEER_RANK.

The interpretation of rank is up to the user, because the rank is only updated by calling pm_peer_rank_highest or by manipulating the value using a PM_PEER_DATA_FUNCTIONS function.

Note
Any argument that is NULL is ignored.
Parameters
[out]p_highest_ranked_peerThe peer ID with the highest rank of all peers, for example, the most recently used peer.
[out]p_highest_rankThe highest rank.
[out]p_lowest_ranked_peerThe peer ID with the lowest rank of all peers, for example, the least recently used peer.
[out]p_lowest_rankThe lowest rank.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the operation completed successfully.
NRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUNDIf no peers were found.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
ret_code_t pm_peers_delete ( void  )

Function for deleting all data stored for all peers.

This function sends either a PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_SUCCEEDED or a PM_EVT_PEERS_DELETE_FAILED event. In addition, a PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_SUCCEEDED or PM_EVT_PEER_DELETE_FAILED event is sent for each deleted peer.

Note
No event is sent when there is no peer data in flash.
Warning
Use this function only when not connected or connectable. If a peer is or becomes connected or a PM_PEER_DATA_FUNCTIONS function is used during this procedure (until the success or failure event happens), the behavior is undefined.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the deletion process was initiated successfully.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
ret_code_t pm_register ( pm_evt_handler_t  event_handler)

Function for registering an event handler with the Peer Manager.

Parameters
[in]event_handlerCallback for events from the Peer Manager module. event_handler is called for every event that the Peer Manager sends after this function is called.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf initialization was successful.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf event_handler was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_sec_params_set ( ble_gap_sec_params_t p_sec_params)

Function for providing pairing and bonding parameters to use for pairing procedures.

Until this function is called, all bonding procedures that are initiated by the peer are rejected.

This function can be called multiple times with different parameters, even with NULL as p_sec_params, in which case the Peer Manager starts rejecting all procedures again.

Parameters
[in]p_sec_paramsSecurity parameters to be used for subsequent security procedures.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the parameters were set successfully.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMIf the combination of parameters is invalid.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
NRF_ERROR_INTERNALIf another error occurred.
ret_code_t pm_whitelist_create ( pm_peer_id_t p_peer_ids,
uint8_t  n_peer_ids,
ble_gap_whitelist_t p_whitelist 
)

Function for constructing a whitelist for use when advertising.

This function constructs a whitelist that contains the addresses and IRKs of the provided peer IDs. If p_peer_ids is NULL, the first (lowest) 8 peer IDs are chosen. If ble_gap_whitelist_t::pp_addrs in p_whitelist is NULL, the whitelist contains only IRKs, and vice versa.

Note
When using a whitelist, always use the whitelist that was created or set by the most recent call to this function or to pm_whitelist_custom.
Do not call this function while advertising or scanning with another whitelist.
Parameters
[in]p_peer_idsThe IDs of the peers to be added to the whitelist, or NULL.
[in]n_peer_idsThe number of peer IDs in p_peer_ids.
[in,out]p_whitelistThe constructed whitelist. Note that p_whitelist->pp_addrs must be NULL or point to an array with size BLE_GAP_WHITELIST_ADDR_MAX_COUNT and p_whitelist->pp_irks must be NULL or point to an array with size BLE_GAP_WHITELIST_IRK_MAX_COUNT.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the whitelist was created successfully.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_whitelist was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.
ret_code_t pm_whitelist_custom ( ble_gap_whitelist_t p_whitelist)

Function for informing the Peer Manager of what whitelist should be used.

This function should be used if the application wants to use a whitelist that is created in the application. When using Peer Manager, this function must be called to inform that the custom whitelist should be used instead of the one in Peer Manager.

Note
When using a whitelist, always use the whitelist that was created or set by the most recent call to this function or to pm_whitelist_create.
Do not call this function while advertising or scanning with another whitelist.
Do not add any IRKs to the whitelist that are not present in the Peer Manager's persistent storage.
Parameters
[in]p_whitelistThe whitelist.
Return values
NRF_SUCCESSIf the operation completed successfully.
NRF_ERROR_NULLIf p_whitelist was NULL.
NRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUNDIf one or more of the whitelist's IRKs was not found in the Peer Manager's persistent storage.
NRF_ERROR_INVALID_STATEIf the Peer Manager is not initialized.

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