Development of Bluetooth

The roles of different associations and standards bodies involved with Bluetooth. How the Special Interest Group controls Bluetooth. The key players in the Bluetooth world.

Multiple Devices

How Bluetooth piconets and scatternets work. Addressing issues.

The Functionality of Bluetooth

The main objectives of implementing Bluetooth.  What’s wrong with cables.  Evaluating Bluetooth security capabilities.  The main user benefits of Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth Profiles

Generic Access Profile.  Serial Port Profile.  FAX Profile.  Headset Profile.  LAN Access Point Profile.  Generic Object Exchange Profile.  Object Push Profile.  File Transfer Profile.  Synchronisation Profile.  Intercom Profile.  Benefits of Profiles.

Bluetooth Protocol Stack

The components of the protocol stack. How each component works. The product qualification process, how to obtain the Bluetooth logo.

Comparing Bluetooth against competing technologies

Wireless LAN.  Coexistence with 802.11. Home RF.  JINI. Infrared.  DECT. Hyperlan

Implementation of Bluetooth products

Describe the latest status of play on products, Plug and play capabilities, Cost implications, Bluetooth impact on mobile products.

Emerging Wireless Data Technologies and the Implications for Bluetooth