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Introduction
Bluetooth Technology Overview
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Bluetooth
is the name of a technology specification for small form factor, low-cost, short-range radio
links between PCs, handhelds, mobile phones, and other computing and electronic devices. Bluetooth
is a very low power technology that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. The maximum range of
operation for Bluetooth communication varies between devices from 10 meters (30 ft) to 100 meters
(250 ft).
The communication behavior between two devices that use Bluetooth technology is referred to as a
profile. A profile dictates what type of communication can take place between two devices. For two
devices to communicate accordingly, they both have to support the same profile. The iPAQ Pocket
PC-supported profiles are defined in the following sections.
Benefits and Uses
The ability to form an ad hoc network of up to eight devices (known as a piconet) is one of the biggest
benefits of this technology. As an example, this would mean that a piconet could be established in a
conference room during a meeting to connect several devices so that information could be shared.
The fact that Bluetooth operates in a wireless environment means users can be much more mobile in
their daily operations. For example, someone can now print to a local printer using Bluetooth
technology instead of a network printer.
Bluetooth technology does not require a line of site between devices that use Bluetooth technology to
establish a connection as is needed for infrared communication. Because Bluetooth operates on RF
technology, the connection signal is able to pass through walls or from within a bag or briefcase.
With Bluetooth technology, an iPAQ Pocket PC user can perform tasks such as the following:
Synchronize information with their desktop or notebook PC
Exchange files with other PDAs
Access the Internet by connecting to and dialing a mobile phone
Print to printers that use Bluetooth technology
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