Bluetooth PAN Basics
Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Bluetooth is an open RF (radio frequency) wireless standard used for exchange of
data over short distances, designed for low power consumption. It is an economical
medium for wireless networking of fixed and portable devices ranging from PDAs
(Personal Digital Assistants), mobile phones, and laptops, to earphones, keyboards,
instant mobile printers and bar code scanners, hence achieving the basic goal behi nd
the technology by making different systems cable free.
Figure 1: Bluetooth Logo
Bluetooth is an open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances
(using short length radio waves) from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area
networks (PANs). It was originally conceived as a wireless alternative to RS-232 data
cables. It can connect several devices, overcoming problems of synchronization.
Figure 2: Bluetooth Ear phones (an example)
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