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Bluetooth

Definition

(Context: Software)


A telecommunications industry specification (IEEE 802.15) that describes how mobile phones, computers, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) can be easily interconnected using a short-range wireless connection.  Bluetooth requires that a low-cost transceiver chip be included in each device. The transceiver transmits and receives in a previously unused frequency band of 2.45 GHz that is available globally (with some variation of bandwidth in different countries). In addition to data, up to three voice channels are available. Each device has a unique 48-bit address from the IEEE 802 standard. Connections can be point-to-point or multipoint. The maximum range is 10 meters.  A frequency hop scheme allows devices to communicate even in areas with a great deal of electromagnetic interference. Built-in encryption and verification are provided.


Reference:

Adapted from Whatis.com - Browse the Glossary - B - WhatIs | Page 2 (techtarget.com)


See Also:

p42 of 56 - Network-and-Telecommunications-Domain.pdf (virginia.gov)

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