Bluetooth Technology

Running head: BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY

Bluetooth Technology

University of Phoenix

Network & Telecommunications Concepts

NTC360

November 2, 2005

Part I - Sateria Tate - History of Bluetooth

Part II - Venita Walker - Capabilities

Part III - Eunice Sims - Pros/Good Points

Part IV - Debbie Schroeder - Cons/Drawbacks

Part V - Greg Walker - Security Issues

Part VI - Maria Deckelmann - Variety Of Products

Bluetooth Technology

In 1994 a team of researchers led by Sven Matisson and Jap Haartsen at a small college in Lund, Sweden, were investigating the concept of developing a wireless correlation between an earpiece and a phone. As the development progressed, the team realized that such a technology had the potential to be used for considerably more than simply for wireless connectivity of an earpiece and a phone connection. The concept of Bluetooth was born when Ericsson took notice of the project and decided to further the research of Mattisson and Haartsen.

Ericsson realized not only the countless possibilities offered by such a technology, but the necessity for developing a standard that did not include licensing fees. Bluetooth conception seemed to be one of the greatest interoperable ideations formed between different vendors. Ericsson also realized that for such a technology to succeed, it was crucial that all major developers and investors agree on a specific standard and maximize that standard.

Ericsson visualized the name Bluetooth because this design of the new technology united computer devices with other telecommunication devices. The Bluetooth name came from the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" Blвtand. Blвtand was a historical Viking leader known for uniting the warring nations of Denmark and Norway and bringing in the religion of Christianity to Scandinavia. In contrast to popular belief, Blвtand does not mean Bluetooth; it means dark-complexion. Rumors are that the Danish king got the nickname Bluetooth because he was so fond of blueberries that his teeth had permanent stained blue. However, this morsel of information is unconfirmed.

Five major cellular technology companies founded the Bluetooth Special Interest Group known as (SIG), in February 1998; these companies wanted to further develop Bluetooth technology and promote its widespread commercial acceptance. IBM, Intel, Nokia, Toshiba, and Ericsson were the five companies, which created SIG.

Bluetooth was initially launched on July 1, 1999, the primary goal of Bluetooth (.0 implementation) was to eliminate the endless amount of wires that litter the floors of offices and homes. Bluetooth wanted to define and advance a specification standard. Its design is for use as connection mode between both mobile devices and external peripheral devices that currently require a wire dominant data transmission. The ultimate goal of SIG was to create a widely used commercial standard that promotes wireless connection and data transmission.

By December 1999 an additional four major companies decided to become members of SIG as Bluetooth promoters: Microsoft, 3Com, Motorola, and Agere Systems known as Lucent Technologies during that period. In very little time, the number of promoter companies increased by almost 2,000 Bluetooth "adopters" to their ranks and the number continues to grow.

Bluetooth has countless capabilities. However, in the beginning connecting devices to a computer, or household electronic devices, became cumbersome when interconnecting many cables to DVD player, Television, VCR, and hifi system. Bluetooth reduced this havoc by putting receiver and transmitter on small devices, so they can interconnect by using radio frequency. It has opened the computer and telecommunications industries to work together with other certified products.

Bluetooth utilized low power, and short-range wireless network capabilities. Its design includes two volumes the core, which, describes the radio characteristic, protocol hierarchy, and functionality. The Profile, describes function of Bluetooth protocol in different applications ensuring interoperability. This allowed many companies to redefine the spectrum of technology. Products developed with radio communication, are on sale through out the world without any modifications.

Here are some examples of the vast capabilities of Bluetooth:

GAP Profile: Generic Access profile

The profile is dependent upon another profile, if it is reused part of that profile, by implicitly or explicitly referencing it e.g. the object pushed profile is dependent on Generic Objects Exchange, Serial Port, and Generic Access profile. The GAP Profile defines the generic procedures related to discovery of Bluetooth devices and link management aspects of connecting Bluetooth devices. All other Profiles are based on the core. (Bluetooth Technology, 2005)

FP Profile: FAX Profile

The Fax Profile defines the requirements for Bluetooth Devices necessary to support the Fax use case. This allows the use of a Bluetooth cellular phone (or modem), by a computer, as a wireless fax modem to send/receive fax messages. (Bluetooth Technology, 2005)

CTP Profile: Telephony profile

The CTP Profile defines the features and procedures that are required for interoperability between different units active in the 3-in-1 phone applications case. This profile also shows how it is possible to use wireless telephony in a residential or small office environment. (Bluetooth Technology, 2005)

GOE Profile: Generic Object Exchange Profile

The Generic Object Exchange Profile lays the basis (defines the protocols and procedures) for Bluetooth devices necessary for the support of the object exchange usage models. The usage model can be the Synchronization, File Transfer, or Object Push model. . (Bluetooth Technology, 2005)

LAP Profile: LAN Access Profile

The LAN Access Profile defines how Bluetooth enabled devices can access the services of a LAN using PPP. In addition, this profile shows how

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