Understanding Bluetooth

A fast-track introduction to Bluetooth technology,
standards and the latest Bluetooth developments
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Course benefits
 Bluetooth is a low power radio interface standard that is a major enabling technology for many new and innovative business and consumer products.

This fast-track course covers the latest developments in Bluetooth technology, standards, products, and the creation of Bluetooth networks.

Why this course?
In just one day, this unique course from
LEVER Technology Group plc provides an essential, fast-track coverage of the very latest Bluetooth technologies and standards, the markets, the key vendors and their products.

Both technical professionals, and Sales and Marketing professionals, from solutions vendors and integrators will find this course invaluable.

In-class demos
The course incorporates in-class demonstrations of the configuration and use of a range of commercial Bluetooth hardware and software products, including Bluetooth adapters, Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, accessories and PDAs.

You will be able to
On completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand Bluetooth technology.
  • Understand Bluetooth's potential and limitations.
  • Describe current and potential applications for Bluetooth.
  • Describe related and competing wireless technologies, and explain Bluetooth's positioning.
  • Understand the terminology used by Bluetooth vendors and standards.
  • Appreciate the capabilities of current and emerging Bluetooth products, applications and services.

Follow-on courses
Course 696: Implementing Bluetooth Networks provides hands-on practical coverage of Bluetooth protocols, operation, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Who should attend?
Both technical and non-technical professionals who require a rapid introduction to Bluetooth technology.

Pre-requisites
No prior technical knowledge is required.

Course 695: Content

Overview of Bluetooth
The role of Bluetooth
Market projections Bluetooth's technology
Competing technologies:
- Infrared, IrDA
- Wireless LANs
- HomeRF
- Integrated devices

Applications for Bluetooth
Bluetooth usage models
Cordless accessories: headsets, etc
Bluetooth group applications
Security devices

How Bluetooth works
The Bluetooth protocol architecture
Frequency band and RF channels
Bluetooth frequency hopping
Master/Slave transmission
The Packet format
SCO links and ACL links
Data rates
Device addressing
Controller states
Access procedures
Error control

Bluetooth networks
Piconets
Scatternets
Addressing and selectivity
Bluetooth Security:
- Authentication
- Encryption

Bluetooth hardware
Example Bluetooth implementations
Example antenna designs
Size constraints
Power consumption

Bluetooth software
Microsoft Windows support for Bluetooth
User scenarios
The Microsoft Windows Bluetooth Stack
Configuring Bluetooth device driver support
Bluetooth Configuration Tool
Using Windows and Bluetooth
Exploring with Bluetooth
Establishing a Dial-Up Networking link
The Bluetooth API
Current and emerging application software

Bluetooth performance
Working range
Interference with other ISM band users
IEEE 802.15 group

Bluetooth standards
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)
Conformance and
compatibility testing
Product Qualification
Current standards
WIP and emerging standards

Bluetooth implementations
Current products
Plug and play capabilities
Current prices
Emerging products
New and emerging applications


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