Are there any patents or licenses involved?
Yes, there are several patents on different parts of the technology. Because of this, all licensees will have to sign a zero cost license agreement to cover IP and... Read more »
‘Bluetooth Interview Questions’ - KyaPoocha.com
Is Bluetooth an IEEE standard, like IEEE 802.11 and Ethernet?
Being an IEEE standard will be a big plus to widespread adoption of Bluetooth, and IEEE 802.15 working group for personal area networks (PAN) announced that they... Read more »
What is it - a technology, a standard, an initiative, or a product?
Bluetooth wireless technology is a de facto standard, as well as a specification for small-form factor, low-cost, short range radio links between mobile PCs, mobile... Read more »
What is the history of Bluetooth?
Bluetooth was initiated by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba in early 1998. These companies later formed a special interest group known as the Bluetooth SIG.... Read more »
How does Bluetooth fit in with WiFi?
The 802.11b (WiFi) standard is commonly used for wireless networking. Bluetooth is not a competitor with 802.11b, but rather a complement to it. While 802.11b is... Read more »
What are some of the uses of Bluetooth?
Depending on the Bluetooth profiles included on the device, Bluetooth technology has the capability to wirelessly synchronize and transfer data among devices. The... Read more »
What are Bluetooth profiles?
A profile is a description of how to use a specification to implement a particular function. The International Standards Organization (ISO) first came up with the... Read more »
What are Different Classes in Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a radio standard and communications protocol primarily designed for low power consumption, with a short range (power class dependent: 1 meter, 10 meters,... Read more »
What are the problems with older versions (1.0 and 1.0 B)?
Versions 1.0 and 1.0 B had numerous problems and the various manufacturers had great difficulties in making their products interoperable. 1.0 and 1.0B also had mandatory... Read more »
Why is Bluetooth 2.0 better?
The main features of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.0 + EDR are: • 3 times faster transmission speed (up to 10 times in certain cases) • Lower power... Read more »
What is Bluetooth SIG?
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Bluetooth wireless technology is revolutionizing personal connectivity by providing freedom from wired connections. It is... Read more »
How secure a Bluetooth device is?
Bluetooth uses the SAFER+ algorithm for authentication and key generation. The E0 stream cipher is used for encrypting packets. This makes eavesdropping on Bluetooth-enabled... Read more »
What is Pairing?
Pairing Pairs of devices may establish a trusted relationship by learning (by user input) a shared secret known as a “passkey”. A device that wants to communicate... Read more »
How many devices can communicate concurrently?
A Bluetooth device playing the role of the “master” can communicate with up to 7 devices playing the role of the “slave”. This network of “group of up... Read more »
Name few applications of Bluetooth.
* Wireless control of and communication between a cell phone and a hands free headset or car kit. This is the most popular use. * Wireless networking between PCs... Read more »