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Chapter 4 - Bluetooth Reference
Chapter
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4. Bluetooth Reference
4.1
Introduction to Bluetooth
The term "Bluetooth" refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange
of data between two devices.
In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection.
Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with
another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection. The originator
of the request is known as the client. The device that accepts (or rejects) the
request is known as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client
and server.
A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests a connection
to another device as part of its normal operation. For example, the program
may request a connection to a remote computer, a printer, PDA, or a Cellular
Phone. Becoming a Bluetooth client normally requires an action by the device
operator, such as an attempt to browse a remote computer, print a file, or dial
out on a Cellular Phone.
Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond to
a connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in the background
on the server, ready to respond to connection requests.