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Chapter 6 - Glossary
Discoverable device
A Bluetooth device in range that will respond to an inquiry (normally in addition to
responding to page. discoverable mode A device that can respond to an inquiry is said
to be in a discoverable mode. There are two types of discoverable modes: limited
discoverable mode and general discoverable mode. The opposite of discoverable mode
is non-discoverable mode. See also silent device. Dispatch Walkie-talkie mode where
one-subscriber talks and other subscribers listen on the same talk group.
DSR
Data Set Ready. A device sets an RS-232 DSR signal when it is ready to accept data.
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment. In serial communications, DTE refers to a device at the
endpoint of the communications path; typically a computer or terminal.
Dumb peripheral
A peripheral that does not communicate any information to the handset.
Typically, the only information the handset receives from a dumb peripheral is a signal
that a connection has been made to a port on the handset. This signal is also called a
cable detect.
DV
Data Voice. Data packet type for data and voice.
GAP
Generic Access Profile. This profile describes the mechanism by which one device
discovers and accesses another device when they do not share a common application.
GIAC
General Inquire Access Code. See also general discoverable mode.
General discoverable mode
A device that can be discovered continuously or for no specific condition is said to be
in general discoverable mode. See also discoverable mode.
GW
Gateway. A Bluetooth technology base station which is connected to external network.
HA
Host Application. A software program that uses Bluetooth.
Host
A software and hardware platform in which the Bluetooth package runs.
Idle mode
A device is in idle mode when it has no established links to other devices. In this mode,
the device may discover other devices. In general, a device sends inquiry codes (GIAC,
LIAC) to other devices. Any device that allows inquiries will respond with information.
If the devices decide to form a link, then bonding will occur.