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centurion.qxdOne type of wireless technology that is receiving attention and holds significant promise in both the short and long run for the automotive market is Bluetooth, a short-range wire-less technology that serves as a cable replacement in the vehicle. According to consulting group Allied Business Intelligence, nearly 20 percent of all new vehicles worldwide will contain Bluetooth-embedded hardware by 2007, while only about 12 percent will contain WLAN-embedded hard-ware. Bluetooth is a particularly attractive wireless technolo-gy for car manufacturers, as it is easy to deploy, is highly cost effective, and enables a unique and useful set of applica-tions, encouraging automakers and OEM's alike to start mak-ing plans for adopting the technology for in-vehicle telemat-ics systems. Carmakers including Chrysler, Audi, Saab and BMW are already making Bluetooth telematics a reality by offering Bluetooth-based hands-free kits for their vehicles. This article will examine theMicroBlue-WhitepaperThe BeeCon MicroBlue bluetooth stack is clean room re-implementation of the Bluetooth Specification1. Unlike most other bluetooth stacks, the main focus of MicroBlue was on low hardware demands and high e ciency. Compatibility and interoperability with existing devices and portability were other central design goals, that make MicroBlue an excellent choice for the development of new systems as well as the integration of bluetooth support into existing systems. With bluetooth wireless interfaces already being integrated in various personal devices like cell phones, PDAs etc, a whole new range of useful applications opens up. With a small, lightweight and thus cheap bluetooth implemenation, a user can easily be enabled to use his cell phone to open the garage door or control any other device in his home and have e.g. the vaccum cleaner send a text message to the cell phone containing the part number of the replacement dust bag or By using the bluetooth standard this can be done adhocIn this paper, we will describe a new application of mobile communications - a wireless, sensor, multihop ad-hoc network for data acquisition and remote administration using the Bluetooth technology. The idea is based upon the expectation that Bluetooth modules, due to their performance and price, will be the standard parts of most electronic systems: from mobile phones, personal digital assistants and industry control units However, because Bluetooh devices are short-range radio devices and, as such, are not suitable for large-scale networks, a multihop ad-hoc routing protocol is required to extend the range of a Bluetooth device by enabling routing of messages through intermediate mobile Bluetooh nodes, thus creating a multihop mobile network. Therefore, we started with the following intention: to connect a Bluetooth moduele with a microcontroller that will execute the routing protocol, forming a universal base for the wireless ad-hoc communication. The final goal is theOTOflex_PR _MADSEN OTOflex, the new [inter] face of middle-ear analysis GN Otometrics is proud to present MADSEN OTOflex 100, a quantum leap forward in diagnostic immittance instrumentation - smaller, faster, and smarter. The first in a new generation of Bluetooth wireless technology, the OTOflex 100 is supplied together with the OTOdiagnostics Suite - our powerful new software for audiology (NOAH 3 compatible, of course). Compact and lightweight, OTOflex lets you experience complete freedom of movement in the clinic - it can be used hand-held or desktop, wall-mounted or in the supplied table charger. And thanks to the Bluetooth wireless interface, you can have full two-way communication with your computer or printer. That means you can view live test results on your PC's screen, or control the OTOflex from your PC's keyboard, or print out a full report on one single sheet of paper - without any connecting cables. The OTOflex 100 features an intelligent probe with eartips ranging from 3BOOST Software-Aug04.p65The package also includes a real time Operating System. The hardware/software co-development and co-validation of the BOOST Software and BOOST Core ensures an easy and shortened integration phase. Hence, time-to-market for your Bluetooth product is kept to an absolute minimum. The BOOST Software blocks support the require-ments for the various Bluetooth profiles as follows: Most of the stack has been developed using TelelogicT SDL. This allows an improved simulation of each single layer and of the complete system. The SDL language also improves the readability and the maintainability of the software, thus guaranteeing an easy evolution towards future standard modifications. Moreover, the BOOST Software also includes built-in debug, test and trace capabilities which can be analyzed graphically using the NewLogic Development Application. The BOOST Software can be adapted to all Bluetooth applications, ranging from low-end, cost driven products to high-end devicesBluetoothGPS_Info_SheetThe latest version of LinksPoint's industry leading Bluetooth GPS receiver features extended battery life (up to 10 hours), with interchangeable battery and increased memory (1MB). It can interface with any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device to provide GPS data to applications. LinksPoint's Bluetooth GPS receiver is unique in the market-place in that it is the only Bluetooth GPS device that offers simultaneous use of real-time GPS reception and data logging. Other devices can be configured for one or the other. This allows the device to send GPS points in real-time to the handheld computer when it is in the vehicle and then automatically switch to data logging when the driver leaves the vehicle. The LinksPoint Bluetooth GPS receiver also includes exclu-sive firmware to support LinksPoint's "Dynamic Waypoint Density" data logging triggers, which can substantially reduce extraneous GPS points and data storage requirements. This chip set uses a 50MHz ARM73i has assisted in the 301 flotation of Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), the leading manufacturer of single-chip Bluetooth wireless devices, realising an IRR of 60% on its 10m investment in the company. 3i co-founded CSR in 1999 as part of a consortium. It recognised that the Bluetooth mar-ket was expanding and was impressed by the quality of CSR's technology, which sup-ports short-range wireless data and voice communications between different devices. CSR decided to partner with 3i because it had a local office in Cambridge and a global network of contacts. It also recognised that 3i had a track record of backing successful semiconductor manufacturers, such as Microcosm and Virata. Since 1999, 3i has backed CSR through three subsequent funding rounds and negotiated a shareholder agreement with Intel Capital. In December 2000, 3i drew on its powerful balance sheet to underwrite 13m* in a 42m* fund-raising exercise. Aside from providing finance, 3i helped bring together the BlueScanner, which provides Bluetooth vulnerability assessment capabilities, is also included in the company's award-winning RFprotectT Mobile wireless analysis suite. Network Chemistry is the only wireless security company to offer an integrated 802.11 and Bluetooth mobile analysis product that delivers walk-around assessments and enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) incident response and optimization. Bluetooth vulnerabilities and attacks are a real and increasing threat to the security of enterprises and end users. BlueScanner protects against these threats by pro-actively identifying Bluetooth devices, their type (phone, computer, keyboard, and more), and the services they advertise. Armed with this information, IT staff can more quickly and easily assess the level of Bluetooth usage and take action to mitigate the security risks the technology poses. "This is a very powerful tool that can help organizations assess existing and emerging Bluetooth threats, for free." More BTAE RELEASEmanufacturer of analytical systems for USB, PCI and other advanced databus technologies, today introduced a new Analyzer/Exerciser system for the Bluetooth Wireless protocol. Catalyst's BTAE provides active and passive analysis and exercising of the Bluetooth protocol from a single, integrated development system. The BTAE performs various protocol analysis functions including the capture of Bluetooth traffic for the development, debugging and integration of Bluetooth systems and devices. The BTAE Analyzer provides data capture control and capacity for detecting and debugging even highly-complex Bluetooth development problems. Standard features of the BTAE base Analyzer unit include automatic detection of 15 Bluetooth Protocol errors, real-time triggering and filtering of Bluetooth data, a real-time performance analyzer for measuring throughout, efficiency and data rates and 192MB of memory. In addition to its many integrated analysis functions, the BTAE can be equippedrtbtluciafinal.dviThe paper addresses the possibility of real-time data communications on the factory floor over wireless networks based on the Bluetooth (BT) standard. Originally designed as a cable replacement technology for low-cost, effortless connection of electronic devices, BT does not provide real-time support for data packets. However, employing BT on the factory floor is quite an attractive option, because low-power, cheap and easy-to-build solutions can be obtained using the available BT modules and application profiles. The great interest recently shown in using BT for supporting factory communication is therefore a good reason for inves-tigating deadline-aware scheduling mechanisms that will allow Bluetooth networks to meet real-time constraints. The Bluetooth (BT) standard [1], originally developed for short-range ad-hoc wireless interconnection, is becom-ing quite appealing in the industrial environment, where a number of applications, such as remote control,NIST Wireless Security Guidance SP 800-48 December 4, 2002 Special Publication 800-48 The document examines the benefits and security risks of 802.11 WLAN, Bluetooth Ad Hoc Networks, and PDAs. The document also provides practical guidelines and recommendations for mitigating the risks associated with these technologies Over 30,000 downloads from over 50 countries http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/index.html Securing Wireless: 802.11 and Beyond As currently defined, the security of neither 802.11 nor Bluetooth meets the FIPS 140-2 standard. TUVWN_MarApr03_printspreds.qxdTUV has been a leader in the field of Bluetooth qualifications with BQBs in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and two BQTF category A testing facilities. This new qualification service in the U.S. will allow North American manufacturers to work with TÜV in both the U.S. and Asia to coordinate their Bluetooth product devel-opment plans with their Bluetooth partners across the Pacific. In addition, an experi-enced BQB is available at TUV to answer and serve client needs and to qualify and list Bluetooth hardware and software compo-nents and products. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by freeing users from the need for wired connections. Bluetooth is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution, providing links between The Bluetooth Special Internet Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology andBluetooth Setup.pubMikael Östergren (iorx) & Michael Lynch (TinMan) From the www.palminfocenter.com forums All trademarks and logos contained herein are copyright and property of their respective companies. This publication was not authorized by Palm Inc. ® or by Palm Infocenter ©. I hope for the service this offers, no one will sue me. This section instructs you how to configure your desktop. Step 1: Go into your Bluetooth Software and set all of the Local Services except Bluetooth Serial Port to manual. Take note of which COM port that the Bluetooth Serial Port driver is set to. Step 6: Choose the COM port of the Bluetooth Serial Port driver that we noted earlier. This section instructs you how to configure your handheld to Network SyncT over the BluetoothT connection you created.BlueprintingBlueprinting aims to set a standard for Bluetooth fingerprint-ing devices. During the last years, Bluetooth has become a well-recognized wire replacement standard for all different kinds of devices. Mainly in the consumer electronics and the automotive in-dustry, the Bluetooth standard has gained acceptance and is deployed in a growing number of products. Currently, the actual number of Bluetooth radios in use is four times higher than the number of Wi-Fi radios deployed. Herein, we introduce a method to efficiently determine a Bluetooth device's properties as needed for a variety of purposes. Blueprinting aims to set a standard for Bluetooth finger-printing devices. Every Bluetooth enabled device has some characteristics that are either unique (Bluetooth device address), manufacturer specific (the first part of the Bluetooth device address) or model-specific (service description records). The Bluetooth Device Security Database [11] was created after various security relatedA short-range(10~100 m) radio link intended to replace the cable(s) connecting portable and/or fixed electronic devices. The Bluetooth protocol uses a combination of circuit and packet switching. Bluetooth Profiles(1) Interoperability between devices from different manufacturers is provided for a specific service and use case, if the devices conform to a Bluetooth SIG-defined profile specification. A profile defines a selection of messages and procedures(generally termed capabilities) from the Bluetooth SIG specifications and gives an unambiguous description of the air interface for specified service(s) and use case(s). As a communication standard, Bluetooth security focuses on the link level. Bluetooth Security Architecture (4) Bluetooth Pairing: If the attacker can guess or steal the passkey(PIN) during the initial pairing, then he can perform a much more efficient search to derive the link key. Perform "bonding" in an environment that is as secure as 1 | 2
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