This book begins with background information about Bluetooth wireless communication. The technology is described at the highest level and its origins and history are explored, including the story of how this technology came to be named Bluetooth. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group is described from the authors' own perspective as participating members. Chapter 1 contains a reader's guide for the remainder of the book. In Chapter 2 the basics of wireless communications are covered, including spread spectrum radio frequency communications in the 2.4 gigahertz spectrum and infrared communications, both of which influence the Bluetooth specification. The fundamental principles of Bluetooth communication, including master and slave roles, baseband modes and communication topology are presented. Chapter 3 describes most of the well-known usage models in which Bluetooth wireless communication can be employed. In these usage scenarios the end user's viewpoint and derived benefits are emphasized. Finally Chapter 4 provides an introduction to the Bluetooth core specification and profiles that are explored in detail in Parts 2 and 3 of the book, respectively.

Part 1 is designed to aid readers who are not already familiar with Bluetooth wireless communication in understanding the fundamentals of the technology and how that technology came to be. At the same time, readers already familiar with Bluetooth wireless communication may discover new information or perspectives that will further their understanding of this important new technology.