Using Bluetooth
Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term... | Means... |
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Authentication | Verification of a numeric passkey before a |
| connection or activity can be completed. |
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Authorization | Approval of a connection or activity before |
| it can be completed. |
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Bonding (Paired | Create a trusted connection between your |
devices) | device and another. After a bond is |
| created, the two devices become paired. |
| A paired device does not require |
| authentication or authorization. |
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Device address | Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth |
| device. |
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Device discovery | Location and recognition of another |
| Bluetooth device. |
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Device name | Name that a Bluetooth device provides |
| when discovered by another device. |
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Encryption | Method of protecting data. |
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Link key | Code used to securely pair devices. |
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Passkey | Code you enter to authenticate |
| connections or activities requested by other |
| devices. |
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Personal Information | Collection of programs used to manage |
Manager (PIM) | daily business tasks (for example: |
| Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks). |
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Profiles | Collection of Bluetooth settings. |
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Service discovery | Determination of which programs you have |
| in common with other devices. |
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