Bluetooth connectivity allows workers to access information anywhere, including both personal and corporate information. Software and applications have been specifically developed for handheld devices such as PDAs, giving users a high level of usability and functionality. The goal of this paper is to present an information security evaluation of a Bluetooth enabled handheld device, such as a PD...

In this paper we discuss several aspects of the security of Bluetooth. Apart from security, several privacy issues linked to the use of Bluetooth protocols are also discussed. The focus is on the lower layer protocols, called the core Bluetooth protocols, thus security aspects of application profiles are left out of the scope of this document. We give a summary of the networking protocols of Bl...

Bluetooth has recently obtained an unprecedented success in gaining a wide industry support. The main aim of Bluetooth is to eliminate interconnection cables and to connect one device to another via a universal radio link. First generation Bluetooth chipsets are limited in range to approximately 10 meters under typical line-of-sight conditions. Future implementations will provide roughly ten ti...

Bluetooth is a radio technology operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band, that is emerging as a low-level and low-power wireless communication protocol used for wireless personal area networks (WPANs) where proximal devices can share information and resources. In this paper, we quantify the performance of the Bluetooth access control layer when the radio is operating in close proximity to a ...

Bluetooth Wireless Technology can overcome some of the limitations of the conventional audio-guided tour systems that a growing number of museums, aquariums, and similar institutions offer to visitors. Such systems are designed to enrich the experience of visitors while generating revenue for the institution. Conventional systems, such as those developed by Acoustiguide and TourMate, are implem...

In the past we have seen technologies like PC-Card, PCI, USB, and IrDA introduced to enrichen the mobile computing environment. Bluetooth technology is the latest such initiative to add a connectivity feature to mobile systems Bluetooth technology is focused on replacing cables used to connect different mobile devices together. The technology is based on very small, low-cost, light-weight radio...

The emergence of Bluetooth as a defacto radio interface has allowed handheld electronic devices to be instantly interconnected as ad hoc networks. Recent studies show that since Bluetooth operates in the unlicensed 2.45 GHz frequency band, the presence of multiple piconets in the vicinity creates intermittent interference on signal reception which, in turn, degrades the overall throughput of th...

Using wireless radio technologies in a demanding industrial or medical environment requires paying careful attention to the needs of the application. For instance, applications that are considered not mission critical include the use of Bluetooth for device configuration and maintenance. Applications that are considered more or less critical include the use of Bluetooth to transfer live process...

In this paper is described software implementation of the Bluetooth wireless communication using finite state machine. This implementation is a part of project which is focused on long term vital sign monitoring. Bluetooth technology is highly usable in assistive technology and Ambient and assisted living. Bluetooth is used for wireless transfer of measured signals and preprocessed data from se...

In this paper, we give a short overview of the security architecture of Bluetooth. We will especially focus on the key exchange protocol in Bluetooth. This is the most important security critical part of the security architecture. Unfortunately, there are a lot of security flaws in the Bluetooth standard. Some are rather theoretical, but most of the problems can be exploited by an attacker. An ...