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