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Chapter 4 Working with Bluetooth Software
4.4.1 Bluetooth Supported Services
• Bluetooth Serial Port
Allows for a wireless connection between two devices. This connection
can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected
the devices.
• Dial-up Networking
Allows a device to use a modem that is physically attached to another
Bluetooth device.
• Fax
Allows a device to send a fax using a remote Bluetooth cell phone,
modem,or computer.
• File Transfer
Allows a device to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth
device; browse, open, copy, etc.
• Headset
Allows a Bluetooth headset to be used as the audio input/output
mechanism for another Bluetooth device, such as a computer or cell
phone.
• PIM Item Transfer
Allows two Bluetooth devices to exchange Personal Information
Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages,
and notes.
• PIM Synchronization
Allows two Bluetooth devices to synchronize Personal Information
Manager data.
• Network Access
Allows a device to access a Local Area Network via a second Bluetooth
device that is physically connected to the network or allows a remote
device to become part of an ad hoc network provided by the Bluetooth
server.
• Audio Gateway
Allows the microphone/speakers on Bluetooth device (typically a
computer) to be used as the audio input/output mechanism for a
remote Bluetooth device, such as a cell phone.
All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For
example, network gateways may provide only the Network Access service.
