Section 1 - Introduction

• Introduction to Bluetooth technology – Key features and benefits
• Basic operation, including links and piconets, device discovery, service discovery, and connection
• The need for Bluetooth specifications and role of the Special Interest Group
• Importance of profiles and their relationship with Bluetooth Usage Models

Section 2 - Protocol Stack Part 1 – Module Layers

• The Bluetooth Radio - Frequency hopping, power classes, RF interfaces and timing
• Base band and Link Controller overview, including master slave operation, slots and timing, ACL and SCO links, packet types, channel control, inquiring, paging, scanning and connection
• Overview of Bluetooth Audio Links - quality, codecs, formats, data plus voice, and the audio subsystem
• Controlling and configuring the link and piconets through Link Manager
• Role and operation of the Host Controller Interface including commands, events, and data

Section 3 - Protocol Stack Part 2 - Host Layers

• The role and operation of Logical Link Control & Adaptation (L2CAP), including multiplexing, configuration, and transferring data
• Service discovery, service records and the SDP Protocol
• Emulating a serial port using RFCOMM
• Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and Bluetooth
• The Object Exchange (OBEX) model and associated applications
• Telephony Control Specification (TCS) in the Bluetooth stack, including connecting a point to point call, and support for Wireless User Groups
• Bluetooth profiles, including the Generic Access Profile, serial port profile group, Generic object Exchange profile group, and telephony profile group. Future profiles   
  

Section 4 - Cross Layer Functions

• Security, including link keys, pairing and bonding, authentication, and ciphering
• Low Power Modes - hold, sniff, park, and the low power oscillator
• Quality Of Service requirements, configuration, defaults and examples

Section 5 - System Design and Test

• Product Development, including the choice between System On Chip, module or components, and antenna considerations
• Managing the Bluetooth Device
• The User Interface – a discussion
• Test Mode and transmitter test / loop back test
• The Qualification & Type Approval process

Section 6 - Bluetooth in Context

• Complementary Technologies - A brief comparison of Bluetooth with IrDA, HiperLAN, HomeRF, DECT, and IEE802.11 Wireless LAN

Section 7 - New Profiles and Usage Models

• Common ISDN Access Profile (CIP)
• Pan Profile
• Hands Free Profile
• Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile
• Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
• Audio/Video Profiles and Protocols
• UDI (Unrestricted Digital Information) Profile
• Local Positioning Profile

Section 8 - Bluetooth Versions 1.2 and 2.0 + EDR

• Version 1.1 Compatibility and re-qualification
• Why Bluetooth 1.2?
• Device discovery, Inquiry and paging
• Enhanced synchronous connection oriented links (eSCO)
• L2CAP improvements
• Synchronisation and QoS improvements
• Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH)
• V1.2 performance – AFH, eSCO, L2CAP, faster connection
• Summary of 1.2 benefits
• Version 2.0 + EDR Enhancements
• New Modulation Schemes at v 2.0 + EDR