Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term...
Authentication
Authorization
Bonding (Paired
devices)
Device address
Device discovery
Device name
Data Encryption
Link key
Passkey
Personal Information
Manager (PIM)
Profiles
Service discovery
User's Guide
Means...
Verification of a numeric passkey before a
connection or activity can be completed
Approval of a connection or activity before it
can be completed
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
Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth
device
Location and recognition of another
Bluetooth device
Name that a Bluetooth device provides
when discovered by another device
A conversion process that is used for
protecting data
Code used to securely pair devices
Code you enter to authenticate connections
or activities requested by other devices
Collection of programs used to manage
daily business tasks (for example: Contacts,
Calendar, and Tasks)
Collection of Bluetooth settings
Determination of which programs you have
in common with other devices
Using Bluetooth
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