Title: Exploring the use of Bluetooth in building wireless information systems

Authors: Reggie Davidrajuh

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Stavanger, P.O. Box 8002, Stavanger N-4036, Norway

Abstract: This paper focuses on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology for building Wireless Information Systems (WIS). Firstly, an introduction to Bluetooth wireless technology is given. Secondly, use of Java Application Programming Interface (API) for developing Bluetooth wireless applications is explored. Finally, a case study is presented on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology for building a wireless classroom application.

Keywords: Java API; Bluetooth wireless technology; JABWT; wireless classroom applications; Java Application Programming Interface; education; e-learning; electronic learning; mobile communications; mobile classroom; ah hoc networks; wireless information systems.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMC.2007.011486

International Journal of Mobile Communications, 2007 Vol.5 No.1, pp.1 - 10

Published online: 01 Dec 2006 *

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