Intro to Bluetooth Low Energy: Learn Bluetooth Low Energy in a single weekend

by Mohammad Afaneh

Overview

The Definitive Guide to Bluetooth Low Energy-fully updated

Unlock the Power of Bluetooth Low Energy!

Do you find wireless technologies overwhelming? Are you a developer, student, or technology enthusiast seeking to master Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)? Look no further!

"Intro to Bluetooth Low Energy" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the fascinating world of BLE. This book takes you on a transformative journey, starting from the basic principles of wireless technologies to the intricate details of BLE development.

Inside, You Will Discover:

• The history and evolution of Bluetooth technology
• How BLE stands apart from other wireless protocols and its most common use cases
• In-depth coverage of the different layers of the Bluetooth stack, including GAP, GATT, ATT, the Link Layer, and the Physical layer (PHY)
• Advertising and scanning states
• Connections and data transfer
• GATT design
• Peripherals and centrals
• Security and Privacy
• Bluetooth mesh, Bluetooth beacons, Web Bluetooth, and LE Audio
• Hands-on BLE development tips and best practices
• and more!

Perfect For:

• Aspiring developers looking to specialize in BLE
• Researchers and students studying wireless technologies
• Companies looking to integrate BLE into their solutions

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989122622
Publisher:	Novel Bits
Publication date:	10/24/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	378
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Mohammad Afaneh has been developing embedded software and firmware since 2006. He has worked at and consulted for many companies in the IoT space, including the Bluetooth SIG, InPlay Inc., Allegion (Schlage locks), Motorola, Technicolor, Audiovox, Stanley Security, and more. He founded Novel Bits in 2015 with the goal of helping developers and engineers learn all about the exciting world of Bluetooth technology and how to develop Bluetooth-connected devices. His books, courses, blog posts, and videos have helped tens of thousands of developers learn about Bluetooth Low Energy technology.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

About the Author

Why I Wrote this Book and Second Edition

Who is this book for?

How to read this book

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CHAPTER 1 THE BASICS OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES

What are Wireless Technologies?

The Importance of Wireless Technologies

Network Topologies

Communication Protocols

Overview of Popular Wireless Technologies

Summary

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CHAPTER 2 THE BASICS OF BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY

Introduction to Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth Classic vs. Bluetooth Low Energy

Technical Facts About Bluetooth Low Energy

The Advantages and Limitations of Bluetooth LE

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CHAPTER 3 BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY FUNDAMENTALS

The Bluetooth® Standard

The "Low Energy" in Bluetooth LE

The Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack

Host

Application

Host Controller Interface (HCI)

Physical Layer

Link Layer

Host-level Stack Layers

Pro les

GATT Design

Advertising & Scanning

Connections

Extended and Periodic Advertising

Direction Finding

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CHAPTER 4 BLUETOOTH LE SECURITY & PRIVACY

A Common Security Model

Security Attacks

Security Measures in Bluetooth LE Advertising

Privacy Measures in Bluetooth LE Advertising

Security Measures in LE Audio Broadcast

Security Measures in Bluetooth LE Connections

Privacy

An Overview of the Different Security Keys

Security Modes and Levels

Practical Aspects of Bluetooth LE Security

Additional Resources

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CHAPTER 5 BLUETOOTH LE AUDIO

Introduction

Base Foundations of LE Audio

LE Audio Specifications

LC3 (Low Complexity Communications Codec)

Auracast™ Broadcast Audio

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CHAPTER 6 BLUETOOTH MESH

The Basics of Bluetooth Mesh

The Architecture of Bluetooth Mesh

Core Concepts and Terminologies

Node Types

The Provisioning Process

Security in Bluetooth mesh

Features Added in Version 1.1 (2023)

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CHAPTER 7 BLUETOOTH BEACONS

What are Bluetooth Beacons?

Bluetooth Beacon Standards

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CHAPTER 8 BLUETOOTH LE DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

Roles in Bluetooth LE Development

Skillsets Required

Bluetooth LE Product Development Process

Development Tools and SDKs

Bluetooth LE Peripheral vs. Central Development

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CHAPTER 9 PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BLUETOOTH LE DEVELOPMENT

Best Practices for Bluetooth Development

How to Choose a Bluetooth LE Chipset/Module

Debugging Bluetooth Low Energy Applications

Optimizing for Power Consumption

Optimizing for Data Throughput

Optimizing for Range

Bluetooth Low Energy Sniffers

Summary

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CHAPTER 10 GETTING STARTED WITH WEB BLUETOOTH

Introduction

Project Context

Prerequisites

Setup

Web Bluetooth Development

Source Code

Conclusion

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CHAPTER 11 BLUETOOTH LE APPLICATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES

Examples of Real-World Bluetooth LE Devices

Common Bluetooth LE Development Challenges

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