An extensive overview of the cutting-edge, wireless communications standard, Bluetooth, this resource offers professionals an understanding of the specifications, emerging markets, and applications growth potential of this critical technology. It explains how Bluetooth is cementing its position as the universal connectivity standard and as the Internet access technology of choice for personal area networking. The authors present a picture of Bluetooth technology and markets, from Bluetooth specification 1.1, profiles, and Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) to Bluetooth operation, system architecture, network creation and business strategies, written for professionals with or without a technical background.