Book Information - Bluetooth for Java

FROM THE BACK COVER

Dear Reader,

If you’re holding this book, then you probably have an interest in either Java programming or wireless communication. This book covers a hands-on approach on how to develop Bluetooth applications using the Java programming language. Don’t worry if you’re new to Bluetooth, because we provide a concise tutorial of the Bluetooth protocol in initial chapters of this book. This book also provides extensive detail on how to use the official Java Bluetooth API (the JSR-82) and shows you

* How to turn your Bluetooth-enabled phone or PDA into a Bluetooth network browser
* How to turn a desktop PC into a Bluetooth print server
* How transfer files between two Bluetooth devices
* How to set up and configure a Bluetooth network simulator
* How to encrypt your data transmissions

In the last three chapters of the book, we provide information on three hardware devices that have Bluetooth and Java built-in: the SND Micro BlueTarget, the Ericsson BlipNet, and the PsiNaptic PsiNode (which is a Jini-Bluetooth device).
In the appendices of the book, we’ve also included a getting started guide on how to develop Java Bluetooth applications on the Palm OS platform, as well as API listings of the JSR-82 API and the Ericsson BlipNet API.

We hope that you enjoy the book,
Bruce Hopkins and Ranjith Antony

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Bruce Hopkins is 7-year Java veteran with experience in distributed computing and wireless networking. He has an electrical and computer engineering degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, and has interest in robotics, microcomputing, and electronics. He has worked in Java since JDK 1.0a, and his research studies include distributed computing, clustering, encryption, and pervasive computing. He currently works as an independent consultant in the Metro Detroit area. You can contact him at:

Ranjith Antony earned his bachelor of technology degree in computer engineering from the College of Engineering, Chengannur, Kerala, India, an institute affiliated with Cochin University of Science and Technology. He became a lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering of the Government Model Engineering College, an institute affiliated with Cochin University of Science and Technology. In June 1998, he joined Atinav as a software engineer. Presently, he is working as a senior technical manager and is managing the Bluetooth-related Java products from Atinav.

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Chapter 1: Introducing Bluetooth: If you’re completely new to Bluetooth, then this chapter is for you. In Chapter 1, we give a brief introduction to Bluetooth, with a general explanation of what you can do with the technology.

Chapter 2: Bluetooth 1.1: In this chapter, we dive right into the dirty details of the Bluetooth protocol. Here we define the roles and relationships between the Bluetooth stack, Bluetooth profiles, and Bluetooth hardware. If you’ve seen Bluetooth terminology before, but you don’t know the difference between SDP and SDAP for instance, then this chapter will help clear things up.

Chapter 3: Before You Get Started: Chapter 3 is very appropriately named because it covers all the loose ends that need to be addressed before we show you how to integrate Bluetooth and Java.

Chapter 4: Understanding the Java Bluetooth API: This chapter covers the full life cycle of a Bluetooth application (whether you’re using Java or not). This chapter also shows you how to use the javax.bluetooth package of the official Java Bluetooth API (the JSR-82) in order to create Bluetooth applications.

Chapter 5: Bluetooth with J2ME MIDP: The first complete example of a Java Bluetooth application is explained in Chapter 5. Before we present the code, however, we provide a short review of the J2ME MIDP.

Chapter 6: Creating a Bluetooth Print Server with the JPS API: Now with a complete example under your belt, things will start to get pretty exciting. In Chapter 6, we introduce you to the Java Printing API and show you how to create a Bluetooth print server.

Chapter 7: Java and OBEX: Chapter 7 covers the foundation of the OBEX protocol, and provides an example on how to transfer files using the javax.obex package of the JSR-82.

Chapter 8: Using a Bluetooth Simulator: As you might have guessed, this chapter is all about how to create Java applications that interact with virtual Bluetooth devices. In this chapter, the entire Bluetooth network is simulated in software.

Chapter 9: Bluetooth Security: Chapter 9 covers the security measures provided by the Bluetooth specification in order to make wireless applications more secure.

Chapter 10: Wireless Embedded Systems with the Micro BlueTarget: The primary focus of Chapter 10 is the Micro BlueTarget by Smart Network Devices. In this chapter, we explore the possibilities of creating applications with a fully functional computer that fits in your hand and includes an implementation of the JSR-82.

Chapter 11: Enterprise Bluetooth Applications with the Ericsson BlipNet: In Chapter 11, we introduce you to enterprise Bluetooth applications and show you how to construct them using Java and the Ericsson BlipNet.

Chapter 12: Bluetooth and Jini: In the final chapter of the book, we provide an overview of Jini network technology and describe how to implement Jini and Bluetooth together.

Appendix A: javax.bluetooth: Appendix A is a handy reference that contains all the method signatures of the javax.bluetooth API.

Appendix B: javax.obex: Appendix B is a handy reference that contains all the method signatures of the javax.obex API.

Appendix C: Java Bluetooth Development on the PalmOS Platform: Appendix C provides a quick overview of how to get started creating Java Bluetooth applications on the Palm OS platform.

Appendix D: BlipNet 1.1 API: Appendix D contains full descriptions of the classes, exceptions, and interfaces that comprise the BlipNet API. This appendix will be really useful to have on hand when developing BlipNet applications.