Chapter 6 - glossary – Asus B and W PCI CARD User Manual

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6 - Glossary

Initiator

The Bluetooth device initiating an action to another Bluetooth device. The device
receiving the action is called the acceptor. The initiator is typically part of an established
link.

Inquiry Procedure

The inquiry procedure enables a device to discover which devices are in range, and
determine the addresses and clocks for the devices. After the inquiry procedure has
completed, a connection can be established using the paging procedure.

Inquiry State

A mode that a LocDev enters when searching for services.

Inquiry Scan State

A mode that a RemDev enters when advertising that a service is available.

Intelligent peripheral

A peripheral that is capable of exchanging information with the handset. Information
may include battery status, charging status, data storage status, or other high-level
functionality. Also referred to as a smart peripheral.

Internet bridge

Method of using a wireless modem for connecting to Internet access.

IP

Internet Protocol.

Key Management

The handling and control of encryption keys.

Known device

A device for which at least the BD_ADDR is stored.

LAN

Local Area Network.

LAP

LAN Access Point.

LC

Link Controller. The Link Controller manages the link to the other Bluetooth devices.
It is the low-level baseband protocol handler.

Limited discoverable mode

A device that responds to an inquiry for limited purposes. For example, a device may
respond for a limited period of time, during temporary conditions, or for a specific
event. Typically, the device is responding to a limited inquiry based on an inquiry using
the LIAC. See also discoverable mode.

Link key

The authentication key used to establish a link between devices. See also bonding.

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