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Bluetooth
A personal area network (PAN) - a computer network used for data transmission amongst
devices such as computers, telephones, tablets and personal digital assistants. PANs can be used
for communication amongst the personal devices themselves (interpersonal communication), or
for connecting to a higher level network and the Internet (an uplink) where one "master" device
takes up the role as internet router.
1. Wired
2. Wireless
Wired Personal area network also be carried over wired computer buses such as :
USB
fire wire often link together a wired PAN.
Wireless personal area network (WPAN) - a low-powered PAN carried over a short-
distance wireless network technology such as:
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Wireless USB
Bluetooth
Z-Wave
ZigBee
Body Area Network
Low-power wireless networking standards like 802.15.1 (Bluetooth & ZigBee) have driven
consumer interest in personal area networks (PANs).These networks are designed for
inexpensively connecting low-power devices located within 1 m to 100 m of each other.
Working Group Institute(IEEE) 802.15 is developing 802.15 standards for wireless personal
networks (PAN) and coordinating them with other group of standards, such as the802.11
standard for wireless local area network.
Although a (secured) Wi-Fi tethering connection could be used by only one single user it is not
considered to be a PAN.
2.Bluetooth
2.1. Introduction
Bluetooth- is a radio frequency standard used for short-range small-scale applications.
Developed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, Bluetooth technology was designed to be
highly compatible with various types of equipment and applications. Its low power consumption
and ease of use makes it a very viable option for many short-range wireless applications. A
newer Bluetooth protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Bluetooth Smart, was introduced as a
low power protocol and the original Bluetooth is now referred to as Bluetooth Classic.
Bluetooth is a type of wireless communication used to transmit voice and data at high speeds
using radio waves. It is a standard protocol for short-range radio communications between many
different types of devices, including mobile phones, computers, entertainment systems and other
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electronics. Devices need to be within approximately 10 meters of each other, and the typical
data transfer rate is around 2 megabits per second (Mbps).
The technology is named after the Danish King Harold Bluetooth who unified Scandinavia.
Bluetooth signals operate in the 2.45 GHz frequency band. Every device using Bluetooth has a
small microchip that can send both voice and data signals. In a typical setup, one device operates
as the master, and one or more other devices operate as slaves. The master device uses link
manager software to identify other Bluetooth devices to create links with them to be able to send
and receive data.
Bluetooth is widely used in mobile phones. For example, a wireless mobile phone headset allows
you to make phone calls without placing your phone to your ear. A similar example is to use
your Bluetooth to set up a link between your mobile phone and you car's audio system, making it
possible to make hands-free phone calls. Bluetooth is also widely used to establish a wireless
connection between a computer and various peripheral devices, including a mouse, keyboard,
printer, trackpads, digital camera, speakers, etc.
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Figure 2.2 Scatternet topology for Bluetooth classic( Bluetooth v3.0 and before)
As an example, user case demonstrating the need for a clean, high quality implementation of
scatternet is shown in Figure 2.3. Here is a user synchronizing calendars between a phone and a
notebook PC while at the same time carrying on a phone conversation using a Bluetooth headset.
In this case, the mobile phone acts both as a master
towards the headset and as a slave towards the computer. The appropriate scatternet
topology would be the most appropriate in order to have uninterrupted connection and
effective data speed.
In 1999 the IEEE established a working group for wireless personal area networks (WPAN) with
similar goals to Bluetooth. The working group was divided into several subgroups focusing on
different aspects of WPANs (IEEE, 2002c).
Bluetooth is the technique built on using the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) 802.15.1 standard. The IEEE is a non-profit organization unites members
and volunteers are working to develop IEEE 802 wireless standards. Well-known
ZigBee standard is also a part of the IEEE 802 standard family. So for the IEEE
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802 working group it is necessary to ensure that all the standards can coexist and operate in the
same radio space.
All versions of the Bluetooth standards support downward compatibility. That lets the latest
standard cover all older versions.
5. Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.1 + EDR was adopted by the Bluetooth SIG on
26 July 2007.
6. Bluetooth 3.0+HS
- Version 3.0 + HS of the Bluetooth Core Specification was adopted by the Bluetooth
SIG on 21 April 2009.
7. Bluetooth 4.0
- It includes Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth high speed and Bluetooth low energy protocols.
8. Bluetooth 4.1
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- The Bluetooth SIG announced formal adoption of the Bluetooth v4.1 specification on 4
December 2013.
9. Bluetooth 5.0
- The Bluetooth SIG officially unveiled Bluetooth 5 during a media event in London on
16 June 2016.
- Its new features are mainly focused on emerging Internet of Things technology. The
Samsung Galaxy S8 launched with Bluetooth 5 support in April 2017.
3. ZigBee
3.1 Introduction
ZigBeeis a well-known registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. This trademark
is registered in certain countries only.
The ZigBee alliance includes such companies as Invensys, Honeywell, Mitsubishi
Electric, Motorola and Philips.
Primarily ZigBee takes its name from zigzag path of bees. ZigBee technique is similar
to the bee dance as a way to share information as the location, distance and location of
a new found food source to other members of the colony. They easily can apply mesh
network topology to share information between flowers.
ZigBee Technology is flexible and multi-purpose standard designed for wireless controls and
sensors. Because of the ZigBee applications operate with low data rate there
are no needs for high bandwidth. It is necessary need for low latency and to establish
reliable power-saving local area network for sensors and control devices. The most
attractive feature is that ZigBee technology allows devices to communicate with one
another with low power consumption technique which allowing permanent usage of a
battery even for years.
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figure below shows good examples of ZigBee network topology where star and mesh
topologies represent multiple path communication between devices. The most useful
topology for end devices is a star topology. When several end devices are located close
to each other they can communicate with a single router. As well as the same node can
be a part of more complicated mesh network topology that communicates by the network
coordinator. And very network has to have coordinator device as a necessary part
of network. Actually, network coordinator is the device responsible for managing for
information about each node and information transmitted or received over network.
Mesh topology is more reliable compared to other topologies as specially in case when
one node goes down and mesh networking allows finding alternative path to continue
transferring data.
1. ZigBee v.1.0
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2. ZigBee v.r06
3. ZigBee v.r07
4. ZigBee v.r13
5. ZigBee v.r14
6. ZigBee v.r15
7. ZigBee v.r17
1. Technical details
Comparing ZigBee and Bluetooth in common characteristics they look similar to each
other. They are both from the same standard group IEEE 802.15 They use the same
unlicensed 2.4 GHz operational frequency band to perform their low power connectivity and low
cost. There are still some differences between two competitive technologies in their
specifications.
Bluetooth specification is based on IEEE 802.15.1 group and ZigBee implements IEEE 802.15.4.
They are two different technologies in their design. At very beginning ZigBee more focused on
controlling, monitoring and automation and Bluetooth belongs to be more focused on creating a
network with laptops, mobile phones.
Bluetooth is designed to be used for self-organizing wireless ad-hoc networks .An ad hoc
network is a network where communications are established between multiple nodes, without the
need for an access point or server.
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Ad-hoc networks do not have a permanent structure and provide decentralized wireless networks
between devices. Devices are connected dynamically and forming a network. Each node in the
network tries to transmit data destined to other nodes in dynamical mode.
3. Method of modulation
4. Network topology
ZigBee uses star, cluster and mesh
Bluetooth Classic: Scatternet
Bluetooth LE: Star-Bus
7. Battery
ZigBee: Not rechargeable (one reason batteries will last for up to 10 years)
8. Network range:
ZigBee: Up to 70 meters
5. Conclusion
In the conclusion, the most important question comes up to make a final decision
What is the best technology, ZigBee or Bluetooth? We would say there is no certain
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6. Summary
For data transmission, the paper suggests that the so-called Personal Area
Networks (PAN) wireless technology devices could be appropriate, because they
allow low-energy, large-band interconnection within the range of 10-100 m. In the
article two of the most promising wireless PAN-protocols are reviewed that could be
used for the implementation of such a system: ZigBee and Bluetooth.
ZigBee, Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Smart(BTLP) are all communication protocols for
transferring data over wireless networks. They are short range technologies that will
automatically detect devices within range and set up ad hoc networks with detected devices.
Devices only operate within their networks, and currently do not connect to the internet. ZigBee
is used primarily in building and home automation control, controlling lights, temperature,
equipment. Bluetooth Classic enables wireless connections for PCs and mobiles for headsets,
earpieces, keyboards; it handles voice and data, and devices require frequent
recharging. Bluetooth Smart offers the range and connections of Bluetooth Classic, but with low
power consumption in mind for sensor and fitness devices.
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7. References
http://www.wikipidia.com
VadymSamosuyev , BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY COMPARED TO ZIGBEE AND
BLUETOOTH CLASSIC, Bachelors Thesis Information Technology, May 2010
Michael Price,Wireless Communication Using Bluetooth and Android
ochen H. Schiller ,Mobile Communications, Second Edition
San Ramon , ZigBee Specification Document 053474r17
K. V. S. S. S. S. Sairam, University of Madras, Dr. M. G. R. Engineering College N.
Gunasekaran, Anna UniversityS. Rama Reddy, Jerusalem College of Engineering, Dr. M.
G. R. Engineering College, Bluetooth in Wireless Communication
http://google.com/ZigBee Vs. Bluetooth: A Use Case With Range Calculations,Published
August 24, 2015
RumianaKrasteva, Ani Boneva, VesselinGeorchev, IvilinStoianov*, Application of
Wireless Protocols Bluetooth and ZigBee in Telemetry System Development
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No Name ID
1 Hashim Nuri TEST 184/07
2 KaleabeYohannes ETS 0644/07
3 Michael Wondemu ETS 0777/07
4 Samuel Desalegn ETS 0899/07
5 Tadiyos Solomon ETS 0969/07
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