Evaluating interference in Bluetooth classic and Bluetooth low energy technology
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2017-04
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Abstract
Wireless communication is one of the dominant discoveries to mankind. Bluetooth, a
wireless technology, is a crucial technology enabling wireless communications and more
importantly, the internet of things. A recognized challenge in Bluetooth communication is
the overlap of frequencies for specific time slots causing decreased throughput and delay of
signals. This is described as Bluetooth interference. In order to improve communications in
the internet of things, there is the need to evaluate and improve the Bluetooth technology.
In this project, Bluetooth interference is evaluated using simulation. The two technologies
involved are Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy. Simulation results are to help
make informed decisions and recommendations in the usage of Bluetooth devices in
coexistence. Findings in this study, confirm the presence of interference in the two
technologies, and their relationship with the number of communicating pairs. Moreover, the
incidence of interference is found to be relatively high in the Bluetooth Low Energy
technology.
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Applied project submitted to the Department of Computer Science, Ashesi University College, in partial fulfillment of Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, April 2017
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Bluetooth, wireless technology, interference, Internet of Things (IoT)