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Philips Bluetooth QuickStart Kit User Manual

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Bluetooth QuickStart Kit Version 1.0 - User’s Guide

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internal parameters in the system. Communication with the (arbitrary) embedded system can
be done via the RS232 serial channel.

Figure 2 – Typical Bluetooth QuickStart Application Scenario

In the scenario above, the Bluetooth QuickStart Board is used to create an advanced user
interface to the embedded system. It is also possible to embed a complete application into the
Bluetooth QuickStart Board. Relatively large applications can be added to the pre-designed
software platform and the hardware can be expanded with necessary I/O. Figure 3 below
illustrates this scenario.

Figure 3 – Integrating a Complete Application into the Bluetooth QuickStart Board

There is a trend towards more integrated system solutions, especially in industrial
applications. Driving factors are more cost effective solutions (in many cases also increased
performance) and better possibilities for surveillance, diagnostics, and maintenance. There