Title
Bluetooth scatternet formation: A survey
Abstract
This paper describes the issue of piconet interconnection for Bluetooth technology. These larger networks, known as scatternets, have the potential to increase networking flexibility and facilitate new applications. While the Bluetooth specification permits piconet interconnection, the creation, operation and maintenance of scatternets remains open. In this paper, the research contributions in this arena are brought together, to give an overview of the state-of-the-art. First, operation of the Bluetooth system is explained, followed by the mechanism for link formation. Then, the issue of piconet interconnection is considered in detail. Processes for network formation, routing and intra- and inter-piconet scheduling, are explained and classified. Finally, the research issues arising are outlined.
Year
DOI
Venue
2005
10.1016/j.adhoc.2004.02.002
Ad Hoc Networks
Keywords
Field
DocType
Bluetooth,Scatternets,MAC,Routing,Scheduling,Connectivity
Network formation,Piconet,Scheduling (computing),Computer science,Computer network,Bluetooth scatternet,Interconnection,Scatternet,Bluetooth,Distributed computing
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
3
4
Ad Hoc Networks
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
44
1.86
58
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Roger M. Whitaker135442.91
Leigh E. Hodge2515.06
Imrich Chlamtac34617728.71