Subject: [6lo] Bluetooth 4.1 and draft-ietf-6lo-ble

From: <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:19:24 +0000

Hi all,

There were interesting news from BT SIG late last year that relate to the draft-ietf-6lo-ble :

http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Press-Releases-Detail.aspx?ItemID=197

and in particular this segment:
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Enabling the Internet of Things

By adding a standard means to create a dedicated channel, which could be used for IPv6 communications in the Core Specification, the groundwork is laid for future protocols providing IP connectivity. With the rapid market adoption of Bluetooth Smart and the coming addition of IP connectivity, all signs point to Bluetooth as a fundamental wireless link in the Internet of Things. These updates make it possible for Bluetooth Smart sensors to also use IPv6, giving developers and OEMs the flexibility they need to ensure connectivity and compatibility. 
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The publication of Bluetooth Core Version 4.1 Specification in itself is not yet enough to fully satisfy the BT SIG dependency draft-ietf-6lo-ble has, but it is a significant step forward.

Best regards,

Teemu