Bluetooth, NFC groups partner to promote interoperability

November 17, 2013

Short-distance wireless groups supporting NFC and Bluetooth have agreed to jointly create greater interoperability between the complementary technologies. The NFC (Near-Field Communication) Forum and the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) Tuesday announced that they had agreed to a "formal liaison relationship" by signing a memorandum of understanding to work more closely together. The groups had already worked together last year to create "Bluetooth Secure Simple Pairing Using NFC,"a guide for developers. The groups have agreed to update and maintain that document to recognize emerging technology in Bluetooth 4.0 with its low energy specification. Both groups may also sponsor joint interoperability testing events that incorporate NFC technology testing with Bluetooth technology. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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