There are many applications in the machine to machine world where the use of Bluetooth is proving indispensible:

• Gathering vending machine audit information via PDA’s or Bluetooth routers

• Medical equipment control and monitoring

• Military systems where the discrete placement of monitoring equipment is essential

• Flexible and cost efficient infrastructure to the telecom industry

• Allowing security firms to locate security equipment in the most convenient locations

• Robotics companies saving maintenance costs, running robots safely in environments not hazardous to humans

• The automotive industry can add features to vehicles like integral Bluetooth hands-free kits and wireless maintenance data retrieval for dealers at service time

• Data-logging and remote control for any industry