High-Performance Embedded Computing

54 Chapter 1 Embedded Computing

Consumer electronics devices are increasingly complex and rely on embedded

computers to provide services that are not necessarily tied to the core function of

the device. Music players may, for example, store files or perform cryptography.

Consumer electronics devices may be connected into networks to make them

easier to use and to provide access to audio and video data across the home. This

section looks at networks used in consumer devices, then considers the chal-

lenges of integrating networks into consumer devices.

1.7.1 Bluetooth

personal area

networks

Bluetooth is a personal area network designed to connect devices ...