1. 1 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Bluetooth Qualification Program Thomas Müller, Waldemar Hontscha Nokia Mobile Phones

2. 2 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Global Market Qualification vs. Type Approval Bluetooth Devices 'Bluetooth License''License to sell' Qualification Process Regulatory Type Approval & Complies with the specification ?

3. 3 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Qualification Program: Mission Protect the Bluetooth Brand by ensuring –good performance of products –interoperability of products –clearly stated product capabilities

4. 4 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Compliance requirements Radio link Protocols (lower layers) Profiles Capability information to end-users

5. 5 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Bluetooth SIG -PM Bluetooth Qualification Review Board (BQRB) Bluetooth Qualification Administrator (BQA) Bluetooth Technical Advisory Board (BTAB) Manage/review/improve qualification process Administration of qualification program Checking declarations, review test reports Recognized test facility for Bluetooth products Know-how exchange & forum for problems related to testing and qualification Bluetooth Qualification Test Facility (BQTF) Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB) Authorization of the Program

6. 6 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Bluetooth Qualification Process BQA BQTF BQB Manufacturer Qualified Products Database Qualification Program Documents Test Sample & TCF Test Report & TCF Application & Declaration of Compliance Pull Documents from Web site Insert into Database: Product Qualified!

7. 7 IEEE 802.15 Meeting September 11 - 17, 1999 Early Bluetooth Products Reduced Test requirements for qualification of “early products” Initial Qualification Program to be launched End 1999 Additional info: www.bluetooth.com