Bluetooth Mesh with Zephyr OS and Linux

Explore the world of Bluetooth Mesh technology in this informative conference talk by Johan Hedberg from Intel's Open Source Technology Center. Gain insights into the new standard that extends Bluetooth's capabilities from peer-to-peer connections to a mesh topology, enabling large-area coverage for home and industrial automation applications. Learn about Bluetooth Mesh's compatibility with devices supporting Bluetooth 4.0 or later, its rapid market adoption potential, and its key features. Discover how Bluetooth Mesh works, its implementation in Zephyr OS and Linux, and how to create wireless solutions using these platforms. Delve into topics such as node types, lifecycle, protocol layers, network PDU anatomy, addressing, relaying, security features, segmentation, reassembly, and friendship. Get an overview of current Linux support and future development plans for this exciting technology that promises to revolutionize low-power wireless communication.

Intro
What is Bluetooth Mesh?
Mesh in terms of Bluetooth
Node Types
Node Lifecycle
Mesh Protocol Layers
Anatomy of a Mesh Network PDU
Mesh Network Addresses
Relaying
Security Features
Segmentation & Reassembly
Friendship
Support in Linux
Future development