iPod Touch (OS 3.0) bluetooth connection to non apple device

Question

I need to know if I can programmatically connect my iPod Touch (OS 3.0) to a non apple blue tooth device, Using the Apple iPhone SDK. I know that I can connect to other iPhone using GameKit API, But can I connect to other non apple Bluetooth devices for example an measuring device that send out real time data over blue tooth?

Answer 1

To send or receive data either by wire or over Bluetooth any device must authorize itself with the iPhone with a dedicated authorization co-processor. The chip costs < US$1 but the license fee you must pay to apple costs $4 per device