Bluetooth Framework is a library for using Bluetooth on Windows. There are editions for .NET, c++ and VCL. While the framework has many features, those of particular interest to Bluetooth LE developers are:
- Enumerating and managing local Bluetooth radios
- Searching for remote Bluetooth enabled devices
- Measuring RSSI
- Bluetooth LE (BLE) GATT profile client
- Monitor Bluetooth LE beacons: Proximity beacon (iBeacon), Alt Beacon and Eddystone Beacons
- Capture raw Bluetooth LE advertisement frames
- Custom Bluetooth LE Advertising