Bluetooth GATT Service Reference
Pulse Oximeter Service (0x1822)
The Pulse Oximeter Service exposes pulse oximetry data related to a non-invasive pulse oximetry sensor for consumer and professional healthcare applications.
Quick Summary
No fixed value payload is declared in this XML; this entry defines metadata and profile structure. This page is generated from official GATT XML and presented as implementation-ready guidance.
At a Glance
Key reference details for BLE implementation, interoperability testing, and AI-assisted troubleshooting.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Pulse Oximeter Service |
| UUID | 0x1822 |
| Type | org.bluetooth.service.pulse_oximeter |
| XML Root | Service |
| Source File | org.bluetooth.service.pulse_oximeter.xml |
| Field Count | 0 |
Characteristic List
Characteristics declared by this service profile entry.
| Characteristic | Type | Requirement | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLX Spot-check Measurement | org.bluetooth.characteristic.plx_spot_check_measurement | C1 | InformationText, Indicate |
| PLX Continuous Measurement | org.bluetooth.characteristic.plx_continuous_measurement | C1 | InformationText, Notify |
| PLX Features | org.bluetooth.characteristic.plx_features | Mandatory | Read |
| Record Access Control Point | org.bluetooth.characteristic.record_access_control_point | C2 | InformationText, Write, Indicate |
Use Cases and Integration Notes
Service Discovery
Use this definition to validate discovered services and expected characteristics during BLE onboarding.
Profile Compliance
Cross-check required characteristics and properties for conformance and QA automation.
App Capability Gating
Drive feature availability in apps based on whether service-level requirements are present.
Implementation Checklist
- Validate the service UUID during discovery before reading characteristic metadata.
- Ensure mandatory characteristics exist and expose expected properties.
- Map declaration data to app feature flags before attempting writes/subscriptions.
- Record mismatches between firmware tables and expected profile definitions in logs.
Dependencies
- This service has no dependencies on other GATT-based services.
FAQ
What is Pulse Oximeter Service in Bluetooth GATT?
Pulse Oximeter Service is defined as a Bluetooth GATT service entry with type org.bluetooth.service.pulse_oximeter and UUID 0x1822.
What UUID identifies Pulse Oximeter Service?
The UUID for Pulse Oximeter Service is 0x1822.
How should I parse Pulse Oximeter Service?
Parse the structure and requirements from the XML definition, then enforce format/requirement rules in your BLE stack.
Where does this definition come from?
This page is generated from the Bluetooth SIG mirror XML in the oesmith/gatt-xml repository.
How does this page support BLE implementation?
The page combines structured tables, practical Q&A, and JSON-LD metadata to help teams validate integrations and troubleshoot consistently.