Wireless Transceiver and Wireless Interface

[F.O]

Greetings!!

What is the difference between the Wireless Transceiver and the Wireless Interface?
If I want to do a project where a system is comprised of multiple sensors which are connected to a microcontroller and want readings taken by the sensors to be shown on a mobile phone supported with an app for providing a particular user interface to be used with the system, how can the Wireless Transceiver and the Wireless Interface serve the purpose?

Could anyone explain these two terms in a simple way in accordance with the stated purpose? As I don't have any electrical/communication background at all.

Thanks in advance!

 

[MacGyverS2000]

I'm not sure you're going to find definite definitions as every manufacturer may decide differently. In general, a "wireless transceiver" provides both transmit and receive functionality, whereas a "wireless interface" is a vague, generic term that offers little in the way of useful information.

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[IRstuff]

The terms are too vague for design; something along the likes of low-energy Bluetooth or WiFi interfaces would be more meaningful

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