diff --git a/uuid.go b/uuid.go
index 999c2623..010796e9 100644
--- a/uuid.go
+++ b/uuid.go
@@ -94,11 +94,16 @@ func Reverse(u []byte) []byte {
 	return b
 }
 
-// Name returns name of know services, characteristics, or descriptors.
+// Name returns name of known services, characteristics, or descriptors.
 func Name(u UUID) string {
 	return knownUUID[u.String()].Name
 }
 
+// Type returns type of known services, characteristics, or descriptors.
+func Type(u UUID) string {
+	return knownUUID[u.String()].Type
+}
+
 // A dictionary of known service names and type (keyed by service uuid)
 var knownUUID = map[string]struct{ Name, Type string }{
 	"1800": {Name: "Generic Access", Type: "org.bluetooth.service.generic_access"},