| How did bluetooth get its name? |
| Bluetooth was named after a Danish Viking and King, Harald Blåtand (Bluetooth in English), who lived in the latter part of the 10th century. Harald Blåtand united and controlled Denmark and Norway (hence the inspiration on the name: uniting devices through Bluetooth). Old Harald had a preference towards eating Blueberries, so much so his teeth became stained with the color, leaving Harald with a rather unique stained set of teeth. |
| What is the future direction of the Bluetooth standard? |
At this time, we anticipate the Bluetooth SIG to evolve the Bluetooth technology to provide
greater bandwidth and distances, thus increasing the potential platforms and
applications used in the emerging personal area networking marketplace |
| What is Bluetooth (R) wireless technology? |
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology. Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible to transmit signals over short distances between telephones, computers and other devices and thereby simplify communication and synchronization between devices. It is a global standard that:
- eliminates wires and cables between both stationary and mobile devices
- facilitates both data and voice communication
- offers the possibility of ad hoc networks and delivers the ultimate synchronicity between all your personal devices
The Bluetooth wireless technology comprises hardware, software and interoperability requirements. Beyond unleashing devices by replacing cables, Bluetooth wireless technology provides a universal bridge to existing data networks, a peripheral interface, and a mechanism to form small private ad hoc groupings of connected devices away from fixed network infrastructures. |
| What can I do with Bluetooth wireless-capable products? |
| While the possibilities are nearly endless for the applications of the technology, some of the current capabilities include:
Eliminating the need for wired connections between electronic products and accessories
Exchanging files, business cards, calendar appointments, etc. with groups of Bluetooth users
Transfering and synchronizing files between devices
Connecting to localized content services in public areas
Functioning as remote controls, keys, tickets and e-cash wallets |
| In what kinds of products can I expect to find Bluetooth wireless technology? |
| Bluetooth wireless technology is unique in its breadth of applications. Links can be established between groups of products simultaneously or between individual products and the Internet. This flexibility, combined with strict interoperability requirements, has led to support for Bluetooth wireless technology from a wide range of market segments, including software developers, silicon vendors, peripheral and camera manufacturers, mobile PC manufacturers and handheld device developers, consumer electronics manufacturers, car manufacturers, and test and measurement equipment manufacturers. |
