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"Bluetooth" is a new standard
launched in May 1998 which
utilizes a short range radio link for exchanging information enabling effortless
wireless connectivity between mobile phones, mobile PCs, handheld computers and others .
It aims to replace the IrDA spec of Infrared in mobile and computing
devices. The Bluetooth SIG ( Special Interest Group)
was formed in early 1998 as a result of the global commitment of the
five founding companies, to develop the concept towards a technology
standard. It competes with the 802.11
specification for wireless networking.
By August 99, there were 640 members of the Bluetooth SIG enabling
seamless voice & data transmission via wireless, short range
radio, this new technology will allow users, to connect
a wide range of devices easy & quickly without the need for
cable resulting in expanding
communications capabilities for mobile PCS, mobile phones & other
devices in & out of the office.
Ericsson contributed the basic radio technology expertise Toshiba
& IBM are developing a common specification for
integrating Bluetooth technology, into mobile devices. Intel is contributing
with its advanced chip & software expertise. Nokia contributes expertise
in radio technology and mobile handset software. Other companies
are being invited to support the core technology, on a
free basis to ensure that Bluetooth can be implemented into many different
devices.
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