Bluetooth Technology By Boney Patel Introduction What is

Bluetooth Technology By Boney Patel

Introduction What is Bluetooth? n Why is it useful? n Governing Standard – Large Consortium n

History n n n n 1998 - Bluetooth technology is officially introduced and the BLUETOOTH SIG is formed. Bluetooth technology's intended basic purpose is to be a wire replacement technology in order to rapidly transfer voice and data. 1999 - Bluetooth 1. 0 Specification is introduced. 2003 - The BLUETOOTH SIG overhauls the Bluetooth Core Specification with the announcement of Version 2. 1. 2004 - Bluetooth Version 2. 0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) is introduced. 2005 - Devices using Version 2. 0 + EDR begin to hit the market in late 2005. 2007 - Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2. 1 + EDR is adopted by the BLUETOOTH SIG. 2009 - Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3. 0 + HS (High Speed) is adopted by the BLUETOOTH SIG.

How it works? Short range wireless connectivity. n Low power consumption n Automatic recognition. n

Privacy/Security Very Important. n Don’t want data to be shared. n Security not great. n n Pairing security.

Reliability n What it really means? n Which device are you connecting to? n How large is the file? n Which version are you using? n Have the two devices been connected before?

Support of Community

Devices Laptops n Gaming Consoles n Headsets n Cell Phones n Printers n

Ease of Use Very easy to use. n Connection is fast and simple. n More devices are Bluetooth capable. n Auto recognition. n

Future Diverse applications with Bluetooth. n Faster transfer rate. n Stronger connection. n Longer distance. n

Conclusion n Few flaws n n Security Good for short transfers Limitations on file size n Limitations on distance n n Convenient Faster n More simple than flash drive n

References n n n 1. http: //www. bluetooth. com/English/Experience/Pages/On _The_Cutting_Edge. aspx 2. http: //electronics. howstuffworks. com/bluetooth 2. htm 3. http: //www. bluetomorrow. com/about-bluetoothtechnology/history-of-bluetooth/bluetooth-history. html 4. http: //www. bluetooth. com/English/SIG/Pages/default. asp x 5. http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Bluetooth 6. http: //www. allbusiness. com/technology/678266 -1. html

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