Bluetooth penetration in the notebook sector was estimated at just over a third in Penetration is projected to increase significantly over the next five years passing the 75% mark during IMS Research, The Worldwide Market for Bluetooth Technology, September 2007 According to a report by Millward Brown commissioned by the Bluetooth SIG, an average 81 % of consumers are aware of Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth SIG press release, March 27, 2007 Bluetooth Wireless Technology is mainstream. Microsoft’s stack is the most widely deployed Windows Vista stack.

“A number of the more capable laptop models now include native wireless USB. This represents an important step towards creation of the true wireless home office” The Wireless Home Office (Finally) Approaches, According to ABI Research, Forbes.com

Low bandwidth (3Mbps) Low power Mature ecosystem Key Scenarios: Audio headsets Input peripherals Small file transfer Supported in Vista today, additional support in Windows 7

*Microsoft is interested in hearing feedback on this requirement

Microsoft needs to see shipping Wireless USB solutions

High bandwidth (480 Mbps) Higher power Developing ecosystem Key Scenarios: Laptop docking Wireless monitors Wireless USB hubs Ecosystem still developing, inbox support to be determined

Bluetooth Integration into Devices and Printers UX In-Box support for Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth v2.1 Support Improved Power Management Bluetooth radio can enter Selective Suspend while connections are in sniff modeBluetooth radio can enter Selective Suspend while connections are in sniff mode USB Class Match for Bluetooth Dongles In-box support for 100% of Bluetooth donglesIn-box support for 100% of Bluetooth dongles

Pairing Wizard Launch Point Problem resolution entry point Photorealistic icons Collecting point for all devices Customizable context menus Device Stage for Windows Portable Devices (WPD)

Pairing Wizard Launch Point Problem resolution entry point Photorealistic icons Collecting point for all devices Customizable context menus Device Stage for Windows Portable Devices (WPD)

Windows 7 WindowsVista A2DP Handsfree Headset AVRCP HID Serial Port OPP PAN DUN HCRP

Step 1: Inquiry Step 2: Name Discovery

What’s the Bluetooth Device Class? Loudspeaker, Headphones, Headset, etc Pointing Device No Passkey Keyboard Generated PIN Display 0000 Phone Generated PIN Computer Generated PIN What about the exceptions?

Does it have a display? Numeric Compare Does it have a keyboard? Passkey Just Works Yes Yes No No

Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless July 2008 Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 Bluetooth v2.1 Specification July 2007

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