1. Bluetooth Technology By Boney Patel

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

3. History 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. 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. 1999 - Bluetooth 1.0 Specification is introduced. 2003 - The BLUETOOTH SIG overhauls the Bluetooth Core Specification with the announcement of Version 2.1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2009 - Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 + HS (High Speed) is adopted by the BLUETOOTH SIG.

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

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

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

7. Support of Community

8. Devices Laptops Laptops Gaming Consoles Gaming Consoles Headsets Headsets Cell Phones Cell Phones Printers Printers

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

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

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

12. References 1.http://www.bluetooth.com/English/Experience/Pages/ On_The_Cutting_Edge.aspx 1.http://www.bluetooth.com/English/Experience/Pages/ On_The_Cutting_Edge.aspxhttp://www.bluetooth.com/English/Experience/Pages/ On_The_Cutting_Edge.aspxhttp://www.bluetooth.com/English/Experience/Pages/ On_The_Cutting_Edge.aspx 2. http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/bluetooth2.htm 2. http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/bluetooth2.htmhttp://electronics.howstuffworks.com/bluetooth2.htm 3.http://www.bluetomorrow.com/about-bluetooth- technology/history-of-bluetooth/bluetooth-history.html 3.http://www.bluetomorrow.com/about-bluetooth- technology/history-of-bluetooth/bluetooth-history.htmlhttp://www.bluetomorrow.com/about-bluetooth- technology/history-of-bluetooth/bluetooth-history.htmlhttp://www.bluetomorrow.com/about-bluetooth- technology/history-of-bluetooth/bluetooth-history.html 4.http://www.bluetooth.com/English/SIG/Pages/default. aspx 4.http://www.bluetooth.com/English/SIG/Pages/default. aspxhttp://www.bluetooth.com/English/SIG/Pages/default. aspxhttp://www.bluetooth.com/English/SIG/Pages/default. aspx 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetoothhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth 6. http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/678266-1.html 6. http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/678266-1.htmlhttp://www.allbusiness.com/technology/678266-1.html

13. Questions?