1. Bluetooth Matthew Sklar CSCI 030 November 15, 2004

2. What is Bluetooth The technology that will revolutionize how we use machines Bluetooth is a cable-replacement technology It was first conceived by Ericsson Significant participators are Agere, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, and Toshiba

3. How It is a small, cheap radio chip, that can be plugged into computers, printers, mobile phones and other devices A Bluetooth chip takes thee information and transmits it a special frequency, a globally available frequency band (2.4GHz) for worldwide compatibility, to a receiver Bluetooth chip, which will then give the information received to the computer, phone, or other device

4. How cont. The Profiles specify how to use the Bluetooth protocol stack for an interoperable solution. Each Profile states how to reduce options and set parameters in the base standard and how to use procedures from several base standards

5. Why The best part is it can be placed anywhere. Bluetooth wireless technology also defines how devices interoperate and exchange information, effectively adding intelligence and new functionality to enhance the way people experience connectivity

6. Cell Phone Talk wirelessly Send documents, numbers, and photos to printer Transfer contacts and music to and from PDA Transfer files to and from computer Share information between cell phones Connect your phone to car

7. Computers Connect to cell phone Connect to other computers Connect with PDA’s Connect to MP3 players Connect to printer, mouse, and keyboard Connect to digital cameras Connect to GPS Connect to internet

8. PDA Connect to cell phones Connect to printer Connect to another PDA Connect to GPS Connect to digital cameras

9. Unique Functions Play games wirelessly Listen to MP3 player wirelessly Automotive diagnostic tests with your computer and car Inventory bar code scanner

10. Conclusion Many common products we use today are very similar to Bluetooth products With the IT boom Bluetooth will soon be a common product in our lives It will soon revolutionize our lives