2006-07-19 20:31:11 · 5 answers · asked by avinash c 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Bluetooth is an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks (PANs), also known as IEEE 802.15.1. Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices like personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, laptops, PCs, printers, digital cameras and video game consoles such as the Nintendo Wii via a secure, globally unlicensed short range radio frequency.
The name Bluetooth is derived from the cognomen of a 10th century king of Denmark, Harald Bluetooth, According to the inventors of the Bluetooth technology Harald engaged in diplomacy which led warring parties to negotiate with each other, making Bluetooth a fitting name for their technology, which allows different devices to talk to each other.[1]. The name of the king in Danish was Harald Blåtand and the Bluetooth logo is based on the H and B runes.
Bluetooth applications
Wireless control of and communication between a cell phone and a hands free headset or car kit. This is the most popular use.
Wireless networking between PCs in a confined space and where little bandwidth is required.
Wireless communications with PC input devices such as mouses and keyboards and output devices such as printers.
Transfer of files between devices via OBEX.
Transfer of contact details, calendar appointments, and reminders between devices via OBEX.
Replacement of traditional wired serial communications in test equipment, GPS receivers and medical equipment.
For remote controls where infrared was traditionally used.
Sending small advertisements from Bluetooth enabled advertising hoardings to other, discoverable, Bluetooth devices.
Wireless control of a games console, Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 will both use Bluetooth technology for their wireless controllers.
Sending commands and software to the upcoming LEGO Mindstorms NXT instead of infra red.
2006-07-19 20:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bluetooth is the wireless "hands free" remote to many current whiz-bang cool cellphones out today. A small Bluetooth earpiece is "connected" to your cellphone. You can talk without having the phone to ear or speaker phone on for everybody to hear your conversation.
2006-07-19 20:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bluetooth is a wireless method of transfering data and the most common uses are for handsfree headsets for cell phones. It allows you to have an earpiece for your cell phone without wires.
2006-07-19 20:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by stopbeingdumb123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 21:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blue tooth is a device that is used to transfer data wirelessly. for bluetooth wireless data transfer,blue tooth on both systems is necessary. u can transfer mobile tones and videos and wallpapers from ur computer to ur mobile and from ur mobile to ur computer.
2006-07-19 20:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋