2006-09-01 21:02:53 · 4 answers · asked by rose a 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
To shorten and simplify what Level 2 explained perfectly:
Bluetooth is a short range wireless network, that is used for simple items like your wireless cell phone headset to your cell phone, or a wireless printer in your home to your laptop.
2006-09-01 21:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by KansasDragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 and Sony PlayStation 3 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.The name of the king in Danish is Harald Blåtand and the Bluetooth logo is based on the H and B runes.
Bluetooth is a radio standard and communications protocol primarily designed for low power consumption, with a short range (power class dependent: 1 meter, 10 meters, 100 meters) based around low-cost transceiver microchips in each device. ad Bluetooth lets these devices communicate with each other when they are in range. The devices use a radio communications system, so they do not have to be in line of sight of each other, and can even be in other rooms, so long as the received power is high enough. As a result of different antenna designs, transmission path attenuations, and other variables, observed ranges are variable; however, transmission power levels must fall into one of three classes:
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 and output devices, the most common being the mouse, keyboard and printer.
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 LEGO Mindstorms NXT instead of infra red.
2006-09-02 04:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by kev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a wireless for your cellphone, printer, home phone, anything that you can think of thats modern can use bluetooth i knw this fo a fact cause i use it all the time
2006-09-02 04:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by GamerGod2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bluetooth is the upgraded version of infra red
2006-09-02 04:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dillupillu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋