Bluetooth Technology- Past, Present, and Future
History
Bluetooth technology was the creation of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. This groups was founded by five major corporations from different countries to develop communication system that could be used world-wide. Ericsson, Nokia, IBM, Intel, and Toshiba, founded the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) in February of 1998. (Morrow, 2002) Microsoft, 3Com, Lucent, and Motorola later joined the group in December 1999. Now the group of nine members is called SIG Promoters. There are no plan as of now to add any other member to the group. (Morrow, 2002)
Bluetooth is named after the 10th century Viking king Harald Blatand, who conquered all of Denmark and Norway and converted the Danes to Christianity. (Aardsma, 2001) The king was known for his desire to snack on blueberries and his ability to unite the warring factions that is now known as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. (Newstex, 2012) The idea that the blueberries caused his teeth to turn blue is not confirmed. But his ability to unite different people groups inspired the SIG to use the name “Bluetooth.”
Development
Low cost communication technology that uses little power was the reason Bluetooth was developed. Developers wanted to be able to connect devices from different manufactures and with different purposes, such as computers from Apple and mice from Microsoft. At low cost and a secure connection. (Newstex, 2012) The design was to remove cables so that virtually
Bluetooth also uses a wireless technology that enables communication between compatible devices. Bluetooth uses a standard 2.4 GHz frequency what allows all Bluetooth-enabled devices to be compatible with each other.
2. Security: The security of Bluetooth is quite good, there are still issues. First off, “Bluejacking” involves a Bluetooth hacker sending a business card to other Bluetooth users within 32-foot radius. If the receiver doesn't understand what the message really is, they could allow that contact to be added to his address book, and the contact can send messages that might be automatically opened due it is coming from a known contact already on their device (Franklin & Layton, 2015). Also, “Bluebugging” which is more problematic, due it giving hackers full remote access a user's phone(Franklin & Layton, 2015).Finally, the ”Car Whisperer” is software that gives hackers the ability to transmit audio to and from Bluetooth enabled car stereo (Franklin & Layton,
In this research paper we review three promising short-range wireless communication such as Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID), Bluetooth, zigbee and Near-field Communication (NFC).NFC mobile services are an important emerging areafor NFC technology, with great potential for growth. The NFC Forum’s strategy for accelerating the growth of this business areaincludes recognizing and describing what is needed to realize successful NFC mobile services, such as key technologies, typical usecases, and the structure of the overall ecosystem. The success NFC across a broad range of applications depends on its large-scaleadoption by enterprises and consumers. This implies the need for simple, low-cost implementation of the technology in a wide variety ofdevices. This paper discusses NFC technology in detail along with its protocols, communication modes, comparison with other
Define wireless technologies and mobile technologies. Next, determine at least three (3) ways which companies or organizations utilize such technologies to improve business efficiency.
The color blue symbolizes a lot of things. One thing that it symbolizes is trust. If you asked any of my family or friends they will tell you that I am trustworthy. People can trust me with secrets. People can talk to me about things and not have to worry about me telling anyone.
Wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and or microwaves to maintain communications (Boyds, 2016). Wireless and mobile technologies continue to have a major impact on the global business environment and can be roughly categorized into mobile client devices for interactivity and communications infrastructure. Wireless technology is technology that uses radio waves to transmit and receive data, such as cell phones. It is used more than ever today for data transmission. Mobile
It is important to know that all access points are not safe. There are precautions Party Plates may implement when using public accesses. We should avoid connecting to unknown public access points. Never use public “open” networks to access your banking, credit card or other sensitive sites and always establish a VPN connection as soon as you connect to the Wi-Fi ("The Pros and Cons of Using Computer Tablets," 2011, p. 1)
Bluetooth was invented in 1994 that replaces cable communications with wireless technology. (Ericsson, 1994) Bluetooth creates a wireless personal area network (PAN) that allows exchange of information among individuals and therefore is commonly used for short-range communication among mobile phones, laptops, PDAs and other portable and fixed devices. (Layton & Franklin, [date unknown])
Bluetooth is becoming more popular as it allows data transfer within a short range with minimal battery consumption. The uses of bluetooth are ever increasing with introduction of wireless products such as smartwatches, headphones and also because of data transfer between two hand-held devices. With an increase in usage, there also is an increase in security threat.
Bluetooth serves as the wireless technology standard for exchanging data in most new cars since 2010. With it, you can safely stream audio, broadcast information, and transfer data between devices. It provides a safe way for you to access your music files while driving.
Why buy a car with satellite radio and a GPS system? Why pay a separate Wi-Fi service fee for your car? If you have a smartphone then you already have these features and more at your fingertips. The new wireless mobile phone mirroring audio/video system from Sony will allow you to pair your smartphone with your car’s dash display so that all of the applications on your phone are seen on the dash video display and heard through the car’s speakers. Internet radio and live
Convergence, according to our text on page 19, is the process of coming together or uniting in a common interest or focus. This could be the combining of multiple products into one single product, but in the world of mass media there are two main communication and media processes; content and distribution. Our text, The Dynamics of Mass Communication, talks about what is called corporate convergence. Author Joseph Dominick says corporate convergence would involve media companies that were focused on providing content (movie. television and music studios) acquiring companies designed to distribute content (cable and satellite companies).
Wireless communication is the transfer of data between two or more points that are not connected by an electrical conductor. In addition, wireless communications networks are less expensive to install and preserve than equivalent wired systems. Wireless communication has become possible due to the discovery of radio waves. With the first breakthrough of the radio signal within the 19th century, along with founders Nikola Tesla and Guglielmo Marconi, evolution of the wireless technology has improved to the point of being unrecognizable (Makkai ,2006, p.1). According to Rappaport (2002 ,p.1) , with the Guglielmo Marconi’s invention of the long-distance communication with ships at sea, has the power of instant communication emerged. Nowadays, many people use the internet service on a cellphone to keep the contact with people around the world, and for other purposes such as: researching, learning and exploring (Makkai ,2006, p.1).
In a CIO article, technology journalist James Martin sees Bluetooth (BLE) beacons as a prime marketing entry. [1] In 2015, almost four million retailers ordered the diminutive hardware to relay messages to consumer devices within 300 feet. Currently, Apple and Google, iOS and Android proprietors respectively, are BLE platform frontrunners, while multifarious manufacturers produce the physical units. The technology promises to provide retail stores with buyer metrics similar to those collected from online storefronts. While BLE units are somewhat inexpensive, some potential retailers worry that, in this early stage, deploying the units may prove costly.
We all have experienced the inconvenience that arises when we start connecting peripherals to a computer, or when we connect other electronic devices, with a lot of cables that becomes difficult to control. Then we start to think how easy it would be if all these connections were done using a different way from the physical cables, like infrareds, radio or microwaves.