Bluetooth: Voice and data connections made easy

There are many diverse uses of bluetooth devices, and with many novel and emerging technologies enabling users to connect with various devices with the help of Bluetooth technology the market for such products is growing rapidly, worldwide. A person could have Bluetooth headsets, earphones, USB dongles, and USB dongles with built-in antennas as well as Bluetooth GPS receivers. Bluetooth wireless technology is primarily a short-range communications technology developed to replace the cable connecting many devices in use today, and maintain high levels of security that is a hallmark of wired technology.
Inexpensive devices requiring low power with robust performance
Bluetooth devices are usually robust, consume very little power and are relatively inexpensive due to the technology used. To connect as well as communicate with one another using a Bluetooth device, there is a stack of protocols comprising Bluetooth specification that encompasses a wide range of such devices.
Bluetooth devices are rapidly being adopted by customers and they being used in many parts of the world. They can be connected to other Bluetooth enabled devices in close proximity. Such devices are able to connect as well as communicate without the need of wires through short-range, ad hoc networks that are called Pico nets. Each such device can simultaneously communicate with a maximum of seven other devices with just one Pico net, and a device may also be a part of several Pico nets simultaneously.
The advantage of using Bluetooth devices is that they enable a person to use both data as well as voice transmissions, and thusly users can employ many different and innovative solutions like hands-free handsets for voice calls, printing and faxing. The Bluetooth device also enables users to work with synchronized PDAs, laptops, as well as mobile phone applications.
With so many companies producing many different Bluetooth devices, the user has many choices on which Bluetooth device to use. Many big name players are offering low cost as well as high-tech enabled items such headsets, mobile phone accessories, office equipment, input devices, handhelds, and many audio and visual products to pick and choose from. Major players include Plantronics Inc., Tom Tom, Nokia Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company and more.
Most manufacturers provide device pairing instructions for connecting Bluetooth devices, and these include Bluetooth personal computer to a mouse or keyboard, Bluetooth stereo headphones to Bluetooth mobile phone, and Bluetooth mobile phone to Bluetooth personal computers. For Bluetooth devices that are not among the more common pairings, there are usually generic instructions for the user to follow.
Jeff Flint is a contributor to http://www.bitsonbytes.com



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