Abstract
This paper examines how the employment of Bluetooth technology by SiRF Technology Holdings has positioned that company for enormous future success while allowing it to at least to some degree cut down on technological redundancies and upon unnecessary production costs. The paper also looks at the reasons behind the SiRF decision to acquire a Bluetooth firm, the manner by which the desired Bluetooth technology was implemented/integrated into SiRF's product lines, the relative success and/or failure of the initiative and what Bluetooth may wish to consider doing in the future.

Tags:sirf, bluetooth, technology

Abstract
This research paper discusses Bluetooth technology at a preliminary level and examines its role in technology today. It also discusses the key features that Bluetooth provides as a wireless standard and investigates the implications of Bluetooth technology for different Bluetooth network arrangements. Furthermore, the paper examines the benefits of using Bluetooth technology, discusses its characteristics and where Bluetooth fits in the world of communication and devices. There is also a brief discussion about Bluetooth's emergence and its role in the future of wireless communications.

Introduction
Literature Review
Discussion

From the Paper
"Bluetooth technology could have had its beginning n the 10th century when Harold Blatand, which translates to Blue tooth, was King of Denmark. His goal was to unite Denmark and part of Norway as one kingdom. Although he died before he could achieve this goal, his name became synonymous with a standard aimed at unifying the worlds of telecommunications and computing (www.sysopt.com, 2004). As a side note, it is rumored that Harold liked to eat huge amounts of blueberries. So many in fact, that his teeth were stained blue hence the name Bluetooth (www.btdesigner.com, 2004)."

Tags:personal, area, network, synchronizes, connects, shares, listens, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines Bluetooth, the latest wireless technology. The writer notes that this technology is named after Harold Bluetooth - the 10th century Danish king -and is the hot topic among the fraternity of wireless developers. The writer explains that the technology was devised to facilitate the integration of low bandwidth wireless networks into the daily lives of people. Further, the writer discusses that what started as a wireless network has found a lot of uses over the years and looks at examples of the recent potential which Bluetooth is able to provide its customers. This paper also looks at particular cases relating to Bluetooth Cyberlaw.

Outline:
Introduction
Latest Developments
Issues Relating to Bluetooth Technology
Relevant Court Cases about Bluetooth Cyberlaw
References

From the Paper
"The Bluetooth standards are contained in more than 1500 pages containing the core specifications that show the details of the different layers of the Bluetooth protocol architecture right from the radio interface to network control. The profile specifications relate to the application of the Bluetooth Technology to support different applications. Every profile specifications deals with the use of the technology as described on the fundamental specifications to execute a particular usage model. The profile specifications cover a mention regarding the aspects of the core specifications that are compulsory, optional and that are not applicable. The objective of a profile specification is to outline a benchmark of interoperability such that products from diverse vendors that claim to be compatible to a given usage model shall be able to function in tandem."

Tags:networks, mobile, handset, cell

Abstract
A complete study of the technology of Bluetooth from a history of the product to the uses today, including forecasted developments in the technology. Included are tables, charts, designs and a glossary.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
History: Technology and Viking
Bluetooth Specific Protocols
The Radio, Frequency Hopping and Radio Parameters
The Baseband
The Service Discovery Protocol, Wireless Access Protocol, Point-to-Point protocol, User Datagram protocol, Transport Control and Internet Protocol
RFCOMM, Bluetooth Packet structure, piconet and Scatternet,
Security and Encryption
The Link Manager
The Host Controller Interface
The Bluetooth Profiles-Applications
The Generic Access Profile
Serial Port Profile
The Dial-Up-Network
FAX profile, Headset Profile, LAN Access point Profile
Generic Object Exchange Profile
The Object Exchange Profile
File Transfer profile, Synchronization, Intercom profile and Cordless telephony
The Competing Technologies
Bluetooth: Problems and Issues
Bluetooth: Industrial Backing
Conclusions
Glossary
References

From the Paper
"BluetoothTM is a low cost, low power, short-range radio technology- originally perceived as cable replacement alternative for the cable / wire connected devices such as mobile phone hand, headsets, and portable computers. The BluetoothTM's goals expanded to include standardized wireless communications between any electrical devices and created a notion of Personal Area Network. The write-up traces history of BluetoothTM starting with its unusual name to formation of Special Interest Group, SIG's formation, its growth culminating into implementation of version 1.0b."

Tags:stack, profile, protocol, Ericsson, discovery, dial-up, host, network, algorithm, serial, port, WAP, GAP

Abstract
This paper discusses what is Bluetooth and where it got its name from. It shows how in 1984 Ericsson Corporation began a study to examine radio links as an alternatives to the cables that linked its mobile phones with accessories. Out of this study came the specifications for Bluetooth wireless technology which means one no longer needs to connect, plug into, install, enable or configure the device settings . The paper describes the technology used, the IEEE standards utilized with Bluetooth, regulation of Bluetooth, its development and possible risks of utilizing Bluetooth.

From the Paper
"The Bluetooth Special Interest Group, or SIG, is a group of companies working together to promote and define the Bluetooth specifications. The Bluetooth SIG was founded by five companies to develop the Bluetooth concept as a viable wireless technology standard. The companies are Ericsson, Intel, IBM, Toshiba and Nokia. Other companies like Microsoft, Lucent, 3Com and Motorola later joined the Bluetooth SIG. To date, more than 1,500 companies have joined this group and the specifications are developed, published and promoted by the Bluetooth SIG."

Tags:cellular, computers, mobile, networks, SIG, FCC

Abstract
This paper presents a study that attempts to find out the effects of electricity conductors on the efficiency of data transmission of Bluetooth when they are close to the devices performing the data transmission. The paper also attempts to find out whether there is a significant difference between grounded and non-grounded electricity conductors. The paper relates that the conductor used in this study is aluminum foil and that the method applied is experimental research using the single factor experimental design. The data transmission is tested between a laptop and a cellular phone with Bluetooth functionalities. The results of the study reveal that electricity conductors have reduction effects on the efficiency of data transmission of Bluetooth because the data rate goes down during the experiment when the conductors are present around the devices. It is also discovered that grounded aluminum foil has even more reduction effect on the throughput of Bluetooth compared with the non-grounded one.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Hypotheses
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
Definition of Terms
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Results and Discussions
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Nowadays, the use of wireless technology in transmitting data from one device to another is becoming more and more prevalent. This phenomenon started in 1994, when Ericsson Mobile Communications, the global telecommunications company based in Sweden, initiated a study to investigate the feasibility of a low-power, low-cost radio interface between mobile phones and their accessories (Muller, 2001). The engineers at Ericson code named the new wireless technology Bluetooth to honor a 10th century Viking King in Denmark (Muller, 2001). At present, Bluetooth is one of the widely used wireless technologies by cellular phones in transmitting and receiving data. However, Bluetooth signal is disrupted by some external sources. One interfering factor is electricity conductor, which when hit by the Bluetooth frequency, is able to reflect or absorb radio waves. Since Bluetooth is a form of radio technology as mentioned by Thompson (2008), the present researcher came up with this study to determine the effects of electricity conductors on the efficiency of data transmission of Bluetooth. This would help the present researcher to integrate this study with his knowledge in data communications in order to come up with an efficient setup of a wireless computer network. To conduct this study, a computer, Bluetooth-enabled devices and electricity conductors were setup in an open-area environment where the data rate of Bluetooth would be recorded."

Tags:wireless, technology, communications

Abstract
An explanation of how Bluetooth technology works and its impact on technological innovation. The paper looks at the invention of Bluetooth, as well as its various uses and applications for phones, computers, Internet, and more.

Contents
Introduction
How It Works
Connection and Standby States
Uses in Business and Home
Printers
Cell Phones
Laptops and Desktop Networks
Bluetooth Already in Business
Corporate Support
PC Card
IBM
Microsoft and the OS
Cellphones
Competition
Cable and Wire LANS
Home RF
802

From the Paper
"Today the breakthrough wireless technology that bares the same name has similar intentions as Harald Blatand once did. It aims to unify all electronic devices under a common standard for short-range wireless communication. Bluetooth has the backing of over 2,000 companies including Microsoft, Intel, Motorola, and Nokia. Theses companies have unified under the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) who claim to be, "working together to define and promote an open, royalty-free specification for seamless wireless connectivity and cable replacement for a wide variety of mobility-enhancing devices". The project has been gaining momentum and support since its beginnings but some critics are not sure whether it will have the positive impacts many of its backers and consumers are hoping for. In recent months competition has become tougher from companies like Apple and Lucent who hope to put out their own standard of short-range wireless data transmission."

Tags:internet, phone, network, innovation, lan, wireless

Abstract
The paper analyzes the current state of wireless computing in the context of access techniques, frequency spectrums and architectural considerations. The paper's analysis shows that there are entirely new, high bandwidth applications on the horizon that will make it possible to send and receive digital content including streaming video in real-time before the end of the decade.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Fundamentals of Broadband Wireless and Bluetooth

From the Paper
"Broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies share a common series of access techniques that encompass four dominant multiplexing standards forms the foundation of wireless computing platforms (Fantacci, Vannuccini, Vestri, 2008). These include code-division multiplexing (CDM), frequency-division multiplexing (FDM), space-division multiplexing (SDM) and time-division multiplexing (TDM). Broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies each support these four access techniques, yet Bluetooth differs from broadband wireless in its approach to defining a highly unique packet architecture which is specifically designed to allow for more efficient network traffic."

Tags:access, techniques, frequency, spectrums, integration, configuration, WiFi, cellular, network

Abstract
The paper discusses the current state of wireless computing by analyzing access techniques, frequency spectrums and architectural considerations. The paper also highlights how there are entirely new, high bandwidth applications on the horizon that will make it possible to send and receive digital content including streaming video in real-time before the end of the decade.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Fundamentals of Broadband Wireless and Bluetooth

From the Paper
"In analyzing both broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies, it's important to anchor the analysis first by the current state of wireless computing, analyzing market characteristics according to three dominant functional areas including access techniques, frequency spectrum and system architecture attributes and components of a given system. These three factors comprise the current foundation of the both broadband wireless and the adoption of Bluetooth globally (Diegel, Bright, Potgieter, 170 - 174).
"Broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies share a common series of access techniques that encompass four dominant multiplexing standards forms the foundation of wireless computing platforms (Fantacci, Vannuccini, Vestri, 20 - 24). These include code-division multiplexing (CDM), frequency-division multiplexing (FDM), space-division multiplexing (SDM) and time-division multiplexing (TDM). Broadband wireless and Bluetooth technologies each support these four access techniques, yet Bluetooth differs from broadband wireless in its approach to defining a highly unique packet architecture which is specifically designed to allow for more efficient network traffic."

Tags:networks, OSI, Model, access, techniques, frequency, spectrums, configurations

Abstract
This paper looks at business trends of the method in which this form of technology entered the market on a slow pace. The writer provides a description of the technology and looks at sales figures of the first few years after the product's launch. It examines what use customers have for the product. The paper also includes an executive summary.

From the Paper
"When first launched in 1994, Bluetooth Wireless Technology gave a brilliant surprise to the portable lifestyle. The new innovation has given a solution to give cable-free computer connections, which means real freedom to working environment despite location and wire availability. The technology allows portable computers, notebooks, mobile phones, personal digital assistant and other handy gadgets to make use of "short range, low power" radio technology to connect to each other (Elachi, 2001). The technology seems to be a good substitute for speed and capacity for cord connection. Evers (2002) explained, Bluetooth technology "gives 400 kbps data transfer rate and operates in the 2.4-GHz frequency band, similar to cordless phones and 802.11b wireless LAN technology." It also supports 10-meter computers connection at 1 Mbps speed. However, it does work only for limited numbers of existing electronic devices."

Tags:cordless, electronic, business, application, research, sales, product, transfer, rate