2. IntroductionIntroduction
What is Bluetooth?What is Bluetooth?
Why is it useful?Why is it useful?
Governing Standard – Large ConsortiumGoverning Standard – Large Consortium
3. HistoryHistory
19981998 - Bluetooth technology is officially introduced and the BLUETOOTH - Bluetooth technology is officially introduced and the BLUETOOTH
SIG is formed. Bluetooth technology's intended basic purpose is to be a wireSIG is formed. Bluetooth technology's intended basic purpose is to be a wire
replacement technology in order to rapidly transfer voice and data.replacement technology in order to rapidly transfer voice and data.
19991999 - Bluetooth 1.0 Specification is introduced. - Bluetooth 1.0 Specification is introduced.
20032003 - The BLUETOOTH SIG overhauls the Bluetooth Core Specification - The BLUETOOTH SIG overhauls the Bluetooth Core Specification
with the announcement of Version 2.1.with the announcement of Version 2.1.
20042004 - Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) is introduced. - Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) is introduced.
2005 -2005 - Devices using Version 2.0 + EDR begin to hit the market in late 2005.Devices using Version 2.0 + EDR begin to hit the market in late 2005.
2007 -2007 - Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.1 + EDR is adopted by theBluetooth Core Specification Version 2.1 + EDR is adopted by the
BLUETOOTH SIG.BLUETOOTH SIG.
2009 -2009 - Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 + HS (High Speed) isBluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 + HS (High Speed) is
adopted by the BLUETOOTH SIG.adopted by the BLUETOOTH SIG.
4. How it works?How it works?
Short range wireless connectivity.Short range wireless connectivity.
Low power consumptionLow power consumption
Automatic recognition.Automatic recognition.
6. ReliabilityReliability
What it really means?What it really means?
Which device are you connecting to?Which device are you connecting to?
How large is the file?How large is the file?
Which version are you using?Which version are you using?
Have the two devices been connected before?Have the two devices been connected before?
9. Ease of UseEase of Use
Very easy to use.Very easy to use.
Connection is fast and simple.Connection is fast and simple.
More devices are Bluetooth capable.More devices are Bluetooth capable.
Auto recognition.Auto recognition.
10. FutureFuture
Diverse applications with Bluetooth.Diverse applications with Bluetooth.
Faster transfer rate.Faster transfer rate.
Stronger connection.Stronger connection.
Longer distance.Longer distance.
11. ConclusionConclusion
Few flawsFew flaws
SecuritySecurity
Good for short transfersGood for short transfers
Limitations on file sizeLimitations on file size
Limitations on distanceLimitations on distance
ConvenientConvenient
FasterFaster
More simple than flash driveMore simple than flash drive