Bluetooth: “Personal Area Networks”
n open specification for wireless communication of data and
voice
n based on a low-cost short-range radio link, built into a 9 x
9 mm microchip (design goal: cost of US$ 5/device)
n facilitates protected ad hoc connections for stationary and
mobile communication environments
n Bluetooth is a cooperation between computer and
telecommunication industries (Ericsson, IBM, Toshiba,
Intel, Nokia, …)
n SIG started in February 1998 with above five members,
has grown since (64 companies joined in January 1999
alone)