Bluetooth Technology
...Concepts
NTC360
November 2, 2005
Part I Sateria Tate History of Bluetooth
Part II Venita Walker Capabilities
Part III Eunice Sims Pros/Good Points
Part IV Debbie Schroeder Cons/Drawbacks
Part V Greg Walker Security Issues
Part VI Maria Deckelmann Variety Of Products
Bluetooth Technology
In 1994 a team of researchers led by Sven Matisson and Jap Haartsen at a small college in Lund, Sweden, were investigating the concept of developing a wireless correlation between an earpiece and a phone. As the development progressed, the team realized that such a technology had the potential to be used for considerably more than simply for wireless connectivity of an earpiece and a phone connection. The concept of Bluetooth was born when Ericsson took notice of the project and decided to further the research of Mattisson and Haartsen.
Ericsson realized not only the countless possibilities offered by such a technology, but the necessity for developing a standard that did not include licensing fees. Bluetooth conception seemed to be one of the greatest interoperable ideations formed between different vendors. Ericsson also realized that for such a technology to succeed, it was crucial that all major developers and investors agree on a specific standard and maximize that standard.
Ericsson visualized the name Bluetooth because this design of the new technology united computer devices with other telecommunication devices. The Bluetooth name came from the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" Blâtand. Blâtand was a historical Viking leader known for uniting the warring nations of Denmark and Norway and bringing in the religion of Christianity to Scandinavia. In contrast to popular belief, Blâtand does not mean Bluetooth; it means dark-complexion. Rumors are that the Danish king got the nickname Bluetooth because he was so fond...
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