And Much, Much More…

Knowing that Bluetooth enables smart, totally ad hoc wireless communications between

different electronic devices, one doesn’t have to think hard to imagine other uses of this

technology. For example, imagine

• A PDA that controls a desktop computer used to display a PowerPoint-based

presentation—and that you can also use to record meeting minutes and then “beam”

presentation—and that you can also use to record meeting minutes and then “beam”

those notes to other attendees at the end of the meeting.

• A single device that turns your home security system on and off, locks and unlocks

your front door, operates your automatic garage door, and monitors and controls your

your front door, operates your automatic garage door, and monitors and controls your

home’s heating and air conditioning systems.

• A portable device that can be used by factory supervisors to check the status of

inventory or equipment—and then automatically send that data to a master computer.

inventory or equipment—and then automatically send that data to a master computer.

• A PDA or mobile phone that also functions as a digital “wallet” for payment at stores

and restaurants—and that downloads and stores movie tickets, car park tickets, and

and restaurants—and that downloads and stores movie tickets, car park tickets, and

other important information.

• A portable device that stores your plane, hotel, and rental car reservations—and can be

programmed on the fly to function as a digital key to your hotel room.

programmed on the fly to function as a digital key to your hotel room.

• An in-car device that communicates with other Bluetooth devices along your route to

provide driving directions and sight-seeing information—in addition to functioning as

provide driving directions and sight-seeing information—in addition to functioning as

a digital car key that contains your personal settings for your car radio, air conditioner,

and seat adjustments.

• A mobile phone or PDA that stores all your personal contact information—and can

send that data, automatically, to people with similar devices at trade shows, in

send that data, automatically, to people with similar devices at trade shows, in

meetings, or at your local bar.

• Bluetooth-compatible electronic components—CD players, DVD players, VCRs,

audio/video receivers, speakers, and the like—that can combine to create a totally

audio/video receivers, speakers, and the like—that can combine to create a totally

wireless home theater system.

• A Bluetooth-enabled controller in theaters and other public venues that can

automatically turn off the ringers on all mobile phones in the audience when the movie

automatically turn off the ringers on all mobile phones in the audience when the movie

or performance starts.

Would you be interested in any of these potential uses of the Bluetooth technology? Hundreds

and hundreds of companies are betting so, and have invested billions of dollars in the

technology that can enable these and other applications