Extending Use of Bluetooth Phones into Web Cameras

With the rapid popularity of Bluetooth phones a number of “smart” solutions have come into the world, extending the functionality of these Bluetooth equipped gadgets.

Most Bluetooth phones which are now out in the market are items which come integrated with digital cameras, capable of taking pictures, storing them and then sending them to other Bluetooth enabled devices, or simply sending them to friends and family through email messaging attachments or MMS.

Did you know that there is a way in which one could “add” a particular functionality with Bluetooth phones which have integrated cameras? Specifically, turning Bluetooth phones into web cameras?

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Bluetooth Basics

The technology of Bluetooth wireless is a short range communications method intended to replace the cables that connect portable or fixed devices while maintaining the highest levels of security.

The key features offered by Bluetooth include low power and low cost. The specification in Bluetooth defines a uniform structure for a wide range of devices to communicate and connect with one another.

The technology behind Bluetooth has achieved global satisfaction such as enabled devices, almost everywhere in the world. Bluetooth devices will connect and communicate without wires through short range and networks known as piconets.

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Bluetooth Operation

The networking standards of Bluetooth will transmit data via low power radio frequency. Bluetooth communicates on a 2.45 GHz frequency. This very band of frequency has been set aside by international agreement for the use of industrial and medical devices.

Many devices that you already known and use take advantage of this frequency band. Garage door openers, baby monitors, and the next generation of mobile phones all use this frequency within the ISM band. Ensuring that Bluetooth and the other devices don't interfere with each other is a crucial part of the design process.

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Low Transmission Power Is the Key to Efficient Bluetooth Connection

The Bluetooth wireless technology is also a networking system that does not depend on huge amounts of energy and user control. By maintaining the transmission power at a very low 1 milliwatt, Bluetooth is perfect for almost all devices that are operated by batteries. Furthermore, this wireless technology can automatically identify and connect with other Bluetooth-enabled devices without any input by the user.

The Bluetooth wireless technology basically relies on radio frequency and protocol software. These two methods enable any Bluetooth device to communicate with another Bluetooth-enabled device. These devices can send out signals under a controlled transmission power at a certain distance. It also allows various Bluetooth devices to connect under certain measures like the size of data that will be transmitted, the communication type between devices and the frequencies wherein the communication will occur to prevent interferences. Still, these measures will depend on the level of transmission power.

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10 Benefits Of Bluetooth

Below, are 10 benefits and reasons to use Bluetooth technology.

1. Wireless
As you probably already know, there are many benefits and advantages to using wireless devices. Along with improving safety as a result of eliminating wires you don't need, wireless also offers you plenty of other advantages. When traveling with your laptop or other wireless devices, you'll no longer have to worry about bringing connection cables.

2. Bluetooth is actually inexpensive
The technology of Bluetooth is cheap for companies to implement, which results in lower costs for the company. These savings are then passed from the company on to you.

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Getting Bluetooth IPhone Accessories

Bluetooth technology has been a fantastic invention, that outshone infrared in a second, it did away with the need for line of sight, and made communication device to device or device to accessory a piece of cake, so no wonder there is a huge range of bluetooth iPhone accessories on the market.

Hands Free Driving
One of the most popular bluetooth iPhone accessories is also a best seller in the iPhone car accessories category. Driving whilst talking on mobile phones has been proven to lower the concentration of the driver and increase the risk of accident, but many people argue that it is vital for their working life that they can communicate on the go.

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Bluetooth Profiles

The profile found in Bluetooth will describe how the technology is used. Profiles can be best described as vertical slices through the protocol stack. It will define options in each protocol that are mandatory for the profile.

The profile will also define the parameter ranges for each protocol. The concept of the profile is used to decrease the risk of interoperability problems between the different products. These profiles won't normally define any additions to the Bluetooth specification, which is why you can
add new profiles where you need them. The Bluetooth underlying technology is the same, only
the specific method that it's used is defined.

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Bluetooth And Infared

With new electrical devices being produced every day, the problem of connecting things is becoming more and more complex in nature. The system that comprises computers and other electronics makes use of varieties of wires, cables, etc.

These parts will communicate through light beams, lasers, radio signals, and infrared. The problem however, is the devices and technology is often the connection between each component. Therefore, most electronic systems aren't used to their full extent due to the problems and imperfections.

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Bluetooth Security

These days, all communication technology faces the issue of privacy and identity theft, with Bluetooth being no exception. Almost everyone knows that email services and networks require security. What users of Bluetooth need to realize is that Bluetooth also requires security measures as well.

The good news for Bluetooth users is that the security scares, like most scares, are normally over dramatized and blown entirely out of proportion. The truth being told, these issues are easy to manage, with various measures already in place to provide security for Bluetooth technology.

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Choosing A Bluetooth Headset

Creating a good wireless headset for Bluetooth is actually difficult to do. The regular wired headsets are easy to design - with ranging styles.

Bluetooth headsets can never be as small or as light as wired headsets, simply because it needs to include the battery and extra functions. This extra size will impact how the headset mounts on or around your ears.

Comfort
There seems to be two main styles of headsets for Bluetooth. Some are held into place with a loop around the ear. These styles are normally more comfortable, although they may be less secure. The others are held in place by being jammed into your ear - and usually prove to be less comfortable.

Factors to consider


Cost
The cost is an obvious issue, something that you really need to think about.

Ergonomics

1. Check to see if the device is easy to quickly and conveniently put on your ear then take it off again.
2. Are the control buttons on the headset easy to use?
3. The headset should be comfortable to wear for long phone calls.
4. Can you use it with a pair of glasses?
5. Check to see if you can wear it with either ear.
6. When you aren't wearing it, you'll need to se how you would carry it with you.
7. The weight is important as well, as you don't want something that has the risk of falling off.

Ease of use.

1. The commands and controls should be easy to remember.
2. The volume level should be easy to adjust.
3. The unit should turn on quickly.
4. The manual should be very well written and easy for you to understand.
5. There should be a support number for you to call if you should experience any types of problems.

Features

1. You'll need to know about the battery, the talk time, type, and how to tell when it is going dead or fully charged.
2. How many devices can the unit be paired with?
3. Compatability is also important, as well as the warranty period.
4. Check the sound quality for both sending and receiving audio.
5. What type of range does the headset offer you?

Other important capabilities include voice tags, last number redial, tranfer calls, 3 way calling, link to other phones, call reject, and mute. You'll also want to note if it looks attractive, and if it's too big or too small.

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Bluetooth Technology Intro

The technology of Bluetooth is nothing new, but in many respects it can still seem like more of a buzz word rather than an accepted technology. You may see the ads for Bluetooth enabled devices, although you still may be wondering what it is.

Capabilities
The Bluetooth definition is a wireless technology that is a worldwide specification for a small form factor, low cost solution that will provide link between mobile devices and other electronic
devices.

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Bluetooth Technology: The Way to Go With Wireless Connections

When talking about wireless connections, Bluetooth has become the buzzword today.

Consider what is being featured and advertised as main highlights of “latest release” devices, and the chances of Bluetooth being listed down would be quite big. Be you be looking into the features of a “latest release” digital camera, printer, mobile phone or even personal computer, Bluetooth technology is bound to be a highlighted feature, simply defining just how popular Bluetooth has gotten to be today.

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Connecting Many With Bluetooth

Constantly evolving, the technology of Bluetooth started off as a basic wireless connection standard but has since then been adapted and proven with many different uses and functions.

A good example is Bluetooth for cell phones. It enables mobile users to connect to their hands free headset without using wires. Bluetooth technology will also allow mobile phone users to connect with their hands free kit as well.

Another handy use of Bluetooth is file sharing. It allows the sharing of files between two cell phones, between a cell phone and computer, which makes the sharing of files a snap. If you have a cell phone and computer, you can easily transfer data between the two.

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Going Wireless with Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth. You may have come across the word. Be it on brochures of mobile smartphones, advertisements for personal digital assistants, specification lists of digital cameras, printers or any other “latest release” gadget, the world Bluetooth is something which has become quite common, indicated as an integrated feature built into many popular tech gadgets today.

Basically, Bluetooth technology allows electronic items to wirelessly communicate with each other, sharing files and other electronic data. Utilizing a globally unlicensed short range radio frequency, Bluetooth is basically a specification for wireless personal area networks, or PAN. It is basically how many items, like mobile phones, printers, digital cameras, human interface devices like computer game pads, successfully connect with each other, wirelessly.

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Bluetooth Wireless Networking

Bluetooth technology offers three different types of defined ranges, based on output ranges. Class 1 devices are the most powerful, as they can have up to 100 mW of power, with a regular antenna giving them a range of around 130 - 330 feet.

The class 2 devices are lower power, offering up to 2.5 mW of power. A regular antenna will give them a range of around 50 - 100 feet. Class 3 devices use even less power, up to 1 mW of power to be exact. With a regular antenna, they will have a range of around 16 - 33 feet.

Even though you may not realize it, Bluetooth wireless technology has never been intended for anything other than short distance types of communication. With Bluetooth wireless, the short range is actually a benefit.

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Features of the Motorola A630 GSM Bluetooth Cell Phone

The unique Motorola A630 GSM Bluetooth cell phone combines a sophisticated style in its attention-grabbing design and powerful connectivity features that modern living demands. Some of the main features of the Motorola A630 GSM Bluetooth cell phone, aside from the obvious Bluetooth technology, include a built-in antenna and VGA camera.

The small and sleek Motorola A630 GSM Bluetooth cell phone is not just a stylish handset. A close look would reveal that it is a flip phone. The Motorola A630 GSM Bluetooth cell phone has a typical keypad and a small screen on its outside but behind the screen is a wide display and a full-text 5-way navigating thumb pad.

This phone has a variety of features such as a complete QWERTY keyboard for quick messaging and a landscape-format color display (176 x 220 pixels). Set the phone flat and then open the hinge on the front to view the landscape color display, which is designed for quick Internet chatting, playing games, or sending POP3 emails.

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Key Learning Points Of Bluetooth

Bluetooth is easily the best in wireless handheld technology. When it comes to learning, Bluetooth can get quite complicated. To help you, you'll find the key learning points of Bluetooth below:

1. Bluetooth is an energy efficient, low overhead communication protocol that's ideal for interdevice communications.
2. Unlike infrared, Bluetooth doesn't require a line of sight.
3. Depending on the implementation, Bluetooth can have a range of up to 100 meters.
4. The specification of Bluetooth consists of a Foundation Profile Document and a Foundation Core Document.
   

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The Bluetooth Solution

The technology of Bluetooth will take small area networking to the next level by removing the need for user intervention and help keep transmission power very low to preserve battery power. Each transmission signal to and from your cellular phone will use just 1 mw of power, giving you
plenty of space on your battery to talk.

Bluetooth is a networking standard that will work on two levels:

1. It will provide agreement at the physical level, as Bluetooth is a radio frequency standard.
2. It will provide agreement at the level of protocol, where products will have to agree on when bits are sent, how many are sent, and how the parties in conversation can be sure the message recieved is the same one that was sent.

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The Future Of Bluetooth

Because it meets the basic needs of connectivity in close range, Bluetooth has a very bright future ahead of it. Bluetooth is actually the result of initiatives from nine leading communications and computer industry giants, including 3-COM, Sony, Lucent, IBM, Nokia, Microsoft, etc.

Since the forming of the original group, more than 1,800 manufacturers around the world have joined the initiative. According to reports, the Bluetooth technology is expected to be built into more than 100 million devices, with over 670 million enabled Bluetooth devices.

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How Bluetooth Works

Bluetooth devices will normally operate at 2.4 GHZ in the license free, globally available ISM radio band. The advantage to this band includes worldwide availability and compatibility. A disadvantage to this however, is that the devices must share this band with other RF emitters. This includes automobile security systems, other wireless devices, and other noise sources, such as microwaves.

To overcome this challenge, Bluetooth employs a fast frequency hopping scheme and therefore uses shorter packets than other standards within the ISM band. This scheme helps to make Bluetooth communication more robust and more secure.

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Bluetooth Specifications

Below, you'll find several specifications for the well known Bluetooth:

1. Throughout the United States and even Europe, the range of frequency is 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHZ, with 79 1-MHz RF (radio frequency) channels. The frequency range in Japan is 2,472 to 2,497 MHz with 23 1-MHz RF channels.
2. A data channel of Bluetooth randomly hops 1,600 times per second between the 79 RF channels.
3. Each Bluetooth channel is divided into time slots, with each one being 625 microseconds long.
4. A Bluetooth piconet has one master and up to seven slaves. The master will transmit in even time slots, while the slaves will transmit in odd time slots.

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Using Bluetooth

The amazing technology of Bluetooth presents a great way of exchanging data between two wireless devices. Unlike telephones, there are no wires or messy leads to worry about. You can enjoy wireless communications with short distances of up to thirty feet.

Bluetooth also offers interoperability, meaning that you can use your portable Bluetooth device to connect with existing Bluetooth points. This way, you won't have to carry a data lead or CDs of drivers around with you everywhere you go. You can enjoy the best of wireless without having to worry about installing your software.

With today's Bluetooth, you can use your PDA and cell phone to surf the net or check emails as you travel. If you are in the business field, this can be very beneficial, especially if you like to check your email throughout the day. Bluetooth will enable you to check your email no matter where you are - which is great news for those who like to travel.

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Bluetooth Versions

Version 1.1 and earlier

Since the technology of Bluetooth was introduced in 1998, several specification versions have been released. Versions 1.0 and 1.0B had too many issues and problems for manufacturers to develop devices for Bluetooth. The main issue was the lack of communication among the devices.

The core specification version 1.1 is the first successful operating version of Bluetooth. Version 1.1 corrected a majority of the bugs and problems found in earlier versions.

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Some of the Most Common Bluetooth Products

These days Bluetooth technology has become the standard when talking about connecting various devices with each other, allowing tasks like data transfer to successfully work out, wirelessly.

Poetically named after King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark and Norway, Bluetooth technology “unites” all sorts of products through the utilization of low power radio signals, on a 2.45 gigahertz frequency, which is actually between 2.402 gigahertz and 2.480 gigahertz radio frequency band. King Harald, whose reign came in the late tenth century, is quite famous for uniting the warring tribes of Denmark during his time as King, defining the “poetic” nature of the Bluetooth name.

With the ever rising popularity of Bluetooth technology, caused by its impressive universality as a means for devices to connect with each other and its wireless nature, it really isn’t a wonder why many Bluetooth products abound the electronic device market.

Here are two of the most popular, and most common, of Bluetooth products available for one and all.

Bluetooth Headsets for Mobile Phones

These Bluetooth products could be easily defined as the wireless class of the hands free kits, which comes in packaged with most mobile phone brands. Hands free kits for mobile phones allow mobile phone users to take calls without having to physically put the phone to one’s ear, giving users the ability to do other things while taking calls.

As with all Bluetooth products, Bluetooth Headsets for Mobile Phones are wireless and could be easily connected with one’s Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, easy as one, two and three. This selfsame wireless nature makes Bluetooth Headsets for mobile phones convenient hands free kits, outperforming them in this aspect.

Bluetooth Headsets for Mobile Phones are among the most popular of Bluetooth products simply because they are great accessories to have, complementary to mobile phones, which are items most persons have, these days. And they are wireless too.

Bluetooth Dongles or Bluetooth Adapters

As Bluetooth products, Bluetooth Dongles or Bluetooth Adapters give personal computers which don’t come with integrated Bluetooth capabilities the chance to connect with other Bluetooth items. They are basically Bluetooth products which work in conjunction with a computer program, giving non-Bluetooth computers the avenue for Bluetooth connections.

Because of their appearance, Bluetooth Dongles or Bluetooth Adapters are often mistaken for USB Portable Flash Disks, which are basically popular portable storage devices used by many. They do not, in any way, work as Flash Disks, but rather boast the same physical appearance as these items.

So there you have it, two of the most popular Bluetooth products out in the market today. There are actually more Bluetooth products out there. These two simply represent the most top selling of Bluetooth products, which stands testament to the importance of Bluetooth technology in gadgets today.

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Bluetooth Adapters: Gateways to the World of Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth technology has become a standard feature in almost all electronic gadgets being produced today. Being the “superstar” that it is, Bluetooth technology boasts two impressive features. One, Bluetooth technology connects with Bluetooth enabled devices wirelessly. Two, regardless of device or gadget class, as long as there is Bluetooth, connection is possible, making Bluetooth technology quite versatile and universal, allowing the possibility of data transfer between various items.

Bluetooth enabled digital cameras could now transfer pictures to personal computers, without the hassle of wires. Personal Computers could now access Bluetooth enabled printers wirelessly, though the utilization of Bluetooth technology. Mobile Phones with Bluetooth features could easily connect to Bluetooth enabled personal computers, or Bluetooth enabled printers or with other Bluetooth enabled gadgets, like portable keyboards or Bluetooth capable Hands Free Kits. 

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The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Car Speakerphone HCB-120: A Class in Itself

With the rising popularity of Bluetooth technology, a number of Bluetooth Accessories could now be found in most electronic shops all over the world. Because of the universal connectivity boasted by Bluetooth Technology, a variety of Bluetooth Accessories are made available to one and all, each functional, smart and convenient.

Providing a safer and simpler way of taking calls when inside one’s car, Bluetooth Car Kits are great products to have, allowing drivers to take calls, while dedicating both hands to driving. Bluetooth Car Kits are basically extensions for mobile phones. Think of them as dedicated speakerphones which pair with Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, and you’ve basically got the base concept behind Bluetooth Car Kits.

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Introduction To Bluetooth

Bluetooth was designed to allow low bandwidth wireless connections to become easy to use so even those who are new to wireless can use them.

Version 1.1 of Bluetooth describes a low power, short range wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to send data at rates up to 720 kilobits a second.

The specification for Bluetooth provides for different classes of radio that allow transmission ranges of up to 100 meters by boosting the radio power. The technology of Bluetooth isn't limited to line of sight transmission since it uses directional waves that are capable of transmitting through many obstructions.

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