Rearview Mirrors Feature Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth is a product of modern technology. To take advantage of it, the same has been integrated to different gadgets. The most recent is its integration to - rearview mirror. Said mirror was introduced by LG at this year's 3GSM show in Cannes, France.

LG Bluetooth enabled rearview mirror for cars displays caller ID information at the center of the mirror's face. Aside from the caller ID information, the LG Bluetooth enabled rearview mirror is also equipped with a speakerphone for hands free use of the phone while driving. Said rearview mirror is powered off the car. However, it also has a built-in battery to allow about 150 hours of standby or 7 hours of talk time between recharges.

The mirror also features echo cancellation and pairing for up to 3 Bluetooth-enabled devices. It also supports both headset and hands free profiles. Other versions of said rearview mirror have greater capabilities. The one launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has allows 200 hours of standby or 10 hours of talk time between recharges. It has a heads up display on the mirror itself for caller-id. Further, it has the capacity to broadcast modulate to the FM radio inside the car.

Bluetooth enabled rearview mirrors are bigger than most of car mirrors. They offer drivers information like caller ID without the worrying much about taking the eyes off the road for too long.

There has been no word on when these Bluetooth enabled rearview mirrors will be made available to car owners. With regards to automakers, plans of integrating Bluetooth to rearview mirrors are observable. Auto analysts say that in less than no time automakers will make this technology a striking feature. They are expecting that the 1987 Toyota Corolla rearview mirror as well as the Dodge mirror tow truck will be two of the vehicles that will be featuring the new car technology.

According to aficionados, when versatility and reliability become an issue on rearview mirrors, Ford, Toyota, Dodge, and Chevrolet are the reputable auto companies to bank on. Their rearview mirrors are engineered to deliver state-of-the-art quality and performance.

Tracy is a 29 year old researcher and writer from Dallas, Texas with extensive experience in writing auto-related articles and covering automotive related events. She is currently a contributing writer for a leading automotive e-zine

Bluetooth Technology: Hype Or A Glimpse Into The Future

Although the average consumer has only recently begun to discover the joys of Bluetooth technology, it has been around for quite a while now. The fact that it has been around means that there are quite a few products that are now able to support and utilize this technology and those numbers are growing each year. Currently you can find many Bluetooth supported laptops, cell phones, and PDAs.

The recently discovered technology that Bluetooth offers uses short range radio signals in order to replace wires and cables that were once required to transfer information from one device to another. The most hallowed capabilities of this technology is its use friendly lack of complexity, its ability to hold a true connection without constant interruptions, its lower power consumption, and its affordability. Bluetooth was made to operate in areas where 'noisy' frequencies often prevent other wireless connections to flourish. Bluetooth uses a fast acknowledgement and 'frequency hopping' application in order to maintain a smooth connection.

Bluetooth radio frequencies move at 2.4 GHz, which requires no licensing in order to use. Using this particular frequency allows the avoidance of interruptions from other frequencies and signals. Bluetooth radio also moves much more quickly than other similar systems because it utilizes shorter packets.

History of Bluetooth

Bluetooth can be traced to the King of Denmark from 949 to 981. Harold Bluetooth was famous for his ability to help people communicate with one another more effectively. The characters on the Bluetooth logo come from characters in the runic alphabet. The reference to this particular king is somehow appropriate as Bluetooth technology also accomplishes the often-difficult task of keeping people connected and communicating effectively.

Bluetooth.org defines Bluetooth as a worldwide specification low cost radio solution. This small factor enables the communication of mobile devices with one another.

Bluetooth operates by using 2.4 GHz radio signals that are very similar to those used in many cordless home phones and wireless networking systems. Bluetooth has found a manner in which to limit interference while improving the quality of the transmission because of its heavy reliance on this frequency range. Bluetooth version 1.1 has made leaps and bounds in progress and as a result is not backwards compatible with previous versions.

The maximum rate at which Bluetooth can transfer data is 723 kbps and a range of anywhere from 60 to 120 feet. Bluetooth can be used for a wide variety of applications. Some of the more common current applications include laptops, PDAs, headphones, and printer adapters. Many laptops have Bluetooth adapters built in so that the laptop can easily communicate with other Bluetooth enabled devices. You can also use many USB adaptors in order to communicate with devices that are not graced with a Bluetooth adaptor.

Another great benefit of Bluetooth is the fact that it allows PDAs to easily sync wirelessly as well as to transfer data. Bluetooth is useful in headphones for cell phones in particular to allow hands free, wireless cell phone communication while driving, working, or performing any number of tasks that require the use of your hands.

Many new gadgets are wireless through the technologies that Bluetooth has introduced. A Bluetooth mouse and/or keyboard can be used at a distance of up to 30 feet for those who need to be farther ways from the computer. Bluetooth printer adaptors are particularly useful as they allow multiple users in a network to share printer access without a snake pit of wires to really confuse things.

While Bluetooth is inexpensive to use, the main reason it isn't more widely used is the initial costs required to implement this technology. The initial costs of installing a Bluetooth system are somewhat prohibitive and most companies aren't prepared to make this sort of investment in emerging technology.

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Sony Ericsson K510i - A Bluetooth compatible camera mobile from Sony Ericsson

Mobile phone users have been a hard to satisfy lot. Their needs and requirements have evolved with time and as of now, they are not satisfied with simple connectivity any longer. They want their handsets to be sleek in their looks as well as versatile in their capabilities. Camera mobile phones, 3g mobile phones as well as phones with mobile music options are the latest rage among phone users both in the UK as well as in other parts of the world.

The Sony Ericsson K510i is one such mobile handset model that has left an undeniable impact on the psyche of phone users worldwide. In this article, we explore the reasons behind this trend.

First and foremost, it needs to be said that the Sony Ericsson K510i is a Bluetooth compatible mobile handset model that also comes with advanced imaging capabilities. This Sony mobile phone is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel digital camera, which can be used to take quality photos as well as to record video clips. As an owner of this mobile phone model, a person can be sure of capturing all the memorable moments of his life; all that he has to do is to bring out his handset and he can then click some of the most precious moments of his life for posterity. The color screen is another key feature of the Sony Ericsson K510i, which enhances the pleasure of a person in using it.

An owner of the handset can then share the images and video clips so taken with others as multimedia messages or send them by attaching them to their emails. They can send emails from their handsets; the Sony Ericsson K510i supports standard push mail. This means that emails that a person receives would be forwarded to his or her mobile phone. In addition, this Sony mobile phone can be connected to other Bluetooth compatible devices such as Bluetooth phones, headsets and laptops. For latest hands you are free to visit our latest mobile phones page.

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A Simple Guide to Wireless Networking

 

Most folks want that laptop for work, school, or college. Most laptops these days are Wi-Fi enabled. That means that they have the wireless hardware and software built into the computer. To the average consumer, wireless is a form of magic. You turn it on and it works, right? Not always. Understanding the basics to wireless will help avoid frustration and headaches.

First, before we get into the basics of wireless networking, I have a few opinions to express.

It seems that everybody wants to go wireless with their laptops and desktop PC?s. Wireless for laptops makes sense, since they get moved around between work and home and points in between. You can always connect using the Wi-Fi network at work or steal bandwidth from someone else. There are hotspots all over. There are ethical questions involved with ?borrowing? your neighbor?s signal. Let your conscience be your guide.

Wireless for desktops is an open subject. Since most of us usually set our desktops up on our home or office workstations, they tend not to move around. The only benefit of having a wireless desktop is that you don?t have the expense and trouble of running Ethernet cable around your house. If you are not a DYI?er, an Ethernet cable installation is an extra outlay. If you?re lucky, your present PC is only a few feet away from your Broadband Modem. I personally prefer to have all my stationary PC?s hooked up with Cat 5 Ethernet cables. That way I don?t load up the wireless bandwidth on the router. We?ll talk more on bandwidth later.

There are hardware requirements to wireless networking. These are the things you need to communicate.

At home you need:

• (1) a Broadband internet connection (Cable or DSL modem),
• (2) a router to broadcast the wireless signal,
• (3) a wireless enabled computer.

You cannot set up a wireless network using a Dial-Up connection. Period.

I recommend that you power off your Broadband Modem and any existing computer systems before you begin the installation of the wireless router. The computing equipment will start to negotiate with your router automatically on start up. This will get you on the network without confusion.

The router and existing PC?s should not need any further configuration. The default or current settings should work. Your PC should already be set to DHCP in your Network Connections TCP/IP properties window. If it weren?t you would not have been able to connect to your ISP. This is a default setting of your PC.

The Broadband internet connection gear should already be present. That?s the Cable or DSL Modem that your Internet Service Provider installed when you got their service. It?s connected to the Cable or DSL filter connection coming from your wall. The Modem has two connectors as a rule. One for the Cable or DSL data into the Modem, and one RJ45 connector you probably have connected to the computer you have in service now.

You?ll need to unplug the Ethernet cable between the computer and the Modem. Reconnect that cable to your wireless router. It goes into a RJ45 connector usually labeled ?WAN? for Wide Area Network. The only other connection you will need to make is to connect another Ethernet cable between from one of the wired ports on the back of the router to your PC. There are usually 4 of them. Any one will do to reconnect your existing PC so it?s on the network. The existing PC will get it?s internet connection through this port. Your router?s default settings should allow you to start connecting to your Wi-Fi enabled computers.

If all the cables are correctly placed, you should now be able to get on the Internet from you existing computers and your wireless computers.

Some quick notes of interest:

• (A) Your Wi-Fi router is transmitting and receiving in the 2.4MHZ range. So are your Wi-Fi enabled computers. This is the same frequency range of a number of cordless telephones. You may have interference on your cordless phones once the Wi-Fi network is installed. If this occurs you?ll need to get 5.8 MHZ phones or put up with the noise.
• (B) One of the most common questions I get is ?I bought a wireless laptop and I can?t get on the internet. Why not?? If your wireless router is installed properly, then your wireless laptop may need configuration. Go to your Network Places or Network Neighborhood for a wizard to help you set up your computer for wireless.
• (C) Bandwidth is the volume of traffic you can sustain through your network. The more devices using the Wi-Fi network, the slower the network uploads/downloads will be.

Remember, your wireless network works a lot like your cordless phone system. You need a transmitter/receiver at each end. Think of the router as the base station and the wireless PC as the handset. You can?t talk on your cordless phone if the base station is unplugged. So without a wireless router in service, you can?t communicate with the Internet. Hotspots are just spillover signal from someone?s wireless router.

Randolph M. Wells
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
IT Training and Certification Consultant
IT Project Management Specialist