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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: Wireless Technology Reformed

 

Sending information from one area to another, without being written on paper or through a messenger, used to be an idea that people in the past could have not imagined to exist at some point in time. Then came the concept of ‘wiring’ information through cables that spanned over a great deal of land; and during those times, the concept of eliminating the cords yet being able to send information, was a dream. However, even that dream was fulfilled, and as the years went by, sending/ transmitting of information wirelessly evolved. Nowadays, wireless technology has become a spirited factor in our lives – mobile phones, wireless Internet, laptops, infrared transmission, and so on. Life without these few devices and technological breakthroughs will be a pack of confusion. In simpler words, our lives will become a mess. Wireless technology and the services they offer have eased and simplified many of the difficulties in our lives, bridged social gaps, and made life more luxurious for every person. Sending information, whether it is pictures, documents, files, music, videos, and so on, has never been so simpler and so quick. Within the course of this paper, the history, development, and manner of operation of wireless technology will be discussed, focusing upon Bluetooth technology and Wireless honesty (better known as Wi-Fi).

To begin with, the Swedish telecommunication company, Ericsson, pursued the concept of wireless technology and Bluetooth; the company was aiming to find a way using “radio interface that would prove low-cost and low-power” (Hatashita-Lee, n.d.).  The main objective of the project was “the elimination of wire clutter between different devices from differing industries. Creating a single wireless standard would unite computer devices and telecommunications” (Hatashita-Lee, n.d.).  Having settled their mission’s objectives, process on creating this technology has begun in 1995 and the technology being tested showed that there is a chance to achieve the concept.  “In 1998, Bluetooth technology was starting to take shape and led to the development of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)” (History of Bluetooth, 2007). These companies – Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Toshiba – endorsed and invested in the technology, and moved on to recruit 2400 other companies to adopt the technology and become part of the SIG. And these 2,400 companies included different industries, such automotive manufacturers, other computer manufacturing companies, and so on.  As for the name “Bluetooth”, it was chosen by Ericsson to refer to the concept of unity; loud, which translated to “Bluetooth”, was the name of a Scandinavian king that united Denmark and Norway when they were at war with one another. Following in his example, the communication company hoped to unite several devices with different functions and manners of operation by making them work with one another without the need of wires.

Moving on, Bluetooth technology was completely functional in 1999, and since then it has had several improvements in transmission speed, “power optimization and enhanced power control” (Hatashita-Lee, n.d.) enabling for faster transaction of files, and other media. And with the advancement of cellular phone technology, people became more connected, and communication became simplified with the transfer of calendar appointments, contact details, reminders, as well as media and entertainment files as mentioned above. Other advantages include connectivity of different devices, and an allowable connectivity range of 30 to 100 feet depending upon the version of Bluetooth (Hatashita-Lee, n.d.).  

Similarly, other wireless technology that allowed for the exchange of information came to existence. The 802.11 radio frequencies, or Wi-Fi, is also a low cost and faster alternative for wireless exchange used in almost all homes, offices, and cafes, yet it requires a great deal of electronics that may at times not be practical to fit in smaller devices, such as headphones, etc. However, Wi-Fi is currently the preferred wireless technology to access the Internet in places that offer it – hotspots – and within offices and homes, due to the greater range and faster connectivity. And when Wi-Fi cannot be used, Bluetooth technology is the preferred substitute.

In conclusion, the manner in which technology has progressed and continues to improve will continue to surprise every time, and it has the capability of making the world an even smaller place than it has already become. Moreover, with development in technology, comes a greater and finer luxury that mankind will enjoy. Also, it makes humans want to be pampered more and stand restlessly for the next technological development.

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Hatashita-Lee, K. (n.d.). Bluetooth History | eHow.com. eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | eHow.com. Retrieved November 17, 2012, from http://www.ehow.com/info_8065916_bluetooth-history.html

 

 

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Wi-Fi (networking technology) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 17, 2012, from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1473553/Wi-Fi

 

 

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Name : Ali Ahmed Yousef

Section : CEP

Words : 729