Bluetooth

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands—Cellenium Inc. launched a Bluetooth-enabled wireless vending system at this week’s Bluetooth Congress. The system allows vending machine operators to monitor stocked goods and machine performance and allows customers to use wireless devices to pay for vending machine …

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands—Red-M announced a collaboration with Commtag to develop always-on wireless push corporate networks to securely deliver real-time information and mission critical data to mobile devices at this week’s Bluetooth Congress in Amsterdam. “We believe that wireless push will …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. said it was chosen as Bluetooth module supplier for Microsoft Corp.’s next-generation wireless keyboard and mouse systems. The company will manufacture the modules with Microsoft’s human interface device (HID) profile embedded on flash memory, which …

DUBLIN, Ireland—The imminent launch of the XDA, an O2-branded mobile device manufactured specifically for that operator, is clear evidence that European operators are demanding more input into handset development. However, it is more likely to be an extreme but isolated …

LONDON—Red-M announced it was the supplier for the public wireless network on The World of ResidenSea, the residential cruise ship currently sailing the world. The network is based on Bluetooth wireless technology to offer anyone aboard access to Internet services …

DALLAS—Widcomm Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. unveiled a Bluetooth USB dongle reference design allowing wireless connectivity between a personal computer and peripherals without the need for software installation and configuration. The companies said the reference design supports up to 7 …

TEL AVIV—Commil announced it will demonstrate voice SCO handover at the upcoming Bluetooth Congress in Amsterdam June 11-14. The voice SCO handover demonstration allows users to move about while talking on mobile phones or using audio and video streaming without …

MANILA, The Philippines—Wireless communications will emerge as an integral part of the Filipino workplace as enterprises adopt mobile networks in their operations, according to Roger Wong, vice president for enterprise at Ericsson Telecommunications Pte. Ltd. Wong based his optimism on …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Datastick Systems Inc., developer of software and peripherals for Palm OS handhelds, announced it will develop a software interface exclusively for Oceana Sensor Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of OEM vibration sensors and smart, wireless sensing systems for machine …

TOKYO—Fujitsu announced this week PCs with Bluetooth technology and television tuners. With the new PCs, users can store and replay music or watch television programs. Users of the PC, called Airjuke, can transmit data from the PC to their audio-visual …

OTTAWA, Ontario—SiGe Semiconductor announced its RangeCharger-based PA2423MB power amplifier has been chosen by W-Link for use with it’s Class 1 Bluetooth products. SiGe’s power amplifier strengthens signal integrity in W-Link’s Bluetooth products to improve the performance of wireless data exchange …

BOSTON—TDK Systems announced it has added three new software applications for its Bluetooth products: TDK Mobile, TDK Dialer and TDK blueDial, which all allow users to back up and transfer data stored in mobile phones. With TDK Mobile, users can …

MUNICH, Germany—Infineon Technologies has set up a new local area wireless technology unit, signaling its plan to increase its research and development on Bluetooth and wireless LAN. “In order to enhance synergies in this area, the Bluetooth, WLAN, Wireless Control …

LONDON—Red-M announced a new in-building mobile voice strategy and roadmap that it believes will reduce call costs, lower voice infrastructure costs and improve employee productivity. According to Red-M, the solution integrates voice into Genos wirelessware and a new category of …

OXFORD, United Kingdom—After announcing its wireless initiative last week, BT Group said it is aware of the security concerns surrounding wireless local area network (WLAN) services. The company admitted it intends to address the issue by providing virtual private network …

SEATTLE—Microsoft Corp. unveiled a Bluetooth-enabled wireless mouse and keyboard solution at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference 2002, with plans to commercially market the devices later this year. The computer giant said the keyboard and mouse will be able to work …

Send press releases of new products for consideration for future “Products” updates to Global Wireless Products [Handsets/devices |Multimedia products |Wireless Internet technology | Messaging technology | Enterprise systems | Miscellaneous ] Handsets/devices Nokia Nokia introduced several new handsets that feature …

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Troy Wireless unveiled its Wireless WindConnect Bluetooth print adapter software for use with select Palm handheld computers. The printer software allows Palm handhelds with a Bluetooth Card to transmit information to Bluetooth compatible printers.

OXFORD, United Kingdom—With Bluetooth chipset manufacturers forecasting shipments of more than 90 million devices this year, the technology looks, eventually, like it is coming of age. The announcement last week by Apple to support the short-range wireless technology brings fresh …

HANNOVER, Germany—Zi Corp. reported its Bluetooth headset offered by its Zi Services business unit achieved the Bluetooth 1.1 qualification standard established by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. To obtain the certification, Zi’s headset underwent independent third-party testing by unaffiliated certification …

HANNOVER, Germany—Commil Ltd. said it will present plans for its Cellarion Bluetooth network system at next week’s CeBIT 2002 show in San Francisco. The system will use access points and gateways to support roaming and seamless session handover indoors, in …

REDMOND, Wash.—AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it added the Sony Ericsson T68 and the Nokia 8390 handsets to its portfolio of GSM/GPRS devices. The T68 has a color screen and Bluetooth capability. It operates on 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and …

CANNES, France-Colligo Networks Inc. announced Palm Inc. has licensed two of its Portable Collaborative Networking (PCN) applications to offer a new Bluetooth short-range wireless solution to business professionals. Colligo’s BlueChat private messaging and chat application and BlueBoard portable whiteboard that …

NEW DELHI, India—The Bangalore-based Wipro Technologies has announced a partnership with Graz, Austria-based Austriamicrosystems to jointly produce and market chipsets for the emerging Bluetooth wireless market. The alliance will make Wipro a complete solutions provider for the Bluetooth market, while …

CANNES, France—Colligo Networks Inc. announced Palm Inc. has licensed two of its Portable Collaborative Networking (PCN) applications to offer a new Bluetooth short-range wireless solution to business professionals. Colligo’s BlueChat private messaging and chat application and BlueBoard portable whiteboard that …