Bluetooth was neither the strongest in signal nor has the fastest in data transfer rate (See figure below). The Ultra-Wide Broadband (UWB), like Bluetooth, also relies on radio frequency for communication. UWB transmit signals at frequency above 500HMz. However, the technology transmit information through short pluses through a sinusoidal wave (Frenzel, 2011). UWB send pulsing signals from transmitter to receiver. The pulsing signal can cause reflection in enclosed spaces and can overlap the original signal (Frenzel, 2011). Pulsing makes information transfer between devices unreliable amongst multiple devices. Devices that uses the UWB would require an antenna because the low wave length limit the information transfer range (Frenzel, 2011).
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IrDA technology is also “designed for short-range, low-power unlicensed communications” found on mobile phones, notebooks, and handheld computers (Miller and Bisdikan, 19). However, IrDA utilize infrared information transmission and requires line-of-sight information paths while Bluetooth can connect to devices between obstacles. Infrared has a shorter electromagnetic wave length than radio waves and are stopped by a solid medium. Hence, Bluetooth’s radio wave connectivity is a better choice to incorporate into consumer products. Interestingly, there is overlap in application and development of IrDA and Bluetooth protocol. SIG worked with IrDA to include “an interoperability layer in which some protocols defined by IrDA are incorporated” to promote interoperability within some wireless applications (Miller and Bisdikan, 19). Bluetooth has effectively established its own market as well those of …show more content…
This push is the direct result of consumer, developer and educator influence on Bluetooth design through their wallets, ideas, and research. Bluetooth will transform consumer markets in the future. Development of social structure, cultural values, and economic incentives has shaped Bluetooth development into a social construct of technology. Bluetooth is the most competitive wireless technology on the market. Global socket integration and radio communication allows Bluetooth devices to be produced around the
IrDA technology is also “designed for short-range, low-power unlicensed communications” found on mobile phones, notebooks, and handheld computers (Miller and Bisdikan, 19). However, IrDA utilize infrared information transmission and requires line-of-sight information paths while Bluetooth can connect to devices between obstacles. Infrared has a shorter electromagnetic wave length than radio waves and are stopped by a solid medium. Hence, Bluetooth’s radio wave connectivity is a better choice to incorporate into consumer products. Interestingly, there is overlap in application and development of IrDA and Bluetooth protocol. SIG worked with IrDA to include “an interoperability layer in which some protocols defined by IrDA are incorporated” to promote interoperability within some wireless applications (Miller and Bisdikan, 19). Bluetooth has effectively established its own market as well those of …show more content…
This push is the direct result of consumer, developer and educator influence on Bluetooth design through their wallets, ideas, and research. Bluetooth will transform consumer markets in the future. Development of social structure, cultural values, and economic incentives has shaped Bluetooth development into a social construct of technology. Bluetooth is the most competitive wireless technology on the market. Global socket integration and radio communication allows Bluetooth devices to be produced around the