Bluetooth is a technology designed to allow collaboration between differing industries such as the computing, mobile phone and automotive markets.
It was created and promoted by Agere, Ericcson, Intel, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Toshiba and hundreds of associate and adopter companies.
Current capabilities of Bluetooth products include:
* Exchanging files, business cards and calendar appointments with groups of other Bluetooth users
* Transferring and synchronizing files between devices
* Connecting to localized content services in public areas
* Functioning as remote controls, keys, tickets and e-cash wallets
* Eliminating the need for wired connections between electronic products and accessories
The technology is named after 10th century Danish King Harold Blatand, or Harold Bluetooth in English. During the formative stages of the trade association, a code name was needed for the effort.
Several members thought that since King Blatand had been instrumental in uniting warring factions in what is now parts of Norway, Sweden and Denmark, the name was appropriate.
