Foreword

My work with the Bluetooth wireless technology, which began long before it became Bluetooth, has been a privilege and an extremely rewarding experience. In 1997, when a few major players in the telecommunications and portable computing industries engaged in some initial discussions, no one could even dream of the unprecedented success the program was to enjoy a few years down the road. We all knew that there was a great need for a low-power, low-cost, short-range cable replacement, but from there to the overwhelmingly favorable industry and media response was a quantum leap.

The Bluetooth SIG managed from the beginning to focus on consumer requirements rather than just designing the technically best possible radio. A zero-cost license, ...

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