Bluetooth is a widely recognized wireless standard developed by Ericsson who intended to use this technology in order to reduce the use of cables over short distance such as 10 meters. Bluetooth utilizes short-range radio links to exchange information providing wireless connectivity between mobile devices. The Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group), currently with about 2800 members (comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries) is promoting the development of this technology and bringing it to market. The development of Bluetooth access points has extended the range of Bluetooth cell up to 2000 meters.

The launching of 4G terminals that is now taking place makes it easier to utilize Bluetooth technology for sending voice and data over a network. It also facilitates the use of a stationary network by small-embedded systems (for example, Internet access in mobile communication).

In the past few years Bluetooth technology has attracted a lot of attention worldwide because of the enormous industrial interest for this concept and for the advantages it provides.


The name Bluetooth goes back to the Viking king Harald Blåtand. He was an avid consumer of blueberries, thus the name Bluetooth. King Harald preferred to solve conflicts by communicating with people, suggesting that the name Bluetooth is appropriate for this standard.