Signature - Q1, 2008 - (Page 1) Desktop | Q1 ’08 6 3 5 6 11 12 Connect | We’re Exponential | by Mike Foley What’s so significant about the number 10? Hint: It’s exponential. Inbox | The Readers Speak We answer a very timely question on simplifying the technology. In the News What’s new, what’s hot, what’s not – get the latest news from the Bluetooth SIG. Ask the SIG | Make the Move Have you qualified to the Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.1 + EDR? Perspectives | State of the Art A BQE makes the case for his peers, and a Hall of Famer reflects on 10 years. On the Cover 19 14 18 20 19 20 This musical amusement from MIT symbolizes the ongoing growth of Bluetooth technology. Photo illustration by Leonello Calvetti. Beatbug story on page 34. Bluetooth Technology in Motion | A Day in the Life | by Robert Ebisch How will you live, work and play in the not-too-distant future? We came up with 10 scenarios that illustrate how Bluetooth technology will transform the days to come. Bluetooth Technology @ Retail | A New Way To Pay | by Colleen Marble ROLLCOMM’s new ROLLPAY application puts the power to pay in your cell phone instead of your wallet. Secure and easy pairing keeps the process simple. Bluetooth Wireless Explorer | To Boldly Go Wireless | by Mike Sharsky When it costs as much as US$10,000 per pound to get to outer space, jettison those cables and use Bluetooth technology. NASA’s working to go wireless. Bluetooth Technology Interactive | Opt-in Innovation | by C.C. Williams Proximity marketing puts your message where the action is. Take a look at events that put Bluetooth enabled marketing on the streets and in the stands. 24 24 28 30 32 34 36 36 Checkout | In Stores Now We’ve got our eye on some of the hippest products in town. Bluetooth Technology 101 | The Web Your Way | by Jackie Zack TransSend technology lets you grab info from the Web for use on the run. Bluetooth Technology 501 | Ensure Excellence | by David English The Qualification Enforcement Program helps ensure interoperability. Get in the Game ˊ Josip Markic created a digital version of his favorite card game. How will you play? Wacky Apps | Gimme a Beat(bug) | by Colleen Marble If you’ve got rhythm, you can play the Beatbug. It’s fun, it’s cute, it’s wireless. [R]evolution | Games Gone Wild | by Keith Ferrell From Pong to Bluetooth enabled MPP quests, technology transforms gaming. Bluetooth Special Interest Group | 1
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