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[April 21, 2003]
Socket Communications Rolls Out New Bluetooth
Modules For PDA Integration
Socket Communications, Inc. said
its Embedded Systems Group has launched new Bluetooth modules for
integration into PDAs, peripherals, industrial automation equipment, and
many other products. Socket's KwikBlue Bluetooth modules coupled with
Socket's software protocol stack and value-added integration services are
ideal for companies that want to add Bluetooth wireless connectivity to
their product solutions.
KwikBlue modules are available in Surface Mount Device (SMD) packaging
as well as small footprint board-to-board connectible packages with an
on-board antenna. The basic integrated package includes the KwikBlue SMD
module for easy "drop-in design" to existing products. Socket
offers complete design-in engineering services that can supply variations
of the basic package to meet customer specifications for functionality and
space limitations. Special features include Socket's field upgradeable
connectivity implementation, special purpose "Virtual Machines"
(embedded customized user applications and interfaces), software
configuration, power management, external antenna connections, and more.
"Intermec is again pleased to partner with Socket Communications
on the new Bluetooth KwikBlue modules," said Arvin Danielson, VP of
R&D for Intermec Technologies. "Intermec was the first industrial
grade PDA supplier to provide a complete Bluetooth solution with its 720
Pocket PC handheld computers and 781 portable printers. Intermec's
Bluetooth solutions are used by customers worldwide. Bluetooth is now a
standard communications method for Intermec's handheld and portable
computers, mobile and portable printers and wireless scanner products.
Socket's KwikBlue modules are used to enable ease-of-use and true mobility
for customer applications."
"Socket's previous announcements with Parker Hannifin, Intermec
and EFI are clear indications that leading companies are selecting our
Bluetooth products for both current and future Bluetooth enabled product
offerings:, said Mike Gifford, founder and executive vice president of
Socket Communications. "Our new modules are already designed into
existing customer solutions, and we'll be incorporating them into a number
of our own Bluetooth-enabled products. Socket's Embedded Systems Group is
responsible for the sales of our KwikBlue modules, and the efforts of the
team are contributing to Socket's continued growth."
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