Cindy: Just for the record we have users here who have used Bluetooth headsets and have been really disappointed. The reason is most that they are to quiet. Of course other may have had different experiences.
Terry Bray System Support Analyst Adaptive Technology Services - Strategy and Planning Desktop Planning & Design ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS, Technology & Solutions -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of slerythema Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 1:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Bluetooth headset Here is an article that I found that is dated 2001. So apparently Humanware does not support using the bluetooth for a headset even though it is available from what Dean said earlier. If anyone knows different, I would love to hear from you. Cindy Article: Introduction One of the newest technologies that has been announced for PDAs is called Bluetooth, named after a Danish King called Harold Bluetooth who was able to merge all of Denmark. Bluetooth is designed to provide local connections between devices and peripherals close to you. These peripherals may include your PC for synchronization, a cell phone for internet access or remote headphone support and possibly internet access via an access point. This concept is currently being called a Personal Area Network or PAN.. This FAQ will provide additional details on Bluetooth. Some Specifics Bluetooth is designed to support up to 8 devices operating within a very small radius of 30 feet from each device. I personally have seen Bluetooth work farther than this, up to 50 feet so you may be able to do things that are outside of the specifications here. Bluetooth operates at 1 megabit per second for high speed communications. The 1 megabit connection is divided between a 64k connection for synchronous voice and a 768k connection for data so you can't get a true 1 megabit data connection.. It uses the 2.4 gHz frequency spectrum so you need to consider other devices that may interfere with communications such as microwaves, cordless phones, and 802.11b Wireless LANs. Microsoft has announced support for Bluetooth in Windows CE and the Pocket PC. Microsoft left the implementation of the Bluetooth protocol stack up to each vendor so make sure you ask your vendor what features they support. Profiles Bluetooth is defined as a series of profiles. Profiles are described as usage scenarios for devices including the communication speed, voice support, etc. For example there are profiles for Voice for remote headsets, data emulating a serial connection as well as network connection and there are other connections as well. So far each vendor has to define how they plan on using Bluetooth and what Profiles will be supported. Each device that you wish to communicate with needs to use support a profile that is compatible with a profile on your master device. Versions Right now there are 2 versions of Bluetooth called Bluetooth 1.0 and Bluetooth 1.1. With Bluetooth 1.0 users are required to "bind" with only one device at a time to use them with Bluetooth. With Bluetooth 1.1 users are allowed to communicate with up to 8 devices at the same time. Of course all of these devices must be Bluetooth 1.1 compliant. Conclusion While the concepts that Bluetooth offers are interesting and will be viable when they are available, we are midway through the process of defining the end user experience with Bluetooth. Until products are announced, and compatibility testing is complete, there is some uncertainty about interoperability and the features you can expect. So make sure you ask your vendor about Bluetooth interoperability between the different devices you want to use together to ensure compatibility. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > slerythema > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 3:17 PM > To: 'Braillenote List' > Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Bluetooth headset > > > Is this just WinCE that doesn't support it? I was looking on websites > at other headsets and there is a plantronics that specifically states > that it will work with bluetooth pda and phone. > > Cindy > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark > > Vincent > > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 3:03 PM > > To: Braillenote List > > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Bluetooth headset > > > > > > has this changed in the recent windows CE version dean? > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Dean Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Braillenote List" > > <[email protected]> > > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 7:42 PM > > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Bluetooth headset > > > > > > > Hi Cindy, > > > > > > As Windows CE 4.2 does not support the Bluetooth audio > > profile, there > > > are > > > no > > > headsets that will currently work with the BrailleNote > mPower or PK. > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Dean Jackson > > > BrailleNote Product Specialist > > > Humanware > > > 11 Mary Muller Drive > > > Christchurch > > > new Zealand > > > DDI: +64 3 940 2265 > > > Fax: +64-3-384 4933 > > > Email: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Internet: > > > www.humanware.com > > > Skype: > > > pulsedata-support-nz__________________________ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "slerythema" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[email protected]> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 7:01 AM > > > Subject: [Braillenote] Bluetooth headset > > > > > > > > >> I have two questions. > > >> > > >> 1. Why doesn't my Bluetooth headset work it is found? The BN > > >> recognizes the headset and then says unsupported. > > >> > > >> 2. 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