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 In order to maintain the almost-constant contact that has become commonplace in today’s society, people have taken to carrying their cell phones virtually everywhere. There is almost a feeling of disconnect that can be experienced when caught without it. This new trend, and the subsequent car accidents – of course, has led to the creation of laws banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. The answer to this
problem? Bluetooth technology and Bluetooth headsets paired with cell phones.
Bluetooth headsets offer a convenient wireless connection to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or computer. This hands-free capability allows users to access their cell phone to answer or make calls while leaving their hands free for driving. It also allows a user to walk freely about their office while dictating to a voice-activated word processing program in their PC. The freedom permitted by Bluetooth technology makes for a safer, more productive world, while still maintaining the pace we’ve become accustomed to.
Ericsson was the first to develop the technology to for these personal area networks or PANs. The radio waves used in Bluetooth technology are fast enough to be quickly received even in high-traffic “noisy” environments. Several more companies have picked up Ericsson’s ingenuity and created stronger and more reliable headsets over the last few years.
Currently, the average Bluetooth headset has a 30 foot range of use from the source. Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 are the most commonly used platforms. The second platform allows for frequency hopping as well as the ability to mask the hardware address over the radio wave to avoid tracking devices and the latter tripling transmission speed and increased usage range. See our Bluetooth Core Specifications Versions Page for an in-depth look at these versions.
Although some Bluetooth headsets can be used with non-Bluetooth phones, more often than not, a Bluetooth headset needs to be paired with a phone that has technology compatible with it. During setup, a radio-signal is sent from the Bluetooth device to the compatible hardware that sets up a link between the two. Want to learn more about pairing? Check out our Pairing page.
Wireless devices of any kind open the floodgates for security concerns. Hacking or hijacking wireless devices comes to mind. Because of the nature of Bluetooth headsets, the potential hackers’ location needs to be within the required range to access the device, making it more difficult for them to randomly choose a victim. Bluetooth headsets can also be turned off or placed into hidden mode when they aren’t being used, letting hackers doing a
general device search to pass on by with no knowledge of the existence of a device in their vicinity.
Bluetooth headsets have increased our ability to function safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, competitive world.
Look at the criteria:
- Hands-Free Capability
- Compatibility with several types of hardware
- Ability to avoid potential hackers with hidden modes
- Ever-increasing speeds, channels and ranges of use
Still want to explore the topic further? Our FAQ’s page can fill in the blanks.
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