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Friday, February 1, 2013

How To Find Bluetooth Software Online for Free Downloads!

The Bluetooth technology has become one of the major players when it is about transferring music, images, videos and other considerable data from one cell phone to another one, within a close range of distance.
But in the present times, it has turned out to be a vital player when we talk about the wireless technology connectivity for Smartphones and computers; along with connections to the World Wide Web. Most of the computers and Smartphones that are made available these days; specially laptops, have an incorporated Bluetooth system which can be utilized immediately.



For all the Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and PCs, we perhaps still require to obtain a Bluetooth software download before we can actually start making use of the technology. Fortunately, we can come across several useful sites over the Web that can assist us with a free download, anywhere and anytime we want.

•    Windows Compatibility

Since most of the Smartphones and computers these days are making se of Windows as their operating system, you will be able to find numerous Bluetooth programs for download that are very well compatible with the Windows operating system.

The latest Windows version provides users with several options concerning these applications downloads whereas the older versions also supported these Bluetooth applications, but the selection very pretty limited.
To figure out if your operating system is compatible with your chosen Bluetooth software program, the specifications and system requirements are normally listed on the site that offers the downloading facility.

In case the software you have decided on is not compatible with your device, the site will provide you with alternative options to download which will be very much compatible with your Operating Systems version. You will also find a list of other major operating systems that are supported by specific software downloads so that users can acquire Bluetooth software download, no matter which Operating System they are using on their Phones or PCs.

•    Free Updates and Downloads

Typically, all of these application programs are free to download, and updates will be made available from time to time, and can be easily downloaded for free. But sometimes, the updates are only supported by the latest OS version, therefore you need to figure out prior to downloading if it is going to support the program well or not.

However, if you are looking for premium services, you can always opt for professional versions that will offer you more features for a minimum fee.

Last but not the least, you need to check out the site’s authenticity and credibility is exceedingly imperative to prevent us from downloading spammy content to your systems which could severely damage your devices.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Bluetooth Certification 101



Bluetooth certification is one additional step in the many challenges you will face before you can be you can go to a retailer and proudly see your product on the shelf. Or even proudly see that people are buying it and the retailer is out of stock! So let’s try and see how one can pass the Bluetooth software certification process. It’s not that complicated and should not be that costly.



First question that we get asked all the time: If our product uses Bluetooth, does want absolutely need to go through Bluetooth certification? The answer is Yes, yes and yes. Even if Bluetooth is only used to connect two devices on the proprietary link? Yes and Yes. Even if the Bluetooth product never connects to any phone or other Bluetooth device? Yes. Even if it is used in private industrial areas? Yes. Even if I do not the Bluetooth Logo on my product? Yes again.

Now the next question is Why? The answer is that for anybody who licenses Bluetooth technology (i.e. buys a Bluetooth chip or designs anything using Bluetooth Protocols) needs to follow the Bluetooth licensing. So Bluetooth does not require you to pay any patents or anything like that. That is the reason the Bluetooth chips are low cost. However, they require you to certify each product that you want to produce and take to market.

Step1, register. You can register for free at http://www.bluetooth.org/login/register/ and become an adopter member. You will find there a lot of information you need to certify.

Step2: Create a project you need to login to the QLI and start a new TPG project by entering a project name and expected qualification date. You can create as many projects as you wish and there is no charge for doing so, unless you qualify.

Step 3: Then you begin your TPG project and define what components of the Bluetooth protocol you will be using (ex: What Profiles? Bluetooth Low Energy or only Classic Bluetooth?) online. Once you are done, the TPG checks whether there are no inconsistencies (ex: you are using a Classic Bluetooth profile but only Bluetooth low energy). You can immediately correct these inconsistencies.

Step4: You can then generate the test plan from the TPG. The test plan will automatically compute all of the latest testing requirements of the Specifications and Qualification Program required to be completed prior to qualification and listing. The test plan is produced in Microsoft Excel format and can be saved on your computer.

Step5: Run all the tests needed. This usually is made at a certified test house using for example a Rhode Schwartz BITE tester. For some software components, you can the Bluetooth Profile Tuning Suite (PTS). The PTS is a PC-based test tool created by the Bluetooth SIG. The PTS automates protocol and profile testing producing.

Step6: File the paperwork, purchase a QDID and list!

Note: If you are using Bluetooth components that have already been tested such as for example MiniStak and Melody (http://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_editQDL.cfm?qid=19755).  

The Substeps of running the test plan are described in the diagram below (source: Bluetooth SIG).