Java applications for a Bluetooth Platform (Computer Project)
The proliferation of sophisticated
electronic devices and growth of computer networking have provided
motivation for the development of Bluetooth standard. This short range
wireless technology allows different types of consumer devices, ranging
from mobile phones to digital cameras, to form spontaneous wireless
networks and exchange data. Bluetooth technology creates many new
possibilities for proving services to consumers.
The automated connection establishment
features of Bluetooth make it well suited for providing devices such as
PDA’s and mobile phones with access to public
wireless networks via access points. In addition, the short range
nature of the technology can be exploited so consumers with Bluetooth
devices can be provided with services that are most relevant to the
position of the access point. For example, a Bluetooth device could be
used to alert the user, who has just entered a store, that a product
location service is available.
In order to realise these
possibilities, consumers need access to applications that allows them to
take advantage of these services. Java application development
technology provides features such as portability, security and
robustness that makes it well suited for developing applications for use
on Bluetooth platforms. In particular, the Java 2 Micro Edition
platform aims to facilitate the development of portable applications for
embedded systems, which are typically more varied in their system
architecture and more likely to incorporate Bluetooth technology.
The objective for this project has
been to develop an experimental Java application for a Bluetooth
platform that allows a user in an airport cafe to order from the menu
and to check on flight times. This system uses the Compaq 3870 Ipaq to
model the user’s personal Bluetooth device and the Ericsson Bluetooth
Development Kit to model a Bluetooth access point. With further
optimisation, this system has applications for many kinds or wireless
services including mobile commerce, home and office automation, car
hire, hotel reservation and tourist information.
Author: Benjamin Williams
Source: University of Queensland
Author: Benjamin Williams
Source: University of Queensland
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