Bluetooth adaptor is used to establish Bluetooth connectivity across very short-range radio frequency bandwidth, making it a refinement of radio broadcasting. An example of such connection is between mobile phone and headset or computer and a mouse.
It uses Bluetooth technology thus helps in adding wireless connectivity to Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and other computers. As a result, it converts a traditional PC into a Bluetooth PC, which is capable of communicating with other digital devices within range.
This device is usually attached through a PC Card, a USB port or a Memory card. It can also be plugged into the motherboard via the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus inside the computer.
The following are the different types of Bluetooth adaptor and their brief descriptions:
Bluetooth Printer Adaptors
This type of Bluetooth adaptor makes printer sharing exceptionally convenient by removing the need for any special configurations or wires on a typical network.
You can perform printing to any compatible HP printer from handheld computers, desktops or mobile phones easily from anywhere in the office or home.
Onboard Bluetooth Adaptor
Many Laptops have this type of Bluetooth adaptor that enables its operating system to automatically connect with any Bluetooth devices within range.
USB Bluetooth Adaptors
It is a type of Bluetooth adaptor used by desktop or laptop systems that do not have an adaptor built in the system.
The Targus USB Bluetooth Adaptor is an example of this type of adaptor. It facilitates any personal computer to develop into a control center for Bluetooth-enabled mobile peripherals.
This device is usually plug into the USB port of a computer and permits full synchronization between a personal computer and the address books and calendars in a mobile phone or handheld computer.
It incorporates computer and mobile phone technologies offering greater flexibility for voice and messaging communications, which includes the capacity to utilize the computer to obtain and react to text messages sent to a Bluetooth mobile phone.
By using this type of Bluetooth adaptor, it facilitates the connection of up to 7 Bluetooth peripherals using the phone as a wireless modem.
BMW Bluetooth Adaptor
A new type of Bluetooth adaptor that has been designed to help drivers in safety and conveniently use hands-free mobile phone while driving. It will lessen car accidents caused by people attempting to converse on their cell phones while driving.
It utilizes plug-and-play adapters together with a compatible headset to receive any incoming and outgoing calls without taking your eyes off the road or removing your hands from the steering wheel.
It will also upgrade the cars audio system by allowing your cell phone to broadcast over any programming, thus preventing you from missing any important business contact.
In addition, it has voice recognition capability that enables dialing out as easy as speaking the numbers.