Wireless Technology

Wireless technology is rapidly evolving, and is playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people are relying on the technology directly or indirectly. [Episode #1827, First broadcast: 3/20/2001] PacketVideo At the core of PacketVideo is a team of internationally acknowledged scientists: experts in the field of video telephony and video algorithm development for silicon solutions, and mobile interactive devices like PDAs, laptops, and SmartPhones. Built around the solid engineering core is a dynamic company that develops the enabling software for the encoding, transmission, management and viewing of full-motion video and audio over wireless telecommunications networks. Creative Strategies Tim Bajarin is recognized as one of the leading industry consultants, analysts and futurists, covering the field of personal computers and consumer technology. Mr. Bajarin has been with Creative Strategies since 1981 and has served as a consultant to most of the leading hardware and software vendors in the industry including IBM, Apple, Xerox, Compaq, Dell, AT&T, Microsoft, Polaroid, Lotus, Epson, Toshiba and numerous others. His articles and/or analyses have appeared in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time and Newsweek magazine, Businessweek and most of the leading business and trading publications. Bluetooth The Bluetooth technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), consisting of leaders in the telecommunications and computing industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The group includes founding members Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia