San Diego, CA — (press release excerpt) — Pellico Systems has introduced a Bluetooth developers kit to give Sharp Zaurus developers a jump start into the the world of Bluetooth technologies. The kit contains two modules which can be used as a low power network connectivity solution by acting as a RS-232 cable replacement. By using the RS-232 port on the Zaurus, both the SD and CF expansion ports remain free for other uses and the PC module connects to the USB port so your existing serial ports are untouched.

Uses for the Zaurus “CellPhoneConnect” module don't stop there. It could be used to connect to a Bluetooth enabled cell phone for dialing and even for internet connectivity on the road. Or how about connectivity to the new Bluetooth enabled barcode scanners just hitting the market? And because Bluetooth is a much lower power consumer than WiFi (802.11) you won't be running for the charger or a new battery like you would with the WiFi WLAN solutions. And there is no extra software required when used as a cable replacement.

Summary of features . . .

• Hardware solution for Bluetooth cell phone connections
  
• Integrates a serial connection for PDA and other embedded devices
  
• No host software required, no Bluetooth stack, no licensing fees for the stack
  
• Ideal for connecting the Zaurus with cell phones or local area networks
  
• Act as a wireless sync cable replacement when used with the PicoAccessPoint.
  
• Implements the Bluetooth serial profile for Internet dial up connections
  
• Implements Bluetooth pairing and security key exchange in hardware
  
• One button operation for pairing
  
• Connects to multiple cell phones it is paired with
  
• Connects to multiple PicoAccessPoint for local network access
  
• Automatically connects to the nearest cell phone or PicoAccessPoint
  
• Allows pairing with up to 5 devices.
  
• Does not block keyboard cover or power supply connector on the Zaurus

The initial kit price is $119.95 (US).

 
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