[0] New Plantronics Bluetooth Headset Powered by WIDCOMM Protocol Stack; Embedded Bluetooth in Lightweight Small Form Factor Device Announced at CTIA and CeBIT.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2001 WIDCOMM Inc., a world leader in Bluetooth(TM) software and networking solutions, and Plantronics, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PLT PLT psittacosis-lymphogranuloma venereum-trachoma (group); see Chlamydia. PLT psittacosis-lymphogranuloma venereum-trachoma (group). ), the world leader in communications headsets, today announced their joint development efforts to bring an all-new lightweight headset with Bluetooth wireless technology to market by summer 2001. Plantronics selected WIDCOMM Protocol Stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). technology to supply the core Bluetooth capability for the new Plantronics M1000 Wireless Headset See headset. , announced this week at CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. and CeBIT. The agreement between Plantronics and WIDCOMM called for porting WIDCOMM's Bluetooth Protocol Stack for Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. (BTE) to a second-generation Bluetooth chipset for integration into the headset. WIDCOMM's BTE is a completely integrated development software suite that enables Bluetooth wireless technology to be added to any embedded system Any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. quickly and easily. Designed for mobile professionals, the new Plantronics M1000 Wireless Headset weighs only 26 grams and delivers better sound quality and longer talk times than products based on first-generation chipsets. The new headset will provide hands-free communications with other Bluetooth devices, such as mobile phones and PDAs. "Our research clearly shows that mobile users expect a Bluetooth headset to be compact, lightweight and stylish. With the help of WIDCOMM's embedded technology, we are able to create and manufacture a lightweight wireless headset," said Joyce Shimizu, president of Plantronics' Mobile Division. "WIDCOMM's leadership in embedded Bluetooth solutions has enabled us to significantly reduce time-to-market for our new M1000 Wireless Headset." "WIDCOMM's vision is to enable people to access information and services from their mobile devices anytime, anywhere. The new Plantronics headset offers great sound quality, superb comfort and thoughtful design. It's a perfect example of the type of high-quality mobile devices the world is waiting for," commented Hiep Pham, WIDCOMM president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We're honored to work closely with Plantronics. They're a prestigious partner that has both the technical expertise and the marketing strength to leverage our technology to produce one of the world's first and finest Bluetooth wireless headsets." About Plantronics Plantronics, Inc., introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. Already the number one supplier of communications headsets in the call center market, Plantronics has expanded into the office, residential, mobile/cellular and computer audio market segments. The publicly held company (NYSE:PLT), headquartered in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, city, United States Santa Cruz (săn`tə kr  z), city (1990 pop. 49,040), seat of Santa Cruz co., W Calif., on the north shore of Monterey Bay; inc. 1866. , Calif., was founded in 1961 and maintains offices in 19 countries with more than 2,600 employees. Plantronics products are sold and supported through a worldwide network of authorized Plantronics partners, and are available nationwide through retail, consumer electronics, cellular and PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. stores. Products and information about the company can also be found at www.plantronics.com or by calling 800/544-4660. About WIDCOMM WIDCOMM, Inc. ("Wireless Internet and Data/Voice Communications") is a leading provider of Bluetooth wireless connectivity solutions. WIDCOMM is the first company to take Bluetooth from cable replacement technology to the next level -- networking -- and the first to bring certified Bluetooth software to the world. The company's mission is to create core technologies that enable leading consumer electronics, networking, telecommunication and semiconductor companies to bring complete, interoperable Bluetooth networking solutions to market quickly and easily. For more information, please visit www.WIDCOMM.com. About Bluetooth The Bluetooth(TM) wireless 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 and handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is the body that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. (SIG), comprising leaders in the telecommunications, computing and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 2000 associate members and adopter companies, including WIDCOMM. Note to Editors: Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson, Sweden and licensed to WIDCOMM, Inc. and Plantronics, Inc. Plantronics is a registered trademark of Plantronics, Inc. |
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