Socket Expands Bluetooth Wireless Technology Product Offerings with Cordless Serial Adapter.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2003 Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT, PSE PSE 1. pale soft exudative pork. 2. portosystemic encephalopathy. :SOK) New Adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. Replaces Serial Data Cables, Augments Socket's Serial Product Line, and Addresses the Need of Customers to Easily and Cost-Effectively Communicate Cordlessly Between Legacy Equipment and Notebooks/Pocket PCs Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT, PSE:SOK), the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, today announced the expansion of its Bluetooth(R) wireless technology product line with a new cordless cord·less adj. Having no cord, usually using batteries as a source of power: a cordless telephone. cord serial adapter A device that adds a serial port to a computer. It plugs into the USB port and contains one or more serial port sockets. See serial port. . Socket's Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology replaces a conventional RS-232 serial data cable, creating an easy-to-use, cable-free connection between existing equipment and Bluetooth enabled notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. or Pocket PCs. The Cordless Serial Adapter adds to Socket's industry leading position in offering plug-in serial adapters for notebooks, laptops, and PDAs. "As Bluetooth technology becomes more widely available, users are quickly finding new ways to implement it," said Patti Cassalia, senior product marketing manager for Socket's Bluetooth wireless technology product line. "We've developed the Cordless Serial Adapter to benefit users seeking to protect their investment in legacy equipment, while quickly, easily, and cost-effectively moving into the world of cordless communications." The Cordless Serial Adapter removes the cabling from any device that has a standard 9-pin serial port by using Bluetooth wireless technology. No software installation on the host device is required. Just plug in the adapter and the cordless serial connection is made, enabling users to take advantage of Personal Area Networking easily and quickly. The product uses an internal antenna and is Class 2, Bluetooth 1.1 compliant. It supports the Bluetooth General Access Protocol, Service Discovery Protocol, and Serial Port Profile. The Socket MyConfigurator(TM) software works with Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP. It enables settings such as baud rate A redundant reference to baud. Baud is a rate. baud rate - baud , flow control serial port parameters, discoverable mode, connectable mode and security mode to be custom programmed. Pricing and Availability A limited number of early adopter seed units will be available in late June to Socket's developers and key partners. Ordering information will be posted on Socket's web site when available. About Socket Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection Company, provides a broad range of connection products for Windows-powered handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. , including connection kits with Bluetooth wireless technology, wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area cards, digital phone cards, 56K modem cards, Ethernet cards See Ethernet adapter. and GPS solutions. Socket also provides bar code scanning products and peripheral connection serial cards for laptops and other mobile devices. The company believes its Mobility Friendly(TM) products lead the market with the smallest footprint and most Battery Friendly(R) power consumption in their class, while being easy to install, use and maintain. Socket products work with a variety of handheld devices including Pocket PCs, Palm PDAs and mobile phones. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. Newark is an enclave, completely surrounded by the city of Fremont. The population is currently 43,693. Geography The southern end of the San Francisco Bay lies near the western edge of the city. , and can be reached at 510/744-2700, or on the Internet at www.socketcom.com. Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company and Mobility Friendly are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein are those of their respective owners. |
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