TDK Systems Licenses Bluetooth for Windows Software From WIDCOMM; Strategic Alliance to Focus on High-Performance Bluetooth Peripherals for PC Industry.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2001 WIDCOMM Inc., a leader in short-range wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and networking based on the Bluetooth(TM) wireless standard, and TDK TDK Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Council) TDK The Dark Knights (gaming clan) TDK Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo KK (TDK Electronics Co. Ltd. Systems, a leading company specializing in design, development and marketing of products for the wired and wireless markets, today announced a licensing agreement to incorporate WIDCOMM's Bluetooth for Windows(R) (BTW "By the way." See digispeak. (chat) BTW - By the way. ) software stack (1) A stack that is implemented in memory rather than in hardware registers. See stack. (2) A generic reference to a set of system programs or a set of application programs that form a complete system. See stack. in TDK Systems' product line of peripherals for personal computers, including PC cards and USB adapters. Under the terms of the agreement, TDK Systems has licensed WIDCOMM's Bluetooth Protocol Software for Windows (BTW) to use with a variety of PC cards, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. modules and USB dongles in multiple form factors. TDK Systems products provide PC OEMs, as well as contract manufacturers, full Bluetooth functionality for desktop computers. WIDCOMM's BTW software is a complete communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems solution that provides Bluetooth wireless technology for the Windows platform. In May 2001, WIDCOMM's BTW was certified by the official 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) for compliance with the requirements of the Bluetooth Specification version 1.1, and BTW supports all currently available software profiles for Windows. TDK Systems offers a Bluetooth USB adapter that conveniently plugs directly into the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. and allows users to access other Bluetooth devices as well as to connect to fixed PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. or ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. lines over a wireless Bluetooth link. TDK Systems' Bluetooth PC card provides a high performance Bluetooth 1.1 compliant connection from a laptop or handheld computer to a Bluetooth enabled phone, data point or other Bluetooth equipped device. "TDK Systems believes that interoperability is critical for Bluetooth success. We're working with WIDCOMM because they develop interoperable Bluetooth wireless software and hardware that is available here and now," said Nick Hunn, TDK Systems' managing director. "This WIDCOMM and TDK Systems alliance offers a strong competitive advantage because we are combining our core competencies," commented Andreas Malzach, WIDCOMM vice president of software business and general manager of WIDCOMM Europe. "TDK Systems excels in the world of telecommunications and computing, while WIDCOMM's expertise is in Bluetooth solutions. The collaboration will result in a range of new Bluetooth connectivity options for an ever-growing PC market." About TDK Systems TDK Systems Europe is an established division of TDK Corporation with development facilities in Europe and Japan, producing a range of products for the emerging wireless market, including Bluetooth, 802.11a, 802.11b and HiperLAN/2. As one of the first companies to develop LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and Modem PC cards, it is a recognized leader in GSM connectivity, supplying solutions to most major GSM handset manufacturers. This understanding of both PC and Telecomms places TDK Systems in a unique position to develop the converging wireless market. Bluetooth PC cards and USB adaptors are the first of TDK Systems' new global wireless solutions, which will be released in 2001 as Bluetooth 1.1 compliant products. All of TDK System' designs are aimed at turning wireless into a practical end-user solution, providing the ultimate in compatibility and interoperability. For more information, please visit www.tdksys.com. 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. |
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