Blog Post #5

EOTO Technology 

The technology that I learned about is the history and impact of Bluetooth from Luis Rolando Robles Delgado. Bluetooth technology has come a long way, and its historical origins backdate to 910/911 AD in Denmark. This was named after the birth of King Harald Gormsson. He was known to unite the country of Norway in 958 AD. More importantly, he was notable for his dead tooth, which had a greyish-blue color, leading to the nickname "Bluetooth." The Bluetooth logo pays homage to his first initial (H) and the first letter of his nickname (B). It is so interesting that a 20th-century invention was inspired by the mid-900 AD.

In 1996, 'Bluetooth' was the temporary code name for technology created by Jim Kardach, a representative from manufacturer Intel, in a meeting between the former, Ericsson, and Nokia. He worked alongside Jaap C. Haartsen and his team from Ericsson's time to find a way to allow mobile devices to get short-range radio connections. From codename to notable term is a testament to its global effect on society. 

Today, Bluetooth is overseen by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, which has more than 35,000 member companies in the areas of telecommunication, computing, networking, and consumer electronics, trading sites. They are currently working on advancements in smart living including toys, tools, appliances, lights, etc. 

Luis Delgado provided great insights into the positive and negative impacts of Bluetooth on society. A wide range of devices, including wireless headphones, Apple watches, televisions, cellphones, and countless other devices support Bluetooth in one way or another. Interestingly, Luis noted Bluetooth is incorporated in almost every industry, from healthcare to marketing.  Additionally, this eases the way to transfer data without an internet connection, especially if they are large files.  However, the potential risks associated with Bluetooth are worth mentioning, especially the health risks. There are increases in pregnancy loss, ADHD with children, and radiation exposure, which are all important concerns.

Bluetooth was developed with the goal of enabling wireless, short-range, and low-power communication. It aimed to aid the inconvenience of tangled wires, provide secure connectivity, and enhance the battery life of connected devices. As a result, Bluetooth has become a highly versatile and widely adopted technology, finding applications across a wide spectrum of personal and professional domains.