Enabling Always On, Always Connected (AOAC) Computing with Bluetooth* Technology
Kristoffer Fleming, Mobile Computing Group, Intel Corporation Index words: Bluetooth, personal area networking, wireless communication
ABSTRACT
Robert J. Hunter, Mobile Computing Group, Intel Corporation
Jon Inouye, Mobile Computing Group, Intel Corporation
Jeffrey Schiffer, Mobile Computing Group, Intel Corporation
For the past several years, Intel has been exploring the space of an Always On, Always Connected (AOAC) usage mode for both the home and mobile personal computer. Intel is also one of the promoting companies of the Bluetooth* Special Interest Group, whose purpose is developing specifications for a new short-range wireless technology that, when coupled with advances in power management, smarter applications, cellular networks, and information kiosks, makes this vision a reality for mobile notebook platforms. The IEEE is currently examining the technology for their Wireless Personal Area Networking standard [8].
Other papers in this issue of the Intel Technology Journal provide an overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology [4,5]. This paper focuses on key mechanisms provided by the technology to support AOAC applications. These mechanisms are evaluated in terms of how well they support various AOAC applications.
