Just Geeky

The advances in technology in the past century have been extraordinary. From simple local communication abilities, to global, the world has been taking great strides in making technology a part of your daily life. The last few years have brought forth some truly unique technology, with the amount of wireless capabilities and products.

Bluetooth technology is by far at the front of the technological train. Bluetooth has changed the way we talk to people on phones from where we work. Some new products from Bluetooth have proved unique in that there are few like them.

Cell phones with bluetooth technology are completely wireless and compatible with your computer, PDA, Mp3 player, and now navigational system in your car. You no longer have to hold a phone and drive; the Bluetooth has allowed the phone to stay in your pocket as the car kit and phone become voice activated. If you would like to call someone you can simply speak the name and the phone will dial. You have the option of an earpiece and microphone or a system routed through your vehicles radio system. Whichever you choose this technology is sure to make talking on the phone much safer if you are driving.

Another interesting new technology with Bluetooth technology is the digital pen. The digital pen works with digital paper, writing just as you would with normal pens. You can simply write in your own handwriting on the digital paper and then place the pen in its home by your computer. The computer will upload the images from the pen right on to your computer. These pens may prove very handy for artists who would like to preserve some of the ideas they have without having to mess with a copier and scanner. The digital pen will also be useful for signature pages, you will not have to print and sign anymore, and you can sign the digital paper and upload on your computer with a touch of a button.

For navigational purposes there is nothing like the new product TomTom. This product has Bluetooth technology to give the most accurate directions available. With satellite navigation, it is currently in use in both Europe and North America. You can speak to the navigational system asking for directions to wherever you are going and TomTom will guide the way. No more time spent driving around lost or skipping the scenic route due to the chances of becoming lost. TomTom is so simple to use even a small child can operate it and get directions.

When you are in the market for new unique technological products Bluetooth has many to choose from. The advancement of wireless services is making life easier and more products accessible to people around the world.

October 10, 2008

By Anshu Shrivastava

Nokia Siemens Networks (News – Alert) and TELUS reportedly have entered into an agreement under which Nokia Siemens will provide TELUS (News – Alert) with radio access network and core network technology, including Flexi Base Station for TELUS’ new next generation wireless network.

TELUS has announced its plans to build – in association with Bell – a next-generation wireless network with equipment from Nokia Siemens. Initially, the network will be based on the latest version of high-speed packet access technology.

The network will complement TELUS’ existing 3G network solutions and future-proofs TELUS for a smooth transition to fourth generation technology based on the long-term evolution standard. A full national launch is expected by early 2010.

Eros Spadotto, executive vice president of Technology Strategy at TELUS, said that his company selected NSN to provide their Converged Core including circuit, packet and harmonized subscriber management and their radio base station portfolio because of NSN’s advanced solutions and their global carrier presence and reputation.

“Since its inception, Nokia Siemens Networks has been committed to the Canadian market and its potential for further advancement in next-generation wireless services, so we are extremely pleased to have been selected by TELUS,” said Sue Spradley, president for North America at Nokia Siemens Networks.

She also said that Nokia Siemens will deliver to TELUS advanced wireless network infrastructure that will position them for a seamless, cost-effective transition toLTE ( News – Alert) in the near future.

Nokia Siemens Networks is a provider of WCDMA/HSPA, with more than 130 WCDMA radio network references. Reportedly, the company has enabled more than 100 operators to launch HSDPA. The company also provides mobile broadband solutions and driver of related standardization.

This week, Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks also announced a patent license agreement with Huawei (News – Alert) and its affiliates for standards essential patents. The agreement covers the worldwide use of all standards essential patents of all parties, including GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000, optical networking, datacom and WiMax in mobile devices, infrastructure and services.