The Bluetooth Device...!

"Expect the Unexpected"

- This is what I would like to say to all people reading my blog. This blog is an anticipated outcome that is intended by my planned action. Yes, I've been planning to write something informative, for quite sometime. I know that it is an unusual stuff from me, but still the time has come now and sorry homes, please bear with me...

The Bluetooth Wireless technology is the latest and most widely used now-a-days. I remember, in my seventh semester(if i'm right) I had a paper called "Mobile Computing" in which , I read about this. That was very boring and vague that time, but when it comes to practical learning, it is always interesting. I purchased a Sony Ericcsson k700i mobile recently which has the bluetooth facility in it. Driven by curiosity, I started exploring it to the core and the ultimate result being..... this blog!

Bluetooth is a short-range connectivity standard, which is basically used to transfer data b/w two devices. ie., A computer and a computer(provided bluetooth is attached), a computer and a mobile and vice-versa. It does not involve in any alteration or removal of data from the devices. Bluetooth in a mobile is in-built and in pc's, you can use a Bluetooth USB Dongle (just as you use an IrDA port in case of Infra-red). It looks quite similar to a flash memory drive and it can be connected in the USB port. In case of Windows 98/2000, drivers has to be installed for it and if you are using windows xp, drivers will be automatically installed. Once your computer recognize the dongle as "Removable Disk", then the stage is set for usage.

How is it different from Infra-red???

Data transfer via infra-red is possible only if the two devices are kept in very close proximity with each other. But, the bluetooth can transfer data within a range of, say 10-15meters. Moreover, infra-red supports wide range of standards ie., if u attempt to transfer an image from one mobile to another via infrared, it may not be possible, because both infra red ports might have adopted different standards. Bluetooth adopts a universal standard and this aspect makes it successful than any other wireless technology.

To connect your mobile with your computer, "pairing" has to be done initially. From the pc, you can search for the bluetooth devices available nearby. After the search is over, your mobile's name appears on the screen(provided you turn on bluetooth in your mobile) and then you can pair it with your pc. The pc asks a four-digit number as "passcode". You can type-in any four digit number and press enter. Then, your mobile informs you that a particular pc is attempting to establish a connection. If you allow it, then ur mobile prompts you to enter the passcode. The same four-digit number has to be entered here too, which successfully connects both devices.

From now on, you can simply transfer images, sounds, movies,etc., both to and from your pc and mobile. You can explore the folders of ur mobile from the computer now and all options like cut,copy and paste are possible. For instance, you can delete a file from the "Picutres" folder of your mobile phone without even touching it! Itz all possible with the pc. This is the reason why pairing is done during the connection process, just to assure security. Now-a-days, a lot of viruses are entering the mobile phones via bluetooth. So, it is always better not to entertain any anonymous data coming in.
P.S. Turning on bluetooth reception in your mobile phone will consume a lot of power. So, don't keep it on for a long time.

Plz. unleash your comments or queries.....I'll try my level best to answer them.

Gowri Shankar
"Proud to be an Indian"

Dada Anymore or Dada Nomore ???

I would always love to blog about cricket. Cricket is not just my favourite sport....it is my passion. I often involve in some serious analysis about the game with my friends. Our analysis will be very deeper and more technical at times than the Gavaskars and the Boycotts....! Thanx to all my friends for helping me to know the game better.

DADA ANYMORE OR DADA NOMORE???

Let my first blog be about the hot topic in the cricket world today- Sourav Ganguly.
Ganguly's place in the team is certainly a question mark today. The resignation furore surrounding Sourav Ganguly continues. Ganguly himself has confirmed this statement in his interview to "The Hindu". He has told that he was asked to step-down as a captain by some official. He also refused to disclose the name of the person concerned ,whereas the coach Greg Chappel remains tight-lipped regarding this issue.

Despite so many chances , Ganguly failed to make an impression. When the opportunity presented itself during the Sri Lanka tour, He scored a lethargic 50 off 101 balls in the first one-dayer. That was not at all an impressive come-back kind of an innings for a batsman of his caliber. Even in this current Zimbabwe tour, he was struggling and seraching for gaps. The hundred he scored against Zimbabwe in the first test was totally out of character. That innings was described as "workmanlike innings" by the media. It came off 269 deliveries, with a strike rate of less than 50!. Having got the feeble bowling attack , Ganguly should've played all his shots which he used to play some 2 years back.

On the other hand, as far as Ganguly is concerned, this hundred is very crucial. He was under tremendous pressure when he came out to bat. All eyes were on him..... people around the world were keen to see how he places his innings in this test match. The left hander himself knew that he will never get a better chance,with only one more test match left in the tour and if the top-order fires in the next match then there would be a very minimal scope for him to score a 50 or a 100 in that match. He just wanted to occupy the crease as long as he can. That was what he did exactly on that day.

Many people say that he should not remain as the captain of the side anymore. I think that there is no point in taking away the captaincy from him. He is indeed a very good captain and there is no question about that. He has done well as a captain in the past and he was the one who re-built the Indian team. He was the one who explored the talents of people like Zaheer,Kaif,Harbhajan and Yuvraj. The question here is, whether he is really worthy for holding a place in the team as a player today. He has been given numerous chances by the team management despite his poor perfomances in both versions of the game. The last hundred he scored in a one-dayer was against Kenya in the 2003 World Cup! It has been two long years since Ganguly reached the three-digit mark in a ODI.

If the team management decides to retain him in the squad,then he should be retained as the skipper of the Indian team. If not, he should be dropped from the squad. Dropping out doesn't really mean throwing him away from the side,but he should be given a break to come-back. Ganguly on the other hand, should gain confidence by playing county cricket or some domestic competitions. He should put up some stunning perfomances to justify his selection to the Indian team. Unlike they do to the other players,the board should call him back to the side when his perfomances are satisfactory.

All the Cricket fans,including me are longing to see Ganguly blazing away like he did in the historic final match of the Natwest Series against England... Let's see what happens.

Come back DADA.....