June 6, 2003, IVT announces the
availability of a new version of its Windows based Bluetooth
Software - BlueSoleil Multi-Media Edition.
This new release supports AV profile and Basic Image Profile,
on top of existing profiles from the previous version such as PAN
Client and Server, SPP Client and Server, DUN Client, LAP Client
and Server, FTP Client and Server, HCRP Client, HID Client, SYNC
Client and Server, OPP Client and Server, and FAX Client. This new
version supports more languages, including English, Japanese,
Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian,
German, and Spanish. Bluesoleil also supports multiple Bluetooth
chipsets using the following HCI Transport Layers, UART, USB,
PCMCIA, Compact Flash and BCSP.
BlueSoleil has been designed with the end user in mind. While
retaining its clear and concise presentation. It contains these
exciting new features.
* Advanced Audio Distribution Profile. This Profile enables
user to distribute high-quality audio stream in mono or stereo
wirelessly between two Bluetooth-enabled devices (an Audio Source
and a Sink) in real time. User can play music file by popular
software on SRC side, while the audio stream of music file is
distributed to the SNK, then user can listen to the music on the
SNK side.
* Basic Imaging Profile. This Profile enables users to enjoy
the convenience and the flexibility of transferring image files
from a BT BIP-enabled device such as digital camera or mobile
phones etc to a PC wirelessly.
* Seamless Integration with Windows. This makes it much easier
for end-users to use Bluetooth features. Generally, users are
indifferent as to how a Bluetooth connection is established. From
the user's point of view, they just want to print a document, open
a serial port, dial-up to the Internet or send a FAX etc.
BlueSoleil interprets the user's normal operations on Windows,
converts them to a Bluetooth connection request and sets up their
Bluetooth connections automatically!
* Integration with MS Outlook for Object Push and
Synchronization. With this feature, contact cards and email
messages can be sent or synchronized from Outlook directly via
Bluetooth. Received cards and other information items will be
imported to Outlook automatically.
* Shortcut on Windows Desktop. This enables the user to set-up
a Bluetooth connection whenever they want by just double-clicking
the Shortcut! It makes Bluetooth connectivity extremely simple.
* Security Mode 2. With this feature, users can manage local
Bluetooth services in a flexible manner. Authentication,
encryption and authorization can be configured based on every
service. Users can restrict access by defining which remote
devices can access local services.
* FAX Profile. This Profile enables users to send a FAX from a
PC/Laptop via a Bluetooth cellular phone or Bluetooth FAX machine,
wirelessly.
* etwork Address Translation, Network Access Point, and DHCP
server in PAN. With these functions, users can setup an ad-hoc
Personal Area Network quickly and share the Internet accessing
among computers.
* Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports. More Bluetooth Serial
Ports are supported, with 4 Bluetooth Serial Ports for out-going
connections and 2 Bluetooth Serial Ports for incoming connections.
* Remote Control. With this feature, the user can make his/her
cellular phone, work as a mouse or keyboard. E.g. using your phone
to wirelessly control your PowerPoint Presentation.
"BlueSoleil is designed to be fun, simple and provide maximum
convenience, aimed at providing the end user an enjoyable and user
friendly, game-like atmosphere when connecting Bluetooth devices,"
Dr. Qiang Gao, CEO of IVT.
About IVT
IVT is a world leader in providing Bluetooth ODM solutions. IVT
also offers Bluetooth protocol stack and profiles source code,
protocol analyzer, conformance & interoperability testers,
application software for PC, laptop and PDA, Bluetooth Pre-PIT and
a variety of products. IVT also provides customization design,
testing services, OS porting and Bluetooth qualification support.
IVT has sales offices in Europe, USA, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, an
R&D center in Beijing, China, and a worldwide customer base.
For more information, please visit www.ivtcorporation.com
The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA,
and licensed to IVT.
