Headphone/Headsets

Bluetooth wireless technology is revolutionizing the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. It is no doubt that significant growth in consumer recognition and awareness of Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth headset shipments were estimated to be 3.7MU in 2003 and it is estimated they will increase to 14.0MU in 2004. The forecasting conducted by IMS Research shows headset shipments rising to 28.2MU in 2005 and to 147MU in 2009.

Bluetooth stereo headsets also significantly expand the potential market for headsets to other sectors other than cellular terminal sector.

Application for Bluetooth headsets include:

1. Hands-free usage while driving
2. Hands-free usage while working in the office
3. Fashion accessory
4. Hands-free usage in tandem with portable music players
5. Home audio system
6. PC-orientated home entertainment systems
7. Traditional home entertainment system
8. Mobile and home games consoles

Nowadays, Bluetooth headsets are not tailored to voice communications, but are designed to enable use in a whole host of application areas.

The Bluetron™ series modules are both simple and convenient to use. With supporting Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Bluetron™ module enables your audio devices to transfer the stereo audio signal cordlessly to your Bluetooth stereo headphone/headset.

Scenarios: On The Road / At Your Home

The Bluetron™ enabled audio dongle is plug-n-play and compliant with various audio devices using the built-in standard 3.5mm (1/8 inch) stereo audio plug. The only installation procedure is to plug the BluetronTM enabled audio dongle into audio out jack of your audio devices such as walkman, MP3/CD player, Pocket PC, Tablet PC, etc. Additionally, pairing between the Bluetron™ enabled audio dongle and your Bluetron™ enabled stereo headphone/headset is simple.

While you're exercising and enjoying your favorite music with the Bluetron™ enabled stereo headphone/headset, the ergonomic design and the Bluetooth wireless technology will make you feel comfortable and free, without cables to bother you or get in the way. You could also design your Bluetron™ enabled stereo headphone/headset as foldable, behind-the-neck, headband to reduce the size of Bluetron™ enabled stereo headphone/headset for carrying or storage. In addition, changeable color plates enable the end user to look both stylish and out of the ordinary.

By pairing with any mobile phone supporting either the Bluetooth Headset or Hands-free profiles, your Bluetron™ enabled stereo headphone/headset could be used with your mobile phone. While enjoying music, you can receive or make a phone calls easily through the built-in foldable microphone (depends on the ergonomic design) and the embedded innovative auto switching technology. Once you have an incoming or outgoing phone call, you can hear the ring tone from the headphone, so you won't miss any phone calls even if you are listening to your music with the Bluetron™ enabled stereo headphones.

To provide high quality, reliable wireless communications at a competitive cost, Bluetron™ BTR410 and BTR200 are ideal for those applications.