Wibree

Telecommunication Group 5 Brad Smith, Shana Hayes, Lauren Childress and Katie Overstreet

What is Wibree?
Nokias short-range wireless connection that is similar and compatible to Bluetooth Scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2007 Will become the industry standard for small device applications

What is Wibree (Cond)

Implemented in two forms
Stand-alone chip for small devices Bluetooth-Wibree dualmode chip for Bluetooth connection to smaller devices

Uses radio technology to connect to a broad range of devices such as:

Watches Toys Sports Sensors

Why So Great?
10 times more energy efficient than Bluetooth Will operate in 2.4 GHz within a 0-10 meter range and a data rate of 1Mbps Will allow mobile phones to become multimedia device that can connect with other devices

Why so Great? (Cond)

First open technology offering connectivity between mobile devices or personal computers to small button powered devices Data transfer doesnt require for a mobile device or radio to be turned on Easily integrates with Bluetooth applications

Whos on Board?
Companies working to define the Standards are:
Broadcom CSR Epson Nordic Semiconductor Suunto Taiyo Yuden *Licensed the Wibree Technology for commercial chip implementation

Whos on Board? (Cond)

Companies contributing interoperability specification in their respective area are:
Suunto Taiyo Yuden *Suunto manufactures high-end , high-tech watches

Application
Dual Mode
Add on feature inside Bluetooth circuitry

Stand Alone
Power and cost optimized designs

Targeted at: Mobile phones Multimedia computers Personal Computers

Targeted at: Sports Wellness Human HID products

Pitfalls
Getting industry wide support for another wireless standard Uncertainty about its place in the broader short-range wireless market Name Wibree is similar to both Wifi and Zigbee, which is a competitor for Bluetooth Enormous amount of pressure from the consumer goods sector where Nokia has less power

Conclusion
First open technology offering connectivity between mobile devices or personal computers to small button powered devices Can be used within intelligent clothing and jewelry 10 times more power efficient than Bluetooth Will operate in 2.4 GHz within a 0-10 meter range and a data rate of 1Mbps