Latest Bluetooth® Technology Features and its Rapid Growth in Non-Consumer Devices and in Reducing the Spread of Covid-19 

Date and Time: 25 January, 4:00pm PST 

Presenter: Jim Katsandres, Director, Developer Relations, Bluetooth SIG 

Description: Bluetooth is present on more IoT devices than any other communication technology.  In this talk Jim Katsandres from the Bluetooth SIG will speak on the key Bluetooth® low power technology advancements fueling its rapid adoption in non-consumer devices.  This talk will cover enhanced range (greater than 1km), Angle of Arrival/Departure (AoA/AoD) and mesh networking in highly challenging environments like industrial, manufacturing buildings.   It will also cover the use of Bluetooth® technology to help with the safe return-to-work by reducing the spread of Covid-19 using exposure notification, contact tracing, social distancing and process monitoring. 

Related Resources: 
Bluetooth COVID-19 Response Resource Center

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