Bluetooth SIG eases phonebook, dialing

Feb. 16, 2006
The Bluetooth SIG (www.bluetooth.com) has released a Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) that makes information in a mobile phone’s phonebook available in a hands-free car kit.

The Bluetooth SIG has released a phone book access profile (PBAP) that makes information in a mobile phone’s phonebook available in a hands-free car kit. Users can download and browse the phone book from any Bluetooth mobile phone or PDA. The special interest group has also completed enhancements to its hands-free profile (HFP 1.5) that enable mobile phone features such as enhanced call control, phone status indicators, response and hold, and information about the subscriber number. HFP 1.5 also enhances audio quality.

Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG, said the new profiles will improve phonebook and dialing handling in the car, thus making it more convenient and straightforward for drivers, car manufacturers and phone manufacturers to use Bluetooth wireless technology.

"In the past, there was no universal way for Bluetooth mobile phones and car hands-free systems to share phonebook and contact information, which made implementation difficult for us as car manufacturers and created confusion for our consumers," said Dr. Peter Steiner, head of infotainment at Audi. "We are very satisfied that there now is a standard way and this will be the next important step to further enhance customer satisfaction."

Sponsored Recommendations

Highly Integrated 20A Digital Power Module for High Current Applications

March 20, 2024
Renesas latest power module delivers the highest efficiency (up to 94% peak) and fast time-to-market solution in an extremely small footprint. The RRM12120 is ideal for space...

Empowering Innovation: Your Power Partner for Tomorrow's Challenges

March 20, 2024
Discover how innovation, quality, and reliability are embedded into every aspect of Renesas' power products.

Article: Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes

March 18, 2024
Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle

Power modules provide high-efficiency conversion between 400V and 800V systems for electric vehicles

March 18, 2024
Porsche, Hyundai and GMC all are converting 400 – 800V today in very different ways. Learn more about how power modules stack up to these discrete designs.

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!