Emkay Receives Bluetooth Product Qualification Version 1.1
by Anonymous

Las Vegas, Nevada, November 12, 2001 - Emkay Innovative Products, a division of Knowles Electronics LLC, one of the leading manufacturers of audio transducers and microphone headsets, announces today it received Bluetooth Product Qualification Version 1.1 for its BluetoothTM Audio Headset (RF-5922). Emkay will be demonstrating the wireless headset at the COMDEX ‘01 Exhibition (LVCC, Central Hall, Bluetooth Pavilion #L5142-23BLU).

Emkay's BluetoothTM headset is a single ear, lightweight (30gm) wireless solution that can be used in a variety of applications. The headset incorporates a built-in BluetoothTM chipset that provides a wireless link within 10m of another BluetoothTM enabled device. To further support the safe and optimum use of mobile speech platforms, the headset allows users to pick up and end calls, adjust volume, and voice dial. Also utilized is Emkay's ultra noise canceling microphone, which optimizes the performance for voice dialing and voice command applications.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard introduced in 1998, by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Toshiba. The Bluetooth specifications use low-cost, short-range radio signals to provide connections to devices such as mobile phones, handheld devices, and mobile computers. Emkay is among the more than 2,500 adopting companies who are members of Bluetooth's Special Interest Group (SIG).

    Commenting on Emkay's Bluetooth development, Mark Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing (EMEA) of Emkay, said: "Receiving Bluetooth Product Qualification is yet another highlight in Emkay's efforts in developing wireless acoustic technologies. Emkay is excited to be contributing its expertise in acoustics and to be working with Bluetooth's SIG members in this emerging technology, which we believe will be the next major milestone in global wireless technology."

    Emkay Innovative Products is a division of Knowles Electronics LLC, one of the leading manufacturers of sub-miniature microphones and speakers. Emkay is a leading manufacturer of miniature audio transducers and microphone headsets for applications in a variety of industries including automotive, voice recognition, medical, telecommunications, civil and military communications, and computers.

        For more information on Emkay's technology and products, contact Emkay Innovative Products at (630) 250-5930, or visit the Emkay web site: www.emkayproducts.com.




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