Jan 98
We looked around in the market and
did not find any satisfactory solution for connecting handheld devices
to the network over wireless links.
The concept of BlueSky, a low cost, low power, wireless solution was born.
March 98
The designers of the cordless computer
connection provided us a digital radio link. We connected that link to
the processor board and built our first prototype of the BlueSky
wireless attachment.
The first BlueSky handheld prototype ready.
June - Aug 98
MAC protocol implemented. This allowed
multiple remote units to share the same access point.
The first demo of "controlling a slide presentation" using a wireless Workpad.
Current
We are planning to replace the processor
board with a micro controller. After this step, we'll achieve this form
factor.
Hopefully, the world will be a better place to live.