Wireless technology is everywhere, and we tend to think of it as a modern everyday convenience. But it all began long ago.
Early innovations
It began in the late 19th century, to be specific. That's when the detection of radio waves marked the first step for wireless communication, the transfer of information over a distance without electrical conductors or wires. In 1887, Heinrich Hertz first observed electromagnetic waves—and determined they could travel—but felt his experiments held no importance. If only he had known ...
By the turn of the century, inventor Guglielmo Marconi had obtained a patent for "transmitting electrical impulses and signals" in developing the wireless telegraph or "wireless," as it was called. And the famed Nikolai Tesla operated a remote control boat via radio waves. (The stunned public thought he was employing mind control or magic.) An impressive but humble beginning.
Since then, modes of wireless delivery have expanded far beyond radio waves to include microwaves—ideal for long-range line-of-sight transmission—and infrared (IR) communication, found in many remote controls.
Enjoying music wirelessly
Consider all that technology, and it becomes quickly apparent that your own inventory of wireless devices exists far beyond your mobile phone. There's your home satellite TV dish. Your car's GPS. Your wireless mouse or printer. Your TV's remote control. Even your garage door opener. |
Tesla demonstrates wireless
transmission of energy, 1891 |
Of course, at Bose we're interested in how wireless technology can improve the ways people enjoy music. The result of that interest and research is one of our newest products, The SoundLink™ wireless music system.
As its name suggests, the SoundLink™ system wirelessly transmits music—specifically, the music from your desktop or laptop computer. Whether you enjoy iTunes, Internet radio, Pandora stations or podcasts, you can hear it all up to 60 feet away from your computer, in and around any average home.
Easy to use
Here's how it works: The system's USB key plugs into your computer. Once the SoundLink™ system's speaker is on, it wirelessly receives the music you've chosen on your computer. In any room. It's that simple. And the system is portable (powered by a lithium-ion battery) so you can move it around your home, even outdoors, wherever the mood strikes.
It's one more way wireless technology can make your life more enjoyable—and easier. Maybe even Tesla would have been proud. |
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Coming later this Fall:
Another innovative addition to the family of Bose wireless systems |
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