It is designed to work with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Windows Embedded, macOS, Linux, and Android.
The dual-mode dongle is perfect for converting legacy devices into two emerging concepts: the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Connected Hospital (CPH), without complicated installation or strict software compatibility requirements.
“The demand for mobility and improved patient care continues to grow in the healthcare sector, and more and more hospitals are adopting wireless technologies,” explains Nigel Major, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Laird. “The BT900-US dongle accelerates this transition and makes it more cost-effective. Instead of replacing wired medical equipment with wireless, the BT900-US allows you to integrate Bluetooth or BLE functionality into any device running an operating system with a USB interface.”
Other applications for the BT-900 key include barcode scanners, point-of-sale terminals, PCs, laptops, and other equipment, such as those used in demanding industrial environments.
To further facilitate this integrated design, Laird has included the proven smartBASIC programming language implementation from the BL600 and BT900-SA series in the BT900-US key.
Laird's innovative, event-driven smartBASIC programming language incorporates all the advantages associated with integrated design, simplifies module integration, significantly reduces development risk for OEMs, and accelerates time to market.
Ultimately, Laird's smartBASIC language acts as a bridge between software and hardware, allowing an application written for one smartBASIC radio to run on another.
This feature gives developers the flexibility to use the smartBASIC core and wireless expansion capabilities of the BL600, BL620, and BT900 series to create numerous BLE applications that are interchangeable across both product ranges.
“At Laird, we wanted to create a fast, reliable, and easy way to add traditional Bluetooth or BLE to any operating system device, whether it’s old or new,” says Major. “And because users often keep their older equipment, it’s also a cost-effective solution for many industries, especially healthcare.”
The BT900-US dongle has FCC Modular, IC, CE, and Bluetooth SIG approvals, so costly and time-consuming testing is not required to bring certified Bluetooth products to market.
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