BT4.0 Mouse/Keyboard Mac 10.9 (Maverick) Compatible

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com

BLE (BT4.0) HID device (mostly refer to mouse or keyboard), limited to the usage of Win 8 and Android 4.4 has got a significant improvement recently.

As before, the biggest concerns raised from brands or channel customers to adopt or carry BLE HID products is the market size. ( Win 8 only)

With recent update of Mac 10.9 (Mavericks),  BLE (BT4.0) HID device has turned to be compatible 

to it.

This update may drive the market and consumer buying behaivor has dramatically changing, increasing, and implements of BLE mice or keyboard quickly!

Raytac Developed BT4.0 Solution Based on Nordic nRF51 Series

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51822 &nRF51422 solution
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

BT4.0 Application has been widely spread dramatically.
Raytac Corporation has exerted our firmware and hardware effort to build up the solution in order to have quickly and completely response of customer's requirement.

A simple list as below refer to the achievement we have made.
(The list is updating from time to time)

1. BT4.0 Presenter Solution
2. iOS Presenter Solution
3. BT4.0 Mouse Solution
4. BT4.0 Keyboard Solution
5. BT4.0 Keyboard & Mouse Integration Solution
6. FindMe (Lost Finder) Solution
7. Heart Rate Monitor Solution
8. Blood Pressure Solution
9. Phone Alert Solution
10. Running Cadence Solution
11. Wearing Device Solution (based on MDBT40nano)


                                                                    MDBT40nano

                                                                         MDBT40

BT4.0 Mouse/Mice/Keyboard VS BT3.0 Power Consumption

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51822 solution
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

They best point to apply BT4.0 (BLE) solution is "Power Saving"
Though, what is the actual difference??
This is the frequent question  what many customers are interested to know.

The below chart may help everybody to understand the difference between  BT3.0 and BT4.0 (based on Nordic nRF51822) current consumption and battery life time for mouse (mice) and keyboard.

Note.1
The data listed below is just the purpose to provide as a comparison reference data based on same testing sample objectives.
Different manufacturer's products may have varied exact result and performance by individual products!

Note.2
Nordic nRF51822 has both BT4.0 and 2.4GHz RF transmission mode

Raytac Corporation

Module: MDBT40, a Nordic Approved 3rd Party Module Supplier

BT4.0+RF2.4GHz Dual Mode Mouse (Mice) Released (Based on Nordic nRF51822)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51822 solution
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208


Many customers are eagerly to know the implement of Mouse, Mice, Keyboard based on Nordic nRF51822.

The following article may help every one easier to understand what and how the benefit of the mouse and mice apply nRF51 solution

Quoted from: http://technews.tw/2013/11/14/nordic-semiconductor-lenovo-wireless-bluetooth-mouse/

Lenovo Released  BT4.0 / RF2.4GHz Mouse

Lenovo Group, the leading computer brand,  released the first wireless mouse with BT4.0 and RF 2.4GHz mouse all over the world. This mouse is designed based on Nordic nRF51822 SOC solution. 
This product also has 2013 Red Dot Design Award granted.
inyurl.com/red-dot-Lenovo

Lenovo N700 wireless mouse can be used in Windows 8 OS which has fully supported BT4.0 profile. Or can use attached USB Dongle (RF2.4GHz) to be used for the computer which are not supporting BT4.0 profile. (For example Windows 7)

  

Lenovo N700 will scan both BT4.0 and RF2.4GHz signal.

Lenovo Group appeals that customers can apply N700 to operates 2 computers with this single mouse mice instead of 2. The operation scenario is connecting to 1 computer which is equipped BT4.0 profile, and another one can be linked by attacned USB Dongle by 2.4GHzRF communication. 

The communication pattern (BT4.0 VS 2.4GHZ) can be commited by the switch in below picture.

Raytac BT4.0 module's MTBT40 with small size and performance is the one which is a good choice to be equipped in the mouse.

A warm reminding from Raytac

To apply this technology in mouse or keyboard application may need 2 safety certification for every country, such as FCC (USA), Telec (Japan), and CE (EU).

One wireless certificate is for BT4.0, and another one is RF2.4GHz.

(BT4.0 Declaration ID is also required)

Raytac BT4.0 module MDBT40 has both FCC and Telec safety certificates granted in module type. Thus, products which has this module installed inside does not need to spend extra cost and time for safety regulation in the development stage.

With this effort by Raytac, we do hope can help all our partners to bring an easier and quick response to the markets and end customers.