“Swedish phone maker Ericsson showed off a range of new cell
phones and accessories, including new modules which can add
wireless connectivity to regular household appliances and
industrial machinery. … Lending credibility to the trend,
investment bank Lehman Brothers today raised its estimate of
wireless data penetration from 25 percent of U.S. cell-phone
subscribers to 50 percent by 2007.”
“Ericsson unveiled its cordless Screen Phone HS210, a new
device featuring Bluetooth wireless communication technology,
Internet and email access. The device, which runs on the
Linux operating system, features a color touch screen and
speakerphone and is intended as the centerpiece of a digitally
networked home, the company said.”
“The company also showed off accessories for its phones,
including MP3 digital music players, hands-free attachments and a
miniature keyboard, called the Chatboard. These devices, along with
some concept prototypes including a smartcard reader and camera
attachments, are the company’s latest move to integrate all manner
of digital consumer technology into its phones.”