Bluetooth SIG has established a Japanese subsidiary and outlined its aim of bringing Japan’s voice to the development of global standards. With the standard used by approximately 6 billion devices annually, attention is focused on how Japan’s participation will affect the development of the standard.
Bluetooth SIG’s move to establish a Japanese subsidiary has been reported. The new entity is expected to reflect the views of the Japanese market in the consideration and operation of standards, enabling participation from Japan in the development of global standards.
The article states that approximately 6 billion devices covered by the standard are in use annually, and identifies as a key focus how technical elements and requests from Japan will affect the standardisation process. Attention is also focused on the new entity’s specific activities and the progress of discussions between Japan and the United States.