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Developing an Android Mobile Bluetooth
Chat Messenger as an Interactive
and Collaborative Learning Aid

Research Authors
M. Samir Abou El-Seoud1(&) and Islam A.T.F. Taj-Eddin2
Research Department
Research Journal
Intelligent Systems and Computing,Interactive Collaborative Learning, ICL 2016, Editors: Auer M., Guralnick D., Uhomoibhi J.,
Research Rank
3
Research Publisher
Springer, Cham.
Research Vol
vol 545, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50340-0_1
Research Website
http://www.icl-conference.org/icl2016/
Research Year
2016
Research_Pages
3-15
Research Abstract

With the development of digital technologies in recent decades, there has been drastic change in the mode of communication and usages of digital accessories in our today lives. It is sure that invention of mobile phone/smart phone has enhanced our life standard and made life easier. The main aim of this research paper is to analyze, design, build and test Bluetooth chat software. The software has been developed as an Interactive and collaborative learning aid. That tool could benefit students in general specially students with disability. Using the developed system, disable students can connect with their peer students, who are within Bluetooth range, without having access to Wi-Fi or Internet. The application does not require any Internet connection, the application works just with Bluetooth connectivity, users can send free message to their friends sitting over classroom, school playgrounds and festivals, when nearby, without a cellular connection or Wi-Fi. Moreover, the application is very easy to use. Bluetooth messaging is also great for making new friends in a library or chatting up someone in crowded places, because one can hook up with anyone who has a Bluetooth-enabled phone. There were previous attempts to create a similar product with little success. Short Messaging Service (SMS) offers the same services as Bluetooth Chat for a fee; but the developed Bluetooth Chat Messenger is free. The research will elaborate on the details.