Inventors of Bluetooth Technology Receive Approval to Utilize Name of Norse Monarch
Denmark has granted the creators of Bluetooth technology the right to use the name and symbol of Harald the Bluetooth for the next millennium against the backdrop of the expansive Jelling stones. The Jelling museum, which possesses the runestones narrating the king’s tale, issued a symbolic statement expressing goodwill and cooperation, authorizing the continued use of the name Harald Bluetooth for the next 1,000 years.
King Harald I Blatand – Harald Bluetooth – was a central historical figure in 11th century Northern Europe, famous for embracing Christianity, turning his back on the cult of Odin and Thor.
The man who got his nickname from the root canal or, according to other sources, from the excessive amount of blackberries and blueberries, was also the father of the union between Norway and Denmark, which lasted until 1814.
Today’s Bluetooth, which enables electronic devices to be connected without cables, owes its name to the king of connectivity.
“The idea behind the new technology was that it should connect and connect. Just like Harald Bluetooth did when he connected Denmark and Norway,” explained one of the technology’s inventors, Jim Kardach, in a quote.
“We sincerely apologize for not asking your permission before citing the name… We admit it was a rather cheeky move on our part.”
