bluetooth proximity

[Georg Michelitsch]

W. B. Kranendonk wrote on 06/16/2008 12:24 PM:
> Hi List,
>
> I wondered, can two bluetooth devices ping each other and find out their distance or relative speeds?
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> Not in the first place as some security tag to unlock my PC or house, but to use in a game-like setting. Imagine some live role playing game, where weapons not only are simulated using acceleration, but also their speed/distance relative to each other.
>
> Any ideas on this?
>
> Boudewijn
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although I think that it is relatively unlikely to work.. sounds 
interesting! - just manage to plug a laser pointer into your neo, blow 
some dust into your room and start playing around with your new 
lightsaber ;)

may the force be with you..
Georg