Ultrawideband antenna for low energy, short range
08 October, 2008
Virginia Tech researchers have developed what they claim is an efficient, compact, ultra-wideband antenna for a range of home, motor vehicle, medical and military applications.
Protecting RFID security
26 September, 2008
Contactless RFID is well established for access control for buildings; simply wave a pass near the reader and the door opens. However, it is generally not realised just how easy it is for unauthorised people to access the information on these devices without the owners even realising, warns Peratech, a designer of new materials for touch technology.
Wireless network monitors cows' health
17 September, 2008
A wireless measuring system, consisting of sensors and transmission units, helps to keep livestock healthier with a minimum use of resources.
WiMAX network for Thai university
08 September, 2008
TT&T is deploying the first Cisco WiMAX network in Asia–Pacific at Mae Fah Luang University. It is expected to help bridge the digital divide as this will also be the first production WiMAX network in Thailand once the rollout is completed.
Transport under scrutiny at RFID conference
05 September, 2008
The RFID Europe conference will have many opinion leaders from across the world.
Tune in to RadioComms Connect for a great reception in November
03 September, 2008
It’s bigger, it’s better and it’s longer, and it’s unique in the Australasian two-way radio world. It’s RadioComms Connect 2008, which is back for its second year and set to take the radio industry by storm when it comes to Melbourne in November.
Wireless ocean monitoring
29 August, 2008
A marine wireless network has been developed by researchers at the University of Queensland to help manage the Great Barrier Reef and other sensitive environments.
Luggage handling at Hong Kong Airport
17 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
A multi-year contract to supply Hong Kong international airport with up to 70 million RFID labels will see speedier and more reliable luggage handling for many of the 48 million passengers that use the airport each year.
Millimetric radio may speed data transfer
05 August, 2008
Researchers have proved the viability of a new and as yet untapped radio frequency band which will increase the speed and capacity of data transfer to wireless devices like laptops and iPods, and potentially between a home DVD player and high-definition TV.
Digital handheld mobile radios
01 August, 2008
Icom has released IDAS, a series of digital land mobile radios. It has been developed to meet the need for more efficient use of radio spectrum and consists of a complete radio system, including handhelds, mobiles and repeaters that operate using an ultra narrowband 6.25 kHz
FDMA modulation scheme.
Radio detects mine hose wear
30 July, 2008
A UHF radio link, designed and built by Benbro in Sydney, has been tested at the large Candelaria copper mine in Chile and will now become a permanent fixture.
Wireless Pacific P25 low-cost ethernet
03 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Pacific Wireless Communications Pty Ltd
Wireless Pacific has enhanced its P25 repeater range to incorporate IP addressing, allowing low-cost ethernet networking for end-to-end P25 digital clear or code transparent operation.
Open switch and control platform
02 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd
The R&SOSP is an open platform for fast and easy implementation of RF switch and control tasks. Different models and optional modules make the platform suitable for a wide range of applications. It can transition from simple RF switch functions to the complex RF wiring of EMC systems, for example.
System measures multiple tags and tests new antenna designs
27 June, 2008
A system capable of simultaneously measuring hundreds of RFID tags and rapidly testing new RFID tag prototypes has been designed by researchers.
Super strength signalling in marine and coastal regions
27 June, 2008
A particular window of time when mobile signals and radio waves are ‘super strength’ — allowing them to be clearer and travel greater distances — has been discovered by Salil Gunashekar as part of his doctoral studies at the University of Leicester’s Department of Engineering in England.
