Technique finds gaps in wireless networks
02 December, 2008
A technique developed at Rice University and Hewlett-Packard Laboratories allows Wi-Fi architects to test and refine their layouts using readily available information.
Tait’s handheld radios
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Tait Communications
Tait’s TP8100 series of conventional and trunked portable radios claim to set new standards for build quality and industrial design. Dustproof, waterproof and shockproof beyond IP67 and military standards (MIL-STD 810 F), all models in the TP8100 series deliver reliability and durability.
Electronic DNA enables unclonable RFID chips
27 November, 2008
Security technology exploits uniqueness of individual silicon chips for authentication and secret key generation.
How spread spectrum could spread
26 November, 2008 by Paul Harriss
Traditionally, telemetry and SCADA data radio users have opted for narrowband licensed channels, primarily for protection from possible interference sources and the security of bandwidth for critical infrastructure.
Antenna for ultra-wideband communications
31 October, 2008
Virginia Tech researchers have developed a compact ultra-wideband antenna for a range of home, motor vehicle, medical and military applications.
Australian technology to provide live video link to Mars
31 October, 2008
When a manned mission is eventually sent to Mars, the whole world will be able to watch ‘live’ television coverage of the mission using the Deep Space Array Based Network Beamformer developed by an Australian research scientist.
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.
