In addition to the usual restrictions prohibiting alcohol, food and weapons from being brought into the Superdome, Super Bowl XLVII attendees were subject to an additional restriction this year—a ban on wireless equipment that might interfere with the Superdome Wi-Fi network. “The NFL has a very robust frequency coordination solution in place,” Dave Stewart, director of IT … [Read more...]
“World’s First” IC Embedded Power Management Module for Smartphones and Tablets
TDK Corporation, a manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems, has released a new series of embedded power management modules for smartphones and tablets. The new module is “the world’s first IC embedded power management module” designed for portable consumer devices, TDK Corporation said in a statement. According to the company, the new IC embedded power … [Read more...]
Methods of Measurement and Limits for Radiated Disturbances from Plasma Display Panel TVs in the Frequency Range 150 kHz to 30 MHz
From the International Electrotechnical Commission Webstore: “IEC/PAS 62825:2013(E), which is a publicly available specification, applies to plasma display panel TVs which are intended for use in residential or commercial environments, which have a visible display area with a diagonal dimension of 1 m or greater, and which are within the scope of CISPR 13 or CISPR 32.” “This … [Read more...]
Fabric Uses Electromagnetic Surface Waves to Link Devices in Personal Wireless Network
Engineers at Roke Manor Research in Romesy, U.K. have developed a new type of wireless communication that uses electromagnetic waves to send high-definition video across a piece of fabric. The fabric, made of a dielectric-coated conducting material, utilizes a type of electromagnetic wave known as a Zenneck surface wave to transfer information along the interface between the … [Read more...]
Microwave Signal May Have Caused Presidential Inauguration Video Interference
Officials have reported that interference with a microwave signal may have been the cause of audio and video problems experienced during President Obama’s inauguration in mid-January. The interference problems affected one of 12 giant video screens erected for the ceremony, and officials have thus far been unable to determine the source of the interference. According to Tom … [Read more...]
Disney Announces RIFD Program for Interactive Theme Park Experience
Disney World has announced plans to introduce a new radio-frequency identification (RFID) program known as “MyMagic+” later this year. The program aims to make navigating crowded Disney parks less inconvenient and daunting, and will be used to track visitors and provide a more “personalized interaction.” “We want to take experiences that are more passive and make them as … [Read more...]
“Electromagnetic Harvester” Claims to Use Electromagnetic Fields to Charge Battery from Thin Air
Bremen, Germany-based designer Dennis Siegel has developed a pocket-sized “electromagnetic harvester” he claims is capable of using the electromagnetic fields emitted by electrical devices to charge a battery. According to Siegel’s website, the device uses coils and high frequency diodes to capture energy and is equipped with an LED light that indicates the strength of each … [Read more...]
IEEE Approves New Networking Technology with Potential to Replace Wi-Fi
The IEEE Standards Association has approved WiGig, a short-range networking technology that operates in the 60GHz range at speeds of up to 7Gbps, as part of an amendment to the original IEEE 802.11 standard. The new technology was demonstrated by chip company Wilocity during the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. and has the potential to replace traditional … [Read more...]
NFC Gains Popularity as Future Electronic Payment Option
Near Field Communication (NFC) continues to gain popularity as more retailers begin to offer “pay with your phone” options to customers. The wireless technology is theorized by many to be the future of electronic payment. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are widely-used forms of electronic communication that operate on radio transmissions, and are designed to accommodate a range of … [Read more...]
New Global Positioning Technology Utilizes Radio Signals for Better Accuracy
The U.S. Air Force has signed a contract agreeing to large-scale testing of a new ground-based positioning technology that could compete with GPS. The testing will take place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The Locata technology will be used to provide accurate positioning during equipment tests by the Department of Defense and other authorized users that may … [Read more...]
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