Bluetooth Personal Area Networks by R Heavner
A personal area network, or PAN, is a collection of communication technology devices within the range of one person. When communication between these devices is wireless, the acronym becomes WPAN, or wireless personal area network. In reality, and for all practical purposes, most personal area... The role of master device rapidly switches to any device in the PAN which is in the process of data transfer. ... A Bluetooth device has the ability to seek out and communicate with any compatible device within the immediate area.

Educational Benefits of Bluetooth Technology by Richard Jamison
For some individuals, the mobile device is the central hub for all interpersonal communications; phone conversations, email, text messaging, email, etc. All mobile devices share the common communication platform of Bluetooth. Bluetooth technology has already landed in retail stores across the... By reaching out to the mobile device, campuses can restore a sense of community to their student body by bringing them together by their common thread, their use of mobile technology. ... By incorporating the mobile device into the educational process, the student feels much more involved and...

Advantages And Disadvantages Of The TC74 And The DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensors by Marc Jarchow
I have recently worked with 2 different digital temperature sensors and I want to discuss some of the pros and cons of both sensors in this article. The first one was the DS18B20 from Maxim (used to be Dallas Semiconductors). The package was the TO92 which is a small three terminal transistor type. ... These addresses are made known by the markings of the device eg A2 in the device under discussion has the fixed address 0b1001010. ... This a 7 bit address used within the I2C communications protocol to talk directly to a specific device.

New Compact Computer Pushes Limits of Mobile Productivity by Julia Hall
One way that people are always trying to push new technology forward is by packing more and more useful features into smaller and smaller packages. This has been achieved yet again with the introduction of a new portable computer called the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and... Since the hardware and software of the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and Communications Device are obviously designed for the ultimate in a marathon of productivity and communication, the device obviously needs a power source equal to the rest of its design.

Back To The Basics: Communication Devices by Deb Jensen
Since today's communication technology can be confusing for many people, Genesis Global, Inc. wants to go back to the basics and take a brief look at the various types of communication channels available. This article addresses eight basic factors which affect data transmission: "transmission... Occasionally reviewing these basic terms, helps us to be more aware of the different data channels required for communication devices. ... For example, twisted-pair telephone wires, coaxial cables, and fiber-optic cables are channels that send data at different speeds due to their different wave...

Computer Game on Mars; Design for Communication Device by Lance Winslow
As the pictures from the Mars Rover and the Mars Satellites come back in greater detail we will begin to see computer video games, which will have the Martian Surface as their backdrop. These computer video games are becoming more and more defined and realistic. ... Chances are they will communicate via devices on their neck which will sense the vibrational movements of their vocal cords and send them via voice activated sound or directly to a device in their fellow astronauts ear or a tiny microchip inside the ear near the ear bones, which will run off the electromagnetic induction of a...

Wired to Wireless - the Final Answer by John Hammond
One of the most common questions we as consultants have to answer on a daily basis is the difference between wired and wireless networks. Let me summarize: Wired: In simple terms; the communication between two devices via cables. Wireless: the communication between two devices without cables. ... The major advantage of having a wireless device is the mobility and freedom that comes with it. ... that’s 10 times faster than the widely used 100 Mb/s router. ... The speed and security in this scenario are greatly enhanced.

Cell GPS Equipment by James Kronefield
Cellular GPS Equipment has been around for a long time. It was first placed into cell phones to be used as a tracking device. However it was only used in cases of emergency where the person was missing and presumed lost or in trouble. This is not a new technology; it has been around for sometime... The Federal Communication Commission began requiring that phone companies place a tracking device in cell phones and this is how the Cellular GPS systems came into play. ... Recently somegiving you peace of mind that if you have an emergency you can be located more and have made it possible for...

Save Money With Hi-Tech Bundled Services by Titus Hoskins
Forget about the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, or even the Computer Age; we are now living in the Age of the Bundle! We are entering the Age of hi-tech bundled services that cater to all our modern communication needs. We are gradually seeing all our services like high-speed Internet, Phone,... It is definitely worth your while to check out the different bundled service providers in your area to find the best deal. ... So too are hand-held devices like the Blackberry, further fueling the demand for all forms of communication, Phone, TV, Radio, Gaming, Fax and Internet to be delivered...

Balloon UAV Project; UAV Balloon Combination by Lance Winslow
Non-line of sight communication can be a real problem for UAV Swarms Command and Control without dedicated and reliable satellite links. In the middle of fighting within the over all battle space controlling the UAVs is essential. As war turns robotic and the defenses against these robotic... http://members.shaw.ca/sonde/spec.htm By using TeraBeam Technology, UHF, HF, ELF, WiMax and other communications we wish to try and disrupt each of these to find out which combination can provide the best NLOS communication.