Wireless Networks by Elizabeth Morgan
The information age has been revolutionized not just by the power of computers to process data, but also by the power of communication amongst computers. This communication is responsible for the proliferation of computer networks. Sharing of information, sharing of resources (both software and... Wireless communication technologies used in wireless networks include analog cellular, digital cellular, Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD), mobile radio networks, personal communication services (PCS), satellite, microwave systems and local multipoint distribution systems (LMDS).

A Brief Introduction To Bluetooth by Oliver Dvorak
Bluetooth was designed to allow low bandwidth wireless connections to become easy to use so even those who are new to wireless can use them. Version one.One of Bluetooth describes a low power, short range wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to send data at rates up to 720... Also known for its worldwide operation, Bluetooth radio operates in the 2.four GHz frequency band, which is license free and reachable to any type of radio system in the world. ... The size of the Bluetooth radio is remarkable, as a Bluetooth radio can be built into 1 or two very small microchips then...

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,... The wireless age has set the stage for an all-in- one Communication/Internet/TV/Phone/Fax/Gaming/Radio solution that has a definite appeal to consumers. ... So too are hand-held devices like the Blackberry, further fueling the demand for all forms of communication, Phone, TV, Radio, Gaming, Fax...

Wireless Networks: How Do They Work? by Ron King
Wireless networks use radio waves instead of wires to transmit data between computers. Here's how: The Binary Code: 1s and 0s It's well known that computers transmit information digitally, using binary code: ones and zeros. This translates well to radio waves, since those 1s and 0s can be... More importantly for this example, though, it is a binary system, just as a computer system is. ... You plug in a combined radio receiver and transmitter, and the computer is able to send out its equivalent of dots and dashes (bits, in computer-speak) to get your data from here to there.

A Brief History of Mobile Computing by Natalie Aranda
The fascinating world of mobile computing has only been around since the 1990s. Since then, devices that have been developed for mobile computing have taken over the wireless industry. This new type of communication is a very powerful tool for both businesses and personal use. ... This actually used to mean radio transmitters that operated on a stable base, usually with the help of large antennas. ... Everyone has probably heard of the Palm Pilot. ... These days, software companies almost make more software for PDAs and smart phones than for actual desktops.

Bluetooth Makes The Wires Disappear by Khieng Chho
While relatively new to the ears of common consumers, Bluetooth technology has been around for several years and number of products that support this application grows year after year. Various technology-oriented companies advertise Bluetooth-enabled PDAs, laptops and mobile phones. ... Bluetooth radio hops at a faster pace compared to other systems operating in the similar frequency level, as it uses shorter packets. ... Bluetooth gadgets operate on 2.4 GHz radio signals similar to many cordless telephones and 802.11 b/g wireless networking systems.

How To Decode The MSF-60 Radio Time Signal by David Evans
The MSF-60 atomic clock synchronised radio time transmission is utilised by many NTP Time Server and PC computer systems to provide accurate synchronisation of time critical applications. This article describes how the MSF-60 time signal is decoded by NTP Time Server and computer systems to... The radio signal is maintained by BT Radio Engineering Services under contract from the National Physics Laboratory (NPL). ... The radio signal can be blocked by metal structures or frames, which act as a Faraday cage.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) by Jith Crs
The term Radio Frequency Identification is used for automatically identifies an object that transmits the identification (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object wirelessly, using radio waves. Radio Frequency IDentification abbreviated, as RFID is a Dedicated Short Range... An RFID system consists of an antenna and a transceiver, which read the radio frequency and transfer the information to a processing device (reader) and a transponder, or RF tag, which contains the RF circuitry and information to be transmitted.

Bluetooth Headset Basics Revealed by Chonticha Marijne
What is a Bluetooth headset? You've certainly seen them, those things connected to people's ears that make them look like they just walked out of a Star Trek convention. At first glance, it almost looks like a giant bug has attached itself to the side of the person's face, causing a moment of... The Bluetooth headset device also uses a radio communications system, and as long as the signal can be picked up, so can you. ... It has global range capabilities and a short-range radio frequency. ... Especially with new laws on the books regarding people driving with cell phones, a Bluetooth...

CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) Technology by Praise Paul
The world is demanding more from wireless communication technologies than ever before. More People around the world are subscribing to wireless services and consumers are using their phones more frequently. Add on features of Third-Generation (3G) wireless data services and applications - such... It could be compared to AM or FM broadcasting radio where each station has a frequency assigned. ... Due to its optimized radio technology, CDMA 2000 enables operators to invest in fewer cell sites and deploy them faster, ultimately allowinf the service providers to increase their revenues with...