• DocumentCode
    762691
  • Title

    US approves new uses for wireless technology

  • Author

    Paulson, L.D.

  • Volume
    35
  • Issue
    5
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    5/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    27
  • Lastpage
    27
  • Abstract
    In a controversial move, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved commercial use of ultrawideband technology, which promises faster and more secure wireless transmissions. UWB, which is currently used for such purposes as determining what potential objects are underground in areas where highway construction will take place, transmits at low power levels. The technology thus may prove useful for small devices, such as smart cellular phones, with limited power resources
  • Keywords
    broadband networks; mobile computing; mobile radio; US Federal Communications Commission; limited power resources; secure wireless transmissions; small devices; smart cellular phones; ultrawideband technology; Cellular phones; Communication system security; Consumer products; Internet; Military computing; Personal digital assistants; Pervasive computing; Portable computers; Road transportation; Ultra wideband technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Computer
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9162
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MC.2002.1009486
  • Filename
    1009486