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Wireless Window Sentinel Draws Its Power from Its Environment
September 5, 2012 Window contacts tell users if a window is open or closed. Typically, such sensors are wire-based. Scientists working with industry partners recently developed a new system that operates without wires ... > full story -
A Millimeter-Scale, Wirelessly Powered Cardiac Device
August 31, 2012 Electrical engineers overturn existing models to demonstrate the feasibility of a millimeter-sized, wirelessly powered cardiac device. The findings, say the researchers, could dramatically alter the ... > full story -
Smallest Antenna Can Increase Wi-Fi Speed 200 Times
August 29, 2012 Researchers have developed the first compact high performance silicon-based cavity-backed slot (CBS) antenna that operates at 135 ... > full story -
Building Ultra-Low Power Wireless Networks
August 29, 2012 Engineering researchers have received funding to create distortion-tolerant communications for wireless networks that use very little power. The research will improve wireless sensors deployed in ... > full story -
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Scientists Investigate Using Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Traffic Control
August 24, 2012 Researchers are investigating the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for controlling traffic lights. The development of artificial intelligence-based approaches to junction ... > full story -
How to Feed Data-Hungry Mobile Devices? Use More Antennas
August 23, 2012 Researchers have just unveiled Argos, a new multi-antenna technology that could help wireless providers keep pace with the voracious demands of data-hungry smartphones and tablets. Argos aims to ... > full story -
Ultra Low Power Analog-to-Digital Converter for Medical Devices and Wireless Sensor Nodes
August 20, 2012 Researchers have developed an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that uses only 400 nW, the lowest power consumption reported to date amongst today's standard processing ... > full story -
Your Wireless Router Could Save Lives in an Emergency
August 20, 2012 An emergency communications system that could automatically piggyback on domestic wireless routers connected in urban locations could help first responders stay in touch even if cell phone towers and ... > full story -
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Smart Wirelessly Controlled Power Outlets
August 2, 2012 Many homeowners dream of being able to wash a load of laundry when the photovoltaic panels on the roof are delivering a maximum of electricity, even when they are not at home. A new Internet-enabled ... > full story -
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Frog Calls Inspire a New Algorithm for Wireless Networks
July 17, 2012 Males of the Japanese tree frog have learnt not to use their calls at the same time so that the females can distinguish between them. Scientists in Spain have used this form of calling behavior to ... > full story
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