The Future of Wireless Technology

Innovation in wireless technology is constantly moving forward. More and more devices are being equipped with wireless technology and is becoming the standard in today's world. Future wireless technology is connecting objects in innovative ways, for example "D-lights" are light bulbs that are capable of transmitting data through illumination without the use of wires. Even humans are being implanted with devices that can receive wireless signals and vibrates notifying the user of a particular event.

Conceived by a German physicist, Herald Hass, the D-light aims to bring "the next stage and evolution of lighting." Data is sent through LED light bulbs by varying the intensity of the light; this is thought to replace fibre optic cables and will be able to act as a wireless router. The light bulb itself can be turned on or off and dimmed remotely with a linked electronic device. The light signals fluctuate so fast that it is undetectable by the human eye. Because of the ability to monitor and control each bulb within a building, this smart lighting technology can save money for an organization and can keep tabs on which bulbs need replacement. This transmission media has the capability of transferring 10 Mbps. It also eliminates the health concern of electromagnetic waves that are caused by WiFi signals since these light wave lengths are considered harmless. This technology holds the possibility of creating more "hot spots" in an area, such as at every street light, bringing greater WiFi coverage. Google has been confirmed of adopting and testing this technology in their buildings.

For more information about this technology, you can visit Herald Hass's blog,
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A stranger advancement of Wireless technology is presented in Nokia's Haptic Tattoo, haptic being the Greek word for "feedback". It creates a physical feedback through vibrations in the skin where the tattoo is applied. Ferromagnetic ink is used in place of conventional ink; skin vibrations are initiated via phone commands, such as an incoming text message or phone call. The ferromagnetic ink detects the magnetic field transmitted by the cell phone and vibrates in response, different commands can produce varying vibration sensations. For those business users who have trouble hearing or feeling their phone vibrate, or dislike carrying their phone in their pocket, this might the solution for you; it'll be hard not to notice a vibrating sensation directly on your skin. Since this is fairly new and unfamiliar technology, people may find it hard to accept such a bizarre idea. Obvious worries of health concerns may plague the adoption of this technology, along with the invasion of personal space and privacy. The tattoo needs to be maintained regularly, with the ink having to be re-magnetized after being applied to the skin and over a given period of time since heat can affect the magnetic properties.

Here's a brief video about the Haptic Tattoo,

These are just a few things managers should be aware of, because staying in the forefront of emerging technologies will give you a definite advantage over competitors. Although the adoption of the Haptic Tattoo may seem farfetched to many managers, other applications and uses may emerge from this technology, and knowing about these types of technology from infancy can keep you one step ahead of everyone else.