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ASH transceivers can transmit up to 2 mW of power (0.25 mW typical set-up), and typically operate over distances of 3 to 60 meters. Once
certified to comply with local communications regulations, ASH transceivers do not require a license, and there are no "air-time
fees" for operation. Short-range wireless systems using ASH transceiver technology can be designed to operate from small batteries for extended periods of time. There are more than 60 million products manufactured each year that utilize short-range wireless for security, control and data transmission. Many new applications for short-range wireless are emerging, and sales are expected to top 100 million systems per year by the year 2000.
Recently, a strong interest has developed in short-range data communications applications (two-way), which the ASH transceivers are designed to address. Short-range wireless data systems are used to eliminate nuisance cables on all types of digital products, much as cordless phones have eliminated cumbersome phone wires. The following list of applications demonstrates the diversity of uses for the ASH transceiver:
Wireless bar-code and bar-code label printers
Wireless and credit card readers and receipt printers
Smart ID tags for inventory tracking and identification
Wireless automatic utility meter reading systems
Data links for hand-held computers, body-worn computers, and
related peripherals
Wireless keyboards, joysticks, mice, voice command links and
game controllers
Home automation data and control links
Location tracking (follow-me phone extensions, etc.)
Sports and ambulatory medical data telemetry (non life support)
Surveying system data links
Wireless instrumentation, data logging and engine diagnostic
links
Polled wireless security alarm sensors
Authentication and access control tags |
