WiFi Nodes Program
In cooperation with its industrial partners, Cal-(IT)2 is providing WiFi node
technology to students and faculty for research into networking, sensor networks, and
specialized applications. Our current technology encompasses the DPAC Technologies® Airborne wireless
802.11 transceiver coupled with the Ubicom processor. Nearly a dozen projects are in process
utilizing the transceiver/processor combo. The research topics include:
- GPS aided navigation
- WiFi + accelerometer for tracking and location
- Wireless Pulse Oximeter for first responders (http://WIISARD.org)
- Mesh networking
- Mobile device networking
- Portable access points
- Shuttle Bus information system
DPAC Technology's AirborneT Wireless LAN Node Module
Located in Garden Grove, California, DPAC Technologies® provides embedded wireless
networking and connectivity products for machine-to-machine communication applications.
DPAC's wireless products are used by major OEMs in the transportation, instrumentation
and industrial control, homeland security, medical diagnostics and logistics markets
to provide remote data collection and control.
DPAC Technologies has graciously entered into a Collaborative Technology
Development Agreement with the University of California. As part of this agreement they
have provided many development systems and software to enable custom code on the
Airborne Modules.
The AirborneT Wireless LAN Node Module is an extraordinarily compact and powerful 802.11b
transceiver and packet processor.
The extremely small footprint design makes the Airborne Wireless LAN Node Module
easy to embed into new or existing designs. The module is interoperable with
industry standard IEEE 802.11b access points that provide a low cost infrastructure
for connection to a LAN and to the Internet.
The built-in TCP/IP stack, Real Time Operating System (RTOS), and application
firmware provide embedded devices with instant LAN and Internet connectivity, without
requiring device-driver or host-processor firmware development. An integrated Web server
makes it easy to remotely monitor and control any device using a standard browser.
Additionally, a full set of development tools is available to support development
and customization of the Airborne WLN Module.
[View or download the datasheet]
See the press release from DPAC Technologies:
[DPAC Subscriber Data Area]
Ubicom's Wireless Network Processors
David Fotland, CTO of Ubicom, Inc.,
has granted a university development license to UCSD.
Ubicom, Inc. is making ubiquitous communications a reality through wireless
network processor and software platforms that enable electronic devices to be
connected to each other securely, cost-effectively and transparently.
Ubicom is the only company that supports all of the industry's most prevalent
networking protocols including 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth®, HomePlug®, Ethernet and
USB, using the same processor. Ubicom is a venture-backed, privately-held
company with headquarters in Mountain View, California and sales offices around
the world. The company has secured several high-profile customers designing
wireless access points, gateways, appliances and other network nodes. In
addition, the company is enabling the connection of a wide variety of devices
such as voice-over-IP phones, cameras, printers, LCD projectors and consumer
appliances.
[Ubicom Subscriber Data Area]
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