Date published: 2007/08/10
The BBC says:
A wireless technology that could hasten the arrival of the connected digital home has been give the green light by media regulator Ofcom.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB), as it is known, can be used to connect devices such as PCs, mp3 players and digital cameras.
New legislation will mean UK users will not need a licence to use UWB devices when they hits shelves in the future.
UWB uses part of the radio spectrum to transfer large amounts of data, such as media files, over short distances.
Data can be shifted over distances of around 30m at up to 2 gigabits per second. However, its main use will be over much shorter distances for wireless USB, enabling a host of devices to connect to a PC without cables.
...
The introduction of the Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra Wideband Equipment Exemption) Regulations 2007 on 13 August will allow the use of approved UWB equipment without a license.Ofcom's decision to deregulate UWB was made in response to European negotiations for a common set of UWB technical standards.
Other EU members are expected to introduce similar legislation in coming months.
Wireless is obviously the way to go (but you can already hear the technophobes claiming UWB is causing cancer, etc.).
_________________________________________________________
All material not included from other sources is copyright cambridge2000.com.
For further information or questions email: info [at] cambridge2000 [dot] com
(replace "[at]" with "@" and "[dot]" with ".").