Wireless Data Blaster

Radio's oldest technology is providing a new way for portable electronics to transmit large quantities of data rapidly without wires.

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A Long-Term View of Short-Range Wireless. David G. Leeper in IEEE Computer Magazine, Vol. 34, No. 6, pages 39-44; June 2001.

DAVID G. LEEPER is chief technologist for wireless technologies in Intel's New Business Investments Group, which is exploring commercial applications for ultrawideband wireless systems. During his 32-year career, he has also held senior management positions at AT&T Bell Labs, Bellcore and Motorola. Leeper enjoys working with small teams to create business opportunities around exciting new technologies. He received a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 286 Issue 5This article was published with the title “Wireless Data Blaster” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 286 No. 5 ()
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican052002-6GAFveyoxMRcvegYN7lcuJ

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