"< iframe width =" 480" elevation =" 320" src =" https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Y_Ea6ExOKo?rel=0" frameborder =" 0" allowfullscreen >< img style =" float: left; margin:0 5px 5px 0;" src =" http://taxdr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HFBvtI.jpg "/ > Title:" Flexible Selections for Multi-Platform Networks" Day: March 16, 2007 1:30 PM Speaker: Jack H. Winters Abstract: In this talk we deal with the concern of ubiquitous cordless gain access to: anywhere, anytime, and in any kind of type. Attaining this requires a blend of networks as well as multi-platform tools, e.g., mobile, WLAN, GPS, WiMAX, and also RFID, together with using adaptive antenna strategies. We will first discuss the usage and also advantages of adaptive antennas in these heterogeneous connect with multi-platform tools. We then describe an universal smart/adaptive antenna front-end for multi-platform interaction tools that makes use of blind beamforming and a standards-based interface to simplify this tool. For sensing units, the potential for the execution of arrays of extremely tiny, cost-effective carbon-nanotube antennas will certainly be reviewed. Additionally, cross-layer optimization (in between the physical and MAC layer) with these wise antennas in heterogeneous networks, including advertisement hoc/mesh/sensor networks, will certainly be shown to be critical to acquiring the complete benefit of smart antennas in these networks. Ultimately, how today's cordless systems might evolve in the direction of ubiquitous cordless accessibility will be talked about.