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Today's Table of Contents: 1. Viewpoint: Hot Spot In A Box: The Missing Wi-Fi Link Joins With Linux 2. Wireless Pill Monitor's Vital Signs 3. Analyzer Watches Both VoIP and Ethernet Traffic 4. Position Location Without GPS 5. Update Announced for Next-Generation RF Designs 6. Test Company Joins SDR Research Group 7. US Firm Opens Software College in India 8. Location-Based Services Expand In China 9. New Books and Reviews > Review: Design IrDA Products The Right Way > OFDM for Wireless Communication Systems > Fundamentals of Global Positioning System Receivers: A Software Approach 10. In-Depth Coverage Links > Software Works So You Don't Have To > Unrealistic Expectations Threaten WiMAX's Success 11. Happenings - Conferences 12. Happenings - Webinars

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*********** 1. Viewpoint *********** Hot Spot In A Box: The Missing Wi-Fi Link Joins With Linux By Kelly Abbott and Jon Gallagher, Red Door Interactive

A large gap exists in the wireless-product lines of most network-equipment manufacturers. That gap is one of needed functionality - in other words, access points that can be configured, monitored, and secured by standard network-management... Viewpoint article at --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKk0Av Red Door Interactive --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKl0Aw

******* 2. News ******* Wireless Pill Monitor's Vital Signs

The Mini Mitter Company has announced the release of VitalSense, a wireless medical telemtry "pill" and monitoring system. This technology was designed in partnership with the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. Phase I of this Integrated Physiological Monitoring System includes core body and skin temperature sensors. Core body temperatures are obtained from ingestible and disposable, Jonah(TM) core temperature sensors. These transducers are contained in a capsule about the size of a multi-vitamin. Once activated and swallowed, transmission begins immediately. Data are transmitted telemetrically to the VitalSense Monitor, which can be worn in a waist pack or slipped into a pocket. Mini Mitter --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKm0Ax

******** 3. News ******** Analyzer Watches Both VoIP and Ethernet Traffic

WildPackets Inc., recently announced the release of EtherPeek VX expert VoIP network analyzer. This combination gives network engineers a single tool for troubleshooting most problems on a VoIP network, regardless of whether the problem involves voice or data. The product's feature set addresses all three phases of VoIP deployments: planning, roll-out, and ongoing maintenance. The company claims that EtherPeek VX can analyze up to 100 open calls simultaneously, without requiring any expensive hardware. The product provides per-call analytics and metrics, and supports multiple signaling protocols like SIP, H323, MGCP, SCS and more. WildPackets --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKn0Ay

******** 4. News ******** Position Location Without GPS

Many camera phone users, when visiting foreign cities, often find it difficult to tell their location. Now, it is possible for camera phone users to determine their position without the use of GPS equipment. The German "Institute of Photogrammetry Bonn" has developed a software system called FotoNav that makes it possible to recognize one's location based on a photograph. The picture - typically a city landmark - is sent to a server where it is analyzed by image recognition technology. If the analysis is successful, a map is transmitted back to the camera phone showing the location of the landmark picture. FotoNav --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKo0Az ************************ ADVERTISEMENT ************************** Simply Blue: plug-and-play Bluetooth (R) modules

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******** 5. News ******* Update Announced for Next-Generation RF Designs

Applied Wave Research, Inc., a provider of high-frequency EDA tools, recently announced Microwave Office 2004 design suite for next-generation radio-frequency (RF) and microwave circuit designs. The company claims that this latest version will provide engineers with significant improvements in power and usability to increase design accuracy and shorten design cycle time. Microwave Office 2004 integrates three-dimensional (3D) planar electromagnetic (EM) simulation with circuit simulation and layout tools, permitting arbitrary physical structures to be embedded within linear and nonlinear circuit simulations. Applied Wave Research --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKq0A2

******** 6. News ******** Test Company Joins SDR Research Group

Tektronix, Inc. just announced its participation with the Mobile and Portable Radio Research Group (MPRG) at Virginia Tech in the development of a Software Defined Radio (SDR) test bed and Open Source SCA (Software Communications Architecture) Implementation: Embedded (OSSIE). Tektronix will deliver test and measurement equipment to be integrated within the OSSIE test-bed framework. They will also help to define and validate future test systems and methodologies. This participation should help meet the needs of commercial and military/government customers looking to leverage SDR. There are two key Tektronix products currently integrated into the OSSIE test bed: the AWG400 - a family of Arbitrary Waveform Generators, and the RSA3308A, Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. Tektronix --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKr0A3 MPRG --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKs0A4

***************** 7. International News ***************** US Firm Opens Software College in India

Intel has announced the formal opening of the Intel Software College, a training school that will support India's software developer community by expanding their skills on Intel software and technologies. According to Bangalore press release, the Software College will hold lab sessions focused on mobility software and high performance computing, ideal for developers involved in software planning, software optimization, benchmarking and overall performance. Created to help train developers on effective ways to optimize software performance on Intel architecture, the Intel Software College will deliver a broad range of courses ranging from processors, software technologies, optimizations and operating environments. CIOL --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKt0A5

***************** 8. International News ***************** Location-Based Services Expand In China

NavTeq, a provider of digital maps for navigation systems and location-based solutions, has joined forces with NavInfo, provider of a navigable digital map for China, to create navigation applications and location based services to meet Chinese market demand. The joing effort will be known as NAV2. NavInfo has the legal certification to develop a navigable Chinese map database for the entire country. NavTeq maps span over 40 countries on four continents. NavTeq --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKu0A6

*********************** 9. New Books and Reviews *********************** Design IrDA Products The Right Way By Charles D. Knutson,Assistant Professor, Brigham Young University Reviewed By John Blyler, Executive Editor

Sometimes, it's easy to forget that infrared technology - as embodied by the IrDA community - is every bit as wireless as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In fact, IrDA is pervasive throughout today's electronic mobile systems. The most recent IrDA report ... IrDA review --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKv0A7 Brigham Young Univ --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKw0A8

OFDM for Wireless Communication Systems By Ramjee Prasad ISBN: 1-58053-796-0 Publisher: Artech House Publishers

This work offers an in-depth treatment of the underlying technologies and applications of PANs and describes and evaluates a practical OFDM system concept. Aimed at wireless engineers and researchers, this book is a must-have for anyone who needs to understand this critical technology and its implementation in WLANS and WPANs. Artech House --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BLiN0Av

Fundamentals of Global Positioning System Receivers: A Software Approach, 2n Edition By James Bao-Yen Tsui ISBN: 0-471-70647-7 Publisher: Wiley This book provides engineers who use and design GPS systems with a much-needed comprehensive reference on the operational principles guiding this important technology. With an emphasis on software-based signal processing, this work covers all aspects of receiver technology and relevant navigation schemes. Wiley --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BEwy0Al

**************************** 10. In-Depth Coverage Links **************************** Aside from making next-generation radio-frequency design substantially easier, this automated software-design tool decreases overall design time while mitigating risk. To learn more, read: "Software Works So You Don't Have To." Software story --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKx0AA

The industry must stop hyping WiMAX in order to recognize where the specification is now, what it must overcome, and the other issues that stand between it and world domination. To learn more, read: "Unrealistic Expectations Threaten WiMAX's Success." WiMAX story --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKy0AB

***************************** 10. Happenings - Conferences ***************************** Design of High-Speed PCB October 18-19, 2004 Embassy Suites, Marlborough, MA http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BDDV0AK

Convergence 2004 October 18-20, 2004 Cobo Conference and Event Center, Detroit, MI http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMKz0AC

Software Defined Radio Technical Conference and Expo November 15-18, 2004 Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, Scottsdale, AZ http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMK10Ax

************************** 11. Happenings - Webinars **************************

FPGA Design For Complex Products -- Free best selling FPGA book to first 50 attendees!! -- November 16, 2004 - 1pm (EST) Sponsored by Mentor Graphics and Xilinx Details: Renown author and speaker Clive "Max" Maxfield will moderate this timely discussion on complex FPGA designs. The webcast will be an interactive event, allowing participants to ask questions - via email or phone calls - of a panel of experts. In addition to Max and the webcast host, John Blyler (Sr. Editor), the webcast will feature experts from Mentor (vendor of FPGA design software tools), Xilinx (provider of FPGA hardware chips and IP) and an experienced designer (Tom Dillon, president of Dillon Engineering). WSD Webcast --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BMK20Ay

Electronic Design Webcast Electronic Design's Editor at Large, Dave Bursky hosts a round table webcast featuring the industries leading companies. This webcast will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 2:00 PM EST. Sponsors: Altera, Fujitsu, AMI Semiconductor, LSI Logic TECHcast --> http://lists.planetee.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehtE0CWyaL0Emn0BLiR0Az

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