Bluetooth
Bluetooth is an open specification that enables wireless connections between computers, PDAs, phones, printers, cameras, headsets, GPS receivers, keyboards, and pointing devices. It uses a globally available frequency band (2.4GHz) for worldwide compatibility. Up to 7 devices can communicate in one subnet within a 30-foot range. more>

CobraNet
CobraNet is the leading technology for transporting uncompressed, multi-channel digital audio & control data over Fast (100 megabit per second) or Gigabit (1 gigabit per second) Ethernet. It is a combination of software, hardware and a network protocol, and uses standard Ethernet packets and network infrastructure. more>

IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400, i.Link)
IEEE 1394 is an open standard for a wired, high-speed data bus. IEEE 1394a supports isochronous (guaranteed delivery) data rates up to 400 megabits per second. There can be as many as 63 devices on one bus. Like USB, 1394 supports both Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and also provides power to peripheral devices. more>

IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
IEEE 1394b is a newer version of the IEEE 1394 standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 800 megabits per second. It also supports optical fiber, CAT5, and shielded, twisted pair copper media. Its improved architecture increases throughput, reduces delays in arbitration, and reduces signal distortions (via 8B10B encoding). more>

RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification)
Also called dedicated short range communication (DSRC), an RFID system consists of a passive Tag and an active Reader. The Tag is an integrated circuit containing RF circuitry and information to be transmitted. It is powered by the Reader's electromagnetic field. RFID systems can be used anywhere a bar code system exists today. more>

USB (Universal Serial Bus)
USB is a wired, external bus that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 megabits per second. A USB (USB 1.1) port can be connected to up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice, modems, and keyboards. USB supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot plugging. It is expected to completely replace PC serial & parallel ports. more>

USB 2.0
Also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, the newer USB 2.0 extends the data rate of USB 1.1 up to 480 megabits per second. It is fully compatible with USB 1.1, using the same cables and connectors. The high speed USB 2.0 specification was released in April 2000. It uses the same certification program as USB 1.1 devices. more>

UWB (Ultra Wide Band)
UWB is a wireless technology that transmits data at speeds between 40 to 60 megabits per second, with a migration path to 1 gigabit per second. It transmits ultra-low power radio signals with very short (picosecond range) electrical pulses across all frequencies. UWB receivers translate the short bursts of noise into data. more>

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)
The term Wi-Fi is meant to be used generically when referring of any type of IEEE 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.11a, dual-band, etc. Any products approved as "Wi-Fi Certified" are certified as interoperable with each other. More than 1000 products have received Wi-Fi certification since the program began in March of 2000. more>