The Wireless USB adapter set allows European users to wirelessly connect from their notebook or desktop PC to a range of USB devices, which can be placed anywhere in the room.
(via Press Release from Olidata - November 17, 2008) Cesena, Italy - Olidata S.p.A., Italy’s leading manufacturer of personal computers and peripherals, today announced that Olidata is launching to retail chains in Europe a Wireless USB adapter set based on Wisair’s WSR601 single chip. The adapter set, to be sold in retail centers in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K, under the Olidata brand, allows users to turn their existing wired USB devices to Wireless USB devices and conveniently access them from anywhere in the room. The solution, consisting of a pair of USB adapters - one for the device and one of the PC - brings wireless connectivity to USB devices such as hard disk drives, printers, digital still cameras, camcorders, CD/DVD writers and hubs. (more…)
IOGEAR is named CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
for its Wireless USB to VGA Kit GUW2015VKIT
(via Press Release from IOGEAR - November 13, 2008) Irvine, California - IOGEAR today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its Wireless USB to VGA Kit (GUW2015VKIT). Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products.
IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit enables HD video streaming up to 720p between a PC and TV or projector. With the product, users can cut cable clutter and work on documents, view photos or browse the Internet on their HDTV up to 30 feet away. Multitasking can also be simplified by utilizing the picture-in-picture function on a TV in order to stay on top of work and entertainment needs. The Kit consists of one WUSB adapter to connect a laptop or desktop and one wireless VGA adapter to plug into an in-room VGA display. (more…)
Organized by the University of British Columbia the IEEE 2009 International Conference on Ultra Wideband (UWB) will be held in Vancouver, Canada, on September 9 - 11, 2009. This conference provides a forum for the latest UWB systems, technologies, and applications in both microwave and millimeter wave bands. ICUWB is the leading annual conference on Ultrawideband (UWB) based solutions for communications, radar, and localization systems operating in both microwave and millimeter wave bands and over cable. It focuses on the latest advances in UWB technology, current and future applications ranging from UWB communication for personal area and sensor networks to UWB-based localization and positioning systems to UWB vehicular radar and imaging systems, and standardization and regulation for UWB transmission. Previous ICUWB conferences were held in Baltimore, USA (2002), Reston-VA, USA (2003), Oulu, Finland (2003), Kyoto, Japan (2004), Zurich, Switzerland (2005), Waltham, USA (2006), Singapore (2007), and Hannover, Germany (2008).
Paper Submission Deadline: Feb. 23, 2009
ICUWB welcomes original research and developments in all areas of UWB technology. (more…)
New addition to Ripcord2™ family supports PCI Express interface and is the first and only single-chip solution to achieve WiMedia PHY certification in Band Groups 1, 3 and 6 (via Press Release from Staccato Communications - November 11, 2008) San Diego, California – Staccato Communications, an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology pioneer and leader in Wireless USB from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), today announced the latest addition to the Ripcord2™ family of single-chip UWB ICs, the new SC4503 PCI Express (PCIe) Wireless Host Controller Interface (WHCI) solution for WUSB host applications. Designed in a leading 65nm CMOS technology, the single-chip SC4503 implements a fully integrated WiMedia MAC and PHY and a high-performance PCIe interface. Targeted for home and office applications, including notebook PCs, ultra-mobile PCs, netbooks and mobile internet devices (MIDs), the Ripcord2™ WHCI Host offering provides a worldwide-compatible solution in a single device and delivers the optimal performance required for host-side WUSB applications. (more…)
IOGEAR’s high-performance WUSB hub and adapter kit is the first product which supports wireless connectivity to webcams and USB audio
(via Press Release from Alereon - November 10, 2008) Austin, Texas - Alereon, Inc., the Certified Wireless USB technology leader for Worldwide Ultra Wideband (UWB) WiMedia solutions, today announced IOGEAR’s Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit (GUWH204KIT) is powered by Alereon’s AL5000 Worldwide Wireless USB Chipset. Leveraging each company’s USB-IF certified, first generation products, the IOGEAR solution is the only available hub and adapter that can operate in WiMedia bandgroups one, three, four and six, meeting regulatory requirements via simple software configuration. In addition, the IOGEAR solution is the first product that can support full isochronous data transfers to serve the needs of audio and video applications.
“We are pleased to work with IOGEAR, a true leader in the computing and peripherals connectivity space,” said Eric Broockman, CEO of Alereon. “As the Wireless USB market continues to expand, working with global leaders like IOGEAR, is an important part of Alereon’s strategy in the Wireless USB space.” (more…)
With this easy-to-use dongle set, users can economically upgrade their existing wired USB devices into WUSB devices, including turning a USB hub into a Wireless USB hub.
(via Press Release from Wisair - November 6, 2008) Concord and Campbell, California - Cables Unlimited, a leading manufacturer and value-added distributor of computer cables and accessories, and Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Wireless USB solutions, today announced the availability of its Wireless USB Adapter Set. The Cables Unlimited Wireless USB Adapter Set, featuring Wisair’s single-chip, allows users to turn existing USB devices into Wireless USB devices. The kit is now available through multiple online retailers.
The newly available adapter set consists of a pair of Wireless USB dongles, one for the notebook or PC and another for the device. The device-side adapter enables moving existing USB peripherals such as external hard drive, printer, digital still camera, camcorder cradles, and CD/DVD writers up to thirty feet away from the crowded desktop to more convenient locations in the room, eliminating the USB cable distance restrictions. (more…)
Alereon’s AL5000 Wireless USB chipset family is announced as official WiMedia PHY test bed for bandgroup BG1 and BG3 and is among the first certifications to support the WiMedia Spectrum Extension Release.
(via Press Release from Alereon - November 5, 2008) Austin, Texas - Alereon, Inc., the Certified Wireless USB technology leader for Worldwide Ultra Wideband (UWB) WiMedia solutions, today announced that the WiMedia Alliance has officially certified Alereon’s AL5000 Wireless USB chipset as one of the first UWB physical layer chipsets (PHYs) for operation in bandgroup BG6 (7.4 to 9.0GHz). The AL5000 Family has been shipping in volume production since the third quarter 2008. The chips from Alereon are among the first certifications to support the WiMedia Spectrum Extension Release (SER) announced in August.
“Upper bandgroup support is critical to the establishment of UWB as the worldwide standard for Personal Area Networks (PANs) in the PC, CE and mobile market segments,” said Stephen Wood, WiMedia president. “Customers looking to use standard products today that are both in volume production and known to meet the WiMedia specifications are now assured these products can meet their requirements.” (more…)
Enabling worldwide operation, Staccato’s 65nm all-CMOS implementation is the first and only single-chip solution to earn PHY certification for WiMedia Spectrum Extension Release (SER) in Band Groups 1, 3 and 6
(via Press Release from Staccato Communications - November 5, 2008) San Diego, California - Staccato Communications, an Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology pioneer and leader in Wireless USB from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), today announced that its Ripcord2™ family is the first and only single-chip, all-CMOS device offering a 65nm implementation to earn official WiMedia PHY certification for the newly released Spectrum Extension Release (SER) specification. Solidifying the company’s leadership position in the UWB market, Ripcord2 is also the first single-chip solution to obtain this certification for Band Group BG6. In addition, the WiMedia Alliance also announced that Ripcord2 has been qualified as an official PHY test beds for Band Groups BG1 and BG3, which will enable Independent Test Labs (ITLs) to conduct WiMedia Certification testing in the near future.
The recently ratified WiMedia SER specification adds additional features to address certain worldwide regulatory requirements which allow even broader deployment of the WiMedia common radio platform. (more…)
Introducing the first USB-IF Certified Wireless USB to VGA solution IOGEAR selected YouTube to promote their WUSB to VGA Kit (GUW2015VKIT).
(via Web Research - November 4, 2008) The kit instantly allows you to add a high resolution display using Wireless USB Technology. Simply install the driver software, connect the USB adapter to your PC and the VGA adapter to your display or projector and you are ready to extend or clone your desktop content to another screen wirelessly.
IOGEAR GUW2015VKIT Wireless USB to VGA Kit Video
Bring your PC contents to your favorite display wirelessly. (more…)
WiMedia Alliance is paving the way for global UWB adoption.
Qualification of PHY test beds presages independent test labs.
(via Press Release from WiMedia Alliance - November 4, 2008) San Ramon, California - The WiMedia Alliance today announced the certification of the first three Ultra Wideband (UWB) physical layer chipsets (PHYs) to support the WiMedia Spectrum Extension Release (SER) announced in August. The chips from Alereon, Realtek and Staccato Communications support operation in Band Groups 1 and 3 (3.1 to 4.8GHz and 6.3 to 7.9GHz, respectively). The Alereon and Staccato chips also support operation in Band Group 6 (7.4 to 9.0GHz).
“The certification of these PHYs from member companies is a critical step towards establishing UWB as the worldwide standard for Personal Area Networks (PANs) in the PC, CE and mobile market segments,” said Stephen Wood, WiMedia president. (more…)
Arbella Enterprises, Inc has announced the availability of a new table designed to keep laptop users cool. Anyone who has uses a laptop on their knee will know that they can soon get uncomfortably hot, and a suitable table isn’t ... [Link]
Staccato Communication’s Ripcord2 chip secured the “Best of Innovations” award in the Enabling Technologies category, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Ripcord2 is a 65nm CMOS chip, designed for WiMedia UWB and Wireless USB applications. Compared with similar chips ... [Link]
BitTorrenters shopping for an affordable USB-based HDD-less media players (eg. Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link) may find the lack of H.264 support to be somewhat disappointing as more files uploaded are in high-definition and in specific container like the Matroska. Western ... [Link]
This so-called USB 2.1 Channel Sound USB Adapter strikes us as an unusual product. It takes a USB port and turns it into a dongle that accepts two headsets. Hardware-wise, the adapter has its own headset and mic mute as ... [Link]
(via Press Release from Olidata - November 17, 2008) Cesena, Italy - Olidata S.p.A., Italy’s leading manufacturer of personal computers and peripherals, today announced that Olidata is launching to retail chains in Europe a Wireless USB adapter set based on Wisair’s WSR601 single chip. The adapter set, to be sold in retail centers in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K, under the Olidata brand, allows users to turn their existing wired USB devices to Wireless USB devices and conveniently access them from anywhere in the room. The solution, consisting of a pair of USB adapters - one for the device and one of the PC - brings wireless connectivity to USB devices such as hard disk drives, printers, digital still cameras, camcorders, CD/DVD writers and hubs. (more…)
Organized by the University of British Columbia the IEEE 2009 International Conference on Ultra Wideband (UWB) will be held in Vancouver, Canada, on September 9 - 11, 2009. This conference provides a forum for the latest UWB systems, technologies, and applications in both microwave and millimeter wave bands. 
(via Press Release from Staccato Communications - November 11, 2008) San Diego, California – Staccato Communications, an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology pioneer and leader in Wireless USB from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), today announced the latest addition to the Ripcord2™ family of single-chip UWB ICs, the new SC4503 PCI Express (PCIe) Wireless Host Controller Interface (WHCI) solution for WUSB host applications. Designed in a leading 65nm CMOS technology, the single-chip SC4503 implements a fully integrated WiMedia MAC and PHY and a high-performance PCIe interface. Targeted for home and office applications, including notebook PCs, ultra-mobile PCs, netbooks and mobile internet devices (MIDs), the Ripcord2™ WHCI Host offering provides a worldwide-compatible solution in a single device and delivers the optimal performance required for host-side WUSB applications. 
(via Press Release from Wisair - November 6, 2008) Concord and Campbell, California - Cables Unlimited, a leading manufacturer and value-added distributor of computer cables and accessories, and Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Wireless USB solutions, today announced the availability of its Wireless USB Adapter Set. The Cables Unlimited Wireless USB Adapter Set, featuring Wisair’s single-chip, allows users to turn existing USB devices into Wireless USB devices. The kit is now available through multiple online retailers.
