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From: pkahn@ADS.COM (Philip Kahn)
Subject: Re: Wireless Computer Communication
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Date: Mon, 21 May 90 22:44:55 GMT
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In article <9352@pt.cs.cmu.edu> gerry@cive.ri.cmu.edu (Gerry Roston) writes:
>Here's a problem we are all probably familiar with:  how
>to communicate with a mobile robbot without using a tether.
>To complicate matters, let us assume that we want to transmit
>video images (although not necessarily at frame rate) as
>well as command and feedback.  Also, let us assume that we
>do not want to go through the hassle of obtaining FCC licensing
>for special frequencies, etc.  Of course, the package must
>be moderately small and use relatively little power.
>
>Okay, the above is a problem spec.  I have some information
>on certain wireless RS-232 type device which I will post
>to the net some time sone.  How about the rest of you.  What
>information/vendors do you know of that make prducts which
>will meet the aboce requirements?
>
An easy and relatively cheap kluge is to use cordless phones and
standard modems (digital data only).  Low bandwith and need to
compress and transfer images slowly is the user's responsibility...

phil...
