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posted by Editor on Thursday June 27, @01:22PM
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This article on ZDnet talks about efforts to merge telephone networks with Wi-Fi's ability to deliver data over short ranges. The article focuses on Vocera Communications, which is developing a wearable wireless device that provides hands-free, voice-activated communications throughout any 802.11b networked building or campus (see picture). The Vocera Communications Badge is controlled using natural spoken language. To initiate a conversation with Jim and Mary, for example, the user would simply say, "Get me Jim and Mary." In addition, when a live conversation is not necessary, text messages and alerts can be sent to the LCD screen on the Communications Badge. Vocera hopes to begin selling the device later this year. It will first be targeted at hospitals, where federal rules prohibit the use of traditional cell phones because the transmissions interfere with the operation of some medical equipment.
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