Chapter 16 - Integrating Wireless Technology in Business
RFID Tag
An electronic identification device that is made up of a chip and antenna
Personal Area Network
Provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance
Geocoding
Spatial databases in a coding process that takes a digital map feature and assigns it an attribute that serves as a unique ID or classification
Challenges of Wireless Networks
1. Protecting Against Theft 2. Protecting Wireless Connections 3. Preventing Viruses on Mobile Devices 4. Addressing Privacy Concerns with RFID and LBS
Wireless Access Point
Enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other
Wireless WAN
A wide area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
An organization that researches and institutes electrical standards for communication and other technologies
War Chalking
The practice of tagging pavement with codes displaying where Wi-Fi access is available
Advantages of Using Wireless Networks
1. Enhances Mobility 2. Provides Immediate Data Access 3. Increases Location and Monitoring Capability 4. Provides Alternative to Wiring 5. Provides Mobile Business Opportunities 6. Improves Workflow
Wireless LAN
A local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
A means of linking computers using infrared or radio signals
Wireless MAN
A metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data
Satellite
A space station that orbits the Earth receiving and transmitting signals from Earth-based stations over a wide area
Bluetooth
A wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices
War Driving
Deliberately searching for Wi-Fi signals from a vehicle
Hotspots
Designated locations where Wi-Fi access points are publically available
Passive RFID Tags
Do not have a power source
Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)
A communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks
RFID Accelerometer
A device that measures the accelerations of an item and is used to track truck speeds or taxi cab speeds
Global Positioning System
A satellite-based navigation system providing extremely accurate position, time and speed information
RFID Reader (RFID Interrogator)
A transmitter/receiver that reads the contents of RFID tags in the area
Active RFID Tags
Have their own transmitter and a power source
Edge Matching
Occurs when paper maps are laid edge to edge and items that run across maps but do not match are reconfigured to match
Geographic Information System
Stores, views, and analyzes geographic data creating, multidimensional charts or maps
Access Point
The computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network
Automatic Vehicle Location
Uses GPS tracking to track vehicles
Spatial Data
Identifies the geographic location of features and boundaries on Earth
Wi-Fi Infrastructure
Includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles, along with additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal
Map Automation
Links business assets to a centralized system where they can be tacked and monitored over time
Multiple-in/Multiple-out Technology
Multiple transmitters and receivers allow sending and receiving greater amounts of data than traditional networking devices
Asset Tracking
Occurs when a company places active or semi-passive RFID tags on expensive products or assets to gather data on the items' location with little or no manual intervention
Semi-passive RFID Tags
Use a battery to run the microchip's circuitry, but communicate by drawing power from the RFID readers
Chipless RFID Tags
Use plastic or conductive polymers instead of silicon-based microchips, allowing them to be washed or exposed to water without damaging the chip