Category: Weekly Wireless

Welcome to Wireless Wednesday where we review the most interesting and groundbreaking wireless technologies approved by the FCC in the past week.
 

SAMSUNG Galaxy TabPro PEN, FCC ID A3LEJPW700

Connected over Bluetooth, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro Pen made by Wacom looks and functions much like the Apple iPad Pro Pen.

Netbio inc 90 Min Desktop DNA Scanner, FCC ID 2ABOH-ANDEDNASCAN

The ANDE 4C instrument is a fully integrated Rapid DNA Analysis System that automatically generates DNA profiles from buccal samples in less than 90 minutes for the purpose of forensic human identification. This device seems to operate at 13.56 MHz, presumably for RFID Identification of Samples.

 

This 360 Degree Camera captures video from all directions using one 4K image sensor and a tricky lensing system, enabling you to mount it on your bicycle or use it in sports while capturing video from all angles.

 

 

Ciright Wireless ONE Card, FCC ID 2AGVT-ONECARDR1

Much like Coin, Plastc, vs Swyp, and Stratos the ONE card by Ciright has a Bluetooth connection to your phone to intelligently store and switch between credit and rewards cards.

BCT Bluetooth Headset FCC ID 2AG8AYKU4A, 2AG8AYKU3A

These Bluetooth Connected Headphones for your Skull made by Suzhou YOKO BCT Electronic Corporation come in two varieties, one built into headphones and the other built into glasses.

Kenmore Alfie Shopping Assistant

by Sears, FCC ID 2AHU499911000610

Alfie is Kenmore’s first step in bringing your kitchen and grocery ordering to the cloud. With it, you can keep your refrigerator stocked at the press of a button.

Simply press the TALK button and tell Alfie what you need.
“Alfie, I need a gift recommendation for my friend’s 30th birthday.”
“Alfie, fetch me laundry detergent.”
“Alfie, I’d like to buy a new toaster.”
“Alfie, I need a dozen organic eggs.”

New Garmin Devices this week:

Garmin A02933, FCC ID: IPH-02933

Garmin A02784  Smart Watch, FCC ID IPH-02784

Garmin AA2784 Smart Watch, FCC ID IPH-A2784

Garmin A02154 (02154) “Flight Steam 510” BLE SD Card, FCC ID IPH-02154

 

 

Welcome to Wireless Wednesday where we review the most interesting and groundbreaking wireless technologies approved by the FCC in the past week.

With great anticipation by the VR gaming crowd, the Virtuix VR treadmill passed wireless approval on 2016-04-19. It appears to operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency. In addition to the treadmill, Virtuix also has shoe pods to assist in tracking your movement on the treadmill.

Sleep Shepherd Blue – FCC ID 2AHTM-SSB001

This Wirelessly connected sleep assisting device uses electrical stimulation to “slow down your brainwaves” and give you a good night’s sleep.

This smart pillow adjusts your head height while you sleep. According to the user manual, “The Goodnight Pillow supports healthy and restful sleep by helping to keep the upper airway open during sleep.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connected Toy Scooter FCC ID 2AHWC-POS616

 

Welcome to this week in wireless. Here we will be covering the most interesting FCC ID applications of the week of April 10th.

FCC ID 2AGGGSPWSK2-01 – Wet Beacon

This handy new device will bring your baby’s diaper to the internet of things. The “Wet Beacon” allows you to monitor your baby’s diaper via a handy android app. Maybe one day you will be able to get Siri to change it too.

FCC ID C3K1683 – XBOX ONE SYSTEM

Although this FCC Application is from the end of March (2016-03-30), this particular application is of note as it points to some upgraded features for the next Xbox.

The details of this FCC Application’s Exhibits are available on 2016-06-25 – a time many look to as the release date of an upgraded system.

 

FCC ID 2AHPSCSTAT70 – GoPro Look Alike

Clearly, this wireless camera attempts to mimic the GoPro. It’s manufactured by the Chinese firm Shenzhen chuangshitong Electronic Technology Co and will probably pass as a lower cost alternative.

 

FCC ID RGB-56152R – Smart Fan

Finally, your nest might be able to talk to your ceiling fan, turning it on when your house may be unevenly heated. Unfortunately, you’ll need another gadget along with this smart fan as it operates at the 300 MHz bandwidth rather than on WiFi / Bluetooth frequencies.

FCC ID TQ8-ACBB0B2AN – Hyundai 5Ghz In-car computer

Expect 2.4 and 5 GHz Wifi in your next Hyundai vehicle. This “DISPLAY CAR SYSTEM” will certainly be an upgrade to the limited Bluetooth connectivity available in many Hyundai vehicles, but it’s still unknown what service provider Hyundai will use for providing in car WiFi.

FCC ID 2AAEH-LIB-V1000E2 – 60 GHz Directional Antenna

This directional antenna operates at 60 GHz and may be one of the first few devices we see utilizing 802.11ad WiFi capable of operating at multiple gigabits per second. This particular transmitter / receiver unit operates on the 57250-59750 MHz and 61500-63500 MHz bandwidths.

 

FCC ID 2AHIS-VMAKER – Walabot 3D Image Sensor

This 3D image sensor operates on the 3.3 -10.3 GHz bandwidth to scan the surroundings in a whole new way. Able to see through objects and calculate speed and movement, this will be a breakthrough technology of the twenty-teens.

FCC ID QRITACHNT2 – Smart Defibulator

Although wirelessly connecting your heart may prove dangerous, BIOTRONIK SE & Co. brings us a 402.45-404.85 MHz connected Defibulator.

FCC ID 2AHFQIDIVE01 – Smart Dive Watch

Dive intelligently with one of the first smart watches you can also dive with. Time will tell if it has a touchscreen capable of operating underwater.

 

Notable Mentions:

FCC ID 2AEGE-57-863756-400 – Brunswick Bowling & Billiards

FCC ID 2ACS5-EGO2 – Connected Longboard

FCC ID 2AGTR-OZMO-SC1 – Smart Cup with Water and Coffee Consumption Tracking

 

Welcome to this week in wireless. Here we will be covering the most interesting and sometimes groundbreaking FCC ID wireless applications from the past week.

FCC ID 2AHGHR100 – Smart Cycling Camera

This “Smart Cycling Camera” is the dashcam for your bicycle. The camera tracks your GPS location along with images or moving video and can sync the captured data back to your device via WiFi or USB. See Also check out this Smart Dash Camera from earlier this week.

 

FCC ID 2AGYZ-PP01 – PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

The PitPat Dog Activity Monitor is a Fitbit for your dog made by PitPatPet Ltd. Connect the device to your android or iPhone via bluetooth and you can monitor your dog’s activity and ensure they’ve had a healthy amount of exercise for the day!

 

FCC ID 2AFDWSKYLINE32 – SkyLine 32 Quadcopter

The Skyline32 doesn’t bring much new to the table in wireless, but Carbon Fiber is new to the quadcopter market!

FCC ID 2AGWS-INTUNEI2

The inTune i2 is an Automotive Diagnostic and Flashing Tool built by DiabloSport LLC. It brings the power of tuning your car to the palm of your hand – so long as you have a Ford, Dodge, or GM vehicle.

FCC ID VIIDMMZ1 – “Mouser”

The “Mouser” by Elexa Consumer Products Inc is a wirelessly connected mouse trap which detects and kills rats and mice. From the User Manual: “When the mouse zapper detects the rat enter in the mouse zapper, it will occur high voltage after 2 seconds , the high voltage continue for 4 minutes to ensure the rat is killed,the red LED light keep on and there will be some sound made by the high voltage for 4 minutes at the same time.” The mouse zapper then sends messages to the Z-wave main controller over the 908.42 MHz bandwidth and the Z-wave main controller displays your total mouse kill-count.

FCC ID 2AGTD-GC730701 – Smart Smoker

Bradley Technologies Canada Inc. Smart Smoker

Monitor your home smoked meat while you’re at work with the WiFi connected Smart Smoker by Bradley Technologies Canada Inc. …But is it really a good idea to hook your home gas line up to the internet?

FCC ID RK7185-00 – VW Wireless Charging

This On board vehicle Wireless Charging Unit will bring phone wireless charging to your next VW vehicle. Manufactured by Novero Dabendorf GmbH, hopefully, the radiated emissions are within the FCC standards and there isn’t a hidden test mode which was used to pass certification 😉

FCC ID OHCMETDGS1 – SmaXtec Sensor +pH

Forget testing your pool’s PH with test strips, this SmaXtec Sensor will connect wirelessly to your home WiFi to monitor the health of your pool.

FCC ID YNGHA01-001 – Intelligent Helmet

This Smart Intelligent Helmet wirelessly connects to your phone over bluetooth allowing you to get directions, make phone calls, or listen to music while all while cycling down the street.

FCC ID 2ABDJ-SOCKET – WiFi & Bluetooth Enabled Bulb Socket

Although not the first smart bulb socket of its kind, the iDevices, LLC WiFi & Bluetooth Enabled Bulb Socket is one of the first to cram a bluetooth and WiFi antenna in to a single socket.