Keeping track of surgical sponges
25 January, 2011
Using the same technology found in clothing tags used in retail shop tracking systems, a study from the University of North Carolina shows that surgical sponges with implanted RF tags may be an effective adjunct to manual counting and X-ray detection in preventing sponges from being left behind in patients following surgery.
How SIP is unifying radio communications
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Omnitronics Pty Ltd
SIP (session initiated protocol) technology, developed for IP communications, has moved radio communications from being an isolated system to being truly unified with the broader communications infrastructure allowing for communications between digital and analog radio, PBX, mobile phones, computers and more.
Updating US network
17 January, 2011
Cumberland County, Tennessee’s PlantCML CORP25 land mobile radio network in the US includes a Zetron Advanced Communication radio dispatch system. It is providing the county with improved 9-1-1 emergency dispatch functionality and better radio coverage and interoperability among the public safety agencies it serves.
Test & Measurement ESD3000 ESD tester
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Test & Measurement Australia
The ESD3000 is a lightweight, handheld, battery-operated ESD tester whose modular construction enables many different test standards to be performed by changing the module.
Libraries adopt RFID system
08 December, 2010
Melbourne Library Service has celebrated a historic milestone, after implementing technology to enhance the efficiency of user transactions.
Laird Technologies OC51505 vertically polarised antenna
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its OC51505 vertically polarised, direct-mount omnidirectional antenna.
Laird Technologies SJS515090-16 90° sector antenna
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its SJS515090-16 dual slant 90° sector antenna.
Laird Technologies World cellular and GPS band
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its asset tracking World cellular and GPS band antenna.
Laird Technologies SKS230090-16N-001 slant sector antenna
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its SKS230090-16N-001 dual 45° slant sector antenna.
Radiometrix GTC01 GSM/GPRS platform
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: RF Modules Australia
The GTC01 GSM/GPRS platform is the latest addition to the range of wireless products from Radiometrix. The GTC01 is a complete, self-contained GSM/GPRS platform designed to support the Cinterion M2M Evolution range of GSM modems. Available in an easy-to-use, plug-in module form factor, it offers developers a hardware interfacing development tool, to create their own customised GSM/GPRS-based device.
Project: Updating NZ rail
17 November, 2010
In a move to improve system reliability and flexibility, while providing a platform for mobile data capability, KiwiRail, the organisation responsible for managing New Zealand’s rail network, has begun a major upgrade to the nationwide radio system used to help the safe movement of trains and track workers around the country.
Laird Technologies SAH24-120-12 sector antenna
12 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its SAH24-120-12 horizontally polarised sector antenna.
Zetron Telecommunications Industry Assoc P25 console subsystem interface
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty Ltd
The open-standards Telecommunications Industry Association P25 console subsystem interface that supports digital connectivity between the company’s communications system (ACOM) and trunked P25 networks is a fully digital switching and multiplexing dispatch system that integrates voice (radio and telephone), data, paging and video. CSSI further enhances its interoperability.
Rail crossing safety
22 September, 2010
New technology by La Trobe University, to have cars and trains ‘talking’ to each other, could save an average of 37 lives every year and an estimated 100 million dollars, by eliminating rail crossing collisions, especially in rural and regional Australia.
Wireless Access Solutions G18 VHF/UHF two-way radio
27 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Wireless Access Solutions
The G18 VHF/UHF two-way radio is compact and ergonomically designed and provides clearer voice communications.
