Research coming out of Northwestern University suggests that using frequency modulation (local FM radio stations), you can get better wifi. Aleksandar Kuzmanovic from the McCormick School of Engineering has discovered a system that cancels out competing wifi signals. Wi-FM enables unconnected wifi signals that are nearby to communicate to each other via ambient frequency modulation signals.
By monitoring the area, the system can determine internet usage patterns of other networks and send them information through FM radio stations. Then it will know to send information when the signals are at their least busy, or quietest.
Given many internet-connected devices already come equipped with FM chips, this gives this technology tremendous potential when it comes to solving slow and fluctuating signals.
Hybrid Radio Wifi
The Wi-FM System Uses Frequency Modulation (FM) for Better Wifi Performance
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Radio Connectivity - Combining FM radio and Wi-Fi signals can lead to better connectivity and interference cancellation.
2. Ambient Frequency Modulation - Using ambient FM signals to enable unconnected Wi-Fi signals to communicate with each other has potential for disruptive innovation in various industries.
3. Intelligent Wi-fi Networks - Implementing AI-based systems to predict internet usage patterns can lead to smarter Wi-Fi networks and improved performance.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Hybrid radio connectivity and intelligent Wi-Fi networks can greatly improve connectivity for telecom companies and their customers.
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3. Transportation - Implementing hybrid radio connectivity in vehicles can lead to improved connectivity for passengers, resulting in better experiences for riders in various transportation modes.