Previously we've featured Smart Things that transfer your data. It's like in those spy movies where two agents shake hands, then part immediately after, totally baffling the enemy agents as to how they transferred the information. Well, we just gave away the secret. The Nippon Telephones and Telegraph company has developed a device that transmits data across the surface of the human body. The device can let users communicate with electronic devices just by touching them.
You wont have to undergo surgery of any kind to achieve this super power. The new product, called Firmo, is a card-sized transmitter carried in the user's pocket. The card converts stored data into a weak AC electric field that extends across the body, and when the user touches a device or object embedded with a compatible receiver, the electric field is converted back into a data signal that can be read by the device.
For now, Firmo transfers data at 230kbps, but NTT is working on a low-cost 10Mbps version that can handle audio/video data transfers.
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Trend Themes
1. Data Transfer Via Human Body - Companies can explore developing similar devices to transfer a large amount of data remotely via human body instead of using cables or wireless communication.
2. Wearable Data Transfer Devices - The development of wearable data transfer devices would enable users to communicate with electronic devices just by touching them, increasing convenience and seamless data transfer.
3. Faster Data Transfer Via Body Contact - The creation of a low-cost 10Mbps version of Firmo will open up the possibility for faster data transfer through human touch interactions and could revolutionize the way data is streamed and transferred between devices.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry has the potential to incorporate this technology into their products to improve data transfer speed and reliability.
2. Wearable Technology - Wearable technology companies can utilize this body data transfer technology to create new wearables with advanced features and improved battery life.
3. Healthcare - In the healthcare industry, devices could be developed enabling doctors to share patient information instantly, or provide real-time monitoring of patient data without the need for cumbersome wiring systems.