Archive for February, 2009

RFID Handbook: Fundamentals and Applications in Contactless Smart Cards and Identification

“…an excellent overview and detailed coverage of RFID technology…this is an important book that I would recommend to my students and colleagues.” (Computing Reviews.com, January 23, 2004)

“…as RFID technology becomes more widespread, this book is bound to become a classic.” (Computing Reviews.com, January 10, 2005)

“…very comprehensive, covering everything related to RFID…to design an RFID system, you need this book.” (Computing Reviews.com, March 31, 2004)

“The book aims to offer a concise source of information on the subject of RFID.” (Microwave Journal, October 2004)

“…end users of RFID products…will value this introduction to the functionality of RFID technology and the physical principles involved…” (www.usingrfid.com, 23 Dec 2003)

“…an excellent overview and detailed coverage of RFID technology…this is an important book that I would recommend to my students and colleagues.” (Computing Reviews.com, January 23, 2004) “…as RFID technology becomes more widespread, this book is bound to become a classic.” (Computing Reviews.com, January 10, 2005) “…very comprehensive, covering everything related to RFID…to design an RFID system, you need this book.” (Computing Reviews.com, March 31, 2004) “The book aims to offer a concise source of information on the subject of RFID.” (Microwave Journal, October 2004) “…end users of RFID products…will value this introduction to the functionality of RFID technology and the physical principles involved…” (www.usingrfid.com, 23 Dec 2003)

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Integrated Circuit Design for High-Speed Frequency Synthesis

Frequency synthesizers are used in everything from wireless and wireline communications to waveform generation, but until now circuit design expertise in this area has been scattered in numerous trade publications and papers. This one-stop resource gives circuit designers all the straight-from-the-lab techniques, procedures, and applications they need for their work in the field. Following an introduction to system architecture and behavioral analysis, the book provides an extensive treatment of circuit implementation, emphasizing analog synthesizers and direct digital synthesizers and their applications. Worked and simulated examples throughout provide professionals with field-tested analyses, design approaches, and problem-solving strategies.

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Mobile Entertainment

Entertainment is undoubtedly the sexy side of the telecoms content industry. If you need any proof, the GSMA is holding its Mobile Backstage event with keynotes from Kevin Spacey and Will.I.Am.

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Mobile Money

Mobiles are enabling micropayments and even full alternative banking facilities, in both the developed and developing world. So much so, that the GSMA has launched a new Mobile Money for the Unbanked initiative.

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Fourier Analysis on Finite Groups with Applications in Signal Processing and System Design

“…a concise monograph about the algebraic structures theory used in the Fourier analysis of signals and systems…useful for applied mathematicians and for engineers…” (Computing Reviews.com, November 3, 2005)

The book examines aspects of Fourier analysis on finite non-Abelian groups and discusses different methods used to determine compact representations for discrete functions providing for their efficient realizations and related applications. Switching functions are included as an example of discrete functions in engineering practice. Additionally, consideration is given to the polynomial expressions and decision diagrams defined in terms of Fourier transform on finite non-Abelian groups.

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Samsung Ultra Touch and Blue Earth

Coverage of the full touch-screen Samsung Ultra Touch and the forthcoming sustainably manufactured Blue Earth handset.

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