All articles tagged with #communication technology
Scientists at Stanford have developed a brain-computer interface that can interpret inner monologues with up to 74% accuracy, potentially revolutionizing communication for people with speech impairments by decoding imagined words directly from brain activity, with future improvements expected.
A US judge ruled in favor of Sony in a lawsuit filed by Genuine Enabling Technology (GET), stating that Sony did not infringe on GET's patented technology related to how PlayStation consoles and controllers communicate. The judge granted Sony's request for summary judgment of non-infringement, closing the case. GET had claimed that Sony's PlayStation hardware infringed on its '730 Patent, but the judge found that GET failed to raise a dispute of fact.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft, currently traveling to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, has successfully transmitted the first video from deep space using laser communication technology. The 15-second ultra-high-definition video, featuring an orange tabby cat named Taters chasing a red laser light, was beamed to Earth from a distance of 19 million miles. The test demonstrated the potential for faster data transmission rates from deep space, with the laser system transmitting the video faster than most broadband internet connections on Earth. NASA aims to improve communication capabilities for future deep space missions, including manned missions to the moon and Mars.
NASA has successfully transmitted an ultra high-definition video of a cat, Taters, from deep space to Earth using laser technology. The 15-second clip traveled 19 million miles, demonstrating the potential for improved communications with remote parts of the solar system. The video was received by the Hale telescope at the Palomar observatory and streamed in real-time at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This achievement is part of NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) mission, which aims to explore technologies for delivering higher bandwidth content from deep space to Earth.
Scientists have developed a crystal that can bend light like a black hole, creating a phenomenon called pseudogravity. This breakthrough could have applications in 6G communication technology, enabling wireless transmission of information at ultrahigh speeds. Additionally, the crystal's ability to mimic the behavior of light passing by black holes and other dense space objects could aid in the study of quantum gravity, a theory that combines quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity. The manipulation of light within crystalline materials opens up new possibilities in the field of graviton physics.
SpaceX plans to increase its rocket launches in 2024, aiming for around 12 flights per month, totaling 144 missions for the year. The company intends to use these launches to refresh its satellite constellation and roll out its satellite-to-cell phone service, allowing normal smartphones to connect with its satellites. The service, expected to be tested next year, could eliminate deadzones and improve communication capabilities. SpaceX will initially offer texting coverage and plans to introduce voice and data services in 2025.
Google's Project Starline, a 3D video chat system that simulates depth on a flat screen, aims to make remote conversations more engaging and human. The latest version of Starline, showcased at Code Conference 2023, features a portable TV-sized display with six cameras that track body movements and create a 3D effect. Users can pick up on nonverbal cues and gestures, leading to more natural and immersive conversations. The Starline team believes that this technology can bridge the gap between video calls and in-person interactions, with potential applications in corporate settings. While still a prototype, Google is exploring different form factors and aims to make the system more accessible in the future.