Wednesday, August 24, 2011

"Try this one on. It broadcasts you!" -R.F. Burns, Haberdasher

Antenna clothes help phone signal
Radio antennas that can be sewn directly onto clothes have been developed by US researchers. The team from Ohio State University created a prototype using plastic film and metallic thread.

The scientists reported in an IEEE journal that the system's range is four times greater than that of a conventional antenna worn on the body.

The technology could potentially be applied in a number of fields, but is primarily designed for military use. (more)