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Researchers at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom have developed a more energy-efficient technology for data transfer.
This discovery will likely replace Bluetooth as it provides a more efficient way to connect devices and improve battery life.
Researchers Robert Prance and Daniel Rogin have developed the use of electrical waves, rather than electromagnetic waves, to create a form of low-power data transmission over a short distance, while maintaining the high throughput required for multimedia applications.
Bluetooth, Wifi, and 5G currently rely on electromagnetic modulation, a form of wireless technology developed more than 125 years ago. Electric field modulation, on the other hand, uses short-range electrical waves, which consume much less power than Bluetooth.
Daniel Rogen, professor of engineering and design at the University of Sussex, believes we no longer need to rely on electromagnetic modulation, which inherently requires a lot of battery power.
“We can improve the battery life of this technology, for example, by using electric field modulation instead of Bluetooth. This solution will not only make our lives more efficient, but will also open new opportunities for interaction with devices in smart homes.”
Since we tend to be close to our devices, research has concluded that electric field modulation provides a proven, more efficient way to connect our devices, allowing for longer battery life when streaming music to headphones, answering calls, using fitness trackers, or interacting with the home. Devices.
Will it hit stores?
The study indicates that developing this technology could change the way we use our devices in daily life, and could develop a wide range of future applications.
For example, a bracelet using new technology could allow phone numbers to be exchanged simply by shaking hands or a door could be opened with just a touch of a door handle.
Furthermore, this technology is also low-cost, which means it can be implemented in the community quickly and easily.
“If mass-produced, the solution could be miniaturized on a single chip and at a cost of just a few cents per device, meaning it could be used on all devices in the not-too-distant future,” says Professor Daniel Rogen.
Researchers at the University of Sussex are now looking for industrial partnerships to help miniaturize personal device technology.
Source: CNN Brazil.
