REDTACTON

The human area network

ABSTRACT:
This paper gives you a detailed explanation of the most advanced and the newly introduced networking technology which is still under development.That is the REDTACTON. RedTacton is a Human Area Networking technology, which is under development.It uses the surface of the human body as a safe, high speed network transmission path. It is completely distinct from wireless and infrared technologies as it uses the minute electric field emitted on the surface of the human body.A transmission path is formed at the moment a part of the human body comes in contact with a RedTacton transceiver. Communication is possible using any body surfaces, such as the hands, fingers, arms, feet, face, legs or torso. RedTacton works through shoes and clothing as well. When the physical contact gets separated, the communication is ended.This type of networking technology is a very advanced and a very secure one.The redtacton may prove to be a best way for the transmission of highly confidential issues and data.The following paper will give you beter understanding and explanation.

INTRODUCTION:
What is a redtacton? RedTacton is a new Human Area Networking technology that uses the surface of the human body as a safe, high speed network transmission path. - RedTacton uses the minute electric field emitted on the surface of the human body. Technically, it is completely distinct from wireless and infrared. A transmission path is formed at the moment a part of the human body comes in contact with a RedTacton transceiver. Physically separating ends the contact and thus ends communication. Using RedTacton, communication starts when terminals carried by the user or - embedded in devices are linked in various combinations according to the user's natural, physical movements. - Communication is possible using any body surfaces, such as the hands, fingers, arms, feet, face, legs or torso. RedTacton works through shoes and clothing as well.

MECHANISM OF COMMUNICATION WITH REDTACTON:

The transmitter sends data based on fluctuations in the weak electric field induced in the body. The electric field is received using super-sensitive electric field sensing technology.

- The naturally occurring electric field induced on the surface of the human body dissipates into the earth. Therefore, this electric field is exceptionally faint and unstable. - The super-sensitive electric field sensing technology measures the weak electric fields induced by the super-efficient alternating electric field induction technology developed by NTT.

ABOUT HUMAN AREA NETWORKS:

In addition to the WANs (Internet) and LANs, there are applications best served by Human Area Networks (HANs) that connect the last meter.

Human society is entering an era of ubiquitous computing, where everything is networked. By making Human Area Networks feasible, RedTacton will enable ubiquitous services based on human-centered interactions and therefore more intimate and easier for people to use.

FEATURES OF REDTACTON:
RedTacton has three main functional features.

TOUCH: Touching, gripping, sitting, walking, stepping and other human movements can be the triggers for unlocking or locking, starting or stopping equipment, or obtaining data.

Using RedTacton, communication starts when terminals carried by the user or embedded in devices are linked in various combinations through physical contact according to the human's natural movements. BROADBAND AND INTERACTIVE:

Duplex, interactive communication is possible at a maximum speed of 10Mbps. Because the transmission path is on the surface of the body, transmission speed does not deteriorate in congested areas where many people are communicating at the same time. * Maximum communication speed may be slower than 10Mbps depending on the usage environment.

Communication speed can deteriorate in crowded spaces due to a lack of bandwidth.

Device drivers can be downloaded instantly and executable programs can be quickly sent.

Taking advantage of this speed, device drivers can be downloaded instantly and execute programs can be sent. ANY MEDIA: In addition to the human body, various conductors and dielectrics can be used as transmission media. Conductors and dielectrics may also be used in combination.

CONDUCTORS:

DIELECTRICS:

CONDUCTORS + DIELECTRICS:

A communication environment can be created easily and at low-cost by using items close at hand, such as desks, walls, and metal objects. * There are limitations on the length of the conductor to be propagated, on installation locations, and on the thickness of the dielectric to be passed through.
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APPLICATIONS OF REDTACTON:
Five major application fields using RedTacton are introduced: ONE-TO-ONE SERVICE: Enable one-to-one services tailored to the user's situation and tastes. -Attribute information recorded in the RedTacton device is sent to the touched objects. -The appropriate service is provided based on the attribute information received by the RedTacton receiver. ELEMINATION OF HUMAN ERRORS: -RedTacton devices embedded medicine bottles transmit information on the medicines' attributes. If the user touches the wrong medicine, an alarm will trigger on the terminal he is carrying. -The alarm sounds only if the user actually touches the medicine bottle, reducing false alarms common with passive wireless ID tags, which can trigger simply by proximity. Examples of similar applications: -Alert and contact record at medical, long-term care, and childcare facilities. -Avoidance of risk at construction sites (an alarm sounds if special equipment is handled by anyone other than supervisors) MARKETING APPLICATIONS: Touch advertising and receive zinformation: -When a consumer stands in front of an advertising panel, advertising and information matching his or her attributes is automatically displayed. -By touching or standing in front of items they are interested in, consumers can get more in-depth information. Examples of similar applications: -Brochures only of products of interest to the visitor can be downloaded automatically at trade shows.
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-Inside a shop, shoppers can view related information on their mobile terminals immediately after touching a product. INTUITIVE OPERATION: Natural movements and actions are the trigger. There's no "operation" any more. Just intuitive human interaction. -RedTacton transceivers embedded in two terminals can communicate not only data but also the control or configuration instructions needed to operate devices. -Cable connections are eliminated. The body itself is used as transmission medium. INTUITIVE OPERATION: t -Print out where you want just by touching the desired printer with one hand and a PC or digital camera with the other hand to make the link. -Complicated configurations are reduced by downloading device drivers "at first touch". Examples of similar applications: - Display notebook PC screen on projectors with just a touch - Transfer songs to portable music players from notebook PCs with just a touch

INSTANT PRIVATE DATA EXCHANGE: Instant exchange of the data via a simple personal handshake: -By shaking hands, personal profile data can be exchanged between mobile terminals on the users. (Electronic exchange of business cards) -Communication can be kept private using authentication and encryption technologies. Examples of similar applications: -Group photos taken with digital cameras are instantly transferred to individual's mobile terminal. -Diagrams written on white boards during meetings are transferred to individual's mobile terminals on the spot.

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PERSONALISATION: Digital lifestyle can be instantly personalized with just a touch. -A pre-recorded configuration script can be embedded in a mobile terminal with built-in RedTacton transceiver. -When another device with RedTacton capabilities is touched, personalization data and configuration scripts can be downloaded automatically. PERSONALISATION OF MOBILE PHONES: Just touching ur phone makes it your own: -Your own phone number is allocated and billing commences. -Automatic importing of personal address book and call history.

Examples of similar applications: -The PC is configured to the user's specifications simply by touching the mouse. -Room temperature and lighting are customized when a switch in the living room is pressed.

PERSONALISATION OF AUTOMOBILES: Just sitting in the car triggers the car to load all its presets, just the way u like: -The seat position and steering wheel height adjust to match the driver just by sitting in the car. -The driver's home is set as the destination in the car navigation system. -The stereo plays the driver's favorite song. Examples of similar applications: - Touching the TV remote control triggers a filter/search routine according to your personal programming preferences. Various conductors and dielectrics can be used as RedTacton communication media, and this has
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the potential to create new behavior patterns. CONFERENCING SYSTEM: Connecting to the network by just putting a laptop on the table: -An electrically conductive sheet is embedded in the table. -A network connection is initiated simply by placing a lap-top on the table. -Using different sheet patterns enables segmentation of the table into subnets. -Walls and partitions can be used as communication media, eliminating construction to install electrical wiring. -Ad hoc networking using conductive liquid sprays is possible. WEARABLE: Wireless head set: -RedTacton can carry music or video between headsets, mobile devices, mobilephones, etc. -Users can listen to music from a RedTacton player simply by putting on a headset or holding a viewer. - Connecting head mounted displays . SECURITY APPLICATION: Automatic user authentication and log-in with just a touch. -ID and privileges are recorded in a mobile RedTacton device. -Corresponding RedTacton receivers are installed at security check points. -The system can provide authentication and record who touched the device, and when. USER VERIFICATION AND LOCK MANAGEMENT AT ENTRANCES:

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User verification and unlocking with just a touch: -Carrying a mobile RedTactoncapable device in one's pocket, ID is verified and the door unlocked when the user holds the doorknob normally. -Secure lock administration is possible by combining personal verification tools such as fingerprint ID or other biometric in the mobile terminal. Examples of simple such applications: -Automated car door lock/unlock just by touching the handle; unlocking a bicycle just by sitting on it. -As a pass in amusement facilities CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT: Atomatic acess log for confidential document storage: -A RedTacton receiver in a cabinet where important documents are stored enables lock administration and keeps a record of who accessed documents at what time.

Examples of such simple applications: -Seat reservation management by verifying that the right person is in the right seat -Log and verification of the person who touched the terminal.

COMMUNICATION IN NEW DOMAINS:

Potential for use as communication method in outer space and under water

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-Potential for use as communication method with devices inside the human body

Comparison with other network technologies :

The chart below shows the positioning of RedTacton with respect to existing communication technologies. The focus on ubiquitous service has brought about the shortening of distances in communication. RedTacton is positioned as the last 1m solution to ultimate close-range communication. Wireless communication creates connections when signals arrive, allowing for easy connections because connectors are unnecessary. However, seen from another aspect, the arriving signals can be intercepted, so security becomes an issue. Wired communication transmits data between two connection points, so interception is difficult and security can be considered to be high. However, connectors and cables are a nuisance. Taking the above points in account, RedTacton is situated directly between wireless and wired communication. In other words, RedTacton allows for easy connection without connectors, while at the same time allowing transmission of data only between two contact points. It thus has the feature of being difficult to intercept.

Comparison with other human communication methods:

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"Intra-body communication" using the human body as a transmission medium have been reported, but the electric field/photonics method employed by RedTacton is superior to conventional methods in terms of communication distance, speed, and interactivity. P: Possible N: Not possible P*: Possible under certain conditions Duplex communication Signal & Detection system Ground line Distance & speed Between mobile Between terminals mobile and terminals external equipment Contact status with the electrode

Amperage electric

Clear signal Elbow to lines fingertip needed for at approx. body and 3kbps earth ground Capacity coupling Wrist to between fingertip the earth at approx. ground 1kbps and equipment

P*

The electrode must be in constant contact with the body to maintain good conductivity Communication possible even when passing through thin insulators

Voltage electric

P*

P*

Capacity coupling Electric Anywhere between field on the the earth electric body at ground (RedTacton) 230kbps and equipment Capacity coupling Electric Anywhere between field on the the earth photonics body at up ground (RedTacton) to 10Mbps and equipment

Communication possible even through shoes and clothing

Communication possible even through shoes and clothing

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RedTacton does not require the electrode be in direct contact with the skin. High-speed communication is possible between two arbitrary points on the body.

With the electric amperage method, a clear signal line and ground line are required. With the electric voltage method, capacity coupling can substitute. Therefore, the electrode does not have to be in direct contact with the skin.

CONCLUSION:
Thus we can find that redtacton is the far more advanced and a very secure technology which may become a widely used networking technology.Due to its transfer ratio, intensity and the speed, it does not cause any sort of disturbance on the skin and is safe for the human health.It is also available in a reliable expense. Thus it may become the best network in the forth coming future as it does not effect the human health and is a very secure way of transfering the data.

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