1. Introduction for Personal Area Networks including Infrared, Bluetooth, and Near-Field Communication. Presented By Valerie Lim

2. Personal Area Networks (PAN) Formed by wireless communications between devices by way of technologies Generally cover a range of less than 10 meters

3. Personal Area Networks (PAN) Can Be constructed with Cables / Wireless Bluetooth Infrared Near-Field Communication

5. It is also called Piconet An ad-hoc computer network linking a wireless user group of devices using Bluetooth technology protocols Bluetooth Technology is a fusion of several wireless technologies used to transfer data in the form of text, graphics, audio, and video files from one hardware channel to another. Devices can be connected to each other without wires and cable cords.

7. Infrared Technology allows computing devices to communicate via short-range wireless signals. Two infrared devices within a few feet of each other when networking them. (No more than 5 meters) Computer infrared network adapters both transmit and receive data through ports on the rear or side of a device. The infrared transmission technology used in computers is similar to that used in consumer product remote control units. Eg. TV Remote Control & PS3 Controllers

8. NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATIONS

9. Short-range wireless connectivity standard that uses magnetic field induction to enable communication between devices when they're touched together, or brought within a few centimeters of each other. Short-range wireless technology that enables the communication between devices over a distance of less than 10cm

10. Makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content & connect electronic devices with a touch.

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