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RED TACTON
Presented By:
K.Mohanraj
II - MCA
Velalar College of Engineering and Technology
Erode “ 603 012
Abstract
Much of Networking today is performed using the concept of wireless technology. Now we are furiously rising to a technique that will be more advantageous than the previous system. Networking that is performed using wired or wireless media requires high power capacities and usually meets up with traffic congestion, data loss and security problems. The new material that we have found to be sound enough to build the next generation of Networking is Red Tacton. This technology mainly enables communication between people and objects in close proximity. It enables ubiquitous services based on human-centered interactions and therefore more intimate and easier for people to use. It utilizes the surface of the human body as a safe, high speed network transmission path thus forming the concept of Human Area Networking. The embedding of Red Tacton in real time networks to perform complex networking tasks are dealt with in this paper which takes Red Tacton a step further.
Red Tacton “ A Description
In this technology communication starts by touching (Touch), leading to various actions (Act on) and the color red is added to convey the meaning of warmth in communication. Combining all the phrases we get the word Red Tacton
Principle of Communication
A Red Tacton consists of a transceiver and an electro optical sensor crystal which is used for sensing the optical property of the electrical field on the surface of the body.
RedTacton PC card prototype
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.
Using a new super-sensitive photonic electric field sensor, RedTacton can achieve duplex communication over the human body.
Principle of Red Tacton
1. The RedTacton transmitter induces a weak electric field on the surface of the body.
2. The RedTacton receiver senses changes in the weak electric field on the surface of the body caused by the transmitter.
3. RedTacton relies upon the principle that the optical properties of an electro-optic crystal can vary according to the changes of a weak electric field.
4. RedTacton detects changes in the optical properties of an electro-optic crystal using a laser and converts the result to an electrical signal in an optical receivercircuit.
Mechanism of Communication
The transmitter sends data by inducing fluctuations in the minute electric field on the surface of the human body. Data is received using a photonic electric field sensor that combines an electro-optic crystal and a laser light to detect fluctuations in the minute electric field.
Mechanism of Red Tacton
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 photonic electric field sensor enables weak electric fields to be measured by detecting changes in the optical properties of an electro-optic crystal with a laser beam.
Interesting Facts
RedTacton can achieve duplex communication over the human body at a maximum speed of 10 Mbps.
RedTacton can utilize a wide range of materials as a transmission medium, as long as the material is conductive and dielectric, which includes water and other liquids, various metals, certain plastics, glass, etc. Using ordinary structures such as tables and walls that are familiar and readily available, one could easily construct a seamless communication environment at very low cost using RedTacton.
Features of Red Tacton
RedTacton has three main functional features
(1) Touch “ Communication with just a touch or a step.
Touching, gripping, sitting, walking, stepping and other human movements can be the triggers for unlocking or locking, starting or stopping equipment, or obtaining data.
(2)Broadband & Interactive “ Bandwidth does not deteriorate even with duplex operation and simultaneous access by many users.
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.
(3) Any Media “ works with many transmission media common in human life.
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.
Human Area Networking
When cables are used for communication between terminals, the routing of cables is clearly inconvenient. When very weak radio signals are used, data speeds are reduced by unwanted packet collision and other such problems in crowded places such as exhibition sites and security risk from unwanted signal interruption is another problem. All these problems have been overlooked by more robust and energy efficient technology. Using the Red Tacton, we can establish a communication network with the help of the electrical energy on the surface of the body. The network here increases with number of users in contact with each other. And this forms the cutting edge technology of the upcoming era, an era ubiquitous computing, when networks are seamlessly interconnected and information is always accessible at our fingertips both literally and metaphorically.
RedTacton “ Manner of signal transmission without loss
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.
On the other hand, photonic electric field sensors used in RedTacton can measure stand-alone contacts without being influenced by grounds. As a result, the received waveform is not distorted, regardless of the receiver location. This makes long-distance and high-speed body surface transmission possible.
Comparison of Red Tacton with other Technologies
Red Tacton surpasses other communication techniques in terms of performance and user convenience
This is depicted by a comparison table where
E stands for excellent and P stands for poor
Data configuration at
initiation of communications
(Registration of ID profiles, etc) WL E CRW
E CIC
P PWT
P IR
E RT
E
Tasks required at time of
each communication
(Adjustment of contacts and optical axis) E E P E P E
Synchronization with
user behavior
(Specification of
user positioning) P P E E P E
Here the various communication techniques that are compared are
WL - Wireless LAN
CRW - Close Range wireless
CIC - Contactless IC Card
PWT - Passive Wireless ID Tag
IR - Infrared Standards
RT - Red Tacton
Transfer speed, Simultaneous access and Interactive Processing are of excellent nature in Red Tacton rather than other communication techniques.
Comparison with other Human Communication Methods
On comparison with other technologies here we apply electric field photonics which can be used for capacity coupling between equipment and the earth ground. It can communicate through any part of the body where as in other human communication system it utilizes a particular part of body for data transfer. Duplex communication can be established between mobile terminals and also between mobile terminals and external equipments.
Advantages over Bluetooth and RFID
Here the technology is clearly advantageous over Bluetooth and RFID in the following factors
(1) The Traffic and Network congestion does not occur here and it decreases with increase in number of users joining the network. It highly supports interactive processing.
(2) It greatly reduces the power consumption and cost of transmission media under usage.
(3) The data transfer rates are very impressive and it ranges to maximum of 10 Megabits per second.
(4) It turns our body into a swipe card which can be applied in security purposes.
(5) It can be applied for security purposes in a variety of domains.
Applications of Red Tacton
There are six major applications that are done using Red Tacton
(1) One to One Services
(2) Intuitive operations
(3) Personalization
(4) New Behavior patterns
(5) Security applications
(6) Communication in new domains
(1) One to One Services:
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.
(A) Elimination 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).
(B) Marketing Applications (Context Awareness)
Touch Advertisements and receive Information
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.
Inside a shop, shoppers can view related information on their mobile terminals immediately after touching a product.
(2) 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.
Touch a printer to print
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
(A) Instant private data exchange
Instantaneous private network via 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.
(3) Personalization
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.
(A) Personalization of Mobile Phones
Just touching a 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.
(B) Personalization of Automobiles
Just sitting in the seat triggers the car to load all its presets, just the way we 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.
(4) New Behavior Patterns
Various conductors and dielectrics can be used as RedTacton communication media, and this has the potential to create new behavior patterns.
Connect to network just by 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.
Examples of Similar Applications
Walls and partitions can be used as communication media, eliminating construction to install electrical wiring.
Ad hoc networking using conductive liquid sprays is possible
(A) Wearable:
Wireless headset
RedTacton can carry music or video between headsets, mobile devices, mobile phones, etc. Users can listen to music from a RedTacton player simply by putting on a headset or holding a viewer.
Examples of Similar Applications
Connecting head mounted displays.
(5) Security
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 that touched the device, and when carrying a mobile RedTacton-capable 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.
User verification unlocking with just a touch
Examples of Similar 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.
(A) Confidential Domain Management
Automatic access log for confidential document management
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 Similar 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.
(6) Communication in New Domains
Potential for use as communication method in outer space and under water
Potential for use as communication method with devices inside the human body.
Conclusion
Thus Red Tacton can be used as an alternative to present day networking technologies which are limited by traffic congestion and data loss. Thus the future of networking finds a competent technology that can take networking to greater heights which is unimaginable. The Future proposal in this field of networking is that we can embed Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networking concepts which take Red Tacton a step further. Thus Human Area Networking sets a wide horizon for upcoming data transfer technologies.
RED TACTON
Presented By:
K.Mohanraj
II - MCA
Velalar College of Engineering and Technology
Erode “ 603 012
Abstract
Much of Networking today is performed using the concept of wireless technology. Now we are furiously rising to a technique that will be more advantageous than the previous system. Networking that is performed using wired or wireless media requires high power capacities and usually meets up with traffic congestion, data loss and security problems. The new material that we have found to be sound enough to build the next generation of Networking is Red Tacton. This technology mainly enables communication between people and objects in close proximity. It enables ubiquitous services based on human-centered interactions and therefore more intimate and easier for people to use. It utilizes the surface of the human body as a safe, high speed network transmission path thus forming the concept of Human Area Networking. The embedding of Red Tacton in real time networks to perform complex networking tasks are dealt with in this paper which takes Red Tacton a step further.
Red Tacton “ A Description
In this technology communication starts by touching (Touch), leading to various actions (Act on) and the color red is added to convey the meaning of warmth in communication. Combining all the phrases we get the word Red Tacton
Principle of Communication
A Red Tacton consists of a transceiver and an electro optical sensor crystal which is used for sensing the optical property of the electrical field on the surface of the body.
RedTacton PC card prototype
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.
Using a new super-sensitive photonic electric field sensor, RedTacton can achieve duplex communication over the human body.
Principle of Red Tacton
1. The RedTacton transmitter induces a weak electric field on the surface of the body.
2. The RedTacton receiver senses changes in the weak electric field on the surface of the body caused by the transmitter.
3. RedTacton relies upon the principle that the optical properties of an electro-optic crystal can vary according to the changes of a weak electric field.
4. RedTacton detects changes in the optical properties of an electro-optic crystal using a laser and converts the result to an electrical signal in an optical receivercircuit.
Mechanism of Communication
The transmitter sends data by inducing fluctuations in the minute electric field on the surface of the human body. Data is received using a photonic electric field sensor that combines an electro-optic crystal and a laser light to detect fluctuations in the minute electric field.
Mechanism of Red Tacton
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 photonic electric field sensor enables weak electric fields to be measured by detecting changes in the optical properties of an electro-optic crystal with a laser beam.
Interesting Facts
RedTacton can achieve duplex communication over the human body at a maximum speed of 10 Mbps.
RedTacton can utilize a wide range of materials as a transmission medium, as long as the material is conductive and dielectric, which includes water and other liquids, various metals, certain plastics, glass, etc. Using ordinary structures such as tables and walls that are familiar and readily available, one could easily construct a seamless communication environment at very low cost using RedTacton.
Features of Red Tacton
RedTacton has three main functional features
(1) Touch “ Communication with just a touch or a step.
Touching, gripping, sitting, walking, stepping and other human movements can be the triggers for unlocking or locking, starting or stopping equipment, or obtaining data.
(2)Broadband & Interactive “ Bandwidth does not deteriorate even with duplex operation and simultaneous access by many users.
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.
(3) Any Media “ works with many transmission media common in human life.
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.
Human Area Networking
When cables are used for communication between terminals, the routing of cables is clearly inconvenient. When very weak radio signals are used, data speeds are reduced by unwanted packet collision and other such problems in crowded places such as exhibition sites and security risk from unwanted signal interruption is another problem. All these problems have been overlooked by more robust and energy efficient technology. Using the Red Tacton, we can establish a communication network with the help of the electrical energy on the surface of the body. The network here increases with number of users in contact with each other. And this forms the cutting edge technology of the upcoming era, an era ubiquitous computing, when networks are seamlessly interconnected and information is always accessible at our fingertips both literally and metaphorically.
RedTacton “ Manner of signal transmission without loss
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.
On the other hand, photonic electric field sensors used in RedTacton can measure stand-alone contacts without being influenced by grounds. As a result, the received waveform is not distorted, regardless of the receiver location. This makes long-distance and high-speed body surface transmission possible.
Comparison of Red Tacton with other Technologies
Red Tacton surpasses other communication techniques in terms of performance and user convenience
This is depicted by a comparison table where
E stands for excellent and P stands for poor
Data configuration at
initiation of communications
(Registration of ID profiles, etc) WL E CRW
E CIC
P PWT
P IR
E RT
E
Tasks required at time of
each communication
(Adjustment of contacts and optical axis) E E P E P E
Synchronization with
user behavior
(Specification of
user positioning) P P E E P E
Here the various communication techniques that are compared are
WL - Wireless LAN
CRW - Close Range wireless
CIC - Contactless IC Card
PWT - Passive Wireless ID Tag
IR - Infrared Standards
RT - Red Tacton
Transfer speed, Simultaneous access and Interactive Processing are of excellent nature in Red Tacton rather than other communication techniques.
Comparison with other Human Communication Methods
On comparison with other technologies here we apply electric field photonics which can be used for capacity coupling between equipment and the earth ground. It can communicate through any part of the body where as in other human communication system it utilizes a particular part of body for data transfer. Duplex communication can be established between mobile terminals and also between mobile terminals and external equipments.
Advantages over Bluetooth and RFID
Here the technology is clearly advantageous over Bluetooth and RFID in the following factors
(1) The Traffic and Network congestion does not occur here and it decreases with increase in number of users joining the network. It highly supports interactive processing.
(2) It greatly reduces the power consumption and cost of transmission media under usage.
(3) The data transfer rates are very impressive and it ranges to maximum of 10 Megabits per second.
(4) It turns our body into a swipe card which can be applied in security purposes.
(5) It can be applied for security purposes in a variety of domains.
Applications of Red Tacton
There are six major applications that are done using Red Tacton
(1) One to One Services
(2) Intuitive operations
(3) Personalization
(4) New Behavior patterns
(5) Security applications
(6) Communication in new domains
(1) One to One Services:
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.
(A) Elimination 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).
(B) Marketing Applications (Context Awareness)
Touch Advertisements and receive Information
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.
Inside a shop, shoppers can view related information on their mobile terminals immediately after touching a product.
(2) 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.
Touch a printer to print
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
(A) Instant private data exchange
Instantaneous private network via 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.
(3) Personalization
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.
(A) Personalization of Mobile Phones
Just touching a 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.
(B) Personalization of Automobiles
Just sitting in the seat triggers the car to load all its presets, just the way we 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.
(4) New Behavior Patterns
Various conductors and dielectrics can be used as RedTacton communication media, and this has the potential to create new behavior patterns.
Connect to network just by 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.
Examples of Similar Applications
Walls and partitions can be used as communication media, eliminating construction to install electrical wiring.
Ad hoc networking using conductive liquid sprays is possible
(A) Wearable:
Wireless headset
RedTacton can carry music or video between headsets, mobile devices, mobile phones, etc. Users can listen to music from a RedTacton player simply by putting on a headset or holding a viewer.
Examples of Similar Applications
Connecting head mounted displays.
(5) Security
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 that touched the device, and when carrying a mobile RedTacton-capable 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.
User verification unlocking with just a touch
Examples of Similar 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.
(A) Confidential Domain Management
Automatic access log for confidential document management
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 Similar 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.
(6) Communication in New Domains
Potential for use as communication method in outer space and under water
Potential for use as communication method with devices inside the human body.
Conclusion
Thus Red Tacton can be used as an alternative to present day networking technologies which are limited by traffic congestion and data loss. Thus the future of networking finds a competent technology that can take networking to greater heights which is unimaginable. The Future proposal in this field of networking is that we can embed Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networking concepts which take Red Tacton a step further. Thus Human Area Networking sets a wide horizon for upcoming data transfer technologies.
