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Wi-Fi Aware Protocol Stakes Out Your Surroundings

posted by cmn32480 on Wednesday July 22 2015, @07:56AM   Printer-friendly
from the use-only-cellular dept.

Phoenix666 writes:

Wi-Fi technology has helped bring a world of information to our fingertips via mobile devices, but a new certification program from the Wi-Fi Alliance aims to make the technology a bit more local. The Wi-Fi Aware protocol is designed to extend Wi-Fi's capabilities to improve on current proximity-based functions without the need for cellular, Wi-Fi hotspot or GPS connections.

This new protocol could make applications like multiplayer gaming, close geo-social networking and file sharing fast and secure within a typical Wi-Fi range of 100-150 ft (30-45 m). Airport gates could make your boarding pass automatically appear, or your favourite shop could advertise its specials to you as you walk by.
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The Wi-Fi Alliance says continuous discovery of compatible devices is made possible without without putting undue strain on battery life, with multiple Wi-Fi Aware devices forming clusters that share a common "heartbeat" signal that contains information about the availability of nearby services.

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  • (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 22 2015, @01:32PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 22 2015, @01:32PM (#212308)

    As evidenced by

    or your favourite shop could advertise its specials to you as you walk by.

    Shops that push adverts to me are not my favourite; quite the contrary. My favourite shop is a quiet shop.

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