Integrating Wireless Technology in Business Flashcards
personal area network (PAN)
Provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.
Bluetooth
A wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices.
wireless LAN (WLAN)
A local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.
access point (AP)
The computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network.
wireless access point (WAP)
Enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other.
multiple-in/multiple-out (MIMO) technology
Multiple transmitters and receivers allow sending and receiving greater amounts of data than traditional networking devices.
wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi)
A means by which portable devices can connect wirelessly to a local area network, using access points that send and receive data via radio waves.
Wi-Fi infrastructure
Includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles, along with additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal.
hotspots
Designated locations where Wi-Fi access points are publicly available.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
An organization that researches and institutes electrical standards for communication and other technologies.
IEEE 802.11n (or Wireless-N)
A common standard for wireless networking.
wireless MAN (WMAN)
A metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data.
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)
A communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks.
wireless WAN (WWAN)
A wide area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data.
smartphone
Offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than basic cell phones.
streaming
A method of sending audio and video files over the Internet in such a way that the user can view the file while it is being transferred.
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Allows mobile voice calls to be made over broadband networks, creating—under the right network conditions—clearer audio and fewer dropped calls.
satellite
A space station that orbits the Earth receiving and transmitting signals from Earth-based stations over a wide area.
wired equivalent privacy (WEP)
An encryption algorithm designed to protect wireless transmission data.
Wi-Fi protected access (WPA)
A wireless security protocol to protect Wi-Fi networks.
war driving
Deliberately searching for Wi-Fi signals from a vehicle.
war chalking
The practice of tagging pavement with codes displaying where Wi-Fi access is available.
IT consumerization
The blending of personal and business use of technology devices and applications.
mobile device management (MDM)
Remotely controls smartphones and tablets, ensuring data security.
mobile application management
Administers and delivers applications to corporate and personal smartphones and tablets.
RFID reader (RFID interrogator)
A transmitter/receiver that reads the contents of RFID tags in the area.
RFID tag
An electronic identification device that is made up of a chip and antenna.
passive RFID tags
Do not have a power source.
active RFID tags
Have their own transmitter and a power source (typically a battery).
semi-passive RFID tags
Include a battery to run the microchip’s circuitry, but communicate by drawing power from the RFID reader.
asset tracking
Occurs when a company places active or semipassive RFID tags on expensive products or assets to gather data on the items’ location with little or no manual intervention.
RFID accelerometer
A device that measures the acceleration (the rate of change of velocity) of an item and is used to track truck speeds or taxi cab speeds.
chipless RFID tags
Use plastic or conductive polymers instead of silicon-based microchips, allowing them to be washed or exposed to water without damaging the chip.
global positioning system (GPS)
A satellite-based navigation system providing extremely accurate position, time, and speed information.
automatic vehicle location (AVL)
Uses GPS tracking to track vehicles.
latitude
Represents a north/south measurement of position.
longitude
Represents an east/west measurement of position.
geocache
A GPS technology adventure game that posts on the Internet the longitude and latitude location of an item for users to find.
geocoin
A round, coin-sized object that is uniquely numbered and hidden in geocache.
estimated time enroute (ETE)
The time remaining before reaching a destination using the present speed; typically used for navigation applications.
estimated time of arrival (ETA)
The time of day of an expected arrival at a certain destination; typically used for navigation applications.
geographic information system (GIS)
Stores, views, and analyzes geographic data creating multidimensional charts or maps.
cartography
The science and art of making an illustrated map or chart.
edge matching (warping, rubber sheeting)
Occurs when paper maps are laid edge to edge, and items that run across maps but do not match are reconfigured to match.
GIS map automation
Links business assets to a centralized system where they can be tracked and monitored over time.
spatial data (geospatial data or geographic information)
Identifies the geographic location of features and boundaries on Earth, such as natural or constructed features, oceans, and more.
geocoding
Spatial databases in a coding process that takes a digital map feature and assigns it an attribute that serves as a unique ID (tract number, node number) or classification (soil type, zoning category).
location-based services (LBS)
Applications that use location information to provide a service.
