Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology Explained
In the last year, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) has gained support from new phones (e.g., all iPhone 11s). UWB offers potential beyond Bluetooth so how will this impact the future of mobile access control?
IPVM investigates the technology including:
- Explaining how UWB works
- How it compares to Bluetooth and WiFi
- Feedback from FiRa, HID, and Openpath
- Access Control Application of UWB
- Car Keys Using UWB
- Contact Tracing Using UWB
- UWB vs Bluetooth 5.1
- Future of UWB
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