Red Tacton: Understanding the Basics for High School Juniors

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SUMMARY

Red Tacton utilizes the human body as a capacitive transfer path for data communication, primarily functioning through skin contact. While it remains largely experimental, niche applications exist, particularly in Personal Area Networks (PAN) and Body Area Networks (BAN). Current discussions highlight concerns regarding data transfer security, including authentication and encryption methods, as well as the practicality of using the outdated PCMCIA interface. The availability and cost of Red Tacton devices in the market remain uncertain, prompting inquiries about their future viability.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of capacitive data transfer technology
  • Familiarity with Personal Area Networks (PAN) and Body Area Networks (BAN)
  • Knowledge of authentication and encryption methods in data communication
  • Awareness of PCMCIA interface specifications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the implementation of Red Tacton technology in real-world applications
  • Learn about the security protocols for data transfer in Red Tacton systems
  • Explore the current market offerings and pricing of Red Tacton devices
  • Investigate advancements in capacitive communication technologies
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This discussion is beneficial for technology enthusiasts, high school students interested in data communication, researchers exploring innovative networking solutions, and educators planning seminars on emerging technologies.

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Could anyone explain how red tacton works in terms that a high school junior would understand? ^_^ thanks.
 
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Guys explain how red tacton works
 
using our skin to achieve data transfer ,is it being used anywhere ??
 
BharadwajPopuri said:
using our skin to achieve data transfer ,is it being used anywhere ??

I think it's mostly still experimental, but maybe there are some niche applications. Google Personal Area Network or Body Area Network for more info.
 
I would like to conduct a seminar on redtacton in our collegeas a part of our academic work.I want to know how can we set attributes in a redtacton device?If we use one redtacton transiever device with our mobile and give a shakehand to someone who wear a red tacton reciever device(that we don't know and we wear the device ,not meant for him) then is all our data transfered? Where and how we use the authentication and encryption methods?can u explain the communications in new domains more clearly?if touch on the advertising where and how we set the needed attributes information? Now in the market is any redtacton device is available?what is it's cost?What about its future?Why it use the old interface "PCMCIA".Do you think it as good interface nowadays?
 
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jissa said:
I would like to conduct a seminar on redtacton in our collegeas a part of our academic work.I want to know how can we set attributes in a redtacton device?If we use one redtacton transiever device with our mobile and give a shakehand to someone who wear a red tacton reciever device(that we don't know and we wear the device ,not meant for him) then is all our data transfered? Where and how we use the authentication and encryption methods?can u explain the communications in new domains more clearly?if touch on the advertising where and how we set the needed attributes information? Now in the market is any redtacton device is available?what is it's cost?What about its future?Why it use the old interface "PCMCIA".Do you think it as good interface nowadays?

Did you read the information in the link I posted above?
 
/offtopic [since everything is seeming offtopic in this thread]

although it's a pretty cool thing.. and i don't want to sound like those orthodox anti-science cribbers.. but i do think i have problem with electric fields running across my body..
 

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