Anyway, it seems the CIA is interested enough in battery-powered, very
low-current Wi-Fi technology for intelligence gathering applications to be
publicly funding its development.
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http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2009/09/11/46943/cia-invests-in-low-power-wi-fi-intel-spinoff.htm
CIA invests in low-power Wi-Fi Intel spinoff
by Suzanne Deffree, Electronic News
Friday 11 September 2009 09:46
Low-power Wi-Fi specialist and Intel spinoff company GainSpan has announced a
strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel, the
CIA's independent strategic investment firm.
According to GainSpan, its technology provides the lowest power consuming Wi-Fi
single chip solution for wireless sensor networks and other embedded
applications, allowing devices to run for up to 10 years on a single AA battery.
"GainSpan's innovative technology helps address critical technology needs of the
US Intelligence Community," said Troy M Pearsall, executive VP of architecture
and engineering at In-Q-Tel, in a statement.
"The power requirements of Wi-Fi have traditionally limited its application in
sensor networks, but GainSpan's low-power Wi-Fi devices enable new classes of
solutions that will provide key technology capabilities to both the government
and commercial markets."
In-Q-Tel has engaged with more than 140 companies and delivered more than 240
technology solutions to the intelligence community.
Vijay Parmar, president and CEO, GainSpan, said that the agreement with In-Q-Tel
ensures that the US Intelligence Community has easy access to GainSpan technology.
"Also, as a member of In-Q-Tel's technology partner portfolio, In-Q-Tel provides
us introduction to other portfolio companies where there are opportunities for
knowledge-sharing and co-development," he added.
GainSpan did not disclose the investment amount.
By Suzanne Deffree, Managing Editor, News - Electronic News
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