Frequently Asked Questions

Wireless such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi initiates signal in every direction, making it inefficient. Wi-R is a non-radiative signal technology that couples signal in a bubble around the near-field surface, making it as efficient as wired connectivity.

No, skin contact is not required for Wi-R to function. The Wi-R technology can work through various materials and surfaces. Whether your device is on a table or in your hand, the signal will still be transmitted efficiently through near-field communication.

Yes, Wi-R can be used for authentication on touch. The technology allows secure touch-based authentication by detecting skin contact and enabling secure communication between devices.

Yes, Wi-R supports various authentication mechanisms including touch-based authentication. The near-field signal makes it secure and reliable for biometric and contact-based authentication systems.

Wi-R solved the problem that other wireless technologies couldn't by developing a non-radiative signal technology that operates efficiently in the near-field without radiating energy in all directions, making it more power-efficient and secure compared to traditional wireless technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

The Wi-R technology is defensible through multiple patents covering the near-field signal transmission methodology, the chip design, and various applications. The technology represents a fundamentally different approach to wireless communication compared to radiative technologies.

The main competing technologies to Wi-R include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC (Near Field Communication), and emerging technologies like UWB (Ultra-Wideband). However, Wi-R operates in a unique space with non-radiative characteristics that offer distinct advantages in power efficiency and range over traditional methods.

Wi-R can operate with significantly lower power consumption than Bluetooth, offers better efficiency in near-field communication, provides more directional signal control, and can be used in applications where traditional wireless is inefficient. It also doesn't require the same regulatory compliance as radiative technologies.

You can access datasheets for our Wi-R chips and Evaluation Kits through our Documentation section in Resources. Visit the Resources page and select 'Documentation' to find technical datasheets, schematics, and evaluation kit specifications.