Computer Systems Laboratory Colloquium
4:15PM, Wednesday, Apr 19, 2000
NEC Auditorium, Gates Computer Science Building B03
Fantasma's Ultrawideband Wireless Technology
Roberto Aiello, CEO
Fantasma Networks
About the talk:
Fantasma Networks Inc. (www.fantasma.net) is dedicated to the
development and commercial integration of products that enable
new media experience for consumers. The Company, spun out from
Interval Research, a research company funded by Paul Allen, closed
its first round of financing in January 2000, drawing investment
from venture capital firms and corporate strategic partners.
Fantasma's new wireless technology is based on ultra-wideband radio
(UWB) signals and provide better integration of home entertainment
systems and Internet access. Fantasma's strenghts are its
innovative system designs and high levels of integration.
In this talk I'll discuss Fantasma technology's characteristics and
its advantages with respect to conventional technologies. I'll explain
why it is a good idea to use more bandwidth rather than less and how
Fantasma will fit in the emerging wireless consumer market.
About the speaker:
Roberto joined Interval Research in 1996 to work on advanced wireless
technologies. Under his leadership, the project he coordinated built
the first Ultra Wideband (UWB) network that connects consumer
devices and his group grew from a research project to Fantasma
Networks. Prior to joining Interval, Roberto was with the Stanford
Linear Accelerator Center and at the Superconducting Super Collider
Laboratory in Texas. He previously was Visiting Professor at the
Arcetri Astrophysics Observatory, and workedmat Elettra in Italy.
Roberto has several patents pending on wireless communication
technologies. He received his doctorate in Physics from the
University of Trieste. He is a member of APS, IEEE and AAAS.
Contact information:
Roberto Aiello
3250 Ash Street
Palo Alto
CA, 94306
650-354-8893
650-354-8894
aiello@fantasma.net