Cancer center follows optical wireless plan

28.11.2005

Tratz-Ryan said LightPointe is the largest optical wireless vendor, with Canon Inc. and Proxim Wireless Corp. as its top competitors.

Despite the potential benefits of optical wireless, Gold said he doesn't expect the market to grow in coming years, especially with the advent of WiMax wireless technology. WiMax promises high-bandwidth connections over distances of several miles between transceivers, he said.