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Magnetic Induction Technology Headset Reviewed

Posted by timothy on from the crystals-don't-sound-so-hot dept.

Semi-Anonymous Coward writes "The first review of a wireless headset using Magnetic Induction technolgy has been posted at mobile technology website MobileBurn. The reviewer mentions that the technology provides almost 'crystal clear' phone conversations, which is better than most Bluetooth headsets he has used. The magnetic induction technology creates a 'bubble' around the user which increases the security of their communications. Is this the replacement for Bluetooth in Audio applications? It certainly looks like it..."

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  1. Re:Looks like by cynicalmoose · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Unlikely
    Magnetic induction has been used for years for two things - brain scans (which don't (I hope) cause cancer), and hearing aid loops.

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  2. Creates a magnetic bubble by Space+cowboy · · Score: 3, Insightful

    ... which I can see being great for the phone. Does it interfere with the WiFi network as well ? If A interferes with B, shouldn't you expect (B) to interfere with A...

    "Excuse me Mr. Jones, could you move to the other side of the room please, you're corrupting the network"...

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  3. Strange use of terms. by fireboy1919 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    No phone uses magnets and induction?

    I can think of a device in a phone that does.

    The idea is that a coil of wire (known as an "inductor") creates a magnetic field due to an electric current that varies in strength (this is known as an "electromagnet"), which then attracts and repels it, along with a cone designed to move sound, from a permanent magnet. In other words, the movement of the electromagnet moves the cone, which moves the air to create sound. Clever isn't it? Modern, perhaps? The whole mechanism is currently known as a "speaker."

    I'm sure that this is neat and modern, but the naming scheme leaves something to be desired. What does "magnetic induction" mean in this case?

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  4. does it erase creditcard data while youre at it? by tkjtkj · · Score: 3, Insightful

    magnetic induction is not the best thing to have around such things as creditcards, computer chips, and compasses .. So ... how safe is it for the above devices?? tkjtkj

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