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FCC Approves Highway Radiosystems

Posted by simoniker on from the we-interrupt-this-program dept.

prostoalex writes "According to iWon/AP, the FCC has approved a range of radio frequencies to be used on US highways for transmitting important traffic information. The technology is still 5-10 years away from being implemented in cars and on the roads, but the FCC has set aside a special area of the spectrum instead of sharing the frequencies with other applications and devices. As for uses, there's currently a test running at an intersection in McLean, Va., where sensors can automatically warn a motorist when another car is approaching, thus helping to avoid a collision."

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  1. AOL News Tech Article Followup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  2. Okay, who fucked up Slashdot this time? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    CmdrTaco?
    Cowboi Kneel?
    Homos?

    Who?

  3. Sigh... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Does anyone miss jesusgeeks.net as much as me?

  4. Re:FlRST STEPS TO GOVERNMENT MlND CONTROL !! by Saeed+al-Sahaf · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    No, I don't think so. At least in my case, the chip in my head communicates via satalite down/uplink. As you all know, Major Leage Baseball is behind this.

    --
    "Who are in control, they are not in control of anything - they don't even control themselves!" - Glen Beck
  5. Re:asshat OR assclown by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This is /. what did ya'll expect?