1. WHAT IS

2. Stands for Personal Area Network

3. WANWide Area Network (large geographical area) LAN Local Area Network (building or campus) PAN Personal Area Network (one person)

4. 5 displays 3 keyboards 2 speakers 2 microphones 3 communication devices WATCH PAGER CELL PHONE WALKMAN PDA NOTEBOOK PC

5. Thomas Zimmerman with PAN prototype MIT Media Lab Cellist Yo Yo Ma Penn & Teller

6. SENDING ELECTRIC CURRENTS THROUGH THE HUMAN BODY BODIES AS WIRES... LESS THAN ONE NANOAMP HUMAN BODY- NATURAL CONDUCTOR MINIMAL INTERFERENCE

8. The PAN could: Pass data between electronic devices Exchange information among devices Automate and secure transactions

10. it will already know your calling card number. When you pick up a pay phone…

11. When you receive a page… your cell phone will already know what number to dial.

12. doctors will already have your name, address, medical history When you’re rushed to the hospital…

13. With a handshake... you’ll exchange “business cards”

14. No more lines at the video store! Detectors will “read” all the information the store needs.

15. What’s the hold-up? Security Copyright / Patent Approval by IEEE