MIT researchers have demonstrated the application of using
Wi-Fi signals to track the movements, locations and number of people inside
buildings. Dubbed Wi-Vi, the inexpensive and portable
"through-the-wall" radar system could have practical applications in
law enforcement, search and rescue operations and home security, even if it
does present some potential privacy concerns.
While listening in on radio signals transmitted by standard
Wi-Fi routers and access points, a Wi-Vi transceiver blankets the area with its
own low-power, directional, wireless transmissions. As objects move within the
target area, signals are absorbed and reflected differently. The device
monitors these slight changes, giving Wi-Vi operators the ability to determine
the movements, locations, speeds and the number of moving objects (e.g. people)
behind walls.
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