Wireless Devices Development

What was it?

The process from inception to ship of encrypted keyboards, USB and PS/2 receivers, handheld and wireless mice, and presentation remotes is an interesting one. The process begins with a device concept. Then follows the process of prototyping each functional element (keyboard, mouse, RF interface). There’s always the constant process of keeping up with the latest and greatest new devices. Next, the functional elements are integrated into system prototypes. After much software writing and testing, the pre-production plastics are combined with the final circuit boards. Finally, the devices must go through FCC emissions validation.

When was it?

2002 – 2007

What I did:

Co-designed and developed long-range wireless RF-based hardware
Handled FCC validation process and paperwork

What it looked like:

RF000 RF Wireless Receiver (USB)	RF015 RF Wireless Receiver (USB)	RF017 RF Wireless Receiver (PS/2)
RF019 RF Secure Wireless Receiver (USB)	RF020 USB Extender
RF100 RF Presentation Remote	RF150 RF Handheld Mouse
RF160 RF Optical Mouse	RF170 RF Laser Mouse
RF250 RF Keyboard	RF220 RF Compact Keyboard