Experimental Licensing System

1056-EX-ST-2014

MIT Wireless Center

Experimental Licensing System filing 1056-EX-ST-2014 submitted by MIT Wireless Center.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWI9XCV
Date filed2014-11-24
Status date2015-01-05
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Dina Katabi
City:
Cambridge
E-Mail Address:
fadel@mit.edu
State:
MA
Street Address:
32 Vassar St., 32-G936, CSAIL MIT
Zip Code:
02139

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
MIT Wireless Center

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Dina
Last Name:
Katabi
Phone Number:
6175193813
Title:
Professor

Special Temporary Authority application - Certification

Applicant certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Date:
2014-11-23 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
DINA KATABI
Title of Applicant (if any):
PROFESSOR

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We would like to obtain a license to operate a new device we have developed at MIT. The device emits a wideband frequency hopping signal (hops between 5.46-7.25GHz) at very low power -- in compliance with FCC part 15.250 for low-power, non-licensed transmitters.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WI9XCV
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Information

Class of Station:
MO

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The device is intended for research purposes. We would like to test the ability of the device, in indoor environments, to track motion of people using reflections of wireless signals off their bodies. We would also like to test the ability of the device to extract users breathing and heart rates by relying on the reflections of wireless signals off their bodies.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
06/10/2015
Operation Start Date:
12/10/2014

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
WA5VJB
Equipment 1 Model Number
Log Periodic
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
10

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To operate a new device. The device is intended for research purposes. We would like to test the ability of the device, in indoor environments, to track motion of people using reflections of wireless signals off their bodies. We would also like to test the ability of the device to extract users breathing and heart rates by relying on the reflections of wireless signals off their bodies.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
06/25/2015
Operation Start Date:
01/05/2015

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
ModifiedFX50M0D7Nspread spectrum
NewMO50M0D7Nspread spectrum

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Greater Boston, MassachusettsNorth 42 21 41 West 71 5 26Greater Boston area, Massachuset10.00
North 42 21 41 West 71 5 26Greater Boston area, Massachuset10.00

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2015-01-05GrantGrant Generated [Jan 5 2015]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1056-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:26Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 1056-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:26
Applicant NameMIT Wireless CenterELS 1056-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:26
Call SignWI9XCVELS 1056-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:26
Receipt Date2014-11-24ELS 1056-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:26
Status Date2015-01-05ELS 1056-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:26

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jan 6 2015]Correspondence2015-01-06Available
Incoming generated [Dec 7 2014]Correspondence2014-12-07Available
Incoming generated [Dec 7 2014]Correspondence2014-12-07Available
E-Mail generated [Dec 2 2014]Correspondence2014-12-02Available
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