Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Texas Instruments Ltd
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Andy
Last Name:
Richardson
Phone Number:
011-44-1604-663064
Title:
Mr
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:
2001-01-22 11:59:32.13
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Andy Richardson
Title of Applicant (if any):
Texas Instruments
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Calm Computing Ltd is a leading UK based supplier of Passenger Tracking systems for the cruise line industry. Calm Computing Ltd has entered an agreement with Texas Instruments Ltd (RFID Systems Business) to develop RF indentification systems for use in passenger tracking on board of cruise liners. The demonstration system is based on 13.56MHz passive (batteryless) Radio Frequency Identification Transponders. The system will allow the automatic identification of passengers at a gate antenna, located at the cruise liner boarding entrance. Grant of a license will serve the public interest, convenience and safety, as it will facilitate the production of accurate passenger manifests at all points throughout a vessels voyage.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WB9XLO
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Address
State:
NC
Street Address:
800 Pavilion Drive, Northampton Business Park,
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Best Contact
Phone Number:
44-1604-663064
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Calm Computing Ltd is a leading UK based supplier of Passenger Tracking systems for the cruise line industry. Calm Computing Ltd has entered an agreement with Texas Instruments Ltd (RFID Systems Business) to develop RF indentification systems for use in passenger tracking on board of cruise liners. Grant of a license will serve the public interest, convenience and safety, as it will facilitate the production of accurate passenger manifests at all points throughout a vessels voyage.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The demonstration system is based on 13.56MHz passive (batteryless) Radio Frequency Identification Transponders. The system will allow the automatic identification of passengers at a gate antenna, located at the cruise liner boarding entrance.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Feig Electronic GmbH
Equipment 1 Model Number
ID ISCLR100AB-B
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Demonstration of automatic identification of passengers boarding cruise liner.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation